Obituaries
Walter Delaney Turner
Sep 1, 2017
WALTER D. TURNER "TRUCK" the son of the late George Robert Turner and Kedith Kane. Born 23 September 1948 and exchanged his cross for a crown on 1 September 2017. Walter attended elementary and high school in Gate City, VA.He joined the US Army in 1968 and upheld the Army slogan "Be all you can be" and retired at the...
Patricia McBath Conrad
Sep 1, 2017
Patricia McBath Conrad, recently of Knoxville, TN, longtime resident of Kingsport, TN, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2017 at age 80 after heroically dealing with various medical challenges for more than thirteen years, the day after what would have been her 60th anniversary of her wedding.She began her teaching career with Sunday School and Pre-school at the Colonial Heights...
Audrey A. Hilton
Aug 30, 2017
Audrey A. Hilton, 96, Knoxville, formerly of Kingsport, died Wednesday afternoon, August 30, 2017, at her daughter's home in Knoxville. Audrey was born in Monterey, TN and was a resident of the Kingsport area for most of her life. Mrs. Hilton was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Hilton; parents, Joe...
Billie Jessee
Aug 29, 2017
"The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18Billie Jessee, a woman of strong faith and a loving heart, passed away on August 29, 2017 in Kingsport, at the age of 74.She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence Edward and Maude Belle Litton, brother James Edward Litton, and sisters Barbara...
Edna Marie Staley Gregory
Aug 28, 2017
Edna Marie Staley Gregory, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Wexford House in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born in Knox County, Tennessee on January 22, 1930 to Zetta (Kee) Staley and the Reverend William Sidney Staley, Sr. Edna met her husband, Lawrence Russell Gregory in Maryville, Tennessee in 1945 and they were married in...
Verlia Blackwell Wheeler
Aug 27, 2017
Verlia Blackwell Wheeler passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 27, 2017 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born March 15, 1933 in Repton, Alabama to Claude and Rosa Blackwell. She graduated from Pensacola Jr College in May of 1953 with an Associates of Art Degree. Verlia met the love of her life, Bill...
Nita Matson Milam
Aug 26, 2017
Nita Matson Milam, 90, passed away August 26, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family.A native of Johnson City, Nita was a graduate of Science Hill High School and Milligan College. In 1948, she married Thomas R. Milam and moved to Kingsport. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.Nita was passionate about teaching and began...
Dorothy Goss Brumit
Aug 25, 2017
Dorothy Brumit, 94, Kauai, HI, formerly of Kingsport, died Friday afternoon after a brief illness. Born in Harlan, KY, she was raised in Elizabethton, and resided in Kingsport since 1950, before moving to Kauai, HI in 2014. Dorothy was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended Milligan College. She worked as a realtor for Kingsport Development Company and Carolina...
Tom Castle
Aug 23, 2017
Tom Castle, 56, of Kingsport, passed away on August 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dottie Pierce; brother, Tim Castle; and special aunt, Lynn Castle.Tom is survived by his daughter, Lucy Marie; father, Don Castle; brothers, Donald (Debbie) Castle, Jimmy (Frances) Castle, David (Linda) Castle, Scott Castle, Shannon (Jennifer) Monroe and Jason Castle; sisters, Mary (Alan)...
Leroy Reynolds
Aug 19, 2017
Leroy Reynolds of Kingsport, TN passed away at Johnson City Medical Center on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had worked for TEC for 31 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served during the Korean conflict. Leroy was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Reynolds had served as a coach...
Jewell Marie Hudson Pendergrass
Aug 19, 2017
Jewell Marie Hudson Pendergrass, 75, "Her chains are gone, she's been set free" on August 19, 2017.Mrs. Pendergrass lived in the Gunnings Community and on her family farm all of her life. She graduated from Blountville High School and was a lifetime member of Cassidy United Methodist Church, where she served in many leadership roles and was a member of...
George E. Bradley Jr
Aug 18, 2017
George E. Bradley, Jr., 92, of Kingsport, died peacefully at home Friday of congestive heart failure. Born Sept. 21, 1924, to George Bradley Sr., and Anna Laura (Hicks) Bradley, he was the eldest of three sons and a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He grew up on the family farm on Fort Henry Drive and graduated from Holston High School in...
Sharon J. Hall
Aug 17, 2017
Sharon J. Hall, 65, Fall Branch, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Mrs. Hall was born on December 11, 1951 in Kingsport, TN, the daughter of Norma Kilday Jones and the late William Paul Jones. She lived most of her adult life in Fall Branch. Mrs. Hall...
Carson Evan Taylor
Aug 17, 2017
Carson Taylor, 38, of Kingsport, died peacefully Thursday night, August 17, 2017, at home, after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Carson was a 1997 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended The College of Charleston and Carson-Newman College. He was an Eagle Scout, enjoyed outdoor activities on Boone Lake, and fishing in Alaska on the...
Beatrice "Bea" Witt
Aug 17, 2017
Beatrice "Bea" Witt, 86, entered into rest at her home on Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was one of ten children born to David and Frances Waddell and grew up in Greene County, Tennessee. After completing studies at St. James High School and Greeneville Business College, Bea moved to Kingsport where she worked as an executive secretary for Mason Dixon...
Janet "Jan" Meister Donnelly
Aug 16, 2017
Janet "Jan" Meister Donnelly, 77, Kingsport, went HOME on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Wellmont Hospice House. Jan was an Honor Graduate of Mansfield Senior High School in Mansfield, Ohio. She received her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Ohio State University and was an Honor Graduate of the United States Naval School, Officer, Women. She had worked as a Licensed...
Roger Carl Blevins
Aug 16, 2017
Roger Blevins, 53, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett and had lived in Kingsport most of his life. He worked at WKPT for 35 years as a programmer.He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Blevins, and sister, Joyce Blevins.Roger is survived by his mother, Dorothy...
Virginia Ruth Cox
Aug 14, 2017
Virginia Ruth Cox, 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Colonial Heights. She was born on July 20, 1925 to the late Carl and Sallie Gray Cox. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, TN.Ruth was hired at Tennessee Eastman Company in 1943 and worked in several departments, including...
Tom "Dick" Barnes
Aug 12, 2017
Tom "Dick" Barnes, 78, of the Ducktown Community, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017, following a long battle with cancer. He had retired from the city of Johnson City following 30 years of service. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed watching Nascar and UT Vols Football. Tom also enjoyed amateur radio.He was preceded in death...
Dewey Dewayne Sluder
Aug 12, 2017
Dewey Dewayne Sluder went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was born in West Virginia and served in the Army, but lived most of his life in Kingsport. He worked and retired from the Mead Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Grace Sluder; parents; and 7 siblings. Dewey is survived...
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