Obituaries

Feb 21, 2019

James R. “Jim” Sneed, 77, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Holston Manor following a period of declining health.  Born in Sullivan County, TN on March 6, 1941, a son of the late Henry and Stella Byrd Sneed, he had resided in this area his entire life. He attended Holston High...

Feb 21, 2019

Feb 21, 2019

The beautiful musical journey ended today, Thursday, February 21, 2019, with the death of Rachel Woods Skinner.  It began many years ago in Ashland, KY. There she participated in many musical programs in school, and traveled many summers to Lake Placid New York for training in voice and cello. At Dennison University in Ohio she was in many programs as...

Feb 21, 2019

Gary “Wayne” Horn, 65, of Concord, NC, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Atrium Health University Hospital. Born in Rantoul, IL, on November 12, 1953, son of Vaughn and Jean Horn, he graduated from Ravenswood High School in West Virginia in 1971. Gary was a veteran, having served in the Air Force. He...

Feb 21, 2019

Steve “Pug” Lawson, 62, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Born in Eidson, TN, he had resided most of his life in the area. Steve was a huge UT Vols football fan. He enjoyed his gardening, and loved to fish and hunt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Lawson; and...

Feb 20, 2019

On February 20th 2019 Keith Bartlett, my best friend, soulmate and loving husband, crossed over to be with the Lord.  Keith was an avid outdoors man and author, writing a successful book, "The Weekend Angler's Guide to Good Fishing" and successful blog. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and attended Fairmont State in Fairmont WV.

Before fulfilling his...

Feb 20, 2019

KINGSPORT- Aaron V. Calton, 66, went on his final ride to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, after several years of declining health.

Aaron was employed by Mason-Dixon Tank  Lines as a diesel mechanic for 7 years and then became an over the road owner/operator with Mason-Dixon and then with Dallas/Mavis over the next 20 years until his...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...