Obituaries
Ruth Burbank Moss Resch
Sep 19, 2023
Ruth Burbank Moss Resch passed away on September 19, 2023. She had a very fulfilling and robust life. Ruth was known for her positive attitude and perpetual smile. She was loved by everyone who knew her.
Ruth was born on March 30, 1922, in the Chicago area. She was raised in Louisville, KY, attended Centre College in Danville, KY...
Ricky Lee Neeley
Sep 18, 2023
Ricky Lee Neeley, 66 of Kingsport, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born October 21, 1956 in Kingsport to parents Guy and Ellen Neeley. Ricky was a loving husband, father, papaw, brother and friend. He was a perfectionist in all things, especially in his career choice of carpentry. We were blessed to have him in our lives.
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Gladys J. Smith
Sep 17, 2023
Gladys J. Smith, 86 of Kingsport, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023, following an extended period of declining health. She was born in Surgoinsville and has been a resident of Kingsport since 1956. Gladys worked at Eastman in food services.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cale and Nellie Gilliam; husband of 54 years, Dewey Smith;...
Dorothy "Dot" Canady
Sep 15, 2023
Dot Canady, 88, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, in Gray, TN. She was born on September 3, 1935, in Johnson City to the late Dahl and Pearl Lloyd. Dot was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Mrs. Canady was a dedicated homemaker and worked as a dietary worker at the VA hospital....
Donna Sue Carter
Sep 12, 2023
Donna Sue Carter, 63, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Donna was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and had retired from Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department in Winston Salem, N.C. She was a member of Summersville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Scott Larkins and Blanche Garland;...
John R. Bowman
Sep 10, 2023
John R. Bowman, age 75, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. Born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on November 24th, 1947, John lived in Kingsport the majority of his life. He was a loved husband, father, brother, and uncle. Despite a life of hard work at companies like Mason-Dixon and Kitchen Sales, he...
Judy Long
Sep 10, 2023
Judy Long, 69, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday September 10th at Bristol Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.
She is preceded by her brother Laurin Ferrall of Bristol, brother John W. Ferrall of Richmond and her mother Polly Ferrall of Bristol.
She is survived by her husband...
Dorothy E. Hammond
Sep 10, 2023
Dorothy Ellis Hammond, 86, of Kingsport, entered into her Heavenly Reward on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Scott Co., VA, where she grew up in a family of eight children. She was always a hard worker whether it was outside where she loved to be helping her father or helping her family...
Sarah Elizabeth Parsons Gibson
Sep 10, 2023
Sarah Gibson, 78, of Kingsport passed away, Sunday, September 10, 2023. Born in Wise County, VA, in 1945, Sarah was the fifth of six daughters of Napoleon and Elizabeth Parsons.
Along with her parents, she was nurtured by the Hurricane Baptist Church, where she made a profession of faith and as a teenager, served as Sunday School teacher and church...
David Michael Cox
Sep 7, 2023
David Michael Cox, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, September 7, 2023 following an extended period of poor health. David was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School, Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. David had retired from Holston Valley Medical Center...
Gary Christian
Sep 5, 2023
Gary Christian, 78, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Gary was a boy scout when he was younger, being active in Troop 254. He also became a leader of Troop 254 and had served in that role for over...
Wayne Robbins
Sep 5, 2023
Wayne Robbins, 72 of the Harmony Community, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home. Wayne had retired from Eastman Chemical Company. He loved to farm and spending time traveling with his wife Wilma. Wayne loved spending time with family.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Dorothy Robbins.
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Billy (Big Daddy) Bacon
Sep 4, 2023
Bill Paul (Big Daddy) Bacon, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Marjorie; sons, Brian (Robin), and Rob; granddaughter, Abby (fiancé, Chris); grandsons, Jeremiah, and Brandon (Lindsey); four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and very special friend, Katie...
Jack E. Williams, Sr.
Sep 2, 2023
On the evening of September 2, 2023, Jack Edward Williams (Bellamy) Sr., 43 of Kingsport transitioned into eternal freedom. Jack was born March 30, 1980 in Kingsport, TN where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of John and Kathy Bellamy. He attended Sullivan North High School and spent his years after being a caregiver.
Jack will...
Beatrice Kay Shipley Martin
Sep 2, 2023
Beatrice Kay Shipley Martin, 73, of Kingsport, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She had resided in Kingsport for all of her life. Beatrice worked for 40 years and retired from Eastman Chemical Company, Filter Tow Division, then watched and cared for her grandchildren.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Littleton; daughter, Melissa Littleton; parents, Clay...
Ruth Payne Beaman
Sep 2, 2023
Ruth Payne Beaman, 93, Kingsport, Tennessee entered into Heaven after a peaceful sleep on Saturday, September 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Greene County, TN but resided most of her adult life in Kingsport, TN. Mrs. Beaman was the daughter of the late M.A. Payne and Stella Payne.
Ruth graduated from Sulpher Springs High...
Roy Dennis Cox
Sep 2, 2023
Roy Dennis Cox, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, September 2, 2023. He was a loving husband, dad, and papaw who was honored by his daughters and grandchildren. He retired from JP Stevens following 41 years. Roy loved playing cornhole and going fishing. His favorite thing to do was horsing around with all...
Frances Fulkerson
Sep 1, 2023
Frances Fulkerson, 89, of Kingsport, Tennessee died Friday September 1, 2023 at Wexford House after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, where she was raised all of her life, Frances was a graduate of Holston High School and ETSU. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the area for 25 plus years. She had been a member of Oakwood...
Anna Ruth Ford
Aug 31, 2023
Anna Ruth Ford passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, John Ford and Ruby Louise Isley; and special aunt, Betty Isley Hood.
She is survived by her cousin and caregivers, James “Jim” Hood and wife Kristie.
The family would like...
Peggy Sue Shah
Aug 30, 2023
December 16, 1943 - August 30, 2023
Peggy Sue Shah went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2023. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart. Peggy led numerous others to the Lord and her powerful prayers ministered to myriads of people through the years. She embodied unconditional love and generosity. Peggy’s beauty,...
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