Obituaries

Roy Estes, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Harry T. Beckner

Harry T. Beckner

Aug 10, 2019

“Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase. But go your way till the end; and you shall rest, and shall stand in your allotted place at the end of days.”

Harry Tate Beckner, 98, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Baysmont following a period of declining health.  Born...

Ricky Quesenberry

Ricky Quesenberry

Aug 10, 2019

Rick Quesenberry, 61, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, following a period of declining health. He was born in Kingsport, on April 8, 1958. Son of the late J.C. and Lucille Quesenberry, he had resided in this area his entire life. He married Penny S....

George O'Bryan Trabue

George O'Bryan Trabue

Aug 10, 2019

George O’Bryan Trabue Jr., of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away, ready and at peace, on August 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was met at St Peter’s gate by his daughter, Michelle “Shelly” Castell; grandchildren, Louis Castell and Madeline Grace Hanes; parents; and sister, Lucinda.

He was born in 1933 in Franklin, TN to George O’Bryan Trabue and...

Charles "Vernon" Woods

Charles "Vernon" Woods

Aug 9, 2019

Charles “Vernon” Woods, 84, passed away after a brief illness, August 9, 2019. Vernon was the son of Archie and Bonnie Woods, mayor and wife of Norton, VA. He graduated from John I Burton High School in 1953, then from Roanoke Business College, followed by an enlistment in the US Navy during which time he was aboard the aircraft carrier...

Norman Wilson, Jr.

Norman Wilson, Jr.

Aug 7, 2019

Norman Wayne Wilson, Jr., 53, of Kingsport, departed this life to be with the Lord, August 7, 2019 at his residence. Born in Scranton, PA on November 5, 1965, a son of Norman, Sr. and Sandra “Sandy” Wilson; he had resided in this area most of his life. He graduated from Sullivan North High School in 1983. Norman was a...

Barbara Corliss Bemrich

Barbara Corliss Bemrich

Aug 6, 2019

Barbara Corliss Bemrich passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1954 in Oakland, California to Louise Hill and Clark Howard Corliss.  She was a graduate of Trinity University.  Barbara married Stephen Bemrich on May 14, 1975 and they began their lifelong adventure. They raised their 3 children, Christina, Rob, and...

Sonny Brookman

Sonny Brookman

Aug 6, 2019

Sonny Brookman, 53, of Church Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 with the love of his life and his loving family by his side. Sonny loved being outside, taking pictures, going on crazy drives at all hours of the night, spending time in Cade’s Cove, hiking Table Rock, and in his word, “annoying my beautiful wife.”  Most...

Jean Arnold

Jean Arnold

Aug 6, 2019

Wilma Jean Arnold, 88, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir. Jean had retired from Glidden Paint Co. but the job she truly loved was that as the secretary at Cedar Grove Elementary School....

Sharon Steadman Shoemaker

Sharon Steadman Shoemaker

Aug 6, 2019

Sharon Steadman Shoemaker, 72, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, following an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marjorie Steadman.

Sharon is survived by her daughter, Gina Houser and husband Jerry; two grandchildren, Matthew Houser and wife Chelsea, and Madison Houser; two sisters, Linda Selby and Carolyn Watts; two nieces, Melissa...

Master Sergeant Retired James "Jim" Carter

Master Sergeant Retired James "Jim" Carter

Aug 3, 2019

James H. “Jim” Carter, Master Sergeant Retired, 85, of Mount Carmel, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 3, 2019 while surrounded by his family.  Born in the Mabe Community of Scott County, he had lived in this area most of his life.  He proudly served his country in the Air Force for 21 years, where he attained the...

Betty Wanda Light

Betty Wanda Light

Aug 3, 2019

Betty Wanda (Harrell) Light, 87, of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 3rd, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Light was born on January 13, 1932, in Hawkins County, TN to S.C. Harrell, Sr. and Agnes Carpenter Harrell.

She graduated from Sullivan High School...

Rev. Homer C. Roller

Rev. Homer C. Roller

Aug 1, 2019

Rev. Homer C. Roller, Kingsport, TN, born on April 28, 1924, left this world to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Steadman Hill, Asbury Place with his family around him.  Homer grew up on a small farm on Gravely Road and joined the Army during World War II, serving in the US Corps of Engineers.  He worked...

Wanda L. Jones

Wanda L. Jones

Aug 1, 2019

Wanda L. Jones, 79, died on Thursday, August 1, 2019.  She was born on October 29, 1939 in Grundy, VA and had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. Wanda married Elmer L. Jones on December 30, 1971.  She worked at Holston Valley Medical Center after high school and in 1967 started working for the phone company. She was...