Obituaries
Kim Delaney
Sep 14, 2017
Kim A. Delaney, 53, of Fall Branch, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Kim graduated from Magruder High School in 1982 and attended East Tennessee State University. She worked as an Administrative Executive for the FDA in Rockville, Maryland. Later, Kim held various clerical positions in Gray, TN, including Food City. Kim was beloved...
Betty Lou Skeen
Sep 13, 2017
Today we celebrate the life of Betty Lou Skeen who was born on October 12, 1939 and passed on September 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Skeen, Sr., and son, William Skeen, Jr.Betty is survived by her children, Duane Yonts, James Cordell, Jr., Zoeann Kennedy, Diana Rhoton, Donna Cordell, Bill Webb, Vernon Skeen, and Mary...
Argeline "Arge" Conkin
Sep 11, 2017
Argeline Conkin, born September 24, 1936, was reunited with her loving husband and son on Monday, September 11, 2017. She passed peacefully with her family at her side. Arge was a homemaker and she loved fishing.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Conkin; son, Kyle R. Conkin; and mother, Daisy Opal Cole.Arge is survived by her daughters, Jo...
Hunter "Tilly" Holbert
Sep 11, 2017
Hunter "Tilly" Holbert, 42, Kingsport, died at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center at 4:18 pm, Monday, September 11, 2017, after an extended illness. Hunter was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was a basketball and baseball player in high school. Hunter was an avid sports fan and loved to spend time with his...
Nataleen Shoemaker Hawkins
Sep 10, 2017
Hawkins, Nataleen Shoemaker Hawkins - age 90, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on September 10, 2017. Nataleen was born November 1, 1926 in the Yuma section of Scott County, Virginia, where she spent her childhood, graduating from Cleveland High School in 1944. She married Maynard Hawkins on June 8, 1946 after his return from service in the Pacific Theatre...
Richard Irving Garrity
Sep 9, 2017
Isaiah 40:31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.Richard Irving Garrity of Kingsport, passed September 9, 2017 at approximately 11:30 p.m. due to a 2 year battle with cancer. Richard was born in Beloit, Wisconsin,...
Mildred Aleen Powell Steadman
Sep 9, 2017
Mildred Aleen Powell Steadman, 92, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, at her home surrounded by family. Born on June 22, 1925 in Fries, VA, she moved to Kingsport at the age of 2. Her parents were the late Charles Pickney and Pearl Alice Parks Powell. Her last goal was to be the oldest living member of her family....
Nancy Stevens
Sep 9, 2017
Nancy Stevens, 78, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Indian Path Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, having graduated from Fall Branch High School, Carson-Newman College, and East Tennessee State University. Nancy had retired from Washington County School Systems, where she had worked as a school guidance...
Louise Gardner Hall
Sep 7, 2017
Louise Gardner Hall, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017, surrounded by loving family.She was preceded in death by her parents, W.H. Ray Gardner and Pearl M. Wells Gardner of Virginia; and brothers, Euell Gardner and Lyle Gardner.She will be forever loved by her husband, Jim; and her family, Jamie and Rob Montgomery and their son, Andrew;...
Ruth Ann Noel Stevens
Sep 6, 2017
Ruth Ann Noel Stevens, 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Kingsport, TN, on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Born in Russell County, VA, on June 17, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Adolphus H. Noel and Gladys Owens Noel. She is survived by two sons, Michael Robinson and wife, Cindy of Danville, KY, and Dana Robinson of...
Gary James Collins
Sep 6, 2017
Gary James Collins, 67, Kingsport, passed away on September 6, 2017, following a battle with T Cell Lymphoma. He was of the Baptist faith, having been a member of State Line Baptist Church. He graduated from Ketron High School in 1967. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2001 and Averitt Express in 2015.He was preceded in death by his...
Tina Rochelle Gregg "Sissy"
Sep 6, 2017
Tina Rochelle Gregg "Sissy," Greeneville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at age 37. Jesus took Tina away on the wings of a dove. She loved Jesus and her family. Tina wants everyone to know that she has a new body.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Carl Vestal and Mae Marie Gregg,...
Alexis Meade
Sep 5, 2017
Alexis Meade, 22, of Kingsport, died Tuesday morning, September 5, 2017, in Widener, Arkansas, after an automobile accident. Born in Kingsport, she was a 2013 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Alexis was an assistant manager at 3 Minute Ultimate Shine Car Wash. She was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church.She is survived by her two daughters, Jaclyn Rain Meade...
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...
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