Obituaries
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...
Russell "Rusty" Wayne Stewart
Mar 2, 2019
Russell Wayne Stewart, 58, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He grew up in Blountville and had resided in Bristol for most of his life. Rusty was a 1978 graduate of Sullivan Central High School. He currently was employed at Aerus Electrolux in Bristol, VA for almost 40 years. Rusty enjoyed spending...
Jerry A. "Bird" Baines
Mar 1, 2019
Jerry A. “Bird” Baines, 65, of Jonesborough, died Friday, March 1, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He loved motorcycles and tinkering in the garage.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Vella Baines.
Special thanks to Gene Littleton for keeping check on Jerry in his last days.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on...
Donald R. Willis
Feb 27, 2019
Donald R. Willis, 84, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2019. He was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed at Holston Defense/BAE for 41 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. and Lucy Willis; 5 brothers; 5 sisters;...
Ralph Barkley
Feb 27, 2019
Ralph Barkley, 62, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.
A Celebration of Life with Holy Communion will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 584 Lebanon Rd., Kingsport, TN 37663. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Food...
Mack Quillen
Feb 27, 2019
Mack Quillen, aged 94, went to be with the Lord the morning of Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was born in Church Hill, TN on July 27, 1924, the son of the late George Patton Quillen and the late Bertha Simpson Quillen. He resided in Colonial Heights most of his adult life until moving to Augusta, GA seven years ago...
McKinley Mack Manis
Feb 26, 2019
McKinley Mack Manis, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his residence after a battle with cancer. McKinley was born in Hawkins County, TN on May 21, 1939. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 36 years of service. McKinley was always ready and willing to help people in...
Earnest Lewis Maples
Feb 26, 2019
Earnest Lewis Maples, 73, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Born in Pennington Gap, VA, he had lived in this area most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Lewis was a diesel mechanic with Mason-Dixon Trucking for many years. He then retired from...
Kathleen Ann McConnell
Feb 26, 2019
Kathleen Ann McConnell, 49, of Johnson City, passed away on February 28, 2019. Kathleen graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, University of the South with a degree in English, and her junior year spent at the University of Oxford (Hertford College) and the University of South Caroline with a Master’s Degree in English. She also studied ballet and violin for many...
Lawrence Alan Larkey
Feb 24, 2019
Beloved husband, dad and grandpa
Lawrence Alan Larkey, 71, of Orlando, formerly of Kingsport passed away peacefully, on Sunday, February 24, 2019, surrounded by his family following a brief unexpected illness. Born in Kingsport, TN on July 30, 1947, the son of the late Lawrence E. and Dana Larkey. He graduated from Dobyns- Bennett High School in 1965 and attended...
Nancy Louise Cox
Feb 24, 2019
Nancy Louise Cox, 79, passed away peacefully after a short illness at Johnson City Medical Center on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was born in Kingsport, TN and resided there all her life. Nancy loved helping other people and loved her family. She was employed by Kingsport Electric for almost 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Joann Merck Rasnake
Feb 24, 2019
Joann Merck Rasnake, 89, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. She was of the Baptist faith and had been a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, having been saved at an early age. She had lived in Kingsport for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her...
Wes Hicks
Feb 23, 2019
Sam Wesley Hicks, Sr., 81, of Kingsport, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, having retired from Kingsport Press/Quebecor Printing in 2001 after 44 and a half years of service. Wes was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Morrison City for over 56 years and served as Chairman...
Bill Dove
Feb 22, 2019
Bill Dove, 89, of Kingsport passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born in Daulphin County, PA. Bill lived in the Harrisonburg, VA area until March 1966, moving to Kingsport, TN the same year. He worked for Mason Dixon Lines as a long distance truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Horne Dove; mother and...
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