Obituaries
Hazel M. Calhoun
Jul 8, 2020
Hazel M. Calhoun, 92, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Hazel was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had retired from Tennessee Eastman following 38 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Calhoun; parents; two sisters, Barbara Marshall and Pauline Evans; and four brothers, Wenton, Thomas, Billy “Red”,...
Frankie Frye Brumley
Jul 8, 2020
Frankie Frye Brumley, 87, departed this life July 8, 2020, at Wexford House Nursing Home. She graduated from Fall Branch High School. Frankie retired from TEC after 32 years.
She was preceded in death by parents, Robert (Bob) Frye and Ruth Charlton; one brother, Jack Frye; brother-in-law, Bobby Higgins; and nephew, Scottie Higgins.
Frankie is survived by her daughter, Tammy...
Jim Ratliff
Jul 6, 2020
Jim Ratliff, 82, of Kingsport, formerly of Keen Mountain, VA, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. Jim was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grundy, VA. He retired as mining superintendent and also from the Keen Mountain Correctional Facility.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Valeria Ratliff; son, Mark Delomas; daughter, Lesa Felker; four brothers; and...
Marvin Dale Adams
Jul 5, 2020
Marvin Dale Adams of Kingsport celebrated the most beautiful homecoming on July 5, 2020, when he was joyfully reunited at the gates of heaven with his beloved wife Janice and his two sons Bryan Keith and Jeffrey Scott Adams. Marvin was born in Gray TN and raised in the Caney Creek area of Baileyton until he moved to Kingsport and...
Sandra Kay Tucker (née: Howser)
Jul 5, 2020
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, Sandra Kay Tucker (age 72) of Gray, TN, passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus at Johnson City Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Tucker of the home; daughter, Erica McMurray and husband, Travis; grandchildren, Preston McMurray and wife, Kristin, and Landon McMurray; great-grandchildren, Olivia McMurray and Luke...
Orville O. "Ode" Rhoton
Jul 5, 2020
Orville O. “ODE” Rhoton, age 87, of Kingsport, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord and our Mom, Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the VA Medical Center following a short battle with cancer.
Born in Scott County, Virginia on May 31, 1933, a son of the late James and Myrtle Taylor Rhoton, he has resided in this area most...
Betsylynn Galloway
Jul 4, 2020
Betsylynn Galloway of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on July 4, 2020.
She was preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Howard “HB” Galloway and son-in-law, David Thorne.
Betsylynn is survived by her daughters, Delilah Thorne, Denise Galloway, and Angela Blackburn and husband Smith; son, Tony Galloway and wife Beth; grandchildren, Morgan Weber and husband Joel, and Marshall Galloway and...
Jim Morris
Jul 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jim Morris. He passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 after a brief fight with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 51. Jim was born on April 1, 1969 to James Morris and Rita Frazier.
In his early years, Jim lived in Keokee, Virginia and Kingsport, Tennessee. Although he most recently...
David W Delaney
Jul 2, 2020
David W. “Dave” Delaney Sr., age 85, of Fall Branch, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Life Care Center of Gray following a brief illness.
Born in Newton, Massachusetts on January 27, 1935, a son of the late James and Irene Delaney, he has resided in this area since 1996, moving from Rockville,...
Nana Hughes
Jun 30, 2020
Nana Hughes, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday June 30th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of Greene County, she was a charter member of Homeland Baptist Church.
She was an excellent cook and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fitzhugh and Ella...
Ricky Allen Tucker
Jun 29, 2020
Ricky Allen Tucker, age 57, of Johnson City (Gray area) went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 29, 2020, at Caregivers of Tennessee following a period of declining health. Born in Johnson City on June 7, 1963, a son of the late Warren G. and Josie Mae Wilson, he had resided in this area most of his life. ...
Joseph Patrick Lee (Joe Pat) Selby
Jun 28, 2020
Joseph Patrick Lee (Joe Pat) Selby, 82, passed away June 28, 2020 from mesothelioma. Born and raised in Kingsport, he graduated from Sullivan High School in 1956. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served our country for four years. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Kingsport where he began work at Tennessee Eastman Company, retiring...
Brenda "Gail" Hulse
Jun 28, 2020
Brenda “Gail” Hulse, 72, of Kingsport went to be in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2020 after a long health battle. Gail loved playing the piano for the church and singing. She was very artistic and crafty, and loved camping and the ocean.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Paul Fleenor.
Gail...
Betty McDavid
Jun 27, 2020
Betty McDavid, 92, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2020. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. If anyone deserves a rest after a well lived life, Betty does.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll McDavid, and son, Mike McDavid.
Betty is survived...
Connie S. (Jones) Moore
Jun 24, 2020
Connie S. (Jones) Moore, age 70, of Fall Branch, TN, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her residence. Born in Sullivan County on March 11, 1950, a daughter of the late Haynes and Reba (Crawford) Jones. She had resided in this area her entire life. She had been married to her husband,...
Lorraine White
Jun 23, 2020
Lorraine White, 87, Kingsport, received her heavenly wings late Tuesday evening, June 23, 2020. Lorraine had lived in Kingsport for most of her life and was a graduate of Blountville High School. She was in sales and management for various jewelry stores in Kingsport. Lorraine was a lifelong member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church where she was very active. She...
Glenda B. Clark
Jun 22, 2020
On Monday, June 22, 2020, Glenda Clark, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 80.
Glenda was born on June 14, 1940 in Appalachia, Virginia to Roy and Lois Ball. She attended Appalachia High School and worked in the family business growing up with her two sisters, Ann and Barbara. In 1957 she married...
Maxie Clifford Adams, Jr.
Jun 19, 2020
Maxie Clifford Adams, Jr., of Kingsport, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. He was born October 25, 1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina and raised in Chesnee, South Carolina. After graduating from Fairforest High School, he served in the military in the Korean Conflict. He moved to Kingsport in 1966 and lived here the remainder of his life. Maxie retired from...
Imogene Light
Jun 19, 2020
Imogene Light, age 78, of Mount Carmel, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 19, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Born in Kingsport on April 14, 1942, daughter of the late Charlie and Bea Wagner Light, she resided in this area her entire life. Imogene graduated from Church Hill High...
Patsy Boles Bales
Jun 18, 2020
Patsy Boles Bales passed away in Kingsport on June 18th. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and was a retiree of Tennessee Eastman Division of Eastman Kodak, where she worked for 27 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace T. “Dude” Bales.
Patsy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Barry and...
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