Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Robinette
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Estes Robinette, 81, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23, 2025. Mary was born in Kingsport and raised in Church Hill. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended East Tennessee State University. Mary worked for the city of Kingsport and raised her four kids. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and aunt/2nd...
Theodore Flint Gray, Jr.
Nov 22, 2025
Theodore Flint Gray Jr., 86, died peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Kingsport, Tennessee on November 22, 2025, of pancreatic cancer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a caring leader, provider and role model for our family, and the home and life he and Dottye built was idyllic. We are blessed and thankful...
Carol Phillips Brown
Nov 20, 2025
Carol Phillips Brown, of Oakland, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, following a brief illness. Born to Haynes and Carolyn Phillips, Carol grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee, where she formed the values of faith, family, and service that guided her throughout her life.
Carol graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and later attended East Tennessee State University. Upon moving to...
Janice "Karlene" Gibson
Nov 20, 2025
Karlene Gibson, 89, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at her home. Karlene had been a resident of Kingsport since 1987. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Karlene helped bring pickle ball to Kingsport.
Karlene is survived by her three sons, Keith (Ellen), Gary (Jackie), and John; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Betty...
Robert Jenkins
Nov 19, 2025
II Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Robert E. Jenkins, 89 of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord, November 19, 2025, at his home following a period of declining health. Born in Alvarado, TX on December 14, 1935, the son of the late Sidney C. Jenkins...
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...
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...
Ethel Cullop Reynolds
Nov 20, 2025
When Ethel Cullop Reynolds, “Nannie,” stepped into Heaven on November 20, 2025, she brought with her the wit, warmth, and just-right sarcasm that made the world — and now Heaven — a livelier place.
Ethel was known for her sharp wit, her fierce strength, and her lifelong commitment to natural healing. As a reflexologist, colon therapist, and essential-oil expert long before...
Bill Graves Geurin
Nov 17, 2025
Bill Graves Geurin, 95, born September 20, 1930 in Murray, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2025 in Kingsport, TN. He served in the Air Force, where he met his wife Maureen (London, England). Bill and Maureen raised their family in Murray where he worked for the Tappan Company. After retirement, they moved to Kingsport.
He...
Jo Ann (Jones) Lovelace
Nov 13, 2025
July 1, 1933 – November 13, 2025
On November 13, 2025, Jo Ann Lovelace, 92, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side after an extended battle with Stage 4 Kidney-Disease. Jo Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of faith. Jo Ann was born to Charles and Grace Jones on July 1, 1933 in Kingsport,...
Hansel Roger "Gabe" Fleming
Nov 12, 2025
Hansel Roger “Gabe” Fleming, age 88 of Kingsport, TN, was sent to his eternal home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born on April 16, 1937 to the late T.J. & Gladys Fleming in Virgie, Kentucky. Gabe graduated from Gate City High School in 1957. He was a standout athlete, playing as a wide receiver on the football team and held...
Dr. Gamal Boutros
Nov 12, 2025
“Blessed is the one you choose and bring near to dwell in your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house.”
Dr. Gamal Boutros, age 70 of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Cairo, Egypt, he was the son of Sami and Soad Boutros.
Dr....
Teddy Anthony Rafalowski, Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
Teddy Anthony Rafalowski, Jr., 74, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Detroit, MI, Teddy was a graduate of Church Hill High School, class of 1969. He served in the Tennessee National Guard from 1971 to 1977. Teddy was the co-owner of Acme Sports and Action Athletics, where...
Wanda Gay Greene
Nov 10, 2025
Wanda Gay Greene, 80, of Jonesborough, TN, member of Gregg’s Chapel, triumphantly entered into rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was a remarkable woman whose strength, warmth, and humor touched everyone who knew her. Born on November 1, 1945, in Grainger County, TN, she lived her life with a fire that could...
James "Jim" Warner McNutt
Nov 10, 2025
James “Jim” Warner McNutt, age 72, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 10, 2025. Born in Scott County, he has lived in this area most of his life. "Jim" retired from the Bloomingdale Water Department after nearly 30 years of service. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved to paint and draw. He was...
Mary Jane Depew
Nov 9, 2025
Mary Jane Depew, a life-long resident of Gray, TN, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2025.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elsie Mae (Edwards) Watts; her husband, Lowell Depew; four sisters; two brothers; daughter-in-law, Lawanda Depew; and son-in-law, Jacky Hawk.
Those left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Pat Hawk; sons, Dr. Danny...
John Robert "J.R." Crawford
Nov 7, 2025
John Robert “J.R.” Crawford, 82, of Beech Creek, went to be with the Lord at 1:35pm on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Mt. Home VA following a period of poor health.
Born in Sullivan County, John resided in Hawkins County most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. J.R. was a retired truck driver and had a...
Cheryl Wininger
Nov 6, 2025
Cheryl Wininger, 72, of Surgoinsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at her home following a lengthy illness.
Cheryl was a graduate of North Carolina State University and had retired as a chemical engineer from Eastman Chemical Company. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Church Hill. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her family...
Jim E. Brown
Nov 5, 2025
Jim E. Brown, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 5, 2025. Born and raised in Church Hill, TN, he graduated from Church Hill High School in 1965. Within months, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and deployed to Vietnam aboard the USS Saint Paul (CA-73). Serving honorably as an Electrician’s Mate (EM), Jim earned the National...
Jerry Lee Wilson
Nov 5, 2025
Jerry Lee Wilson age 79, of Fall Branch went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 5, while surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was a lifetime member of Fall Branch Volunteer Fire Dept where he currently served on the board of directors. He was a previous Asst Chief and always enjoyed helping others. He is a...
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