Obituaries
Mark Alan Nester
Jun 4, 2026
Mark Nester, 64, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was a life long resident of Sullivan County and graduate of Sullivan Central High School, class of 1980. He was a member of Colonial Heights Christian Church. Mark had worked as a culinary trainer for...
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...
Sue Carol Ramey
Jun 7, 2026
Sue Carol Ramey, 79, of Kingsport, passed peacefully into heaven, entering the arms of the love of her life. Sue was born in Kingsport to the late Wrightley and Lelia Smith, on September 16, 1946. She was a graduate of Ketron High School and worked as an accountant for Bill and Linde Haynes for many years. Sue took great interest...
Dorothy Eula Owings
Mar 25, 2026
Dorothy Walker Owings will be celebrating her 100th birthday with God in Heaven on April 16. Dot passed away March 25 at home in Kingsport after a period of declining health.
For the past several years, Dot often shared advice to others, saying, “Aspire to inspire before you expire.” And inspire she has!
Forever young at heart, she loved life and loved...
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...
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...
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...
Nancy Freeman Stucker
Jun 6, 2026
Nancy Jaye Freeman Stucker, 82, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2026. Born in Kingsport on July 7, 1943, Nancy lived a life defined by devotion to her faith, her family and her students.
Nancy earned her bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University and later completed her master’s degree, pursuing a lifelong passion for education....
C. Wade Cox
Jun 2, 2026
C. Wade Cox, 90, Gray, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Wade retired from TEC in 1997 where he worked as an electrician. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Wade was an avid bottle collector, farmer and a very active member of Eastern Star Freewill Baptist...
Shelby Roberts
Jun 2, 2026
Shelby Roberts, 87, of Mt. Carmel went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
She was charter and lifelong member of Bible Way Baptist Church. Shelby sang southern gospel music all her adult life including with the Bible Way Trio. She enjoyed camping with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her father...
Barbara Jeanette Bryant Roark
Jun 2, 2026
Barbara Jeanette Bryant Roark, 83, Bristol, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Life Care of Elizabethton. Barbara was born on June 17, 1942, to the late Roy and Louise Moore Bryant in Bristol, VA, where she remained a lifelong resident. Barbara was a faithful member of Throne of Grace Baptist Tabernacle in Bristol, TN. She was lovingly known as...
Mitzi Elizabeth Hansen Henry
May 31, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heartfelt gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of our beloved Mitzi Elizabeth Hansen Henry, who departed this world on May 31, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on June 13, 1961, in the sunny city of Orlando, Florida, Mitzi was the cherished daughter of the late James Wesley Hansen...
Gerald Laughters
May 30, 2026
Gerald Laughters, age 72, of East Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. He lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and a willingness to help others.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Mary Laughters.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette Laughters; his brother, Allen Keith Laughters and...
Robert (Bob) Foster Bortz
May 30, 2026
Robert (Bob) Foster Bortz, 72, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away at his home.
He was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1953.
Bob attended Kiski Area High School in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania before becoming a Seaman Apprentice in the United States Navy in 1972. He was of the Lutheran faith.
He loved fishing, raising gold fish and koi in his ponds, music,...
Bud Holland
May 30, 2026
Bud Holland, 87, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Bud was a lifelong resident of Washington County where he had worked hard as a farmer. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his 3 wives; 3 children; 1 grandson; and his parents.
Bud is survived by his daughter, Penny...
Dorothy Orieta Mitchell
May 28, 2026
Orieta Mitchell, 93, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring.
Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, Orieta lived a life defined by love, devotion to family, creativity, and kindness. Following high school, she married the love of her life, Manley Mitchell, and began a journey that would take them across the...
Robert Lee "Bob" Carter
May 27, 2026
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” - 2 Timothy 4:7
Robert Lee “Bob” Carter of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2026. While his passing leaves a profound emptiness in our hearts, we take comfort in knowing he is at peace and reunited...
Ethel Fleming
May 27, 2026
Ethel Fleming, 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born in Clintwood, VA, she had lived in Alexandria, VA most of her life. She attended Pentecost Independent Freewill Baptist Church for the last 20 years. Ethel loved gardening, doing crafts, going yard saling and was well known for her tomato pie. She was a loving...
Wallace McBride Putnam
May 27, 2026
Wallace McBride Putnam, 84, of Blountville, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born in Shelby, NC, he had resided in Kingsport since 1967. Wallace was a graduate of Shelby High School, Shelby, NC and also received his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Appalachian State University, Boone NC. He had retired from Eastman Chemical Company. Following retirement, he was a...
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