Obituaries
Evelyn Boatright Adams
May 22, 2026
Evelyn Boatright Adams passed peacefully on to her heavenly home in the early morning of May 22, 2026. Born in 1943, Evelyn grew up in Kingsport enjoying her activities as a Girl Scout and as a member of the Dobyns-Bennett Madrigal Singers. Upon high school graduation she moved to Honolulu to marry and attend college at the University of Hawaii....
Randal Stewart Reaves
May 25, 2026
Randal Stewart Reaves, 87, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, after an extended illness. Randy was born on May 5, 1939, in Flag Pond, Tennessee to parents, Carl Franklin Reaves and Emily Stockton Reaves. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 34 years of service. Randy loved to read. He would often read as many as 4 novels a...
Peggy Ann Chase Cox
May 26, 2026
Peggy Ann Chase Cox, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born in Kingsport and lived in the Eastern Star Community most of her life. She was an active member of Eastern Star Freewill Baptist Church where she played the piano until her health prevented her. Peggy was an accountant for the Appalachian...
Rev. Kimberly Stuart Isley-Selby
May 25, 2026
The Rev. Kimberly Stuart Isley-Selby, 59, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center. Kimberly lived a life marked by deep faith, remarkable intelligence, compassionate ministry, and an enormous heart for others. She devoted herself to caring for people, offering encouragement, wisdom, and love to all who knew her.
Born...
Kenneth "Bud" Netherland Estes
May 25, 2026
Kenneth “Bud” Netherland Estes, 91, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. Bud was born on November 20, 1934, in Hawkins County at his grandfather’s old farm. He grew up on the east side of Allendale, where he spent the first 24 years of his life on the farm. Bud was a 1954 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and...
Dr. Paul J. Sides
May 16, 2026
Dr. Paul J. Sides, Jr, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 16 at his home in Kingsport, TN after an extended illness. He was born on August 18, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Dr. Paul and Vivian Sides. As a young boy while his father was in the Navy, he lived in Martha's Vineyard and New Orleans before...
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...
Hugh Kyle Bishop
May 26, 2026
Hugh K. Bishop, 77, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026.
Hugh was born and raised in Kingsport and attended Lynn View High School, class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War. After returning home, he began a career at Eastman and retired as a supervisor after 26 years in filter products....
William "Bill" Waycaster
May 22, 2026
William “Bill” Waycaster, 87, of Kingsport, passed away early Friday morning, May 22, 2026. Bill was born in Bakersfield, NC and grew up in Marion, NC. He graduated from Berea College in Berea, KY and worked for more than 30 years for Crawford and Co. Insurance Adjusters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruby Howell Waycaster and...
Ginger Kersey
May 19, 2026
Ginger Kersey, 67, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and 1977 graduate of Sullivan Central High School. Ginger was retired from Eastman Chemical Company following over 40 years of service. She attended Gravelly Baptist Church. Ginger loved going to the beach with the beach girls. She...
Johnny Jesse Taylor
May 18, 2026
Johnny Jesse Taylor was born on December 9, 1942, and graduated to Heaven on May 18, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, D.K. Taylor and Lizzie Ann Taylor and five brothers and one sister.
Johnny, affectionately, Jonathan Andrew by his wife of 60 years, Recia Whitson Taylor and one sister Loretta Strahan. He is also survived by...
Diana Gray Baird
May 17, 2026
Our beautiful Diana Gray Baird passed away peacefully at home in Vinings, Georgia on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Her memorial service will be announced later.
Illa Jean Cox
May 17, 2026
Illa Jean Cox passed away at the home of her daughter on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born in Jasper, VA, she has lived in Maryland most of her life. She worked for Bethesda Naval Base for many years and then for 20 years with Sam’s Club. Illa loved flowering, bird watching, and her dogs Lee and Kody.
She was preceded by...
Bobby Eugene Shaffer
May 17, 2026
Sunrise – May 24, 1944 – Sunset – May 17, 2026
Bobby Eugene Shaffer, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1944, in Kingsport, Tennessee, the first of eight children born to the late Rev. Carson and Lizzie Jane Shaffer.
Bobby was a lifelong resident of Blountville and Kingsport....
Gladys Marie Perry
May 17, 2026
Gladys Marie Perry, 92, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Born on July 12, 1933, in Sullivan County, Gladys was the oldest of seven children born to Carl Sr. and Beulah Lundy. She was a devoted wife for 68 years and a loving mother to three daughters. Gladys especially enjoyed...
Ping Peter Shang
May 15, 2026
Ping Peter Shang, 76, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 15, 2026. Born in Taiwan in 1950 and moved to the United States in 1977 to study at NC State where he received his Master’s and PhD in Polymer Science. Peter met his loving wife of 45 years, Shochin while at NC State. Following graduation, Peter moved...
Donald Austin Nance
May 15, 2026
Donald Austin Nance, 84, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Survivors include his wife, Judy C. Nance; children, Patricia Nance, Karen Nance, and Anthony Nance and wife, Suzanne; step-son, Mike Ervin and wife, Sharon; granddaughter, Sloane Nance; step-grandchildren, Emily Thomas (Coleman), Shelby Winkle (Blake) and Brad Ervin (Elaine); step great-grandchildren,...
Peggy Castle
May 15, 2026
Peggy Jean Castle went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on September 17, 1934, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She was the daughter of Fred and Asalee Reach (née Cole).
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 70 years, Charles E. Castle; a daughter, Karen E. Flagle;...
Gordon David Cox
May 14, 2026
Gordon David Cox, of Jonesborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 72.
Gordon was a graduate of Airport High School in Columbia, SC, and later earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Environmental Health from East Tennessee State University. After a career of over 40 years with the City of Johnson City, Gordon fully...
Donald Ragan "Donnie" Light
May 14, 2026
Donald Ragan “Donnie” Light, 66, of Kingsport, was unexpectedly taken from this world on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Born June 9, 1959, in Kingsport, Donnie was a loyal son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a talented craftsman whose skill and hard work were evident throughout his life. Donnie had a generous and caring heart, and he brought comfort, laughter,...
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