Obituaries
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...
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.
Ruth Marie Leonard
Jun 18, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the memory of Ruth Marie Leonard, who passed away at the age of 80, on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at home with her family, after a brief illness. Ruth was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished “Nana,” sister, aunt, and friend. Her family was the center of...
Patricia Ann "Patti" Besco
Jun 18, 2026
Patricia Ann Besco, known to those who loved her as Patti, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Kingsport, Tennessee, after an extended illness. She was 81 years old.
Patti was born on August 16, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, and was raised in Portsmouth, Ohio. Even as a young girl, she had a gift for music and a voice that turned...
Reece Morelock
Jun 17, 2026
Reece Morelock, age 79, of Mt Carmel, TN, passed away on June 17th, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born in the Beech Creek Community to Earl and Linda Morelock. Reece was co-owner and worked at Big M Auto Parts for several years before retirement.
Reece was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Marvin Morelock and Dexter Morelock.
Reece is...
Faye Compton Head
Mar 19, 2026
Faye Compton Head, age 83, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 19, 2026. Born March 26, 1943 in Greene County, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ervin Lee Compton and Cornelia Compton.
Faye was a woman of profound faith and a devoted Christian who walked daily in the grace of her Savior. As...
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...
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...
Rebecca Steele Bays
Jun 13, 2026
Rebecca Gay Steele Smith Bays, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Bristol, Tennessee, she lived a joyful and active life. Rebecca Gay loved singing and dancing, and she was well known for it around the area. Always beautifully dressed and wearing a smile, she shared kindness and encouragement wherever she...
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...
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...
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...
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