Obituaries
William Lewis Willingham
May 20, 2024
William Lewis Willingham passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the age of 92. Lewis was born in Johnson City, October 26, 1931. He graduated from Science Hill High School in 1949, attended East Tennessee State University and enlisted in the US Navy, where he spent 4 years on the USS John R. Pierce DD-753 Destroyer. When he returned...
Deb Hensley
May 20, 2024
On May 20, 2024, at the age of 74, Deb Hensley went home to be with her Savior, the one to whom she gave all the glory, honor and praise. Deb was a beacon of love and generosity. She was known for her unwavering dependability and her willingness to offer a helping hand or a listening ear. She was a...
Flora Marshall Holland
May 20, 2024
Flora Marshall Holland, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 20th, 2024, at the age of 82, after a brief battle with cancer. She was a beautiful person, deeply loved by her family, and remained dignified until the end. Flora was born on June 28th,1941 in Kingsport, TN to...
James (Jim) Francis Canty
May 19, 2024
James (Jim) Francis Canty went to be with the Lord on May 19th, 2024 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pascagoula MS, Jim had lived in Kingsport since the late 50’s and graduated from Ketron High School. He served 6 years in the Army National Guard, 1/117th Infantry. Jim retired from Eastman Chemical Company after...
Terry Dawson
May 18, 2024
Terry Dawson, 75, born on September 1, 1948, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with his family by his side. Terry had owned and operated Dawson’s Grocery on Horton Highway since 1978 until he retired on December 31, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard “Dick” and Elva White Dawson, an infant...
Robert Alan "Bob" Teague
May 17, 2024
Robert Alan “Bob” Teague, 68, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. Born in Aurora, Illinois, and raised in Kingsport, he graduated from Sullivan West in 1974, where he played several sports. Following, he went to technical school where he learned to become an electrician. Bob was a proud member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for many, many years. He...
James Richard Long, Sr.
May 17, 2024
Richard, our beloved father, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones, and entered his Heavenly home with Jesus on Friday, May 17, 2024.James was born on July 10, 1940 and at a young age, he moved to California with his parents, Bill and Ona Long. At his high school graduation, he came back...
Ray Harless
May 16, 2024
Ray Harless, 69, of Kingsport, passed away at his home Thursday, May 16, 2024. Ray had lived here his entire life and was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 1973. He was a self-employed craftsman. Ray was an artist and musician, and a lifetime member of #972 Moose Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and...
Julia C. West
May 16, 2024
Julia C. West, a respected attorney and longtime resident of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at The Blake after a courageous battle with an extended illness. She was 85 years old.
Julia was born in Rhodell, West Virginia, the daughter of Arvil Boyd Cyphers, Sr. and Mildred Cyphers. The family relocated to Kingsport in 1945. She...
Clifford "Bob" Gregg
May 15, 2024
Clifford “Bob” Gregg, 73 of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Bob was a construction worker, but his heart was in gardening and loved sharing with his neighbors. He loved raising beagles and hunting with his brothers and nephews until his illness prevented him from doing so.
Bob was preceded in death by his first...
Clyde P. Guy
May 13, 2024
Clyde Preston Guy, 56 of Kingsport, passed away, Monday, May 13, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Arnold "Butch" Bolling, Jr.
May 11, 2024
1955 – 2024
Arnold “Butch" Bolling, Jr., 69 of Kingsport, passed away on May 11, 2024. He was born in Norton, VA to parents, Arnold and Mary Lou Bolling. Butch attended Pharmacy School at the University of Tennessee and served the Kingsport community as a Pharmacist at Colonial Heights Pharmacy for over 25 years. He was an avid hiker and completed...
Mildred K. Delaney
May 11, 2024
Mildred “Midge” K. Delaney, age 82, of Fall Branch, TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Lakebridge Community Nursing Center, following a long illness. Born in Jenkins, Kentucky, on March 3, 1942, the daughter of the late Garcia and Jannie Killen, she spent part of her youth in this area. She graduated from Happy...
Marvin Hammond
May 11, 2024
Marvin Hammond, 91, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Holston Manor Nursing Facility. He was born on November 19, 1932 in Scott County, VA, where he grew up in a family of four children. Marvin was a member of the U.S. Airforce from 1952 – 1956 during the Korean War and then the Airforce...
Gary Newland Sawyer, Jr.
May 11, 2024
Gary Newland Sawyer, Jr., age 52, of Blountville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Gary was born in Bell County, Texas on September 1, 1971 to Gary and Barbara Sawyer. He as a devout Christian, who served in nursing homes, where he liked to preach. Gary was a kind and loving son, brother and uncle who loved...
Courtney Alexandra Reed
May 9, 2024
Courtney Alexandra Reed, 31, passed away on May 9, 2024, at her residence. Born in Johnson City, TN, she had lived in this area her entire life.
Bold, Brilliant and Beautiful, Courtney was born brave and full of personality. Her piercing blue eyes and charming personality would fill a room. She had the ability to turn strangers into friends. Courtney loved...
Harold "Jack" Parker
May 7, 2024
Harold J. “Jack” Parker, 89 of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born on January 31, 1935 in Hawkins County to the late William O. and Burlie Arnold Parker, residing in Kingsport most of his life. Jack became a union electrician, eventually retiring from Gibson Electric after 34 years of...
Tammy Sutherland
May 6, 2024
Tammy Sutherland, 61, was called home May 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. To know her is to love her and her beautiful smile. Tammy was a graduate of Ketron High School and a faithful member of Vision Missionary Baptist Church.
Tammy was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Gilliam Trussell; her grandparents; and beloved sister-in-law.
Survivors include daughters, Libby...
Thomas Micheal Shockley
May 5, 2024
Thomas was born in Norton, VA to Bobby and Sharon Shockley on April 21, 1967. On May 5, 2024, he closed his eyes on Earth and opened them up in Heaven. He graduated from Sullivan North High in 1986. Thomas married his soulmate, Tonya (Laws) Shockley on November 5, 1994. He worked several places over the years, most recently being...
Bobby Dean Blakley
May 2, 2024
Bobby Dean Blakley, 86 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health. Bobby was born in Washington County and had lived in the Fall Branch area his entire life. A veteran of the U.S. Army, serving 3 years active duty, with 26 months in...
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