Obituaries
Pastor David Townsend
Nov 15, 2024
Pastor David Townsend, 73, of Kingsport, entered into his heavenly home on Friday, November 15, 2024. David served as Assistant Pastor for over 40 years at Evangel Family Worship Center, serving alongside his lifelong friend, Pastor James O. Hagy. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for four years. David was an avid sports fan, especially for the...
Polly K. Burns
Nov 10, 2024
Mrs. Polly K. Burns, 93, of Kingsport, passed away early Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, at American House Assisted Living. Born in Hawkins County, she had resided in Kingsport since 1949. She was an employee of Cardinal Health until she retired. Polly was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Burns; son, Robert Burns; parents,...
Judy J. Sartain
Nov 9, 2024
Judy J. Sartain, 78, of Kingsport, passed away on November 9, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. A 1965 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, Judy retired from Kingsport City Schools in 2008 as Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools and Kingsport Board of Education. She was a member of Celebration Church, Blountville, TN.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents,...
Glen Homer Hatcher
Nov 8, 2024
Glen Homer Hatcher, age 94, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on August 12, 1930, a son of the late Homer and Fannie Musick Hatcher, he resided in this area almost all of his life. Glen attended Dobyns Bennett High School and East Tennessee University.
Glen retired from...
David Wayne Hammitt
Nov 7, 2024
David Wayne Hammitt, (66), of Kingsport, left this world brighter, kinder, and a little more colorful before he entered his eternal rest on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
David’s career began with White Floral in the early 1970s, where he developed a passion for floral design. In 1994, he made a career shift, dedicating 23 years to Wal-Mart Super Center, where he...
Laura Jane Ellen Chapman
Nov 7, 2024
Jane Chapman, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Piney Flats on March 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elsie Chapman. Jane has resided in this area most of her life and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Ms. Chapmen was...
Faye "Honey" Davis Pickett
Nov 6, 2024
Faye “Honey” Davis Pickett, 88, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born to Loyce and Frank Davis in Coldwater, MS, she was an educator by profession and touched the lives of many from pre-K through post college graduates. She was an avid collector of angels and was an active antique dealer for many years. She enjoyed dancing, and...
Sandra JoAnn Hamilton
Nov 5, 2024
Sandra JoAnn Hamilton went home with Jesus, lovingly and peacefully on November 5, 2024 at 10:40am at her home in Johnson City, TN, at the glorious age of 70.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Jessica Clemons and son-in-law, Jerry Clemons, of Johnson City, TN; grandchildren, Chloey Hamilton and Zoey Hamilton; daughter, Margarette Lawson and son-in-law, Randy Lawson, of Knoxville, TN;...
Jacob Artie Tucker
Nov 3, 2024
Jacob Artie Tucker, 84, of Kingsport, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born and raised in Fall Branch, Tennessee. Jacob was the second of four children. His early life was spent working on a farm. He later moved to Kingsport and worked at the Kingsport Foundry. He worked at Perkins until he...
Ruth Pecktol Shankles
Nov 2, 2024
Ruth Pecktol Shankles, formerly of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 2, 2024.
Ruth was born on her family’s farm on Wadlow Gap Road in the Bloomingdale community of Kingsport, on February 17, 1924. She graduated from the old Sullivan High School in the Sullivan Gardens section of Kingsport in 1942, where she...
Dennis P. Miller
Nov 2, 2024
Dennis P. Miller, 80, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, following a period of declining health. He was born in Greene Co., TN, and had lived in Kingsport for most of his life. Dennis was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 1962. He was an employee of Kingsport Parks and Recreation, having retired after more than...
Robert Leland Smith
Nov 1, 2024
Robert “Bob” Leland Smith, age 89, of Church Hill, Tennessee passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Holston Rehab & Care Center following a period of declining health. Born in Spotsylvania, Virginia on July 25, 1935, a son of the late Carmel Fredrick and Evelyn Bourne Singleton Smith, he has resided in this area most of his life.
Bob was...
Richard Stanley Hite
Nov 1, 2024
Richard Stanley Hite, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Stanley was born in Kingsport and lived in this area most of his life. A graduate of Sullivan High School, class of ’60, Stanley was a retired employee of Eastman, where he worked for 32 years. He was...
Jack Muller Vaughn
Nov 1, 2024
Jack Muller Vaughn, age 80, of Waynesboro, VA died on Friday, November 1, 2024.
He was born in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Jack E. & Edna Muller Vaughn. Jack grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee and graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School where he served as Key Club President.
Jack served in the Army from 1965-1971. He was a member of...
Jayden Michael Ward
Oct 31, 2024
Jayden Michael Metcalf “Chunky Monkey” age 15, passed away suddenly October 31, 2024, in Nashville, TN.
Jayden’s enthusiasm for music energized those around him. Family was his top priority. His dedication as a big brother inspired admiration for all who knew him. Sharing moments with his girlfriend brought him great delight. With his extraordinary heart, beautiful smile, sense of humor and...
Robert Miller
Oct 31, 2024
Robert W. Miller (“Bob”) passed away on October 31, 2024 in Richmond, VA succumbing to injuries after a fall just two days after his 106th birthday. Born October 29, 1918, in Chester, SC. Dr. Miller was the third of six sons of Hamilton Henry and Wm. C. Miller. He was educated in the public schools of Chester and later graduated...
Glenn Kenner Head
Oct 31, 2024
Glenn Kenner Head, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on February 11, 1938, in Scott County, Virginia, he was the beloved son of Lee and Sarah (Ervin) Head.
Glenn was a devoted husband to Faye Head for 61 remarkable years, a testament to their enduring love and partnership. Together, they built a...
Bonnie Beatrice (Wilson) Cross
Oct 30, 2024
Bonnie Cross went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Hockaday Wilson. Bonnie was a graduate of Holston High School and Whitney School of Business. She worked for The Martin Company in Baltimore, MD during WWII in the business office where...
Franklin B. Myers, Jr.
Oct 30, 2024
Franklin B. Myers Jr., age 66, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. Frank was born in Raleigh, NC and received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University. He was employed by Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN, first as a chemical engineer and later as a systems analyst. In his...
Kathy Ann Yakley
Oct 27, 2024
Kathy Ann Yakley, 73, of Sullivan Gardens, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Kathy was born in Kingsport and lived her entire life in this area. A graduate of Sullivan High School, class of ’68, Kathy was an employee at Mason Dixon until its closing, where she became the company’s first female department head. She...
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