Obituaries
Paul H. Cassel
May 11, 2020
Paul H. Cassel, 79, Gray, TN, passed away Monday evening, May 11, 2020, at his home. Paul was born in Philadelphia and came to Kingsport in 1986 where he served as Vice-President of Arcata Graphics until retiring in 1992.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ann Cassel; daughter, Suzanne Smith and husband, Steve; and grandchildren, Taylor and...
Bobby Garst
May 10, 2020
Bobby Garst, 87, Fall Branch, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Brookdale Colonial Heights.
He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a veteran of the United States Army. Bobby retired from Tennessee Eastman following 39 years of service. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church for over 60...
Helen Frances Jones
May 10, 2020
Helen Frances Jones, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep, on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020, at her niece's home in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 94. Although she was the mother of none, she raised or helped to raise many children and gave her love to all. This love filled her life...
Barbara Annis Milhorn Canepa
May 8, 2020
“Thou art beautiful, O my love…” Song of Solomon 6:4
Barbara Canepa, 60, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Sullivan County on October 31, 1959, a daughter of the late William and Ruby Milhorn and resided in this area her entire life. Barbara worked as a case manager...
Tammy Renae McCoy
May 8, 2020
Tammy Renae Kiser McCoy age 46, of Johnson City, TN, went home with the Lord on Friday, May, 8, 2020. She was born in Lebanon, VA on September-01-1973, where she had lived most of her life, to the late Hobart T Kiser, and Pauline Mann Kiser.
Tammy loved taking care of others, and cracking jokes. Tammy donated her last few...
Annette Wallace Pannell
May 8, 2020
KINGSPORT - Barbara Annette Wallace Pannell, 86, of Kingsport died on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Annette was born in Rome, GA on August 19, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Isaac Clifford Wallace and Jewell Bradfield Wallace. Upon graduating from Rome High School, she attended the University of Georgia. During a summer beach...
David Dixon
May 5, 2020
David John Dixon, 51, of Church Hill, passed away May 5, 2020, after an extended illness. He was a graduate of ETSU and a key member of Sullivan North’s ’83 and ’85 state championship baseball teams. David worked at Rick Hill BMW as parts manager.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Alvin Dixon; grandparents, Alvin and Lola...
Mary Edythe Rutledge
May 4, 2020
Mary Edythe Rutledge, 98, Kingsport, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2020. Mary Edythe was born in Greene County, TN but lived most of her life in Sullivan County. She was a member of Bethany Free Will Baptist Church. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her...
Martha O'Regan Chill
May 4, 2020
Martha O’Regan Chill of Kingsport TN, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents John F.X. O’Regan and Ruth Charlton O’Regan and her sister, Ruthie O’Regan. Martha is survived by her husband of 37 years, Donald W. Chill; her children Luke Chill, Kathleen Chill and Paul (Kristen) Chill and grandchildren...
Carol Jean Forgey
May 3, 2020
Carol Jean Payton Hoffman Forgey went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the age of 77. Carol was born Carol Jean Payton in Indianapolis, IN, on October 10, 1942, to her parents, Clyde N. Payton and Edna L Kennedy Payton. She graduated from George Washington High School in Indianapolis. She was a Christian and was a...
Kasi Miranda Salyer Clifton
May 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kasi Miranda Salyer Clifton. She died on May 3, 2020 in Kingsport, TN, a week before her 40th birthday.
Kasi is survived by her parents, Jerry and Connie Salyer, her four children, Caleb, Emma, Mason, and Aden, her siblings Shannon and Jeremy, her grandmother, Bonnie Jane Epps, and many other relatives across the country. She is preceded...
Jean Smith
May 2, 2020
Jean H. Smith, 89, of Kingsport died on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Holston Manor after a brief illness. Jean was born in Sullivan County TN. She was a graduate of Holston High School, class of 1948. She resided in Kingsport then Arlington Heights, IL and Nashville TN before returning back to Kingsport in 1973. Jean was an employee of...
Mary "Neta" Wells
Apr 30, 2020
Mary “Neta” Wells, 92, went to live with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born June 22, 1927, in Hawkins County. Neta was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where, for many years, she enjoyed teaching the Sunday school preschool class and helping with the church nursery. Affectionately called “Mema” by her family, Neta...
Carl W. Smith
Apr 29, 2020
Carl W. Smith, 83, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home. Born in Scott County, VA, Carl lived in Nickelsville before moving to Kingsport over 60 years ago. He retired in 1993 from Eastman Kodak after 32 years of service. Â Carl was a member of Willow Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by...
Rev. Jim J. Harless
Apr 29, 2020
A Life Well Lived
Reverend Jim Harless was born and raised in Sweetwater, TN, and after serving in the U.S. Army, was in the clothing business for several years. He was married to Mary Ann Carpenter for 60 years. He always felt that she was perfect as a minister’s wife. At age 30, he finally answered the call, and became...
Deborah Aileen DePollo
Apr 26, 2020
Debbie DePollo of Kingsport, died on April 26, 2020. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on July 29, 1950. A Celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday July 24, 2021 at St. Dominic Catholic Church with Father Michael Cummins and Deacon Steve Helmbrecht officiating.
Debbie is survived by her husband Michael DePollo, Sr.; daughter,...
Jack Lee Campbell
Apr 25, 2020
Jack Lee Campbell, 80, passed away on Saturday morning, April 25, 2020 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He attended Kingsport City Schools and worked in construction. Jack also served his country, enlisting in the Army and was honorably discharged. He attended church at Kingsport First Assembly of God and Pleasant View Baptist Church.
He was...
Richard L. Packard
Apr 24, 2020
Richard L. Packard, 98, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. Born in Chicago, IL, he had resided in Kingsport since 1976. Richard had retired from AFG. One of the highlights in his career was when he was on the team that invented bullet proof glass. He was a jazz musician in Chicago prior to moving to Kingsport.
He...
Lois Lochiel Crawford
Apr 24, 2020
Lois Lochiel Crawford, 92, of Kingsport, died Friday morning, April 24, 2020 at Holston Manor after an extended illness. Born in Washington County, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Lochiel retired from Holston Manor where she had worked for many years. She attended Walkers Fork Baptist Church and loved gardening.
She was preceded in death by her...
Joyce Ann Hamilton
Apr 23, 2020
Joyce Ann Hamilton, 76, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 23, 2020, at home. She was born January 8, 1944, in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to the late Lonnie and Mittie Ann Scroggins. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and “Granny”. Her granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, and three children were her life. Joyce was a Christian....
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