Obituaries
Barbara G. Blevins
Jun 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara G. Blevins, April 28, 1944 - June 13, 2026
Barbara, 82, of Gray, Tennessee, entered her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 13, 2026. Born on April 28, 1944 in Coeburn, VA. She was the cherished daughter of the late Lennie (Buck) and Letha Greear. Barbara spent several years working at the Eastman...
Connie Edens Marshall
Jun 13, 2026
Connie Edens Marshall, 65, of Kingsport, formerly of Delaware, went to be with the Lord late afternoon on Saturday, June 13, 2026, following a brief illness with lung cancer. Connie resided in Delaware where she lived until moving to Kingsport in April 2026. She last worked as a school bus driver in Delaware, which she enjoyed more than any other...
Ronald Jordan Sullivan
Jun 16, 2026
Ronald Jordan Sullivan, 68, of Kingsport, gained his heavenly wings on June 16, 2026 while surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ron was born in Melrose, MA and then spent his childhood traveling the world with his family. Ron graduated from North Salinas High School in Salinas, CA. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, with...
Dawn Yonce Fink
Jun 16, 2026
Dawn Yonce Fink, 76, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Dawn was a life-long resident of Kingsport and retired from Eastman. After retiring, she volunteered working for Contact Concern.
Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin D. Fink.
Survivors include stepdaughter, Debbie Dirmeyer and husband, Drew; four grandchildren, Joseph, William and Steven...
Edna L. Roberts
Jun 13, 2026
Edna Roberts, 90 years of age, went to be with Jesus in her Heavenly home, on Saturday June 13, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a short battle with illness. Edna was a lifelong resident of the Fall Branch community. She attended Oak Glen Union church when she was younger. Edna was a woman of great faith and an example...
David Blizard
Jun 11, 2026
David Ralph Blizard passed away on June 11th, 2026, at his home in Blountville, TN. David was born to the late Herbert Ralph Blizard and Mildred Bowman Blizard on November 20, 1954. A graduate of Sullivan Central High School, David retired in 2019 from Eastman in Kingsport after 39 years of dedicated work. He was known for his steady presence,...
Diana Gray Baird
May 17, 2026
Faith, Hope, Love
Our beautiful Diana Gray Baird, 80, passed away peacefully, to be with her Heavenly Father on May 17, 2026, at home in Vinings, Georgia. Words cannot express our love for her. Diana grew up in Kingsport with proud parents, Robert and Georgia Gray and three adoring sisters.
Diana graduated from Carson Newman, University of Tennessee, and GSU Atlanta. She...
Sally Lebair Steele
May 31, 2026
Sally Lebair Steele passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 77. As a native of Kingsport, Tennessee, it is fitting that she passed at her home mere walking distance from her childhood residence and across the street from Dobyns Bennett, where she attended high school and enjoyed many games at J. Fred Johnson Stadium. As...
Betty Nelle Duke
Jun 16, 2026
Betty Nelle Duke, age 90, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 16, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsport.
A full obituary will be published in the coming days.
Wiley Richard Osborne
Jun 11, 2026
Wiley Richard Osborne, 82, died on June 11, 2026, at The Waters of Bristol after a courageous battle with bone cancer.
Richard Osborne was born in Bristol, Tennessee, and spent most of his life in Kingsport, Tennessee. He retired from his career as a pipefitter/welder at Eastman Chemical Company, working for Fluor Daniels. His career, spanning 50 years, took him all...
Tracey Elise Cleek
May 29, 2026
Tracey Elise Cleek, 61, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Born and raised in Kingsport, Tracey was a proud member of the first graduating class of Sullivan South High School, graduating at the age of 16. She later earned her...
Patricia Ann Quillen Christian
Jun 15, 2026
Patricia Ann Quillen Christian, 84, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2026. Patricia was born to the late Floyd Quillen and Dana Renfro Quillen on March 17, 1942 in Kingsport. A graduate of Lynn View High School, Patricia worked for the Kingsport Press for 30+ years, where she was a multi-department printing operations...
Leroy Jessee, Jr.
Jun 13, 2026
Leroy Jessee, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called home to the Lord on June 13, 2026 at the age of 81. He was blessed to have many who loved him and appreciated his good humor and storytelling. He was a good and loyal friend, willing to lend a helping hand. He was a loving man who left a...
Greg Venable
Jun 10, 2026
Greg Venable, 58, of Kingsport, went to be with God on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Greg was preceded in death by his father, Ron Venable.
Survivors include his daughter, Sidney Venable; mother, Glenda Venable; sister, Caren Dean (Russ); nephew, Jackson Dean; and best friend and dog, Ruthie.
Robert Holt Hauk
Jun 9, 2026
Robert Holt Hauk, 83, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully at home June 9, 2026. Born on February 15th, 1943, he lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, hard work, and devotion to those he loved. His love and dedication will be remembered and treasured by all who knew him.
Bob shared a beautiful marriage with his loving wife of 58...
Nelda Jane Chandler
Jun 8, 2026
Nelda Jane Chandler, our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 8, 2026. She was born to Evert and Hattie Smith on September 4, 1933 in Magnolia Springs, TX. She graduated from Kirbyville High School and attended Durham Business School for one year. She worked at the Jasper County Courthouse in Texas prior...
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Bishop
Jun 8, 2026
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Bishop, 62, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born and raised in Kingsport, Kenny was a graduate of Sullivan North High School. He was a member of Morrison City Christian Church.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, H.C. “Poncho” Bishop and Betty Bishop; and sister, Tracy Bishop Spivey.
Survivors include his brother, Shawn Bishop...
Larry James Leonard
Jun 7, 2026
Larry James Leonard, 87, passed away June 7, 2026 at home. Larry was born in Scott County, VA on September 17, 1938, the son of the late Washington Conley Leonard and Bernice Larkey Jennings. He graduated from Hiltons High School and served in the Virginia National Guard. Larry worked at Raytheon and Eastman Kodak where he retired. He attended Double...
David Virgil Strickler, Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
David Virgil Strickler Jr. 84 of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 7th at his residence. He lived in the Fordtown area of Kingsport, TN, his entire life, he graduated from Holston High School and from ETSU with a degree in Chemistry. David worked as a Research Chemist at Eastman Kodak where he retired after...
Pauline Frazier
Jun 7, 2026
Pauline Frazier, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home late Sunday evening about 7:30 p.m. Pauline was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett, class of ’64. She was involved in the Colonial Heights Optimist Club, member of Mafair United Methodist Church, and the highlight of her life was caring for and...
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