Obituaries
Bennie Carroll
Mar 17, 2019
Bennie A. Carroll, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord and his loving daughter, Tammy C. Higgins, on Sunday, March 17th, 2019.
He was born and lived in Kingsport all his life. Bennie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Mead / Willamette after over 30 years of service. He was a member...
Joanne Allen Mackintosh
Mar 17, 2019
Joanne Allen Mackintosh, 92, Kingsport died on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Joanne graduated as salutatorian from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1944. She entered Northwestern U. in Evanston, IL, but spent her junior and senior years in NU’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, earning a B.S. degree in 1948. A member of Zeta Tau Alpha, she served as president of...
Delores Long
Mar 15, 2019
Delores Chapman Long, went to be with the Lord, Friday March 15th, 2019.
She was born on October 4th, 1943 in Rye Cove, VA where she graduated from Rye Cove High School. She served with her husband for 26 years as a missionary with Rock of Ages Ministries in Cleveland, TN, writing and proofreading Bible lessons for inmate, military, and...
Nancy Ball Ward
Mar 14, 2019
KINGSPORT – Nancy Ball Ward, age 86, of Colonial Heights and Kingsport passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
She was born in Jonesville, VA on October 25, 1932. She was the daughter of Martin and Clara Couk Ball. Nancy lost her parents before age two and was raised along with her brother, Charles Harold Ball, by her grandmother,...
Wanda Baxter
Mar 13, 2019
Wanda Baxter, 86, Fall Branch, went home to the loving arms of her personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 13, 2019. She was a homemaker until her children were raised and then she worked outside the home as a housekeeper for many years. Wanda was a member of Bethel United Baptist Church. She had graduated as class salutatorian...
Henrietta Harrison
Mar 12, 2019
Henrietta Harrison, 79, Gray, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her home. She was a 1958 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. Henrietta was a charter member of Gray Free Will Baptist Church where she had served as treasurer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lacy and Selma Morrison; 2 brothers, Calvin Brown and Rev. Ronald...
Phyllis Hansen
Mar 11, 2019
Phyllis Jean Hansen, age 76, went to be with The Lord on Monday, March 11, at her home in Kingsport, TN. She was born October 20, 1942, in Petersburg, IL to Frank and Mary Hodgen. She married Harold “Bud” Hansen on April 7, 1961. She will be reunited in Heaven with her dear Uncle Hoolie and Aunt Lucille Doyen and...
Mike Guy
Mar 11, 2019
Michael R. “Mike” Guy, 59, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the emergency room at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, TN on October 12, 1959, a son of the late Ray and Ernestine Guy, he had resided in this area his entire life. He married Ruah on May...
Gilbert M. "Gil" Chard
Mar 10, 2019
Fire Chaplain Gilbert Madison “Gil” Chard, 75, of Kingsport, TN passed away Sunday afternoon, March 10, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center due to complications from chemo and radiation treatments for recently diagnosed small cell lung cancer. Born August 31, 1943, in Kenton County, Kentucky, to William M. and Charlene Steidle Chard, he graduated from Ludlow High School in 1962...
Mary Clara Cox Coates
Mar 10, 2019
Philippians 1:3
I thank my God every time I remember you
Mary Clara Cox Coates, 90, Kingsport, passed to her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Terri Oaks. Her daughter and two sons were by her side. Mary was born on April 24, 1928 and lived her...
Tony Raco
Mar 9, 2019
Tony Raco, 56, of Catania, Italy, died on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was a graduate of Classic High School. Tony retired from the U.S. Navy in 2003 after 22 years of service. Tony continued his work as a civilian working for NCIS. He was a very loving husband, father and brother. Tony was an avid...
Celia Jane Shepherd Cox
Mar 6, 2019
Celia Jane Shepherd Cox passed away Wednesday, March 6th after a brief illness. She enjoyed a full life of family and friends. She was born September 18, 1938 in Fullerton, Kentucky to Lucille and R. S. Shepherd. She attended Randolph Macon Woman’s College and the University of Tennessee, graduating with a bachelor of science in medical technology. Celia married the...
Stephen "Tony" Bell
Mar 5, 2019
Stephen “Tony” Bell, 66, Kingsport, TN, passed on to heaven on March 5, 2019, where he went to be with his loved ones. Born in Knoxville, TN and raised in South Florida, he had relocated to Kingsport and resided here for the last 10 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Jean Bell, and brother, Mike...
Helen Johnson
Mar 5, 2019
Helen Johnson, 94, Kingsport, was lovingly received into her Savior’s arms on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Helen spent her life serving her community with a humble nature and a ferocious spirit. She never met a person she could not love or an obstacle she could not overcome with grace and humor. Helen will...
Annette Cloyd
Mar 4, 2019
Annette Cloyd, 67, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Brookhaven Manor. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was of the Baptist faith. Annette had worked at Hills until its closing. She then worked at Wal-Mart on Fort Henry Drive.
She is survived by 2 sons, Alan Cloyd and wife, Brandy, and Robert Cloyd; granddaughter,...
Frances Dickerson Hall
Mar 3, 2019
Frances Dickerson Hall, 96 passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Two Mommie loved to cook and will be remembered for her coconut pies. She loved to laugh and have a good time, especially with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hall; parents, Walter and Minnie Dickerson; an infant sister, Ida Louise;...
Arlene M. Roberts
Mar 3, 2019
Arlene M. Roberts, 72, of Kingsport (Crown Colony), passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She taught Title 1 and was the programmer for the Sullivan County School System until she retired.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Frank C. Roberts; son, Frank Wing III and wife, Bethany; grandchildren, Connor, Emily and Alex; and first cousin and...
Eddie Taylor
Mar 2, 2019
George Edward “Eddie” Taylor Jr., 65, of Blountville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born in Norton, VA on August 20, 1953, a son of the late Adam Taylor and Dorothy Ann Chaffin, Blountville, he had resided in this area most of his life. He graduated from...
Rev. Smith E. Kestner
Mar 2, 2019
Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.”
Rev. Smith E. Kestner, 98, was called to his heavenly home by his Savior Jesus Christ. Born February 23, 1921 – March 2, 2019. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on...
Johnnie Bragg
Mar 2, 2019
Johnnie Bragg, 67, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 2, 2019, following an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, Johnnie has lived in this area all of his life. A graduate of Sullivan Central, he played football all 4 years. He was an avid car collector and loved to be outdoors. Johnnie loved to sing, and he...
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