Obituaries
Judy Kay Light
Aug 23, 2023
Judy Kay Light, 76, of Fall Branch, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born on December 7, 1946, in Washington Co. and had resided in the tri-cities area all of her life. She graduated from Fall Branch High School in 1964 and went on to marry the love of her...
Johnny Lane
Aug 18, 2023
Johnny Lane, 73, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2023. Johnny had retired from General Shale.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Delcie Lane; sister, Loise Lisenby; and brother, Jerry Lane.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie Lane; daughter, Carrie Collier and husband Monty; son,...
George "Tony" Peters
Aug 16, 2023
Psalms 56:3 What time I am afraid I will trust in thee.
I am a Marine, I died a Marine, I’m proud I served my country.
Tony went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Born and raised in Scott County until he returned from serving in the Marines, at which time he lived in...
Michael Kevin Shrewsbury
Aug 14, 2023
Michael Kevin Shrewsbury, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 59. Born on May 17, 1964, in Akron, OH, Michael's journey in life brought him to Kingsport, TN, where he resided with his family.
Michael was a talented painter by trade, bringing beauty and color into the world through his...
Marie Jones
Aug 14, 2023
Marie Hewitt Jones, 92, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2023. She resided in Kingsport with her husband of 69 years, Malcolm Jones. Prior to raising her family, she was employed as a chemist at Eastman Kodak. She faithfully attended Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Stella Hewitt.
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Randy Marsh
Aug 14, 2023
John Randall “Randy” Marsh, 62 of Church Hill went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had resided all of his life in the Ross Camp Ground Community. Randy was a graduate of Church Hill High School. He was formerly employed by Harper and Ladd Grocery, Rental Uniform, and Holston...
Edith A. Davis
Aug 14, 2023
Edith Ann Davis, 82, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023. She spent her entire life in Kingsport, meeting the love of her life at a ballgame at Lynn View High School. Once she and Delano married, they spent the next 62 years together, raising a family together. She was proud to be a homemaker and loved...
Charles L. "Chuck" Necessary
Aug 12, 2023
Charles Leon “Chuck” Necessary, 83, of Blountville Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.
Charles was born in Washington, Co. Tennessee on December 29, 1939. Growing up in Blountville, Tennessee, he attended Central Heights Elementary, Blountville High School and Tri-Cities Tech. Charles joined the military to proudly serve his country on June 9,...
Gary Lynn Hunley
Aug 12, 2023
Gary Lynn Hunley, 69 of Church Hill, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after bravely fighting pancreatic cancer. Gary was born in Kingsport on October 10, 1953, and he graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1971. He was a dedicated individual who worked diligently and...
Doris Jean (Gray) Helton
Aug 10, 2023
Doris Jean (Gray) Helton went to be with the Lord and her husband, Roger Helton, on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at her residence.
Doris was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on November 20, 1950 to the late William Eugene Gray and Patsy Ward Gray. She graduated from Ketron High School in 1969. She earned her LPN and RN degrees in...
Robert Morelock
Aug 10, 2023
Robert Morelock, 63 of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Reevie Scott and Sylvania Mildred Light Morelock.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Morelock; sister, Connie Strong; brothers, Onnie Morelock and Ronnie Morelock; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday,...
Elizabeth "Libby" Sampson
Aug 9, 2023
Libby Sampson, 70 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born in Hinton, WV, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Libby had worked as a registered nurse at a hospital in Beckley, WV. She was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church.
Libby was preceded in death by her husband,...
Brian Kistner
Aug 7, 2023
Brian Kistner, 48 of Chuckey, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023. Born in Kingsport, he had resided most of his life in the Fall Branch community. Brian graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1993. He had worked at Huf of North America in Greeneville. Brian was a long-time member of Lovelace Baptist Church. He...
Jimmy Buford Cox
Aug 6, 2023
Jimmy Buford Cox, age 84 of Gray, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born August 3, 1939 to the late Millard and Helen Cox. He retired from Domtar after more than 50 years of service at the Kingsport Mill. Mr. Cox was of Baptist faith and a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He...
George Mark Strickler
Aug 5, 2023
George Mark Strickler of Fall Branch, TN passed into glory at the age of 79 at Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Born on the 22nd of September 1943 in Sullivan County, TN to Lester and Eva Strickler, he was the youngest of 4 children. Mark graduated from Fall Branch High School and later East...
Leroy Davis
Aug 5, 2023
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. John 15:5
Rev. Leroy William Davis, 86, of Kingsport, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2023.
Born on July 28, 1937, a son of the late Grant William and Lucille...
Lois Allina Young
Aug 4, 2023
John 3:16
Lois Allina Browning Young, 73, of Kingsport, went home to be with her LORD and Savior, on Friday, August 4, 2023 after a period of declining health. Lois was born February 11, 1950, in Sullivan County, TN to William “Ben” and Mary Starnes Browning.
Lois was a wife to her husband, George Ray Young for 55...
Wanda Archer Fugate
Aug 1, 2023
Wanda Archer Fugate, 89, of Kingsport, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Born in Johnson City on July 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late James and Alma Archer. Wanda was a graduate of Jonesboro High School. Wanda began her work career with Thorpe’s in Johnson City. Following her move to...
Dr. Samuel M. Wiles
Jul 31, 2023
Dr. Samuel M. Wiles, a longtime resident of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his home in Colonial Heights. He was surrounded by his family members all weekend, sharing fond memories, and the love and gratitude for all that he stood for. Sam was born April 20, 1930, in Johnson City, TN and spent his childhood in...
James E. (Jim) Baker
Jul 30, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the July 30, 2023, passing of James E. (Jim) Baker, 73, our husband, father, papaw, brother, uncle and friend. A graduate of Nickelsville VA High School, where he excelled in all sports. For most of his adult life, he was in outside sales. He was kind and had a heart of gold, helping...
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