Obituaries
Ruth Anderson Quillen
Aug 26, 2026
Ruth Anderson Quillen, age 98, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia, on May 27, 1928, Ruth was the daughter of James Clyde and Bertha Martin Anderson. She graduated from Church Hill High School in 1946. Ruth worked at Eastman, where she met her...
Karena Ann Prater
Aug 29, 2026
Karena Ann Prater, age 79, of Boone’s Creek, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 with her son by her side. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee on September 16, 1946 to Woodrow and Margaret Gilley, Karena lived most of her life in the Gray, Tennessee area. She was a retired nurse.
Karena was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow W....
Sarah Ellen Scott
Aug 30, 2026
Sarah Ellen Scott, 83, of Gray, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, with such grace, late Sunday morning, with her family surrounding her. Sarah was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of 1961. She was a member of Gray United Methodist Church. Sarah was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother.
Sarah was...
Sandra Lee Hite
Aug 30, 2026
Sandra L. Hite, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026 following declining health. Born in Greeneville, TN, she moved to Fall Branch, TN at an early age and spent most of her life in the Kingsport, TN area.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Bobby G. Hite; parents, Conley and Fawn Price; both brothers, Milton Wayne and...
Patricia Ann Morton
Aug 28, 2026
In loving memory of my mom, Patricia Ann Morton. Momsie passed away in her home at peace with the Lord.
Patricia Ann Morton, born March 30, 1936, in Emporium, Pennsylvania, lived a life marked by faith, family, service, and a heart for bringing joy to others.
Patricia was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and woman of faith. She leaves behind her children, Joel...
Eleanor Patton Humphries
Aug 13, 2026
October 25, 1939 – August 13, 2026
Eleanor Humphries, 86, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Born on October 25, 1939, in Ivanhoe, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Mattie Patton.
Eleanor graduated from Blue Ridge Episcopal High School and attended East Tennessee State College. A passionate and dedicated educator of...
Carol Williams
Aug 14, 2026
Carol Williams, my sweet precious “Mommytwo,” my everything, took her last breath with me by her side at JCMC. Thank you, God, that you sent your one and only son as a sacrifice so we could have life eternal.
She is reunited with her son “MY Gregory” she would say, Gregory “Shoobie” Williams FVFD 223; her mother and father; sisters and...
Frederick David Petke
Aug 15, 2026
Frederick David Petke, 84, of Asbury Place, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, from complications from pancreatic cancer.
He was born May 12, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Frederick Edward and Marie Wissemann Petke. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from Lehigh University in 1964 and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Washington State University in 1968....
Dr. Maurice Ray Stirewalt
Aug 25, 2026
Dr. Maurice Ray Stirewalt, 92, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026, following a sudden decline. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather, he lived a life marked by faith, service, and a deep commitment to education.
Born in Rowan County, North Carolina, on October 11, 1933, he was the son of the late Ray and Anne Stirewalt....
Karen Kay Churchwell
Aug 28, 2026
Karen Kay Churchwell, 66, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully following an extended illness.Karen was born and raised in Kingsport and was a 1978 graduate of Sullivan Central High School. She loved spending time with her family, especially her two grandsons, Garrett and Hunter. Karen also enjoyed nature and animals and had a special love for her dog, Cooper. She...
Carolyn Ruth Walker (Cutshaw)
Aug 28, 2026
Carolyn Ruth Walker (Cutshaw), 82, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Throughout her life, Carolyn devoted herself to caring for others. Her career in nursing was more than a profession; it was a reflection of who she was. She had a heart for helping people, comforting those who were hurting, and making...
Robert R. "Bob" Woodard
Aug 27, 2026
Robert R. “Bob” Woodard, 86, of Kingsport, TN peacefully transitioned into a new beginning on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Born February 9th, 1940 in Sullivan County, Bob was the son of Vernon Woodard and Frances Shockley. Bob served in the Army National Guard for 12 years and worked at Holston Defense Corporation for over 20 years. On January 5, 1979, Bob...
Robert "Bob" Earl Osborne
Aug 24, 2026
Robert "Bob" Earl Osborne, 84, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bob was born on August 11, 1942, in Castlewood, VA.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Janice “Ginger” Owens Osborne; daughters, Angela Cassell "Daughter" and her husband, Joe, "J", Stephanie Skye "Little One" and her husband,...
Roy Foulk
Aug 23, 2026
July 1, 1941 – August 23, 2026
Roy Foulk, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 23, 2026.
Born on July 1, 1941, Roy enjoyed a long and distinguished career with Eastman Chemical Company. He began his career as a chemist and later worked in technical services, business, and marketing. He retired from Eastman in 1994 after...
Leanna Blevins
Aug 22, 2026
Leanna Blevins, 52, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly, but woke up in the presence of the Lord. Leanna was born and raised in Kingsport. She earned a degree in Elementary Education and went on to serve as the director of Sylvan Learning for 25+ years. She had a true passion and love for helping kids grow and mature. Leanna began...
Tommy Reece Stapleton
Aug 22, 2026
Tommy Reece Stapleton, age 58, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1967 to the late Jim Stapleton and Amanda Voirol.
Tommy was known for his sense of humor, fighting spirit, and love for his family. He had strong faith despite many health issues. Tommy attended Celebration Church.
Tommy is survived by his loving...
Troy "Ed" Crowder
Aug 21, 2026
Troy “Ed” Crowder, age 93, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2026 surrounded by his family. Ed was born in Dante, Virginia on August 19, 1933. He worked for Penn Dixie for 31 years, before retiring from TRW after 13 years. He attended Pleasant View Baptist Church. Ed’s greatest joys in life were...
Dennis A. McFarland
Aug 17, 2026
Dennis McFarland, born January 12, 1951, passed away on August 17, 2026, following a courageous battle with illness. Dennis remained surrounded by the love of his family, which meant more to him than anything in this world. He leaves behind a lifetime of love, laughter, hard work, dedication, and cherished memories.
Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and...
Tyler Scott Hite
Aug 16, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Tyler Scott Hite
Tyler lived his life for his Harper Ray of SONshine. He loved fiercely and had a sweet ol’ soul—genuine, kind, and as real as they come. A conversation with Tyler could remarkably turn your whole day around. A friend like him does not come along often, and his presence brought light to the lives...
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