Obituaries
Deborah Louise Crawford
Oct 27, 2019
Deborah Louise Crawford (Laster) age 69, of Kingsport entered the arms of her Lord and Savior, Sunday October 27th 2019 surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her strength, unwavering faith and the love, support and prayers of family and friends helped carry her. She grew up in Church Hill, lived years in Deltona Florida...
Mitzi Plunk Gilmer
Oct 27, 2019
Mitzi Plunk Gilmer, 82, a resident of Oakmont at Gordon Park in Bristol, Virginia, and formerly of Kingsport, TN and Banner Elk, NC passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mitzi was born October 10th, 1937 in Humboldt, Tennessee to the late Brodie Herman Plunk and Lerlyne Vestal Plunk Gowan. Her daughter Emily Rebecca Gilmer...
Helen J. Hurd
Oct 26, 2019
Helen Janet Hurd, 88, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her home.
Helen was born in Neon, Kentucky. She moved to Kingsport at 17. She worked at Kingsport Press where she met her husband of 58 years, Frank Hurd. She was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church.
Helen was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and...
Gladeth Galloway
Oct 26, 2019
Gladeth Hall Galloway, of Kingsport, passed away (Saturday, October 26th, 2019).
A lifelong resident of Kingsport, she was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, D.C. “ Johnny” Galloway; daughter, Patricia Galloway; parents, D.A. “Dock” and Vertie Hall; six brothers, George, Elmo, Ralph, Raymond, Jay and Frank Hall; 3 sisters, Mary...
Emma Anderson
Oct 24, 2019
Mary Emma Lloyd Anderson, 83, of Kingsport went to sleep in the arms of the Lord on Thursday morning, October 24, 2019 at Wexford House, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. She lived in Kingsport most of her life and worked at Peggy Ann Restaurant, Roses Luncheonette, Holston Drug and Earle’s Drug. Mrs. Anderson was a member of...
Shawn Charles Pierce
Oct 23, 2019
Shawn Charles Pierce, 48, was born on 11/6/70 in Kingsport, TN and passed away on 10/23/19 at his home. He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School and had attended ETSU. He was an employee of Cracker Barrell. Shawn had a wit and humor that always made people laugh. Every holiday was sure to have a fireworks display that...
Bobby Godsey
Oct 23, 2019
Bobby Godsey, 72, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Holston Manor following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport, TN on May 6, 1947, a son of the late Steve and Lokiel Godsey, he had resided in this area his entire life. He was a self-employed drywall installer and finisher. ...
John Thomas Bearden
Oct 22, 2019
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth here is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
John Thomas Bearden, 93,...
Wilma Jean Benton
Oct 21, 2019
Wilma Jean Benton, 80, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, October 21, 2019. She was born in Kingsport in 1939 to Nita and Thurman Barker, and graduated from Ketron High School in the class of 1957.
Wilma was the quintessential mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with a heart full of love for all who knew her.
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Evonne M. Morrison
Oct 20, 2019
Evonne M. Morrison, 65, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Born in Bluff City, she had resided most of her life in Jonesborough. Evonne graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1972. She had been employed by the Washington County School System for many years and most recently at Daniel Boone High School. Evonne...
Dan W. McMillan
Oct 16, 2019
Dan W. McMillan, 87, Kingsport, died of natural causes at his home on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2019. Dan was born in Spartanburg, SC, and had resided in Kingsport upon completion of 3 years of art school in Nashville. He was a commercial artist and displayed his art in various art galleries. Dan had a special interest in the Daniel...
Norman "Butch" Eugene Maddox
Oct 16, 2019
Norman “Butch” Eugene Maddox, 72, passed away at his home on October 16, 2019. He was born May 25, 1947 in Imboden, Virginia to the late Emmitt and Lilly Miller Maddox and had lived in Kingsport, TN all of his life. He retired from General Shale Brick after almost 40 years of service. Butch had a love for baseball and...
Carl Wayne Overbay
Oct 15, 2019
Carl Wayne Overbay, 83, of Kingsport, died Monday night, October 15, 2019, at his home. Carl retired from the U.S. Post Office with over 50 years of service. He was a USAF Veteran and enjoyed his family and playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Clee and Carrie Overbay; sisters, Barbara Dingus and Jackie Tribble; and...
Vickie Casper
Oct 15, 2019
Vickie Casper, 61, of Fall Branch, died Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019 at home after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Born in Willis, Michigan, she had resided in Fall Branch since 2005. Vickie was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Casper of the home; daughter, Amanda Casper of Philadelphia, PA;...
Jill Blair Dick
Oct 15, 2019
Jill Blair Dick of Kingsport went to be with God on October 15, 2019 at the age of 55. Born to Richard and Sue Blair on July 1, 1964, she was a fiery soul who touched the lives of many.
Jill put her entire heart into everything she did in life, whether she was dancing to the Sound of Music...
Alex R. Shupe
Oct 14, 2019
Alex R. Shupe (SFC Retired), 92, Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2019. Born in the Mabe Community of Scott County, VA, he proudly served his country in the Army for 22 years. During his years of service he was on tours of duty in Iceland, twice to Germany and twice to Vietnam. He...
Scott A. Watts
Oct 14, 2019
Scott A. Watts, 44, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday morning, October 14, 2019. Scott was born in Kingsport where he lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School, class of ’94. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, John S. (Jay) Watts; grandmothers, Zola...
J. Klyne Lauderback, Sr.
Oct 14, 2019
J. Klyne Lauderback, Sr., 95, died peacefully on October 14, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 8, 1924 in Greene County, a son of the late William and Nell Harmon Lauderback.
His family moved to Kingsport in 1938. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1942, and was attending East Tennessee State College when he...
Glenna Coomer
Oct 13, 2019
Glenna Coomer, 74, Kingsport, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Born in Kingsport, TN, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. She attended Riner’s Tabernacle and retired from Momma’s House.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Coomer; son, Ronnie Coomer; parents, Banner and Nellie Skeen; and sister, Edith Salyer.
Glenna is survived by her daughter,...
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