Obituaries
Dora Jean Matthews
Oct 4, 2025
Dora Jean Matthews, age 93 of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of James H. and Margaret King Scholl and had resided in this area most of her life. A loving wife and mother, she retired after over 20 years of service as...
Mickey Parker
Oct 4, 2025
Mickey Cleveland Parker, 66, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2025. He passed peacefully with his loving wife of 44 years by his side.
Mickey was a simple man, who loved God and his family. He was extremely hardworking, and self-taught in so many areas. Mickey was charming, he was always trying to evoke a...
Jewel Kathryn Baker
Oct 9, 2025
Jewel Kathryn Baker, 98, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 18, 1926, in Evarts, KY, to the late John Wesley and Bessie Campbell Owens. She was one of ten siblings. In her early years, Jewel worked in sales for Nettie Lee but was a homemaker at heart. She was...
Orlin Reynolds, Sr.
Oct 3, 2025
Orlin Reynolds, Sr. of Kingsport, passed away at the age of 80, on Friday October 3, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, following a brief illness. Born in Jonesborough, TN on March 19, 1945, he was the son of the late Sydney Reynolds, Sr. and Gladys Reynolds. Orlin has resided in this area most of his life and...
Lianne Reeves Moore
Oct 4, 2025
Lianne Reeves Moore, 57, of Kingsport, passed away at home on October 4, 2025. Lianne was born in Morristown and was raised in Kingsport to parents, Billee & Dr. John Moore III. She attended and graduated from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, VA. Lianne studied at Emory and Henry. She returned to Kingsport and resided in the Bloomingdale...
Wade Ray Bingham, Sr.
Oct 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Wade Ray Bingham Sr., who left us at the age of 70 on Oct 3, 2025.
Born on May 27, 1955, in Kingsport, TN, Wade spent the majority of his life in the Tri-Cities area. For nearly three decades, he was the proud owner and operator of Big "B"...
Steven Burton Hovis
Oct 3, 2025
Steven Burton Hovis, 55, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Steve was born in West Palm Beach, and graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School, Troy University and the New England Technical Institute. In high school, Steve excelled in football and was a member of the school band. Steve was a kind and caring soul, a great...
Fred Neeley
Oct 3, 2025
Fred Clinton Neeley, 86, was embraced in the arms of Jesus on October 3rd, 2025.
If you knew him, you loved him. He always had a smile and knew exactly what to say to make you laugh until you cry. He had such a bright spirit and lended a helping hand any chance he got. He longed to go home to...
Lynn Nathan Gammon
Oct 1, 2025
Lynn Nathan Gammon, age 43, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2025, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN, unexpectedly. Born to Tim and Judy Sweet Gammon on December 3, 1981. Lynn graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 2003 and was the 3rd generation of Gammon Construction Company.
Mr. Gammon was preceded in death by his mother, Judy...
Larry Allen Banks
Sep 29, 2025
Larry Allen Banks, 70, of Blountville TN, went to be with the Lord September 29, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Hospital.
He was born on December 28, 1954 in Lynch Kentucky to the late Astor and Mary Banks. Larry was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle.
Larry was a devoted child of God and was a faithful member of Sunnyside...
Renee Minton
Sep 29, 2025
Renee Minton, 57, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, September 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Renee was a graduate of East TN State University and had spent the majority of her life as a tax accountant and insurance agent. She was a loving wife, mother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Minerva Jean Overbay
Sep 27, 2025
Jean Overbay, 88, of Rogersville, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Life Care Center of Greeneville.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings Overbay; daughter, Jornia Shoemaker; mother, Velma Phipps; and grandchildren, Tabitha Arnold and Travis Arnold.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Minni (Charles); son, Shannon Arnold (Debra); grandchildren, Christy Shoemaker (Darrell), Tonda Lynn Reaves (Mark), Chad Debien...
Clyde "Worley" Taylor
Sep 25, 2025
Clyde "Worley" Taylor, 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Worley was born on July 10, 1937, in Church Hill where he spent his entire life surrounded by family, friends, and a community that loved him deeply. Known for his kind heart and quiet strength, he lived a long and meaningful life, bringing joy and comfort...
Larry Lee Dolen
Sep 24, 2025
Larry Lee Dolen of Kingsport passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 9, 1940 in Kingsport, Larry graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and earned a degree in business at Steed College. Larry married the love of his life Jackie, in 1960 and they celebrated 65 years of marriage this year....
Beulah "Bea" Martin
Sep 23, 2025
Beulah “Bea” Martin passed away on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at The Waters of Kingsport. Born in West Virginia, Bea was truly a 'Coal Miner's Daughter'. After her mother's death, Bea (only 11 years old) assumed the position of caregiver for eight of eighteen siblings. Bea went on to live a happy life with her husband and three children. She...
Otis DeBord
Sep 22, 2025
Otis DeBord, 84, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Hancock County and raised in Kingsport where he graduated from Sullivan High School in 1960. Following his graduation, Otis served a short stint in the Army and returned to Kingsport where he married the love of his life...
Judy Nelson
Sep 22, 2025
Judy Nelson, 80, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Judy loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Nelson; parents, Gentry and Sylvia Hodges; and brother, Robert Gentry Hodges.
Judy is survived by her sons, Ricky Nelson (Amy)...
Stephen Russo
Sep 21, 2025
Stephen Edward Russo, 74, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side. Born in the Bronx, New York, Stephen later lived in Pennsylvania before settling in Kingsport for the past six years.
A devoted husband, father, and brother, Stephen worked hard and fought even harder to give his family a good life. He also had a lifelong...
Daniel A. Nowack
Sep 21, 2025
Daniel A. Nowack, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on October 27, 1950, to Bill and Marion Nowack, Danny grew up in Liverpool, New York, as the middle child of three. He attended Liverpool High School, where he was a proud member of both the football and swim teams.
In 1968, shortly after...
Mildred "Toots" Zamarripa
Sep 18, 2025
Mildred “Toots” Zamarripa, 89, of Chuckey, went to rest with the Lord, Thursday evening, September 18, 2025, at her home. Mildred was born in Hawkins County and had lived in Greene County most of her life. Mildred had been a caregiver for many during her life. She loved to attend church when she was able to do so.
Mildred was preceded...
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