Obituaries

Addyson "Addy" Cain

Addyson "Addy" Cain

Aug 5, 2018

Addyson "Addy" Cain, 4, of Kingsport, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at her home. Addy was a precious little girl who loved to play with her brother, sister, and dogs. Addy was a true bundle of joy who was full of life. She loved her teachers, Teresa and Regina at Joyce Albright Daycare. Addy...

Nancy (Agnes) Johnson Brooks

Nancy (Agnes) Johnson Brooks

Aug 4, 2018

Nancy (Agnes) Johnson Brooks, 93, of Kingsport, took the hand of Jesus Saturday, August 4, 2018, and received her crown of righteousness, as he said, "Well done thy good and faithful servant come on in. Praise God." She was a member of Agape Life Christian Fellowship for years. She was born in Roda, Virginia, on March 6, 1925, to Clint...

Patricia (Patsy) Jane Glass Chastain

Patricia (Patsy) Jane Glass Chastain

Aug 3, 2018

Patricia (Patsy) Jane Glass Chastain passed away at age 90 on Friday, August 3, 2018. She was born in New Orleans, LA and spent most of her life in Kingsport, TN. She was retired from the TVA at Phipps Bend and worked several years at H R Block. She loved playing bridge with her friends and was a member of...

Mary Danner

Mary Danner

Aug 2, 2018

A memorial service for Mary Danner will be held at Shades of Grace Church Sunday evening, August 12 at 7 PM. Memorial Service AUG 12. 7:00 PM

Shades of Grace United Methodist Church

313 E. Sullivan St.

Kingsport, TN, US, 37660

Delmar Lee Edwards

Delmar Lee Edwards

Aug 1, 2018

Delmar Lee Edwards passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018 in Kingsport, TN.Delmar was born at home in Coeburn, Virginia on May 3, 1940. He was a football player for Coeburn High School, an experience of which he was fond of telling stories in his older years. After high school Delmar attended Clinch Valley College in Wise, Virginia.During his time...

Robert "Bob" Joseph Cooper

Robert "Bob" Joseph Cooper

Jul 30, 2018

An Irish BlessingMay the road rise up to meet you.May the wind always be at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face,And rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Robert "Bob" Joseph Cooper age 70 of Kingsport, TN went home to be with the Lord on...

Ruth T. McMurray

Ruth T. McMurray

Jul 29, 2018

Ruth T. McMurray, 93, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her residence. She was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She liked to read the Bible and search word books.She is survived by daughter, Patsy Dodson and husband, Jack; sons, Clifford McMurray...

Jimmy Scott Harper Sr

Jimmy Scott Harper Sr

Jul 29, 2018

Jimmy Scott Harper, Sr., 82, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. He retired from the City of Kingsport after 28 years of service. Jimmy liked to work on lawnmowers and woodworking.He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Oma Harper; brother, Alvery Harper; and daughter, Penny Wills.Jimmy is survived by two sons, Tyler Harper and Felicia...

Roy Kenneth Sexton

Roy Kenneth Sexton

Jul 29, 2018

Roy Kenneth Sexton, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2018.Born in Kingsport on September 27, 1942, a son of the late Roy H. and Anna Belle Sexton, he has resided in this area his entire life. As a member of the US Army, he served during the Vietnam War, where he was a...

Lochiel Thornburg Staten

Lochiel Thornburg Staten

Jul 28, 2018

Lochiel Thornburg Staten, 91, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Lakebridge Nursing Home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was employed by Magnavox of Greeneville. Following her retirement, she was an active member of the Johnson City Senior Citizens Group where she enjoyed singing with the musical voices. She was preceded in death by her...

Anita J. Moles

Anita J. Moles

Jul 27, 2018

Anita J. Moles, 70, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 27, 2018, at her residence following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on March 30, 1948, a daughter of the late James and Annabelle Moles, she has resided in this area her entire life. She retired from Holston Valley Medical Center in 2016,...

Robert James Seale

Robert James Seale

Jul 27, 2018

Robert James Seale passed away July 27, 2018, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. RJ was born in Rose Hill, Virginia to Mary Giles Seale and C. Smith Seale. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Columbia in World War II. It was while serving in the Navy he was injured during the shelling of Balikpapan,...

Ronald (Ron) Hensley

Ronald (Ron) Hensley

Jul 24, 2018

Ronald (Ron) Hensley, 73, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his home. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from AFG Greenland. His biggest joys in life were his grandchildren and his dog, Oscar.He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Hensley; mother, Grace Hensley; brother,...

Mary Vuytowecz Gosselin

Mary Vuytowecz Gosselin

Jul 24, 2018

Mary Gosselin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at her home Tuesday, July 24th. She celebrated her 90th birthday this past February.Mary, daughter of the late Karol and Nellie Vuytowecz, grew up in Haverhill, Massachusetts. She and her late husband, George, shared 59 years of love, laughter and adventures. Their journey together started in Kingsport in 1953, as...

Bobby Harrison

Bobby Harrison

Jul 23, 2018

Bobby (Bob) Jack Harrison, 79, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 23, 2018. He owned and operated Harrison Construction for over 40 years. Bob loved his family and Kennedy, Karaline, and Madeline held a special place in his heart and he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, H.M. and Jane...

Danny Willis Blakley

Danny Willis Blakley

Jul 23, 2018

Danny Willis Blakley, 78, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his sister by his side on Monday, July 23, 2018 after battling mesothelioma for over a year. He was born to the late Thomas and Stella Hite Blakley. He grew up, partially lived, and then died in the same Rock Springs community that he loved, thanks...

Laudie Burke

Laudie Burke

Jul 22, 2018

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.Laudie Burke, 97, of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Brookdale Rock Springs, following a brief illness. Born in Pike County, KY, on April 8, 1921, a daughter of the late James and Mary Mullins Wright, she has resided in this...

Rev. Carl H. Johnson

Rev. Carl H. Johnson

Jul 21, 2018

Rev. Carl H. Johnson, 89, of Gray, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 21, 2018. He worked for Eastman Kodak and then retired from Holston Defense after 40+ years. He preached and pastored at various churches for 60+ years. A gentle, gracious, godly man, Carl was a man who loved and was loved. He will be missed by...

Jerry Lee Holloman

Jerry Lee Holloman

Jul 20, 2018

Jerry Lee Holloman, 62, of Limestone, TN, peacefully went to be with the Lord Friday, July 20, 2018. He was born July 27, 1955. In 1974, Jerry became the youngest licensed electrician in North Carolina. He planned on taking over Holloman Electric Company until he sustained a traumatic brain injury in both 1978 and 1985. Jerry lived in Aulander, NC...

Greg Collins

Greg Collins

Jul 16, 2018

Greg Collins, 50, Kingsport, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018. He was born in Kingsport where he had lived for most of his life. He was a graduate of Sullivan South Class of '86. Greg had played in several bands, playing lead guitar.He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Collins; maternal grandparents, Roy and Marie Maddox; and paternal...

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