Obituaries
Wayne Thomas Nelson
Jan 19, 2025
Wayne Thomas Nelson, 75, Blountville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. Wayne was born on January 4, 1950, to the late Hedrick Thomas and Ada Camper Nelson. After graduating Class of 1968 from Blountville High School, he attended classes at ETSU. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970, fighting proudly in Vietnam alongside his comrades. Wayne held active-duty status...
Mildred Hite
Jan 19, 2025
Millie Hite, age 81, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Millie was born and raised in Fall Branch. She traveled and lived in various places around the world before coming home to Tennessee. Millie graduated from Fall Branch High School and East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Millie was preceded in death...
Claude J. Farmer
Jan 18, 2025
Claude J. Farmer, 92, Kingsport, TN was called home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born in Wise, VA and had resided in Kingsport since his youth. Claude was an employee of Holston Valley Medical Center where he was a surgery tech retiring after 44 years of service. Claude was a member of First Community Methodist Church.
He was preceded...
Dorothy Jean (Dotty) Turner Royston
Jan 18, 2025
Dorothy Jean (Dotty) Turner Royston, age 97, died January 18th, 2025. Dotty was born at Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital in Bristol, VA. on January 17, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Isabel Donaldson Turner and William Henry Turner, Jr. She was the widow of Paul Leonard Royston, Sr.
A longtime resident of Bristol, TN., she was a member of...
David Larry Copas
Jan 18, 2025
David Larry Copas, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 surrounded by his family. Larry was born on July 26, 1942 to the late James and Elizabeth Copas.
Larry attended Sullivan High School. He loved farming, boating and fishing. He was a member of Beech Creek Baptist Church.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Copas;...
Brenda Jennings Parker
Jan 17, 2025
Brenda Jennings Parker, age 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 17, 2025. Brenda was born and raised in Kingsport and graduated from Lynn View High School.
She met the love of her life, Curtis Lowell, while at Lynn View and they were married for 45 years before he passed in January of...
Lurley Mae Cox
Jan 17, 2025
Lurley Mae Cox, age 94, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Sullivan County, she lived most of her life in Fall Branch. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church for 57 years. Lurley graduated from Sullivan High School in 1951. She worked at Eastman Chemical Company for 15...
Charles E. Hubbard
Jan 17, 2025
Charles E. Hubbard, age 80, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born on March 15, 1944 to the late Harvey and AnnaLee Hubbard, Charles spent his entire life in Kingsport. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1968 – 1970.
Charles was an electrician by trade. He was a...
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Klug
Jan 16, 2025
Sandra Lee (née Hager) Klug, 80, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. Sandy was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she first met her husband, James Herbert Klug (“Jim”), while both attending Milwaukee Lutheran High School. The two graduated together and furthered their education at both the University of Wisconsin (undergraduate study) and the University of...
Virginia Louann "Ann" Hunt Baines
Jan 15, 2025
Ann H. Baines, 65, of Jonesborough passed away at her home, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 following an extended period of poor health. Ann was born in Rock Island, IL and lived in this area most of her life.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
She is survived by several cousins.
A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, January...
Jennifer Jo Doyle Kiser
Jan 14, 2025
Jennifer Jo Doyle Kiser, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 14, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on December 1, 1970, in Bristol, TN, she brought joy and warmth to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
She attended Sullivan Central High School in Blountville, TN and...
Vickie Yarbrough
Jan 13, 2025
Vickie Jane Bowen Yarbrough passed away suddenly in her home January 13, 2025.
Vickie was preceded in death by her infant son, Robert Malcolm Yarbrough; and her parents, Haywood and Alberta Bowen.
Vickie was a band and Beta Club member graduating from Ketron High School in 1965. She graduated from ETSU in 1969 with a BS and later added a master’s degree...
Pauline Harper
Jan 13, 2025
Pauline Harper, 85, of Hiltons, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in Sullivan County, she had resided in Hiltons, VA for over 40 years. Pauline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Pauline was preceded in death by two sons, Jeff Woods and Danny Short; sister, Betty Dean; two brothers, Bill & J....
Jane Owens Rigsby Clark
Jan 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jane Owens Rigsby Clark who left this world on Sunday, January 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
Jane was known for her unwavering kindness, compassion and generosity. She was the absolute best mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wonderful friend. She was always there for us, no matter what offering support, wisdom and love in...
Latrica "Trish" Ann Beverly Kendrick
Jan 10, 2025
Latrica “Trish” Ann Beverly Kendrick, age 87, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Trish was born on March 29, 1937 in Wise, VA to the late, William Dewey Beverly and Lillie (Scott) Beverly. Preceded in death by parents, brothers James Beverly, Kenneth Beverly and sisters, Chollie Absher, Aldeane Stanley and Janet Beverly.
She is survived by her husband...
Brenda Gaye Sykes
Jan 10, 2025
Brenda Sykes, 75, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born in Hawkins County, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Butch Sykes; parents, Loda and Patty Matthews; three sisters, Myrtle, Merlie and Berlie; two brothers, Fred and Frank.
Survivors include her...
Joel Thomas "JT" Burkheart
Jan 9, 2025
Joel Thomas “JT” Burkheart, 85 of Fall Branch, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. JT was born and raised in Scott County, VA. He married his wife, Emma, and together they raised five children. The majority of his life was spent farming.
JT was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Burkheart; his wife, Emma Burkheart; daughter, Kendila; sons, John and...
Bobby W. "Bob" McNew
Jan 9, 2025
Bob McNew went to be with his Lord on January 9, 2025. He was born in Saltville, VA on August 3, 1940. His childhood years were spent at Fairview Farm in Meadowview, VA. After graduating from R. B. Worthy High School in Saltville, VA, he graduated from Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN....
Betty Salley
Jan 8, 2025
Betty Jean Clonce Salley, 92, of Church Hill gained her Heavenly reward on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 peacefully at her home.
She was born to her loving parents Grant Kelsey Clonce and Ruth Adams Clonce in Kingsport, Tennessee on July 11, 1932. She was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and cherished her upbringing in the Borden Mill Village community,...
Clarence "Joe" Cobb
Jan 8, 2025
Clarence Joe Cobb, 79, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, January 8, 2025, at his home after an extended period of poor health. He was born in Kingsport and had lived there his entire life. Joe was a boxer and was known by the nickname "Left Hook." He was also an electrician, owning his...
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