Obituaries
William Ronald (Ronnie) Starnes
May 1, 2017
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live." (John 11:25)William Ronald Starnes, a Kingsport, TN native, passed peacefully from life to eternal LIFE with family by his side on May 1, 2017. Born in 1932 to the late Melvin Gladstone Starnes and Reba Hannah Ratliff Starnes,...
Rev. James Bobby Laney
May 1, 2017
Rev. James Bobby Laney, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Bobby was a Baptist minister and had pastored several churches in southwest Virginia and the local area. He graduated from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Services in 1986 and had worked for most of the funeral...
Lorraine Heitmann
Apr 29, 2017
Lorraine Heitmann passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born and had lived in New Jersey most of her life, and most recently lived in East Tennessee the last few years. Lorraine led a simple life and loved life and the people around her. She served with the National Council of Churches in the missions department.She was preceded in...
Anna Lucille Dykes
Apr 28, 2017
Anna Lucille Dykes, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2017, after succumbing to a long illness at the home of her daughter. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Lucille was loved by all who knew her. She loved to cook big meals and enjoyed watching them eat. She learned to...
Johnny Littleton
Apr 27, 2017
Johnny Littleton, 70, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 27, 2017.He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and enjoyed being outdoors, and playing gospel music on his guitar. Johnny loved to be around people. He previously attended Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church.Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Kate Littleton; two sisters,...
Doris Seaver Edwards
Apr 27, 2017
Doris Seaver Edwards, 78, passed away peacefully at her home after a battle with cancer on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born July 29, 1938 in Kingsport, TN, she graduated from Dobyns- Bennett High School in 1956, where she met and married her husband, Reginald Edwards, of 60 years. She attended Carson Newman College until Reggie's military travels took them overseas...
Marvin Dale Harr
Apr 26, 2017
M. Dale "Poss" Harr, 79, Kingsport, went to his heavenly home early Wednesday morning, April 26, 2017, at his home following an extended illness. Dale was born in Sullivan County, where he had lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Blountville High School, class of '57 where he played basketball and played for the TN State Championship. He...
Alvin Gene Roberts Sr
Apr 24, 2017
Alvin Roberts, 53, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017. Loved ones preceding him in death are his son, Alvin "A.J." Gene Roberts, Jr.; parents, Jack and Dottie Jo Roberts; special parents, Carrie and Tyler Ramey; brother, Bill Roberts; and sister, Connie and T.C. Gruber.Alvin is survived by his wife, Brenda Roberts; children, Michelle Roberts, Angela Ann Hunley and husband,...
Jean (Nelms) Hartsock
Apr 23, 2017
Jean (Nelms) Hartsock, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. She was born on September 29, 1934 in Kingsport, TN, was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and attended Depew's Chapel at Reservoir Road in Sullivan Gardens. Jean was a fun-loving person who loved everyone. She graduated from Sullivan High School in 1952 and was a graduate of Whitney's...
Randy Crawford
Apr 23, 2017
Randy "Pig" Crawford, 55, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He graduated from Sullivan West High School in 1980 and worked at Hillside Manor for 30 years. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Virginia Crawford; and two brothers, Billy Joe Crawford and Gary Wayne Crawford.He is survived by three...
James D. Copas
Apr 23, 2017
James D. Copas, 78, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he had resided here all of his life. He retired from Raytheon and attended Christ Fellowship Church. James was a 32nd Degree Mason, having been a member of the Kingsport Lodge No. 688 for 50...
Thomas "Mike" Chapman
Apr 21, 2017
Thomas "Mike" Chapman, 60, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2017 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born in Kingsport on September 4, 1956, a son of the late Howard E. Chapman and Edith Baeder Chapman of Kingsport, he had resided in this area his entire life. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended Northeast...
Bonnie Mae Henry
Apr 21, 2017
Bonnie Mae Henry, 84, of Fall Branch, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Sullivan County, she has resided in the area for her entire life. She was of the Baptist Faith. Bonnie was retired from JP Stevens in Kingsport. She loved bluegrass music and watching old movies....
Sylvia Mettetal Reynolds
Apr 21, 2017
Sylvia Mettetal Reynolds, 83, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born in Johnson City and eventually moved to Bristol, Virginia where she met the love of her life. Lyman Reynolds knew he wanted to marry her from the third grade and they married in 1954. They settled in Kingsport in 1958....
Trixie Bowlin Stringer
Apr 21, 2017
Trixie Stringer, age 92, died April 21, 2017 at 3:30 am at Preston Place Assisted Living. She was born June 21, 1924 in Greene County, TN. Trixie was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Kingsport, where she served in many capacities, among them, singing in the Sanctuary Choir, Sounds of Joy Choir, visiting new members and visitors,...
Jane Litton Charles
Apr 20, 2017
Jane Litton Charles, 80, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at her residence, following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on July 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Clarence and Maude Litton. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1955. Jane graduated from East Tennessee State College in...
Richard Chase
Apr 20, 2017
Richard Chase, 68, of the Oak Hill Community, passed away at his home, Thursday, April 20, 2017 after an extended illness. He was well known in the fur, herbs, and ginseng business. Richard was also an avid NASCAR fan and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents Ruby and Ray Chase, step-daughter...
Norman H. Lady
Apr 20, 2017
Norman H. Lady, 71, Fall Branch, was called to his heavenly home Thursday afternoon following an extended illness. He was born in Greeneville and had resided in the area his entire life. Norman was a former employee of Giant Food Market and was a former manager of Colonial Heights Hardware where he continued to work part time. He was an...
Larry "L.D." Donald
Apr 20, 2017
Larry "L.D." Donald, 80, of the Bloomingdale Community, died Thursday morning, April 20, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended battle with heart disease. Born in Greenville, SC, Larry had lived here since 1962. He retired in 1999 from Fluor Daniels where he was a warehouse supervisor. Larry had spent over 40 years as an electrician. He...
Paul Felker
Apr 20, 2017
Paul G. Felker, 62, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at Wellmont Hospice House, following an illness of about two years. Born in Tacoma, WA on March 9, 1955, a son of the late Edward and Barbara Felker, he has resided in this area since 2010. He graduated from Tacoma High School in 1974. Paul attended Bates College in Tacoma, WA....
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