Obituaries
Franklin "Lane" Thompson
Dec 7, 2025
Franklin “ Lane “ Thompson, 92, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord Sunday December 7th, 2025.
Born in East Tennessee, he has lived in this area most of his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and for with the Army National Guard for 8 years. He retired from Holston Defense after many years of...
Marie Merrill
Dec 10, 2025
Marie Merrill, 97, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025. She was born and raised in Stanley Valley and moved to Mt. Carmel in 1956 then Kingsport in 1979. She was a member of Liberty Hill Evangelical Church. Marie was a faithful Christian who taught her children and grandchildren to love the...
Linda Joy (Damron) Fisher
Nov 12, 2025
Linda Joy (Damron) Fisher, 82, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord, peacefully, after a lengthy illness on November 12, 2025. Linda was born and raised in Sharon, TN, and attended Sharon High School. Following high school Linda worked as a seamstress in a garment factory. She ultimately landed in Morristown, TN, where she worked in sales in the...
Mary Katherine Taylor McDaniel
Dec 9, 2025
Mary Katherine Taylor McDaniel of Kingsport passed away peacefully on December 9th after suffering a stroke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Morriset and Mary Louise Eskridge Taylor of Morristown; her husband, Ed McDaniel; brother, Hugh M. Taylor, Jr; sister, Jan McCartt; and son Bill McDaniel.
Surviving are daughter Betsy McDaniel Boyer (Andy) of Winthrop, WA; grandson, Henry...
William H. Kirk
Nov 13, 2025
William H. (Bill) Kirk of Kingsport, Tennessee, loving husband, father, grand-father, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at his home on November 13, 2025 at the age of 87.
Bill was born on May 1, 1938, in Toccoa, Georgia to parents Paul and Shirley Kirk. They moved to Sylva, North Carolina in 1940 where Bill and his three brothers grew up and where...
Darion Handy
Nov 25, 2025
Darion “D” Handy passed away November 25, 2025. Born in Rocky Mount, VA, he had lived in various parts of the country where he shared his friendship, love and gifts with many. He loved the outdoors, experiencing nature, and playing video games.
He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Herb and Dawn Handy; son, Dreyden Handy; brothers, Quinn and Devin Handy;...
Betty Baxter Stubblefield
Dec 5, 2025
May 27, 1931 - December 5, 2025
Betty Stubblefield of Kingsport, TN, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 94. She began a life dedicated to others in Lewisburg, TN. Even as a young girl, she volunteered at the local hospital and decided on a career in nursing. She graduated from the University of Tennessee, Memphis. While there,...
Susan D. Spaugh
Dec 5, 2025
Susan D. Spaugh of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Friday morning, December 5, 2025. Susan was born in North Carolina and had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church and volunteered at Gibsontown Ministries. Susan will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and Nana.
Susan was preceded...
Clara Jane Butcher
Dec 3, 2025
Clara Jane Butcher, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2025.
Jane was born on October 12, 1950, in Verbena, Alabama, to the late EV and Ruth Brindley. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Montevallo, graduating in 1973. Her professional career with Tennessee Eastman Co. led her to...
Jim McConnell
Dec 1, 2025
Jim McConnell, 92 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had resided in Fall Branch since 1978. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as a paratrooper in 82nd Airborne. Jim retired from the Tennessee Highway...
William "Bill" Poister
Dec 1, 2025
Rev. William “Bill” C. Poister went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025 He was born March 2, 1939 to Florence G. Staup and Paul A. Poister in Galion, Ohio. He graduated from Johnsville High School in 1957. He immediately went to work for North Electric and traveled extensively as a switchboard installer. In April 1961 he...
Ricky Eads
Dec 1, 2025
Ricky Lee Eads, 68, of Kingsport, was called to be with Jesus early Monday morning, December 1, 2025. Ricky was born in Chicago and lived the majority of his life in Kingsport. He was an employee of American Mechanical Contractor for more than 20 years. Ricky was a member of Belview Christian Church and a member of the Eagles, which...
Gladys Gott
Nov 30, 2025
Gladys Gott, 85, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Born in Galax, VA, she was raised and had lived most of her life in East Tennessee. She graduated from Sullivan High School and worked as a dental assistant for 28 years. Gladys was of the Baptist faith. She loved to cook and crochet but...
Vicki Malone Wood
Nov 28, 2025
Vicki Malone Wood, 71, of Bristol, Virginia went to be with the Lord, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Tennessee where she lived most of her life. Vicki worked as a manager for Sears Optical for many years.
Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Lester and Nancy Bell Malone; and...
Charles H. "Slick" Stuffle
Nov 28, 2025
Charles H. “Slick” Stuffle, 92, of Bloomingdale Community, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Kingsport after a brief illness.
He was born in Kingsport and lived most of his life in this area, graduating from Lynn View High School in 1951. Charles was a member of Vermont UMC and proudly served his country in the United...
Larry Lawson
Nov 27, 2025
Larry Lawson, born on April 15, 1951, in Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in his hometown of Kingsport. He was 74 years old.
A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Larry built a life rooted in family, craftsmanship, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He shared many years of marriage with his beloved wife, Vickie Lawson. Together they...
Mary Frances Skidmore
Nov 27, 2025
Mary Frances Skidmore, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025
Born on December 2, 1933, she lived a life marked by love, faith, and quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles "Skid" Skidmore; her parents, Bessie and Clarence Cannon; her sisters, Lois Howey, Helen Robinson, and Ella Faye Kepler;...
Hagan Paul Roberts, Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Hagan Paul Roberts, Jr., 77, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Born in Kingsport, he had lived in the area for most of his life. Hagan was a self employed painter working throughout the Kingsport area.
He was preceded in death by Hagan Paul Roberts, Sr. and Lucille Roberts; and...
Buffy Jane Bradley Hayes
Nov 26, 2025
On Wednesday, November 26, Buffy Jane Bradley Hayes passed away peacefully. Her family is comforted knowing she rests safely in God’s care.
Buffy was born and raised in Fall Branch, where she was known for her bright smile, big laugh, and friendly, down-to-earth way of meeting the world. She was beautiful inside and out, with a presence that could lift the...
Delenis Kay Goins
Nov 26, 2025
Delenis Kay Goins, 81, Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home.
Kay was a 1963 graduate of Church Hill High School and was employed at Kingsport Press for 36 years. She was a faithful member of Mt. Vernon Independent Missionary Baptist Church but attended Freedom Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
She was the youngest...
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