Obituaries
Floyd "Sam" Thompson
Feb 18, 2019
Floyd “Sam” Thompson, 86, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport TN and lived in the Vermont Community his entire life. Sam graduated from Lynn View High School in 1950. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Vermont United Methodist Church. He...
Byron D. North
Feb 18, 2019
Byron D. North passed on to the next life peacefully on February 18, 2019 at Preston Place Suites in Kingsport, Tennessee. Born August 30, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, he served in the Army as a young man before moving to Oak Ridge for a career at Y-12 as a draftsman and a designer of sprinkler systems. He loved serving in...
Kay Henshaw Minor
Feb 14, 2019
Kay Henshaw Minor, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Minor was born September 1, 1940 to the late Kenneth Clifton Henshaw and the late Willie Fay Baldock in Kingsport, TN. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Kay moved to Parkwood Place in Elkin, NC a year and a half ago to be near...
Eileen Gilliam (Pilgrim) Powers
Feb 13, 2019
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Eileen Gilliam (Pilgrim) Powers, 77, of Kingsport, was called home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. She was born in Jenkins, KY on October 29, 1941 and resided most of her life in...
Dr. Lloyd M. Callahan
Feb 13, 2019
Dr. Lloyd M. Callahan, Professor Emeritus, The University of Tennessee, died on February 13, 2019. Born in Hobart, Oklahoma in 1934 to Sadie and Clyde Callahan, he served in the Marine Corp during the Korean War, from July 1952 – 1955. He earned a BS Degree and an MS Degree from Oklahoma State University and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. ...
Lonnie "Hoke" Ware
Feb 13, 2019
Lonnie “Hoke” Ware, 74, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, and many other family members and friends.
Hoke is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and special caretaker and beloved friend, Bob Crittendon.
Per Hoke’s request, there will be...
Gorley Whittington
Feb 12, 2019
Gorley Whittington, 90, of Fall Branch, went home to the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by all four of his children, on February 12, 2019.
He was born in 1928 to Bessie and Howard Whittington in Elk Park, NC. Gorley worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps building infrastructure works in East TN and NC, and then joined the Army at...
Tina Jeffers
Feb 11, 2019
Tina Jeffers, 50, of Kingsport, gained her angel wings on Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Kingsport, she had lived in this area all of her life. Tina was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked for Preston Place Suites, Indian Path Surgery Center and Brookhaven Manor. She was also a small engine mechanic. Tina was an awesome homemaker who kept...
Lindsey Peters
Feb 10, 2019
Lindsey Peters, 27, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Lindsey was a free spirited soul who loved music and expressed herself through art and generosity. She worked at Cracker Barrel and more recently, she was pursuing her love of travel through American Cruise Lines.
She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Sandy Peters; sister, April...
Betty Slemp Kamber
Feb 9, 2019
Betty Slemp Kamber passed on to her heavenly home on February 9, 2019 at NHC Kingsport after a long struggle on smoldering myeloma with her husband Bob of 63 years by her side. She was one of twin daughters of Frona Slemp and A.C. Slemp of Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Betty was born on May 27, 1929 in Faraday, Kentucky,...
Leonard J. Herzog
Feb 8, 2019
Leonard J. Herzog, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019, at his home. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp and had retired from Raytheon.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vickie Herzog; parents; and several brothers and sisters.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Merda...
John Moran
Feb 8, 2019
John Moran, 54, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. John was formerly employed at Brock Industrial Services. He was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church. John was an avid college football fan and also loved his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Faye...
Howard Tipton
Feb 8, 2019
Howard William Tipton, 80, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Holston Manor, following a long illness. Born in Greene County, TN, on November 16, 1938, a son of the late John Lee and Jessie Caldwell Tipton, he has resided in Kingsport for 40 years. Howard graduated from Rogersville High School in...
Dianne Myers "Tody" Montford
Feb 6, 2019
Dianne Myers (Scruggs) Montford, 78, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on August 10, 1940. She resided in Kingsport throughout her adult life. "Tody", as she was affectionately known by many, was a 1958 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She attended Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina and...
Linda Louise Knighten
Feb 6, 2019
Linda Louise Knighten, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Holston Valley Hospital after a long hospitalization stay. She was born at Haywood County Hospital in Waynesville, North Carolina to parents Dorothy Best and James Henson. She was a stay at home mother to five children.
She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Bernarr Knighten,...
Ellen Cradic
Feb 5, 2019
Ellen Cradic, 47, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Born in Kingsport, where she had resided all of her life, Ellen was a homemaker and enjoyed arts and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Carla Ann Carter; and son, Jonathan Cradic.
Ellen is survived by her daughter, Brittany Cradic of Kingsport; son, Charles Cradic...
Noah Lee Smith
Feb 5, 2019
Noah Lee Smith, 87, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had retired from Holston Defense. Noah was a member of Solomons Temple Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Sue Smith, and brother, J.W. Smith.
Noah is...
Michael W. Phelps
Feb 4, 2019
Michael was a good man who went home to be with Jesus on Monday, February 4, 2019. He was born in Charlotte, NC and had resided in Fall Branch for the past 12 years. He was an over the road truck driver with over 2 billion miles. Michael was an avid Tennessee Volunteers football fan. He was a man of...
Hazel Irene Fink Chase
Feb 4, 2019
Hazel Irene Fink Chase, 90, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019 at The Wexford House, where she had been a resident for almost 6 years. She was a member of Eastern Star Baptist Church for many years, and carried a love of the Lord in Her heart always.
She was preceded in death...
Billy Jack Light
Feb 3, 2019
He was the best.
Billy “Jack” Light, 82, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord and his sons, on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Life Care Center of Gray following a period of declining health. Born in Fall Branch on April 5, 1936, a son of the late Barton and Mae Light, he had resided in this area...
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