Obituaries
George Henry Crawford
Aug 29, 2019
George Henry Crawford, 72, of Kingsport, TN died Thursday, August 29, 2019, in Greene County, TN after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Henry had worked 25 years at AFG Glass Plant in Kingsport before having to retire due to health reasons.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Ball Crawford; parents, Henry and...
Thomas N. Erb
Aug 29, 2019
Thomas N. Erb, 80, Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Mr. Erb, a native of Boyertown, PA, was a graduate of Mitchell Jr. College in New London, CT and Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. He spent his working career in various corporate financial positions with National Broadcasting Co. in New York City and...
Jolene Hubbard Townsend
Aug 27, 2019
Jolene Hubbard Townsend passed away in the hands of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1939 in Sullivan County, TN and resided in Fairfax County VA for 37 years. Jolene was a graduate of Sullivan High School and retired from the DMV in Virginia. She was of the Baptist faith.
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Matthew Wayne Blair
Aug 26, 2019
Matthew Wayne Blair, 31, of Kingsport, died Monday, August 26, 2019. Matthew was the son of Douglas and Stephanie Blair.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Will Blair and niece Emerie, and Logan Blair and wife Kindra and nephew, Tucker, both of Kingsport; grandparents, Esther Blair (late John Blair), Pat Whitfield (late Keith Whitfield); aunts...
Jean Marie Hanz
Aug 26, 2019
Jean Marie Jackson Hanz, 73, died peacefully on August 26, 2019, at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Jean was born on February 4, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana, where she grew up and graduated from high school. She received a BA degree from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois and a Master in Social Work degree from the University...
Maria Combs Still
Aug 25, 2019
Maria Combs Still, 77, of Kingsport, went to be with her loving Lord on August 25, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Bluff City, TN, she was a graduate of Bluff City High School and resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was employed in the Purchasing Department of Holston Valley Hospital prior to working with her beloved...
LaWanda Dickerson
Aug 24, 2019
Mrs. LaWanda Light Dickerson, age 97, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 24, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Dickerson was a lifelong native of Washington County and the daughter of the late William Barton & Myrtle Mae Light. She was the oldest of six children and was very close with all of her siblings. She...
William Clevenger
Aug 23, 2019
William (Bill) Clevenger, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Nashville, TN he resided in Kingsport most of his life. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1996 as a Chemical Engineer. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church,...
Roy Matlock
Aug 22, 2019
Roy Edward Matlock, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Roy was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Leonard and Alta Mae (Sullivan) Matlock. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, graduated from Oklahoma State University, and later found his home in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was proud of...
Peggy Jo Fogle
Aug 21, 2019
Peggy Jo Fogle, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport where she resided all of her life, Peggy Jo was a 1950 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was an avid Volunteers fan, bridge player, loved dancing and traveling. Peggy Jo...
Verlin Droke
Aug 18, 2019
Verlin Droke, 97, died peacefully at his life-long home on August 18, 2019, after a period of declining health. Verlin was born February 6, 1922, in what was then known as Fordtown on the original Droke Farm, which is now part of Colonial Heights. He attended Miller Perry Elementary School and the former Holston High School. In 1942, Verlin joined...
Marcetta Lane McCurry
Aug 17, 2019
Marcetta Lane McCurry passed away on August 17, 2019 at the age of 92 at Shannondale in Maryville, TN. She would have been 93 at the end of September. She was a founding member of Miami Lakes Methodist Church in Miami Lakes, FL. Marcetta also was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church in Kingsport, TN. While in Kingsport, she taught...
John Ketron
Aug 16, 2019
John Ketron, 65, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. John’s wishes were to be cremated.
Roy Estes, Jr.
Aug 16, 2019
Roy Lee Estes, Jr., 77, of Sword’s Creek, Virginia, went to be with the Lord August 16, 2019. He was born and has lived most of his life in Kingsport. Roy was a 1960 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He then went on to receive his Bachelor’s in Accounting from Steed College. Roy worked at AT&T and later owned Putt...
Christene Trimble
Aug 14, 2019
Christene Trimble, 93, Kingsport, died Wednesday afternoon, August 14, 2019 at Asbury Place at Steadman Hill. Born in Starnes, VA, she lived in Kingsport practically all her life.
She is survived by her son, Russell Trimble and wife, Setsuko of Otter Rock, Oregon; grandson, Russell Trimble, III; brother, Tives Horton of Kingsport; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside...
Etta Ruth Wilson
Aug 12, 2019
Etta Ruth Wilson, 74, Kingsport, passed away Monday afternoon, August 12, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center after a short illness. Etta was born in Washington County, TN and resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a member of Lynn Garden Evangelical Methodist Church. Etta enjoyed living life with her family and friends and enjoyed a good...
Hazel Barker Wicker
Aug 12, 2019
Hazel Barker Wicker, age 97, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. Hazel was born on January 25, 1922, in Blountville, Tennessee and graduated from Blountville High School in 1939. Her parents were the late Charles Lee and Hattie Moore Frazier.
Hazel was an active member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport for...
Roy Davidson
Aug 12, 2019
Roy Davidson, 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, at Elmcroft Assisted Living. Born in Yuma, VA, he had resided in Kingsport for most of his life. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Johnson City. He was a member of the American Legion #3/265 and the VFW...
Sheila Charleen Robinette
Aug 12, 2019
Sheila Robinette, born on February 22, 1949, and born again on January 15, 1973, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2019. She worked at Holston Valley Medical Center administering EKGs. Sheila was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 46 years where she taught Sunday school, worked in the bus ministry and helped in...
Charles Leonard
Aug 11, 2019
Charlie C. Leonard, 79, Kingsport, has gone to play on that All Star Team in Heaven. Charlie was born in Bulls Gap, TN and came to Kingsport when he was an infant. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett, class of ’58. Charlie was known for his basketball and baseball abilities. After graduation he played minor league baseball and graduated from...
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