Obituaries
Lovenia "Sissy" Light
Jul 4, 2019
Lovenia “Sissy” Light, 84, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a hard working homemaker. She loved decorating her home for each holiday and season throughout the year.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister and 6 brothers.
Sissy is survived by her...
Lyle J. Sams
Jul 3, 2019
Lyle J. Sams, 89, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his residence. Born in Sullivan County, TN on February 2, 1930, a son of the late Fleet and Birdie Wilson Sams, he had resided in this area his entire life. He married Dorothy Rutledge on October 30, 1950 in Sullivan County TN. Lyle worked at...
Robert (Bob) E. Kirk
Jul 1, 2019
Robert “Bob” Emory Kirk, 80, passed away on July 1, 2019 following a brief illness. A life-long resident of Kingsport, Bob was born on August 28, 1938. He was a 1956 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and went on to attend the University of Tennessee as well as East Tennessee State University. He proudly served in the United States Army...
Reverend James Fred Byington
Jun 29, 2019
Reverend James Fred Byington passed from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 29, 2019. A lifelong resident of east Tennessee, Rev. Byington was born on May 20, 1944. In the 1960s, Fred, as he was known to friends and family, proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Ozark. ...
Betty Jo Harrison
Jun 29, 2019
Betty Jo Harrison, 74, of Fall Branch, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019. She had resided in Washington County all of her life and had retired from the Washington County School System where she had worked for 32 years at Gray School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Annie Light Hensley; a son-in-law; four brothers;...
Chad C. Murray
Jun 28, 2019
Chad C. Murray, 46 of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 28, 2019, at Indian Path Medical Center. A son of Barbara Murray and the late Willie B. “Bill” Murray, he has resided in this area his entire life. Chad will be remembered as a loving and devoted son, brother and friend who loved to watch Nascar and was a...
Jo Ann Coffman
Jun 26, 2019
Jo Ann Price Coffman, 82, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2019 after an extended illness.
She was born on June 26, 1937 in Johnson City, TN and had resided in Kingsport, TN the majority of her adult life. Jo Ann graduated from Science Hill High School in 1956 and received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee...
Gladston Wayne Hammonds
Jun 25, 2019
Gladston Wayne Hammonds, 82, Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Indian Path Medical Center due to complications related to a fall.
He grew up on his grandparents’ farm in the Alley Valley Community of Scott County, Virginia and graduated from Shoemaker High School, Gate City, VA.
Upon graduation Wayne began working for Bays Mountain Construction, later...
Billie Marie Bullard Chesney
Jun 22, 2019
Billie Marie Bullard Chesney, 91, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Asbury Place at Baysmont, in Kingsport, following a brief illness.
She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, and grew up in Lansing, Kansas. She was the daughter of Frank William and Martha Perry Bullard. Billie attended the University of Kansas and, later, East Tennessee State University. She met Dale...
Judy Lorraine Webb
Jun 22, 2019
Judy Lorraine (Jones) Webb age 76, born July 26, 1942 died early in the morning on June 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Judy grew up in Jonesborough, Tennessee and helped raise her brothers when her mother died at a young age. She married John McKay with whom she had her daughter, Tonda. In her early twenties she divorced John and...
Marie C. Sluss
Jun 21, 2019
Marie C. Sluss, 92, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was a lifelong member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church. Marie retired from Walmart after 35 years of service. She liked gardening, quilting, and caring for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Charlie and Nellie Carroll;...
Diana M. Clark
Jun 20, 2019
Diana M. Clark, 73, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, June 20, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Kingsport, where she resided all of her life. Diana was a 1963 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended ETSU. She was a homemaker and had been a member of Sunnyside Baptist since 1972 where she was active in...
David L. "Dave" Branson
Jun 20, 2019
David L. (Dave) Branson, 67, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. A native of Russell County, VA, he was a graduate of Castlewood High School and Virginia Highlands Community College. After retiring from a career in the mobile home retail business, he pursued his love of farming. Dave was the youngest child...
Katherine Beard Buckles
Jun 18, 2019
Katherine Beard Buckles of Kingsport, Tennessee and Augusta, Arkansas, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 16, 1929.
After graduating from Laura Conner High School in Augusta, Arkansas, Katherine attended and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and from the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville with a BA in Social...
Helen Louise Langstaff
Jun 16, 2019
Helen Louise Neumeister Langstaff, age 90, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend passed away peacefully Sunday morning June 16th surrounded by Witt, her devoted husband of 69 years and her loving family.
She adored her husband Witt and together they created a home where everyone was welcomed. She was a loving mother who devoted her life to raising...
Jerry Scott Johnson
Jun 15, 2019
Jerry Scott Johnson, 81, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. As a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport for 56 years, he was privileged to serve in numerous areas including deacon chair and Sunday school director. Jerry was also active in the community by chairing Holston Habitat for Humanity and YMCA boards in addition to volunteering...
Frances (Fran) Bolton Ledford
Jun 11, 2019
Frances (Fran) Bolton Ledford, 83, of Kingsport, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on June 11, 2019 while under hospice care after an extended illness. She was the widow of COL Jerry Gale Ledford and mother of Lynda Ledford Graceffo, and Jerry Keith Ledford.
Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on November 4, 1935, she was the daughter of Fred...
Debra J. Monette
Jun 10, 2019
Debra J. Monette, age 64, Chuckey, passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Monday, June 10, 2019. Debbie lived a wonderful life as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was a lifetime resident of Fall Branch and will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and...
Mozella Reynolds
Jun 10, 2019
Mozella Reynolds, 83, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Wexford House following an extended illness. Born in Sullivan County, TN on April 10, 1936, a daughter of the late Ross and Edith (Hensley) Bushong, she had resided in this area her entire life. She was a homemaker and attended Mafair...
Bobby Glade Gott
Jun 8, 2019
Bobby Glade Gott entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born on May 13, 1936 in Kingsport, TN to Ray L. Gott & Lola A. Goins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Timmy Lee Gott; and his brother, Hubert Gott.
Left to cherish Bobby’s memory are his adoring wife of almost 65 years, Geraldine Culpepper Gott; his beloved son, Ricky (Debra) Gott of Erwin, TN; grandchildren,...
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