Obituaries
Ruth Wetzel
Nov 13, 2019
Ruth Wetzel, 88, formerly of Kingsport,TN, died Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at The Pearl in Dallas, GA after an extended illness. Born in Bluefield, WV, she had resided in Kingsport since the late ‘90s. She had worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years. Ruth had a very close relationship to her Lord and was strong in her faith. ...
Wilma Harrison
Nov 12, 2019
Wilma Jean Harrison, 70, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019, following an extended period of poor health. Wilma had been a resident of Kingsport for most of her life. She had served as a school crossing guard for a number of years in Kingsport. Wilma was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.
She...
Lorene Phillips Salley
Nov 11, 2019
Lorene Phillips Salley, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2019 surrounded by loved ones on Monday afternoon. Formerly of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Lorene was charter member of the Eastern Star Chapter 157. She was a devout Christian and a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church where she worshipped for many years.
Lorene was preceded in death by...
John Osborne
Nov 10, 2019
John Lee Osborne, 69, of Jonesborough, TN, was called home suddenly early Sunday morning, November 10, 2019. Born in Michigan, he had lived in Jonesborough most of his life. John was an employee of Greene Valley Development Center for several years. He was a longtime member of Gray Church of God, where he loved to sing in the choir, and...
Enna Zed
Nov 7, 2019
Enna Alexandrovna Bicerova Zdravkovic Zed known to so many who loved her as “Babushka Enna,” left the world to be with God this past Thursday morning around 6:00 AM amidst a glorious sunrise--one befitting her beautiful spirit. She is survived by her two daughters, Zaria Simoni and Xenia Zed, and many very special friends in Kingsport, Greeneville, and elsewhere.
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Peggy Buckles
Nov 6, 2019
Peggy Aileen Buckles, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Wednesday November 6th, 2019.
A graveside service will be conducted 1pm Tuesday November 12th, 2019 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Willie Lunsford officiating. Those planning to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50pm.
Friends may pay their respects anytime Monday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
In lieu...
Forrest Pilgrim
Nov 6, 2019
Forrest Dean Pilgrim, III of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Penn Medicine Hospice. He was 56 years old.
Born in Radford, Virginia, Forrest was the beloved husband of Susan Taylor for 14 years. Forrest was predeceased by his mother Eileen Gilliam (Pilgrim) Powers. In addition to his father, Forrest “Fritz” Dean Pilgrim, Jr., and stepmother...
Larry "Frog" Nester
Nov 5, 2019
Larry “Frog” Nester, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had retired from General Shale Brick. Larry was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid roller skater, bowler, fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed spending time with his family and beloved...
Beverley Kathryn Howard
Nov 5, 2019
Beverley Kathryn Howard has died.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with The Rev. Jonathan Tuttle officiating.
Inurnment will be in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Memorial Gardens.
A reception of family and friends will follow services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s...
Gary J. Adkins
Oct 31, 2019
Gary J. Adkins, 59, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus unexpectedly on Thursday evening, October 31, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in York, PA on October 23, 1960, a son of the late Frank and Betty Adkins, he had resided in this area most of his life. He had been employed at Holston Glass and was a...
Wayland Childress
Oct 31, 2019
Wayland Childress, 79, passed away late Thursday evening, October 31, 2019, at his home. Wayland was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, a graduate of Sullivan High School, and a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Tennessee Eastman and Superior Carrier. Wayland was also an avid Nascar fan and collector. He was a longtime member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church.
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Mark D. Yankee
Oct 31, 2019
Mark D. Yankee, 53, of Gray, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at home after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, Mark grew up in Rogersville and graduated from Volunteer High School in 1984. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. Degree in Business. Mark had worked as a portfolio manager at Aldebaran Financial for many years. He...
Trula E. Bingham
Oct 31, 2019
Trula E. Bingham, 87, of Kingsport, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Community Care of Rutherford County in Murfreesboro, TN after an extended illness. Trula was born in Kingsport, TN on June 23, 1932 in Kingsport, TN and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1949. She married Kenneth Allen Bingham on May 1, 1951. Trula enjoyed gardening, playing golf and...
Ruth Bray
Oct 31, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Bray, 95, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2019. Mrs. Bray taught music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kindergarten. She was a member of the first Girl Scout troop in Kingsport. Mrs. Bray played for the Miss Kingsport pageant for several years, and the Sammy DeVault Jazz Band. She was very instrumental in leading her great grandchildren in...
Charles Hammonds Sr.
Oct 30, 2019
Charles Clayton Hammonds, Sr., 87, of Kingsport, TN, passed away October 30, 2019, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born in Sullivan County to the late Joseph and Maude Hammonds in 1932. He worked at Holston Defense from 1966-1971 after which he went to work at HVCH from 1971-1995, retiring with 24 years of service....
Mattie Jane Mitchell
Oct 30, 2019
Mattie Jane Mitchell, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Jane was born November 6, 1928 in Hawkins County, TN to Mack F. Mitchell and Mallie Ragle Mitchell. She lived most of her life in Kingsport. Jane was a member of Fort Robinson Baptist...
Priscilla Bowman
Oct 29, 2019
Priscilla Bowman, 70, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, October 29, 2019 at her residence.
Born in Saltville, VA on January 8, 1949, a daughter of the late Earl and Reba Blevins Barrett, she had resided in this area for the last 50 years.
Priscilla graduated from Saltville High School in 1968, married...
Reva Cochran
Oct 29, 2019
Reva Sue Cochran, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Reva was born in Blount County, TN. She was an RN, graduating from Ft. Sanders School of Nursing, and then attended U.T. Reva was a nurse at Ft. Sanders, Holston Valley Medical Center, and Holston Defense. Reva was a member of First Broad Street...
Milton H. Paul
Oct 28, 2019
Milton H. Paul, 85, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family at 6:45 am on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Antioch, TN and after graduation from Vanderbilt University was employed as a chemist at Eastman Chemical Kodak Co., retiring in 1994 after 37 years of service. He...
Mildred Frances Myers
Oct 28, 2019
Mildred Frances Myers, 88, died October 28, 2019, with her family by her side at Preston Place Suites in Kingsport.
Mildred was born October 1, 1931, in Max Meadows, Virginia, to Martha Ogle and Arnold Benton Reynolds. After graduation from Hillsville High School, she remained in the Carroll County, VA area until her marriage to Chester Myers. Early in their...
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