Obituaries
Brenda "Nana" Gillis
Jul 14, 2026
Brenda “Nana” Gillis, 69, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Nana was a member of Depews Chapel U.M.C. She had worked in healthcare as an LPN for years.
Nana was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Gillis; parents, Jasper and Wanda Strickler.
Survivors include her daughter,...
James E. Barnes
Jul 7, 2026
James E. Barnes, P.E., of Sevierville, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital on July 7, 2026, after a brief but fierce fight with cancer. He grew up in Blountville, Tennessee, graduated with a degree in Drafting from Hiawassee College, and worked as a draftsman for the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. With the support of his wife, he went back...
R.C. Roberts
Jul 18, 2026
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7
R.C. Roberts, age 97, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Born in Kingston, Tennessee, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. R.C. was a veteran of the United States Army having served during...
Allison Danielle Trammell
Jul 18, 2026
Allison Danielle Trammell, 31, Fall Branch, went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Allison was born on April 13, 1995, in Greeneville; she resided in Fall Branch with her loving family. She was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. Allison greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and making memories; she also found joy...
Clara Juanita Sams
Jul 15, 2026
Clara “Juanita” Sams, born January 19, 1927, to Clyde and Etta Whetsel, passed from this life to everlasting life on July 15, 2026. Juanita graduated from Fall Branch High School as Valedictorian, class of 1945; after which she attended Whitney School of Business. She spent her working career at Holliston Mills, J. C. Penney Co. catalog department, and ultimately retired...
Bruce Edward Moore
Jul 19, 2026
Bruce Edward Moore, 86, of Johnson City, passed away on July 19, 2026, at NHC in Johnson City. He was born on July 24, 1939, in Wheeling, WV and the son of John and Violet Moore. Bruce graduated from WVU in Morgantown, WV and began his Chemical Engineering career at Eastman Chemical Company. He led an accomplished career at Eastman...
Janet Kay Shaffer (Salyer)
Jul 21, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Janet Kay Shaffer, 73, of Kingsport, TN, on July 21, 2026. Janet was a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend whose love, kindness and strength, for everyone fortunate enough to know her. She had a heart that welcomed everyone and gave selflessly unconditional love....
Brenda Calloway
Jul 10, 2026
Brenda Caloway 81, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol. Born on February 17, 1945, she lived in this area all of her life. Brenda accepted the Lord at an early age at Belvue Christian Church. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1963 and graduated from ETSU
She was preceded in death...
Robert Edward Pratt
Jul 14, 2026
Robert Edward Pratt went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the V.A. Mountain Home in Johnson City. Born in Hawkins County, he has lived in this area most of his life. Robert proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War where he attained the rank of Sargent. Robert spent...
William "Bill" Grills, Jr.
Jul 11, 2026
William I. “Bill” Grills, Jr., 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had graduated from Lynn View High School. Bill attended East Tennessee State University and had retired from Eastman Chemical Company following 34 years of service as a control systems mechanic (electrician). He was...
Steve Neal
Jul 10, 2026
Steve Neal, 55, of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026. Born on February 18, 1971 he has lived in this area all of his life. Steve accepted the Lord as His Savior and has worked at Eastman Chemical Company for 34 years. He loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing and working in his garden.
Steve was preceded...
Don Allen Larkins
Jul 10, 2026
Don Allen Larkins, age 67, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Don was born on June 20, 1959, in Kingsport, relocated to Ft. Pierce, Florida (for several years), but ultimately returned to his home in Tennessee. He traveled the country as an over-the-road truck driver. He was known...
Helen Jane Williams (Cosby)
Jul 9, 2026
Helen Jane Williams (Cosby), of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Sullivan Gardens, Helen graduated from Sullivan West High School. She and John lived in Washington DC for a few years but ultimately came back to Kingsport where they raised their girls. Helen spent a majority of her...
Leslie "Les" Franklin Siclari
Jul 9, 2026
Leslie “Les” Franklin Siclari, 66, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on July 9, 2026.
Born on November 20, 1959, in Buffalo, New York, Les was the son of the late Franklin Dominic Siclari and Nancy Geer Siclari Phelps.
Les was a devoted family man. He was a professional commercial driver by trade, he was also a handyman who could rebuild almost anything...
Melony Whitt Haun
Jul 6, 2026
Melony Whitt Haun, 64, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home after her second battle with cancer.
Melony was exceptionally creative and artistic, and that showed in many areas of her life —from her clothing or accessories to the unique spaces she created in her homes. She had a special talent for taking old, forgotten pieces and breathing new life...
Susan Elaine Cooper
Jul 6, 2026
Susan Elaine Cooper, age 66, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Holston Rehab in Kingsport. Born in Bristol, she has lived in this area most of her life. A graduate of Sullivan Central High School, Susan was an active member of Crossroads Christian Church in Gray. She was a devoted wife and mother; she loved...
John H. Neeley
Jul 2, 2026
John H. Neeley, 92, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at The Waters of Bristol. Born in Kingsport to the late Clyde and Jeannette Neeley, he had lived in this area most of his life. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired as Vice President of Sales at Power...
Valeria Sinyavskaya
Jul 1, 2026
Valeria Sinyavskaya, 88, passed away into God’s care on July 1, 2026, after a short illness, with her beloved son by her side. She was born on May 8, 1938, in Odessa, Ukraine, the only daughter of a highly educated Ukrainian Jewish engineer, who became an artillery officer during the Second World War and died defending Stalingrad from German attacks,...
Chad Anthony Self
Jul 1, 2026
Chad Anthony Self, 54, of Bristol, Virginia passed away on July 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Chad was born in Bristol, Tennessee on May 30, 1972, to the late Tommy Self and Kay Leonard. He was an avid fisherman, while he was able, and especially enjoyed being out on the water with...
Wanda Fae Watts Collier
Jun 30, 2026
Wanda Fae Watts Collier, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 30th, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Wanda was born in Kingsport, TN and resided there her entire life. She was an avid Tennessee Vols fan. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Wanda worked for Tri-Cities Linen for many years before retiring...
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