Obituaries
J.C. Bell
Jun 13, 2020
J.C. Bell, 83 of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport on September 7, 1936, a son of the late Charles H. and Effie Anderson Bell, and has resided in this area his entire life.
He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1956 and was...
Geneva Ruth Wood
Jun 12, 2020
Geneva Ruth Wood, 74 years young, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, and is now resting pain free and peacefully in the arms of Jesus. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Geneva had a great love for her family, pets, and working with flowers. She was a floral designer for many years at Groseclose Floral. Geneva was a loving...
Tommie Hubbard
Jun 12, 2020
Tommie Hubbard, 80, Jonesborough went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home. Tommie had retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1996 following 31 years of service. He was a farmer and handy man to many people. Tommie loved working with his hands. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour and had lived...
Barbara "Sis" Barrett Hite
Jun 10, 2020
Barbara “Sis” Barrett Hite, 80, of Rock Springs, went to be with the Lord with her loving husband of 61 years, Jerry Glen and close relatives, at her side, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Barbara “Sis” was a 46-year kidney transplant survivor, which was donated to her by her brother James Barrett. Sis was an active and dear member of...
Bill Stuckey
Jun 9, 2020
William “Bill” Grady Stuckey, 76, of Kingsport, died Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol after a brief illness. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he had resided in Kingsport since 2007. Bill was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Assisted Living for their love...
Jack D. Hughes
Jun 8, 2020
Jack D. Hughes, age 93, of Kingsport, went home to spend eternity with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Crown Cypress. Born in Henderson, NC on October 15, 1926, a son of the late Jim and Anne Marie “Maw” Myers Hughes, he had resided in this area since 1935. He attended high school in Fall Branch, TN. He...
Blu Owens
Jun 8, 2020
Mitchell Blu Owens, 32, of Blountville, passed away, Monday, June 8, 2020. Born in Bristol, he has lived in this area all of his life. He loved to hike, enjoy the outdoors, and cook. Blu had a lot of friends and enjoyed being around people. He always had a smile on his face, a kind hearted soul, he would give...
Arthur Johnson
Jun 8, 2020
Arthur Johnson, 76, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was retired from Tennessee Eastman. Arthur worshiped at Mountain View United Methodist Church where he served in various capacities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Mildred Johnson.
Arthur is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bettye Johnson;...
Dorothy Taylor
Jun 6, 2020
Dorothy Ann Chaffin Taylor, 85, of Blountville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Christian Care Center of Bristol. Born in Mineral Springs, AR on May 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Ora Franklin and Ada Mae Worley Chaffin, she had resided in Blountville for the last 30 years, having moved from Bristol. ...
Kelly Jean Scott
Jun 6, 2020
It is with great sadness, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend was taken from us too soon. Kelly left this world unexpectedly on June 06, 2020. She was born in Kingsport, TN on 05/14/1998, to Robert and Rhonda Scott, of Gray, TN. She was only 22 years old.
She was an incredible equestrian, artist, writer...
Willie Virgil Marshall
Jun 6, 2020
Willie Virgil Marshall, 84, passed away on June 6, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He retired from Fluor Daniels as an industrial electrician after many years of service. Willie loved his cats and animals in general. He enjoyed working on cars and renovating his home as time went on, along with working in his garden. Willie was always willing...
Russell Critten Taylor
Jun 5, 2020
Russell Critten Taylor crossed over into the Promised Land June 5, 2020. He was born November 8, 1929 in Kingsport to the late Russell Milo and Georgia Taylor. He attended Dobyns Bennett High School and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He retired in 1987 as treasurer of Tennessee Eastman Company. He was a member of Colonial Heights...
Stephen A. Britt
Jun 4, 2020
Steve Britt, 58, of Kingsport, passed away at home on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Steve graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Steve was proud to have spent his 38 + years in funeral service as an...
Cynthia Moore
Jun 3, 2020
Cynthia Moore, 83, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport where she resided all of her life, she was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Cynthia retired from the Kingsport Press in the early 1990’s after many years of service. She was an active member of Temple Baptist Church. Cynthia...
Aileen K. Mitchell
Jun 3, 2020
Aileen K. Mitchell, 87, of Harmony Community, was called home Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was born in Harmony and grew up in Pleasant Valley until returning to Harmony where she lived for most of her life. Aileen was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Blaine Mitchell; and two sisters, Elizabeth Rector...
Betty Smith
Jun 3, 2020
Betty Smith, 83, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. She worked at Times-News for 50 years as a paper carrier. Betty was the owner of Smith’s Garbage Service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Jerline Anderson; and husband, Charles E. “Bud” Smith.
Betty is survived by two...
Joe Cody
Jun 1, 2020
Joe Cody, 88, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a life member of VFW and Charter member of the Korean War Veterans, Chapter #289. Joe retired from the post office after 27 years, followed by Headstart for 14 years. He was a HAM radio operator, graduate...
Gary L. Morelock
Jun 1, 2020
Gary L. Morelock, 60, of Rogersville, formerly of Kingsport, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, following a brief illness. Born in Kingsport on April 26, 1960, a son of the late Bobby and Rita Snodgrass Morelock, he has resided in this area most of his life. Gary attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was a Master Mechanic and an avid race...
Gordon Harrison
May 31, 2020
Gordon Harrison, 69, Gray, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Gordon was the 12th son of the late Emory and Thelma Harrison. He was a dedicated, hard-working member of Wayland Free Will Baptist Church. Gordon was retired from the Washington County School System where he had worked...
Mary Ann Laughlin
May 30, 2020
Mary Ann Laughlin, 86, of Kingsport, passed away on May 30, 2020.
She was a loving wife, mom, and grandma who will be greatly missed, and will be remembered for her devotion to her family, especially her great love for all of her grandchildren. Mary Ann worked alongside her husband, Ezra, for 30 years, as they built their business, Tri-City...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
