Obituaries
Eldon L. Summar
Aug 29, 2023
Eldon L. Summar, 94, of Kingsport, claimed the promise of resurrection on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Eldon was born in Gibson County, TN and resided in Kingsport for 56 years where he worked as Sales Manager for Swan’s Sunbeam Bakery and later provided transport services for Clemons. He was a Shriner with Kerbela Temple of Knoxville, TN for 60 years.
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Marie Strickler Irvin
Aug 28, 2023
December 4, 1935 - August 28, 2023
Marie Strickler Irvin passed away in her sleep on August 28, 2023, in Marshall, NC. Marie loved God first, her family, traveling, and entertaining others. She was a proud cheerleader at Sullivan High School. Marie loved dancing, flowers, oil painting, and birds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Irvin; and...
Josephine M. (JoAnn) Bishop Phlegar
Aug 28, 2023
JoAnn Phlegar, age 100, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 28, 2023, in her residence in Charlotte, NC. She was born on November 14, 1922, in Kingsport, TN., lived in Kingsport 96 years, and moved to Pineville, NC in 2018. She graduated from Dobyns-Benett High School Class of 1940. She graduated from Virginia Intermont College Class of 1942. She was...
Dorothy Alice Blevins
Aug 28, 2023
Dorothy Alice Blevins, 89 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Monday evening, August 28, 2023. Dorothy was born in Smyth County, VA and had resided in Kingsport for most of her adult life. She was of the Baptist faith.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Blevins; daughter, Joyce Blevins; and sons, Roger and David...
Amy Mayo Lane
Aug 27, 2023
Amy Mayo Lane, 53, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was born in Kingsport and had lived there all of her life. Amy was a 1988 graduate of Sullivan North High School. She loved to travel, especially taking cruises, taking care of her fur babies, and shopping. Amy loved her family and cared...
Henry Esmond "Jay/Papaw/Paco" Jones
Aug 27, 2023
Henry Esmond “Jay/Papaw/Paco” Jones, age 78, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away at home with his family by his side on August 27, 2023. Esmond was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on January 2, 1945. He graduated from Lynn View High School in 1963 and attended East Tennessee State University for two years where he studied Business Administration. Esmond enlisted in the...
Rick Castor
Aug 27, 2023
Rick Castor, 79 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Rick was born in Cambridge, OH, and spent most of his life in Greenville, SC, then retired to Kingsport. He had a great love for music; beginning by playing the piano at the age of 5.
Rick was preceded in death by his...
Susan Rene' Wampler
Aug 27, 2023
Susan Wampler was welcomed to her eternal home by Jesus on her birthday, August 27, 2023. Our precious and beloved daughter, mother, sister, "Mimi" and friend has received complete healing, never to suffer again. Left behind to cherish her memory, and to long for that resurrection day when we can be reunited are her parents, Perry & Debbie...
Mima Jean Taylor
Aug 27, 2023
Mima Jean Gouge Taylor of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Born in Bakersville, NC, she had lived most of her life in Fall Branch. Mima Jean was employed by Eastman Chemical for 23 years and was a longtime and faithful member of Lovelace Baptist Church. She was a hard worker all her life, she loved to...
Thomas Dale Rhoton
Aug 27, 2023
Thomas Dale Rhoton, 65, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 27, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Lynn View High School. He was a member of IBEW Local 394.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Ruth Rhoton; and nephew, Tony Henard.
Tom is...
Joe E. Dean, Sr.
Aug 27, 2023
Joe E. Dean, Sr., 85 of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe had retired from Burlington Industries and was a life-long farmer. He was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. Joe’s true love was helping others.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents...
Billie Ann (Crussell) Breeding
Aug 27, 2023
Billie Ann (Crussell) Breeding, 79 of Kingsport, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness, Sunday, August 27, 2023. Billie was a graduate of Ketron High School in 1962. In 1961, she married her high school sweetheart and began work at American Saint-Gobain, where she retired in 2008, while continuing to work part time for...
Gladys E. Davis
Aug 26, 2023
Gladys E. Davis, 84, formerly of the Bethesda Community, Fall Branch, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Davis.
Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with Pastor Ryan Shaffer officiating.
Ray Adams
Aug 26, 2023
Heman Ray Adams, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday August 26, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Chuckey, TN, he grew up in Greene County. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served 2 years in Fort Benning, Georgia before being...
Donald Edward Teague, Sr.
Aug 26, 2023
Donald Edward Teague, Sr., 94, of Kingsport, was called to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Mountain Home, TN. Don was born in Ohio and came to Kingsport in his childhood. He attended Sullivan High School and began his military career at the age of 17, a decorated veteran serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Don...
Mike Lingerfelt
Aug 25, 2023
Mike Lingerfelt, 63, of the Rock Springs community, left this world on Friday, August 25, 2023, gained his new body, and ran into the arms of his Savior. Mike graduated in 1978 from Sullivan West High School, where he met and married the love of his life, Robin. Mike loved cars, was a huge Nascar fan, and raced on the...
Margaret Wheeler
Aug 25, 2023
Margaret Wheeler, 87, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2023 at the Waters of Bristol.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Mary Jobe; husband of 67 years, George Wheeler; son Sammy (Bo) Wheeler; and daughters, Wendy Cox Hayes, and Sherry Cox Crease.
Margaret is survived by two sons,...
O.M. Stacy
Aug 24, 2023
O.M. Stacy, age 95, reported for his final roll call at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee on Thursday, August 24th 2023. He was the son of the late Henry and Virgie Stacy of Fairview Community, Virginia, being born on January 21st 1928.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tina Sampson Stacy;...
Deborah Ann Archer
Aug 24, 2023
Deborah Ann Archer, 67, passed away August 24th, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family, and with her father (Luther McNutt) to greet and carry her home. She was born April 17th, 1956, in Flint, MI. The family later relocated to Kingsport, TN, where she attended Ketron High School. Deborah married the love of her life, Daniel,...
Don "Duckshot" Fields
Aug 23, 2023
Don "DuckShot" Fields, age 79, passed away Wednesday morning, August 23rd, 2023, in Kingsport Tennessee. Don, also known as "Dr. Feelbad," was a hard-working over-the-road truck driver with over a million safe miles under his belt. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A human navigational tool, Don frequently baffled his children and grandchildren with his uncanny ability...
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