Obituaries

Jay Coates

Jay Coates

Nov 18, 2019

Jay Coates, 86, of Modesto, CA, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA.  Jay was born on July 14, 1933 in Sullivan County and raised in Sullivan County and Kingsport. He attended and graduated from Sullivan High School.  A retiree of the Y-12 Plant in Oak...

Sharon Painter Williams

Sharon Painter Williams

Nov 18, 2019

Sharon Painter Williams, 74, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, November 18, 2019, at her home after an extended illness.  Born in San Angelo, TX, she was raised in Kingsport. She was a 1963 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a 1967 graduate of Winthrop College.  Sharon married James Williams after college and lived in Clemson, SC for many years. She...

Robert Murphy Hawk

Robert Murphy Hawk

Nov 18, 2019

Robert “Bob” Hawk passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport after a period of declining health.  He was born in Knoxville, TN on August 4, 1949 and grew up in Copperhill, TN.  He attended Copper Basin High School, graduated from Tennessee Military Academy, attended UT Knoxville, and was a graduate of UT Dental School...

Dinah Morris

Dinah Morris

Nov 17, 2019

Dinah Bruner Morris, born February 8, 1960, passed into Heaven on          November 17, 2019, where by the hope she has in Jesus Christs’ finished work, she met her Savior.

Preceded into His glory; her father, William Clayton Bruner and her husband, Edgar Steven Morris.  Those who remain until their calling are; her mother, Mildred Brumley-Bruner, her brother, Rodney William Bruner...

Robert Potts

Robert Potts

Nov 15, 2019

Robert Edgar Potts, Jr., Kingsport, was called home November 15, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born and lived in Scott County, VA, until moving to Kingsport 12 years ago. Robert was well known and loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Potts Sr., and Mary Frances...

Ronnie Lee Fugate

Ronnie Lee Fugate

Nov 15, 2019

RON FUGATE

“A legendary man”

Ronnie Lee “Ron” Fugate, 65, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Indian Path Medical Center Emergency Room.  He was born in Kingsport TN on January 15, 1954, a son of the late Herman and Jeanette Fugate,  he has resided in this area his entire life. Ron...

Ruth Wetzel

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

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

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

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

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.

Words...

Peggy Buckles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...