Obituaries
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...
James Bragg
Feb 2, 2019
James Bragg, of Beech Creek, died Saturday, February 2, 2019. He retired from TEC after several years of service. James farmed all of his life until his health prevented it. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Pauline Bragg; two daughters, Deborah Bragg...
Peggy Conner
Feb 2, 2019
Peggy Hope Conner, 70, of Mt. Carmel, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born on January 12, 1949, in Kingsport, TN.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Scott Thornburg and Michael C Conner; parents, Haynes and Reba Jones; and brother, Jerry Jones.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Bill Conner; children, Tammy (Robbie)...
Danielle Treece
Feb 1, 2019
Danielle Treece, 71, of Kingsport went peacefully to be with the Rock of Ages, on February 1, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. Danielle was born on December 26, 1947 into the biggest Christmas day snowstorm in Charlotte NC’s history. Her late father James Daniel Bivins Jr. had to melt ice from the car tires to make it to...
Lydia "June" Barbee
Jan 31, 2019
June Barbee, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was a homemaker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jacob “Jim” Barbee; parents, Sam and Pearl Cox; 6 brothers; and 5 sisters.
June is survived by 3 daughters, Beth Logan, Karen Hughes and husband, Roger, and Sharon Vicars...
Mark Douglas Poe
Jan 30, 2019
Mark Douglas Poe, 59, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Kingsport on February 28, 1959, a son of the late Billy Earl and Geraldine Poe, he had resided in this area since 2010, moving from Gaston, SC. He was a...
Harry C Bowyer
Jan 29, 2019
Harry C. Bowyer, 78, Kingsport, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Harry graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1959. He served 3 years in the U.S. Army and was awarded “Soldier of the Year” while in the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. He received his B.S. degree in Accounting from ETSU, later graduating from UT Law School...
Lucille Mitchell
Jan 28, 2019
Fall Branch – Wanda “Lucille” Kilday Mitchell of Fall Branch went home to be with the Lord on January 28th at The Wexford House following a period of declining health.
She was born February 15, 1926 in the community of Lost Mountain, in Greene County TN. She graduated from Baileyton High School where she loved playing basketball.
Lucille lived a...
Charles G. Bridwell
Jan 27, 2019
Charles G. Bridwell, 93, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Elmcroft Assisted Living following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on April 27, 1925, a son of the late Guy and Beulah Bridwell, he had resided in this area his entire life except for his time in service and when...
Jim Holmes
Jan 26, 2019
Jim Holmes, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Russell County, VA, he has resided most of his life in the Kingsport area. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Virginia National Guard, Gate City, VA. Jim had retired from Eastman Chemical Company, but his weekend hobby...
Gladys E. Paladino
Jan 26, 2019
Gladys E. Paladino, 107, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 26, 2019. She was born in Frostburg, MD on September 14, 1911, a daughter of the late George and Lena Setz Slezak. She has resided in Kingsport since 1992 when she moved from Cumberland, MD to be near her daughter. Married to Benjamin J. Paladino for almost sixty years,...
Doris Baird Miller
Jan 25, 2019
Doris B. Miller died Friday, January 25, 2019, at Asbury Place, where she and her husband lived. She was born August 26, 1921, in Glen Elder, Kansas, to Georgia Sloan Baird and Ernest Earl Baird. After living in Kansas for four years, the family moved to Lake Wales, Florida, where she grew up. She graduated from Lake Wales High School...
Rita Day
Jan 24, 2019
A very strong woman who fought a good fight.
Rita Day went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Kingsport on March 13, 1954, a daughter of the late Robert and Sally Duckworth Ketron, she had resided in this area her entire life. She married...
Thelma (Jean) Skelton
Jan 23, 2019
Thelma (Jean) Skelton, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2019 after an extended illness. She passed away at Holston Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She attended Pleasant View Baptist Church and loved to play the piano and sing gospel songs. She especially...
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