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Deane Scott, 86, of Blountville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025. Born in Watauga, she has lived in this area most of her life. She worked as a supervisor and part owner in United Casting Company. Deane attended Muddy Creek Baptist Church and was actively involved. She loved her family.
Deane was preceded in death...
Marianne Baird Way, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of Monday, March 31, 2025. Marianne was born on October 30, 1935 in Bristol, TN. She was a resident of Kingsport her entire life and a graduate of Lynn View High School. Marianne worked as a teacher’s aide and dedicated homemaker to her family....
Norma June Barton, 87, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at The Village at Allandale, surrounded by her family. Norma was saved at the age of 8 and followed the Lord faithfully throughout her life. She loved her family with all her heart and devoted her life to caring for them.
She was preceded in death by her...
Jerry “Nanny” McKay, 81, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. Jerry owned and operated her own beauty shop for many years. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in...
Gary Palmer, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus Sunday morning (March 30, 2025) at HVMC Hospice in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Gary worked at Eastman Chemical Company for nearly 50 years, retiring January 1, 2011. He was a member of Wheeler United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Gary also taught various allied technical trade skills at...
Margaret Morelock Gibson, 86, passed away on March 30, 2025. She was born in Kingsport, TN and resided in Sullivan Gardens until she married and then made her home in Fall Branch, TN for her remaining years. She was a life-long member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Gibson; parents, Grace and...
Bill Christian, age 83, of Kingsport, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 29, 2025 after a brief illness at home, surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on August 17, 1941 in Gate City, Virginia to the late Harvey and Callie Christian. He loved his family, friends, and church, Sunnyside Baptist, where he was...
John Edward Belcher Jr, 64, of Gray, passed away Wednesday March 26th, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Born in Baltimore, MD he was raised in Abingdon and lived the majority of his life in this area. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he was stationed at Ft Bragg as an MP. He then went on to...
Gaye Rivers was born on February 6, 1941, in Dryden, Virginia, to Virgie Lee (Cox) Rivers and Earl Rivers. A proud graduate of Dryden High School, Class of 1958, he was honored as "Mr. Senior" by his classmates. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army as a cryptographer stationed in Japan. Following his military service,...
Carolyn Faye Hamilton, 78, of Gray, went to her heavenly home early Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025. Born in Sullivan County, she later moved to Gray where she spent the remainder of her life. Carol was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and a charter member of Gray Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and collecting different cookbooks. Carol...
March 10, 1946-March 25, 2025
Bobby was born in Osaka, VA to Bill and Bertie Shockley on March 10th, 1946. On March 25th, 2025, he closed his eyes here on Earth and opened them in Heaven. Bobby married the love of his life, Sharon, on April 25th, 1966. Bobby was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death...
September 25, 1924 – March 26, 2025
Fall Branch – Rolan E. Davis of Fall Branch went home to be with the Lord on March 26th, 6 months after his 100th birthday. He was born in Loudon, TN, and attended Loudon High School.
Roland was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years in January, Hazel Hall Davis, his mother Mary...
Joseph Maxwell “Joe” Horne, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Born on June 6, 1950, in Tacoma, Virginia, Joe was the son of the late Gradalee and Malcolm Horne. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972, stationed stateside during the Vietnam War era.
After his military service, Joe built a long...
Polly Tester, age 86, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Rogersville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thurlie and Clara Duncan Morelock. Polly lived in this area all of her life.
Polly retired from Raytheon Corporation after several years of service. She was proud...
Wiley Elijah Woods, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.
Elijah (Lige) was born January 16, 1936, to Emmanuel Delanson and Rebecca Royal Woods in the Tiger Creek Community of Carter County Tennessee. The family moved to Kingsport, Tennessee in 1940. Elijah attended Lynn View High School, where he...
Leona Catherine Walden, 88, of Church Hill, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Born to the late Mathnul and Media Massengill in 1936. She was a member of Faith Assembly of Rogersville and lived a full life of service to her God and to her family.
Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Walden; daughter,...
Gary Wayne Smith, 71, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 17, 2025. Gary was born and raised in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett in 1971. Following his graduation he began working for General Shale. After his time with General Shale, Gary spent 28 years with JP Stevens where he worked as a weaver. In...
Arline Settlemyer Holt passed away on Sunday evening, March 16, 2025. She was 97 years old, just two weeks shy of her 98th birthday. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the First Baptist Church for over 70 years.
She was born in Rock Hill, SC. Arline graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1944 and then Winthrop...
Nancy Chatfield Moore, 95, passed away on March 16, 2025. She was born in Hoosick Falls, NY, and made Bluff City her home for the rest of her life.
Nancy was a devoted deacon at Blountville Presbyterian Church and a longtime employee of Bill Gatton Chevrolet in Bristol. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed her evening scotch...
Becky Breeding Puckett, 53, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, and her mother, Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Becky was born in Kingsport, where she had lived her entire life. She was a graduate of Sullivan North High School, class of 1989. Becky was an employee of Wal-Mart and had just received...
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