Obituaries
Scotty Francis Blair
Mar 5, 2026
January 21, 1944 – March 5, 2026
Scotty Francis Blair, 82, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born on January 21, 1944, Scotty was a 1962 graduate of Blountville High School. After graduation, Scotty entered the Army and was a ranger in the 101st Airborne Division. He began his career at Eastman after retiring from the Army. He was...
Ernestine Lester
Mar 6, 2026
Ernestine Kay Carter Lester, age 73, of Duffield, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 6, 2026, at Ridgecrest Manor following complications from a recent stroke.
She was born May 1, 1952, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Kyle Isaac Carter and Polly Bernice Quillen Carter. Ernestine attended Rye Cove High School in Duffield,...
Richard Lambert
Mar 9, 2026
Richard Lambert, 82, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. While our hearts grieve, we also have joy and hope in Christ, knowing that Richard is now perfectly healed and in the presence of the Lord. He was born in Kingsport and raised in Blountville, where he attended and graduated from Blountville High School in 1961. Richard received...
Joseph Tipton Slaughter
Mar 8, 2026
Joseph Tipton Slaughter, 83, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died on Sunday, March 8 after a brief illness. Joe was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 12, 1942, to George Tipton Slaughter and Margie Barbe Slaughter. He was raised in Sullivan Gardens where he recalled carefree days out of doors with his friends from daylight until dark. He attended Sullivan West...
Ginny Roller Fisler
Mar 9, 2026
Ginny Roller Fisler, 64, Kingsport, went to be with The Lord on Monday, March 9, 2026. Ginny was born May 29, 1962, to parents, Jim and Aileen Roller in Kingsport, TN. She was a 1979 graduate of Sullivan Central High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Berea College in 1983. Ginny worked for the US Post...
Diane Rowland Cook
Mar 7, 2026
Diane Rowland Cook, 65, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Diane was born on March 29, 1960. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She enjoyed spending time cross stitching and gardening. Diane had a nurturing heart and a special love for cats. Her presence will be greatly missed by her family,...
Debra L Ketron
Mar 3, 2026
Debra Lee McCracken Ketron, age 67, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home. Debra was married to the love of her life, Dennis, for 45 wonderful years. Together they raised three children, whom she loved dearly, along with each of their families. She was lovingly known as “Grammy” to her...
John "Johnny" Line
Mar 2, 2026
John “Johnny” M. Line, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026. John lived a life marked by faith, integrity and devotion, both to God and to those he loved. There was never a more honest man on the face of the earth. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport, where he served as a...
Beatrice Dysart Hall
Mar 2, 2026
Beatrice Dysart Hall, age 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 2, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bea was born April 18,1943 to W.C. Dysart and Beatrice Thomas Dysart in Appalachia, Virginia. Bea graduated from Appalachia High School. In August 1963 she married her high school sweetheart, Walt Hall. After they married, they moved...
Jackie "Wayne" Emert
Feb 28, 2026
Jackie “Wayne” Emert passed away on February 28, 2026, and went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be remembered for his generous spirit and the love he shared with family and friends.
Wayne proudly served in the United States Army and Army Reserves for 22 years...
Lyndall Ilene (Malone) Cunningham
Feb 28, 2026
Lyndall Ilene (Malone) Cunningham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Born on October 4, 1944, in Sullivan County, Tennessee, she made her home there throughout her life, blessing her community with warmth, faith, and quiet strength.
Lyndall was a...
Ronald Morrison, Sr.
Feb 28, 2026
Ronald R. Morrison, Sr., age 70, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with his son by his side on Friday, February 28, 2026. Born in Wilmington, Delaware to Ralph and Jeanette Seal Morrison, Ron moved to Kingsport in 1992 where he worked for Air Products and Chemicals until he retired in 1999. Following his retirement, Ron went to work for...
Marie Willis
Feb 27, 2026
Marie Willis, age 86, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2026, at her home. She had resided most of her life in Kingsport and had retired from Indian Path Medical Center. Marie was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church. She was an avid Tennessee Volunteers sports fan.
Marie was preceded in death by...
Harold Grogg
Feb 26, 2026
Harold Grogg, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born in Saltville, VA, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. Harold was in the US Army Reserves for a total of six years, having attended NCO school at Fort Benning, GA. He had retired from Eastman Chemical Company following 35 years...
Melissa Darlene Olinger
Feb 25, 2026
Melissa Darlene Olinger went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2026, at her residence. She was ready to see her mom and dad again.
Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Marshall and Rosie A. Olinger; sister Debbie A. Olinger and a sister-in-law, Brenda Olinger. Melissa was the favorite of all the siblings.
Those left to cherish her...
Marlene Hutchins
Feb 25, 2026
Marlene Hutchins, 69, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center with her loved ones and family by her side. She was born in Ohio and had lived in Kingsport since her childhood. Marlene attended Lynn View High School. She was employed by Flour Daniels as a time keeper for more than twenty...
Jeffrey Lynn Lovin
Feb 24, 2026
Jeffrey Lynn Lovin was born on April 23, 1969. He was a devoted husband, proud father, and the most incredible Papa to his grandbabies.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Arlena “Nanny” Lovin, who raised him to love Jesus and his family above all!; father, Dale Lovin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Lois Young; stepfather, Dennis Badzinski.
Those left to...
Lola Naomi (Bass) Myers
Feb 22, 2026
Lola Naomi Myers (Bass), age 92, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 22, 2026.
Born on December 3, 1933, in Kingsport, Tennessee, Lola was the daughter of Franklin Bass and Willie Vaughn Bass. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She married James “Jake” Myers in...
Lavell Eloise Kohring Vohden Kish
Feb 21, 2026
6/14/1934 – 2/21/2026
Lavell completed the earthly portion of her life and transitioned to be with her Lord peacefully in her sleep at home. Born to Sylvester and Louise Kohring in Ohio, she grew up in several small towns south of Toledo. Matriculating from Woodville High School in 1952, she continued her education at Henry Ford Hospital Nursing School, where she...
Trula Dean Lindamood
Feb 19, 2026
Trula Dean Blalock Lindamood, 98, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026. Born in Blountville, she has lived in this area all of her life. She retired as Administrator at Greystone Health and Rehab. Trula was a member of Indian Springs Christian Church and was strong in her faith and love for the Lord.
Those preceding her in...
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