Obituaries

Joanna Kyte Cochran

Joanna Kyte Cochran

Oct 9, 2024

Joanna passed away at home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch. Joanna was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Sula Kyte; husband, Eddie Cochran; and son, Chad Cochran.

Survivors include her daughter, Michelle (Travis); grandchildren, Averi (Luis), Michael, Matthew, Abigail, Sierra (Dylan), Zachary and Hunter (Brianna); great-grandchildren, Katie,...

Mia Lyanne Gonzalez

Mia Lyanne Gonzalez

Oct 8, 2024

In the early morning hours of October 8, 2024, Mia Lyanne Gonzalez peacefully passed away in the arms of her earthly father only to be embraced in the arms of her heavenly father. Mia entered this world on September 25, 2024, and was a force to be reckoned with, as she was a fighter from the very beginning. It was...

Barbara Dockery-Taylor

Barbara Dockery-Taylor

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara Dockery-Taylor, 79, of Fall Branch, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. She was a beloved member of Logans Chapel United Methodist Church Choir.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Taylor; and mother and father, Lucion and Dorothy Dockery.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Katherine Carroll; brother, Conley Dockery; nephew, Mike Dockery; nieces, Elizabeth Tritapoe and Andrea Caliborne;...

Terry Wayne Cole

Terry Wayne Cole

Oct 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Terry Wayne Cole (68) on October 6, 2024. He was on vacation in Spring Hill, Florida, celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Michele. Terry was born (Feb. 2, 1956) and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, and spent the last 43 years in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee area. He proudly served in the...

Walter Josef Stockl

Walter Josef Stockl

Oct 6, 2024

October 19, 1948 – October 6, 2024

It is not possible to sum up Walter Stockl in words. He was an experience -- ever-growing, ever-changing, always passionate in all that he pursued. Rarely inhibited by rules or social expectations, and blessed with great physical and mental intelligence, he was able to quickly absorb and understand information, and to excel at any...

Elizabeth C. Browder

Elizabeth C. Browder

Oct 5, 2024

Elizabeth C. Browder, 92, of Kingsport passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born in Kingsport in 1932 and lived her entire life in this area. She spent 10 years working at Sperry in Bristol and following that, she spent her time as a homemaker raising her two boys, Larry and Rodney. Elizabeth was...

Jerry E. Mason

Jerry E. Mason

Oct 4, 2024

Jerry Ernest Mason, 76, of Bristol, TN, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 4, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport he later settled down in Bristol where he spent the remainder of his life. Jerry loved listening to old country music and would go to concerts when he could. He was able to see George Jones at his personal home in...

Brandon Michael Harmon

Brandon Michael Harmon

Oct 4, 2024

Brandon Michael Harmon, 36, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 4, 2024. Brandon was born to parents Billy and Patricia Harmon on October 3, 1988, in Kingsport, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a devoted member of Orebank Freewill Baptist Church where he served as assistant Sunday school superintendent and on the church council. In his...

Richard "Dick" Fortney

Richard "Dick" Fortney

Oct 3, 2024

Richard “Dick” Fortney, age 78, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024. Born on June 22nd in Ellwood City, PA, to Ray and Bertha Fortney, he lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a zest for adventure.

Dick began his career as a Draftsman then Sales and Service in the coal industry, where he honed his...

Kyle Dee Armstrong

Kyle Dee Armstrong

Oct 2, 2024

Kyle Dee Armstrong, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2024 unexpectedly due to an apparent heart attack. He was born in Kingsport where he lived his entire life. Kyle was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 67. He was an employee of Domtar, retiring in 2014, after 45 years of service....

Rev. Billy Carrier

Rev. Billy Carrier

Oct 2, 2024

Rev. Billy Carrier, 84, of Bristol, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2024, under the exceptional care at Modern Caregivers, Piney Flats, TN. Born and raised in Sullivan County, he has lived in this area all his life. Billy retired from Sprint Tele-communications after many years of service. He gave his life to the Lord in his...

Tanya Pangelinan

Tanya Pangelinan

Oct 2, 2024

Tanya Michelle Pangelinan, 52, of Kingsport, passed away surrounded by her family, Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born in Beaufort, SC to Master Gunnery Sgt. George and Marsha Pangelinan. She spent her early childhood traveling across the world and country while her father was serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. She later settled down in Kingsport, graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School...

Lois Ann Feagins Campbell

Lois Ann Feagins Campbell

Oct 2, 2024

Lois Ann Feagins Campbell, 88, of Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born March 16, 1936 in Bulls Gap. She was an amazing mom, mamaw pumpkin and sister who will be dearly missed by her loved ones. Her family was her pride and joy. She was a...

Allene "Squeaky" Pomeroy Hatch

Allene "Squeaky" Pomeroy Hatch

Sep 30, 2024

Allene “Squeaky” Pomeroy Hatch, 98, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, in Kingsport, TN. Squeaky was born on January 31, 1926, to the late Theodore Emmett and Jean Gardner Gaty in Morristown, NJ; she was the youngest of three children. She spent her early years growing up in Clermont, NY, traveled the world, and eventually settled in the Hudson...

Mary Sue Bowser Dykes

Mary Sue Bowser Dykes

Sep 29, 2024

Mary Sue Bowser Dykes, 77, of Kingsport passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2024 at her residence.

Preceding her in death are her grandparents, Isaac and Pearl Bowser, Bill and Diana Ramey; parents, Tyler and Carrie Ramey; son, Kenneth Casey; daughters, Rebecca Richards, Rita Russell; daughter-in-law, Debbie Bear; granddaughter, Frances Lopez; sisters, Carolyn Guy, Phyllis Roberts; brothers, Richard Ramey, Carl Ramey, James...

Jeff Collingsworth

Jeff Collingsworth

Sep 28, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Collingsworth, age 54, of Kingsport passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. He is the son of the late Jerry Collingsworth and Shirley McCray. Jeff was born in Fort Benning, GA and lived in Kingsport for most of his life.

Jeff has worked at American Mechanical since 1988. He lived life to the fullest,...

James (Jim) Hueston Quillen

James (Jim) Hueston Quillen

Sep 26, 2024

With bereaved hearts, we announce that James (Jim) Hueston Quillen, aged 89, transitioned on September 26, 2024.

Jim, a lifelong Kingsport resident, was a dedicated Tennessee football fan, a NASCAR enthusiast, and a skilled golfer. But above all, Jim was known for his spontaneity and passion for life. He was always ready for a road trip, a round of nine holes,...

Frank G. Fulton

Frank G. Fulton

Sep 25, 2024

Frank G. Fulton, 95, died on September 25, 2024, at his residence in Kingsport, TN. He was born at home in Plainfield, NJ, the last son of the late James and Helen Fulton. Frank operated his own pizza parlor in Cumberland, MD. Even after he moved on from ownership, he enjoyed sharing his love for making pizzas with his friends...

Nannie Lee Parsons Steffey

Nannie Lee Parsons Steffey

Sep 25, 2024

Nannie Lee Steffey, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with her heavenly Father, Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Nannie retired from Eastman cafeteria food services after 22 years and serving thousands of meals. She continued cooking and serving delicious food to her church family, and prepared family dinners in her home until 6 months prior to her passing. Tradition has continued...

Imogene Robbins

Imogene Robbins

Sep 23, 2024

1933—2024

Mrs. Imogene (Minor) Robbins of Knoxville, TN quietly slipped away from this world at the family vacation home in Blackwater, VA on September 23, 2024 less than 1 mile from the location where she began her life in January of 1933. Her gentle passage was witnessed by family and was a peaceful end to a lengthy and devastating decline in...

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