Obituaries
Nadine Winston
Nov 8, 2020
Wanda Nadine Winston, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, November 8, 2020, at her home with her children. Nadine had lived in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a lifelong member of First Apostolic Christian Church, where she was very active.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James...
Cathy Diane Hutchins
Nov 6, 2020
Cathy Diane Hutchins, age 69, returned to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on September 24th 1951 in Mansfield, OH, to Harold and Anna Pearl Psimer. She was a lifelong member of Southview Community Nazarene church. Cathy was a dedicated mother, who treasured her children. She especially loved her role...
Dick Houser
Nov 6, 2020
Richard “Dick” Owen Houser, 85, of Kingsport went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, November 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he resided half of his life before moving his family to Kingsport in 1977, when he was transferred with TRW to the plant in Rogersville as manager of Plant...
Joyce Ann Dingus
Nov 6, 2020
Joyce Ann Dingus, 71, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. She was a beautiful person inside and out. It brings the family a lot of comfort that she is with her husband, Garland, now. Joyce owned and operated Joyce’s Wigs. She used her abilities to help others, including cancer patients. Joyce was able to bring dignity to people...
Chester Coleman
Nov 5, 2020
Chester S. Coleman, 91 of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, November 5, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center, after a brief illness. Raised in Maryville, TN, he moved to Kingsport in the late 1950’s, where he went to work for the Tennessee Department of Safety/Highway Patrol and retired after 35 years of service. Chester was a U.S. Army Veteran of the...
Ruth Mae Depew
Nov 3, 2020
Ruth Morrison Depew, 93, of Fall Branch, passed away, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Laughlin Healthcare in Greeneville with her daughter by her side. Born in Hawkins County, Ruth lived most of her life in the Fall Branch area of Washington County, growing up in the Oak Glen Community. Ruth was a Christian. Following her graduation from Fall Branch High...
Nila (Shelley) Russell
Nov 2, 2020
Rev. Timothy Strickland – Romans 8: “Nothing can separate us from the love of God.”
Psalms 17:15 “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be Satisfied, when I awake with thy likeness.”
Nila (Shelley) Russell, of Kingsport, went HOME to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, husband, and many family members and friends...
Roger Allen Calhoun
Nov 2, 2020
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Lance Hensley
Oct 31, 2020
Lance Hensley, 36, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 31, 2020. Born in Kingsport, where he resided all of his life, he enjoyed spending time with his kids, racing, and hiking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Rebecca Hensley; and brother-in-law, George Smith.
Lance is survived by his wife Brittany Hensley of Kingsport; three children,...
Ernestine "Teeny" Mongle
Oct 29, 2020
Ernestine “Teeny” Mongle was born October 29, 1920, and passed over to Glory on her 100th birthday, October 29, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dolen Morelock and Maurice Mongle; stepson, John Mongle; sons, Phillip and Harry George Morelock; parents, J. Harry and Maxie Sloan; and brother, Cephas Sloan.
Ernestine is survived by her sister, Helen Taylor;...
Ruth Cline Montgomery
Oct 29, 2020
Ruth Cline Montgomery, of Kingsport, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was 92.
Mrs. Montgomery was born December 31, 1927, in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Loy C. and Charlotte (Lottie) Starnes Cline. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Robert H. Montgomery.
She was...
Pal Barger
Oct 29, 2020
History-making restaurateur and philanthropist Pal Barger passes at age 90
Kingsport, Tenn. – The founder of Pal’s Sudden Service, the award-winning regional fast-food chain, Frederick “Pal” Barger Jr. died on October 29, 2020 at the age of 90, after two years of declining health.
In 1956, in downtown Kingsport Pal Barger built the first restaurant to bear his nickname....
Gwen Olterman Wray
Oct 28, 2020
Gwen Wray, 73, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness. While in the Bristol Regional Medical Center IMU she earned the nickname “Wild Cat” from her nurse, Taylor. Gwen would wait until the nurses had left the room or were talking and then secretly remove her mask and IVs. She was only there for...
Terry Slagle
Oct 27, 2020
Terry Slagle, 74, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord in the late hours on October 27th while celebrating his beloved Dodgers and their World Series win, at HVMC, after a brief illness.
He was a retiree of Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport City School Systems, and Holston Valley Medical Center. He had a deep love for worshiping and...
Vivian Farley
Oct 27, 2020
Vivian Farley, 86 of Hilton, went to be with the Lord, October 27th, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in London, KY, she has lived in the Hilton Community for most of her life. She worked for 20 plus years as manager of the Holston View Cemetery.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Elizabeth Dickerson,...
Ronnie Cox
Oct 26, 2020
Ronnie Cox, 73, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. Ronnie was a Vietnam Veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He had worked for various contractors inside the Eastman for the past 35 years.
He was preceded in death by...
Margaret Louise Smith
Oct 26, 2020
Louise Smith, 82, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2020 after a brief illness. She was a devout member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church. She attained her Bachelor’s degree from Carson Newman and Master’s from George Peabody. For over 40 years she taught at Jefferson, Kennedy and Jackson Elementary schools. She was a talented pianist and...
Charles Gaylon Chandler
Oct 24, 2020
Charles Gaylon Chandler met his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2020. Born on January 15, 1931, in Grigsby, Texas, he grew up in Buna, Texas where he was president of his high school class. He was a dedicated and loving husband and father guiding all four sons to obtain undergraduate and graduate degrees. Charles was the first in his...
Jerry E. Simpson
Oct 24, 2020
Jerry E. Simpson, 64, of Kingsport, our beloved Jerry went to be with the Lord in Heaven in the early morning hours. He is loved by so many and leaves an amazing legacy for his children and grandchildren. Jerry was an amazing husband, father, and Poppy Bear. He loved the Lord and was always willing to help those in need....
Betty Coffey
Oct 23, 2020
Betty Coffey, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, from a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Betty attended Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Matilda Bragg.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,...
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