Obituaries
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,...
Helen Lee Moles
Jun 7, 2019
Helen Lee Moles passed away June 7, 2019, at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Born September 14, 1949, to her late parents, Dorothy Crawford Blevins and Robert L. Blevins, Sr. She retired from J.P. Stevens after 25 years of service. Helen was a hard worker, loving wife, and wonderful mother. She will be greatly missed.
She was...
Bobbie L. Crawford
Jun 6, 2019
Bobbie L. Crawford, age 81 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her residence. Born in Sullivan County, TN on December 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Ray and Mary Alice Morelock, she had resided in this area her entire life. She was a homemaker and attended Lone Star Baptist Church. ...
Fouzie (F.M.) Mire
Jun 1, 2019
Fouzie (F.M.) Mire passed away on Saturday June 1, 2019 at the age of 88. Fouzie was born in Btekney, Lebanon. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 7 and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1949. Soon thereafter, Fouzie enlisted in the United States Air Force. He returned to Kingsport after the death of his father,...
Samuel C. Johnson
May 29, 2019
Samuel C. Johnson went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 29th, 2019.
Known by his family and friends as “Clint,” he was born May 20th, 1925 in Castlewood, VA. He graduated from Temple Hill High School in Castlewood, Virginia. Clint was a Veteran of the US Army where he served proudly as a Sergeant during World War II from...
David Leon Valentine
May 29, 2019
David Leon Valentine, age 81, passed away May 29, 2019. A native of Knoxville, TN and graduate of Bearden High School, David was a long time resident of Kingsport. He earned BS and MS degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he also marched in the Pride of the Southland marching band. After college he served in the ordinance...
Mark Anthony
May 28, 2019
Mark Anthony, 64, Kingsport, passed away May 28, 2019. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and was a talented, local painter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Irene Douglas; his grandmother, Jessie Jones; and grandfather, Herman Jones.
Mark is survived by his cousin, Eddie Winstead and wife, Debbie; Aunt Pauline Winstead and husband, B.W.; second cousins...
Helen Coates Blessing
May 25, 2019
Helen Coates Blessing, 92, of Newton, NC, and formerly of Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton, NC. Born October 14, 1926, in Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Pickering) and Dan Coates. Her family was her first love and art of various forms were her passion throughout life. She...
Judy Ilene Branch
May 23, 2019
Judy Ilene Branch passed from this earth quite peacefully Thursday evening, May 23, 2019. She had endured unexplained pain during her last months which when explained, was too late for earthly measures, but not for God. He chose to take her to her heavenly home. She was surrounded by her family in her final days.
Born May 14, 1945 in...
James E. Hutchins "Hutch"
May 23, 2019
James E. Hutchins "Hutch", 86, Kingsport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 23, 2019. He was a loving, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved people and was truly a good friend, neighbor and associate to many in the community. Jim will be sorely missed by all those whose lives...
Norma Loretta Arnold
May 22, 2019
Norma Loretta Arnold, 83, was peacefully taken to her heavenly home on May 22, 2019.
Loretta was born to Roy and Kate (Arnold) Stapleton on June 7, 1935 in Spears Ferry, VA and grew up in Kingsport. She attended Lynn View High School, where she was a cheerleader. She worked at Convair San Diego until after her marriage to Marvin...
Nellie Smith Weatherly
May 21, 2019
Nellie Smith Weatherly, age 86, of Gray, formerly of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Church Hill, TN on June 9, 1932, a daughter of the late Leonard D. and Lora Hammonds Rogers, she had resided in this area her entire life. She was a...
Pearl Psimer
May 20, 2019
Anna Pearl Psimer, 89, Jonesborough, TN went to be with the Lord Monday evening (May 20, 2019). Pearl was born in Kingsport and spent the remainder of her life in Washington County. She was a member of Southview Community Church.
Pearl loved to care for her grandchildren and her church children. She loved her family and her church family.
Her...
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