Obituaries
Franklin B. Myers, Jr.
Oct 30, 2024
Franklin B. Myers Jr., age 66, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. Frank was born in Raleigh, NC and received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University. He was employed by Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN, first as a chemical engineer and later as a systems analyst. In his...
Kathy Ann Yakley
Oct 27, 2024
Kathy Ann Yakley, 73, of Sullivan Gardens, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Kathy was born in Kingsport and lived her entire life in this area. A graduate of Sullivan High School, class of ’68, Kathy was an employee at Mason Dixon until its closing, where she became the company’s first female department head. She...
Tommy Roger Thompson
Oct 24, 2024
Tommy Roger Thompson, a man who loved his family, friends and pets, succumbed to his long-standing fight with Crohn’s on October 24, 2024.
Tommy was born in Arno, Virginia on October 6, 1947 and later served in the U. S. Air Force. Afterwards he worked at Eastman Chemical Company for over 30 years. He was married to Emma Thompson for 51...
Geraldine (Geri) Crawford Scalf
Oct 24, 2024
Geraldine (Geri) Crawford Scalf went to be with her Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Geri retired from JP Stevens following 40 years of service and was a faithful member of Landmark Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pearl Nelms Crawford; husband, Dale Scalf; brother, Harold Crawford; and sisters,...
Rita Richardson Kelley
Oct 24, 2024
Rita Richardson Kelley, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Ms. Kelley was born April 6, 1945, in Oak Ridge, TN. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Ruth Richardson and was a graduate of Sullivan High School class of 1963, and ETSU. Ms. Kelley retired after teaching for over 30 years in the...
Randy Lee Bowen
Oct 22, 2024
Randy Lee Bowen, 82, went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and three daughters. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Randy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and deep love for his family.
Randy was a graduate of Gate City High School Class of 1960,...
Larry Paul Jones
Oct 21, 2024
Larry Paul Jones, 74, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A lifetime telephone man, loving grandfather and great-grandfather, Larry had an incredible sense of honor and was truly and completely at peace in and with his life.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sherry Jones; son, Nathan Jones (Belle); grandchildren, Logan Jones (Hattie), Ella Jones (Ryan), and Katie...
Melissa Gibson Killebrew
Oct 19, 2024
Melissa Gibson Killebrew, 63 of Fall Branch, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch. Melissa was formerly employed by Kingsport Press in Hawkins County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.
Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and...
Evelyn Faye Salyer
Oct 19, 2024
Evelyn Faye Salyer, age 84, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord, early Saturday morning, October 19, 2024 at Crown Cypress Assisted Living.
She was born in Nickelsville, Virginia on September 16, 1940, a daughter of the late William Franklin “Frank” and Gladys Iren Campbell Salyers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister,...
Roy Glenn Bishop
Oct 18, 2024
Roy Glenn Bishop, 66, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Roy was born March 18, 1958, in Sullivan County where he remained a lifelong resident. He was employed by Mullins Company for many years.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Arthur “Boy” Bishop and Clora Morelock Bishop.
Survived by two sisters,...
Mary Charlene Moody Shipley
Oct 17, 2024
Mary Charlene Moody Shipley, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024. Charlene was born June 14, 1943, in Sullivan County where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a devoted homemaker, an excellent cook and had quite the knack for quilting. She also enjoyed gardening and growing her own vegetables for canning. Charlene was a loving wife,...
John H. Smith
Oct 17, 2024
John H. Smith, 65, of the Beech Creek Community, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, October 17. John was born and raised in Beech Creek and was known and loved by many. He graduated from Rogersville High School in 1977. Following graduation he went to work for JP Stevens Cotton Mill, where he worked for 27 years....
Isabel Aitken Brooker
Oct 15, 2024
Isabel Aitken Brooker, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mrs. Brooker was the daughter of Dr. Frank J. T. Aitken, M.D. and Marguerite Nagle Aitken. She was born in Cumberland County, South Jersey. Mrs. Brooker attended Bridgeton High School and graduated from Westtown Friends School, Westtown, PA. She attended Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY before graduating...
Doris Evelyn Johnson Blanchard
Oct 14, 2024
Doris Evelyn Johnson Blanchard, age 99, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.
She was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, married in 1949, and raised four children. Her love of school led her to become a teacher, and she taught English for many years in Gowanda, New York, before retiring and moving to Kingsport, Tennessee. She is a member of Waverly...
Ruth Bernice (Woods) Shipley
Oct 14, 2024
July 6, 1936 – October 14, 2024
Bernice Shipley, 88, of Kingsport, died Monday, October 14, 2024, at Church Hill Nursing Home after a long period of declining health. She was born in Hawkins County to parents, Ethel Fields Woods and William Woods. Bernice met and married her husband of 63 years, Chester “Cotton” Shipley, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1957....
Mary Elizabeth Beverly
Oct 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Beverly, born on July 30, 1939, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, surrounded by family after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Elizabeth lived a life marked by love, dedication, and vibrant energy. Her greatest dream of motherhood came true early on when she was blessed with four daughters who became...
Martha C. Harkleroad
Oct 11, 2024
Martha C. Harkleroad, 94, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 11, 2024. She was born and raised in Greene County, where she grew up on the farm. She moved to Kingsport to marry the love of her life, Oscar Harkleroad; they were married for over 70 years. Martha made a career at Holston Defense here in Kingsport....
Paula Ann Strickler
Oct 10, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Paula Strickler, a beloved wife, sister, and aunt, who left this world on October 10th after a courageous battle with cancer. Just as she journeyed to the heavens, the northern lights lit up the sky, as if the immense love and compassion she held in her heart painted the night one final...
Clara Lou "Snooks" Kitzmiller
Oct 10, 2024
Clara Lou “Snooks” Kitzmiller, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Greystone Healthcare, Blountville, TN. Born in Sullivan County, TN on November 24, 1933, she was the daughter of Samuel Walker Necessary and Ollie Myrtle McClain Necessary. Clara had resided in this area all of her life and attended The Way of Life...
Larry Mack Williams
Oct 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Mack Williams. He will be deeply mourned by family and friends.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County where he retired from Eastman Chemical Company. He enjoyed life and loved hosting epic family pool parties, he was an avid gardener and found joy in traveling, especially to the beach. Larry loved...
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