Obituaries

Donna Joyce Senecal Weber

Donna Joyce Senecal Weber

Jun 2, 2024

Donna Joyce Senecal Weber, born on June 22, 1943, in Nashua, New Hampshire, to Jeanne Odelie Couture and Oscar Joseph Senecal Jr., left this world on June 2, 2024, marking the end of a life filled with love, family, and cherished moments.

 

Donna was united in marriage to Gerald William Weber Sr., and together they built a life full of joy...

Malcolm McKinley Jones, Jr.

Malcolm McKinley Jones, Jr.

May 31, 2024

 Dr. Malcolm McKinley Jones, Jr, 97, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024. He resided in Kingsport with his wife of 69 years, Marie Hewitt Jones, until her passing last August. Malcolm grew up in the Elizabethton area and was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Forces where he served from July 1945 to January 1947. He graduated...

Ella Sue Mann

Ella Sue Mann

May 31, 2024

Ella Sue Mann, 79, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 31, 2024 with her family by her side. She loved her family and friends dearly. Ella worked at Sullivan South High School for 25 years. She was a beloved member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. No matter who she was talking to, she had a...

Mark Anthony Tolley

Mark Anthony Tolley

May 30, 2024

Mark Anthony Tolley, 46, passed away on May 30, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital. Born on March 19, 1978, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Mark was a beloved son of Roy and Faye Tolley.

Mark is survived by his older brother, Jeffrey Tolley; his quad brothers, Marshall, Matthew, and Michael Tolley; his son, Anthony Tolley; his daughter, Kendra Tolley; and...

Harold C. Robinette

Harold C. Robinette

May 30, 2024

Harold C. Robinette, 80, of Blountville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center due to cardiac arrest. Harold was born in Hawkins County and lived in Kingsport for most of his life. He graduated from Sullivan High School, class of 1961. Harold moved to Union, SC, where he owned and operated Unique Style Shop. Upon...

Justin Clark

Justin Clark

May 30, 2024

Justin Clark, 70, of Fall Branch, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Justin was born in Chapmanville, WV and was a long-term resident of Fall Branch. He worked as a welder for various contractors at Eastman Chemical Company until his retirement. Justin was an avid hunter, enjoyed riding his Harley and being outside working...

Jonathan "Jon" Eric Garrett

Jonathan "Jon" Eric Garrett

May 30, 2024

Jonathan “Jon” Eric Garrett went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2024, at his residence.  He was a graduate of Tri-Cities Christian Academy, Blountville, TN and was a network engineer for Ballad Health.  Jon enjoyed cars, working on computers, the Vols; mostly, he enjoyed spending quality time with his family.

 

Jon was predeceased by his parents, Ewal and Eunice...

Richard Jones

Richard Jones

May 29, 2024

Paul Richard Jones, Sr., known to family and friends, and co-workers variously as “Richard,” “PR,” or “Parnelli” Jones, passed away at home on May 29, 2024, after a valiant struggle with leukemia. He was 84.

 

Richard Jones was born on January 8, 1940, in Kingsport the second of three sons of Olan Jones, Sr., and Evelyn (Swann) Jones. He grew up...

Wilma Marie Grizzel

Wilma Marie Grizzel

May 29, 2024

Wilma Marie Grizzel, 73 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport, she spent all her life in and around this area. Wilma was a homemaker, cook and great mom. She loved to play the piano, which she could play by ear, loved to...

Paul David Jones

Paul David Jones

May 28, 2024

Paul David Jones, 85, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Kingsport on March 15, 1939, son of the late James and Frances Cox Jones. David was always a very bright man that could fix anything. He enjoyed working on computers, cars, TV’s and anything else he could...

Thomas Cal Hendrix, Jr.

Thomas Cal Hendrix, Jr.

May 25, 2024

Thomas Cal Hendrix, Jr. (“Cal”)  passed away on May 25, 2024 at the age of 98. He was the youngest son of Thomas Cal Hendrix, Sr. and Dora Greenlee Hendrix and was born on a farm outside Johnson City, Tennessee on July 28, 1925. He attended Happy Valley High School which contained all twelve grades and graduated in 1944.

 

After a...

Kathryn "Kitty" Smith

Kathryn "Kitty" Smith

May 25, 2024

Kathryn C. "Kitty" Smith passed away on Saturday May 25, 2024 after a long illness. Over her 79 years she effectively reared three sons, was a great partner for her husband Tom, and made lasting friends across all boundaries. Throughout her young life in east Texas, Kitty built a thriving and successful family based on love and sound principles. Transitioning...

Judy Dykes

Judy Dykes

May 24, 2024

Judy Dykes, age 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and husband, Jack, on Friday, May 24, 2024. Judy resided in Kingsport her entire life and had retired from Magnavox in Greeneville. She was a lifelong member of Solomons Temple Missionary Baptist Church and also attended the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton. Judy was preceded in death by...

Doris Gray Hicks

Doris Gray Hicks

May 23, 2024

Doris Gray Hicks, 92, of the Arcadia Community, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024. For 60 wonderful years, she was married to her beloved husband, Lloyd Delmas. Doris was the heart and soul of her family, always putting others first. She lovingly cared for her mother while raising five children, making her home a warm and welcoming place for many...

Sheila Pless

Sheila Pless

May 22, 2024

Sheila Pless, 64, passed away on May 22, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Sheila was a vibrant soul who cherished her family, embraced life's adventures, and found joy in simple pleasures.

 

Sheila's free-spirited nature and infectious laughter touched the hearts of all who knew her. She loved tending to her plants, taking trips to the beach, and laughing...

Mary Alice (Millhorn) Cross

Mary Alice (Millhorn) Cross

May 22, 2024

Mary Alice Cross 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 22, 2024.   She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Mary Alice was born on March 24, 1929, at her home on Beulah Church Road in Kingsport, the daughter of Louis and Anna Bob Millhorn.  She was a dedicated Member of Beulah Baptist Church her entire...

Johnny Mack Butler, Sr.

Johnny Mack Butler, Sr.

May 21, 2024

Johnny Mack Butler, Sr., 86 of Kingsport, TN, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Johnny graduated from Rock Hill High School, Rock Hill, SC and received a BS and master’s degrees from Clemson University. He was a  distinguished military graduate. He served in the US Army in Germany and Vietnam. During his tour in Vietnam, he was an artillery forward observer,...

Elizabeth Swallows

Elizabeth Swallows

May 21, 2024

1936 – 2024 

Beloved Wife; Honored Mother; Cherished Grandmother; 

Treasured Great-Grandmother; Faithful Sister-in-Christ; 

Victorious Woman of God

 

On May 21, 2024, while at home surrounded by her loving family, Mary Elizabeth Voss Swallows, better known as Liz, transitioned into glory to be with her Savior.



Liz was born in Columbia, TN on August 16, 1936, to Carl Washington Voss and Mary Kinzer Voss. 

 

She was preceded...

William Lewis Willingham

William Lewis Willingham

May 20, 2024

William Lewis Willingham passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the age of 92. Lewis was born in Johnson City, October 26, 1931. He graduated from Science Hill High School in 1949, attended East Tennessee State University and enlisted in the US Navy, where he spent 4 years on the USS John R. Pierce DD-753 Destroyer. When he returned...

Deb Hensley

Deb Hensley

May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, at the age of 74, Deb Hensley went home to be with her Savior, the one to whom she gave all the glory, honor and praise. Deb was a beacon of love and generosity. She was known for her unwavering dependability and her willingness to offer a helping hand or a listening ear. She was a...

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