Obituaries
Cynthia Deal Hagey Ford
Oct 15, 2023
Cynthia Deal Hagey Ford, 76, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday evening, October 15, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Cynthia was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Lynn View High School, of where she was a majorette in the band. Cynthia was a lifelong real estate broker in Kingsport and served as the last...
Harold Bailey
Oct 15, 2023
Harold Bailey, 84, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home. Born in Limestone, he had resided most of his life in the Harmony community. Harold attended Oak Hill Baptist Church. He had retired following 40+ years of service at Coolidge Johnson General Contractors. Harold enjoyed farming, fishing, attending NASCAR races, and...
Bobby Phillips
Oct 13, 2023
Bobby Phillips, 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 13, 2023. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had retired from AFG Glass. He enjoyed working on small engines and helping his brother Jim on the farm after he had retired.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Phillips; son, Allen...
Karen Gwenn Holmes
Oct 13, 2023
Karen Gwenn Holmes, 71 of Church Hill, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. Born in Kingsport, she was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School class of 1970. Gwenn was a member of Weber City Baptist Church.
Gwenn was preceded in death by her father, Kermit Shipley.
Survivors include husband, Richard “Rick” Holmes; daughter, Courtney Depew and husband, Chris...
Anice Barnard
Oct 11, 2023
Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31: 30-31
Anice Barnard passed away on October 11, 2023. Besides being a great wife, mother, and granny, Anice served 23 years in...
Dorothy Pauline Millhorn
Oct 11, 2023
Dorothy Pauline Millhorn, 84, went to be with her Lord on October 11, 2023. She was born in Johnson City, TN on October 8, 1939. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Wayne Millhorn. They are finally reunited after 33 years of separation. Dorothy loved gardening, talking on the front porch with neighbors and showing off...
Rachel Gilliam Ryans
Oct 11, 2023
Rachel Gilliam Ryans, age 93, of Church Hill, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. Rachel was born in Hawkins County on July 19, 1930, a daughter of the late Cale and Nellie Gilliam, and had lived in this area her entire life.
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Betty Jo Odom
Oct 10, 2023
Betty Jo Odom, 89, of Kingsport passed away at her nieces home, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born June 2, 1934 to parents Drexal and Johnnie Lucas, she was a resident of Kingsport her entire life. Betty attended Sullivan High School and then went on to study at ETSU, where she would receive her degree as a dental hygienist. She was...
Mark Steven Mounger, Sr.
Oct 9, 2023
Steve Mounger, 73, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. He grew up in the Orebank community and made several lifelong friends along the way. Steve attended Ketron High School before being drafted into the United States Army. He will be remembered for his humor and meticulous personality, as well as being the only man on the road...
Verlan Ray Horne
Oct 9, 2023
Verlan Ray Horne, 89, of Blountville, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. Born on October 22, 1933, in Banner, VA; Ray was the son of James and Lilly (McCoy) Horne. Ray worked for Clinchfield Coal Company at Moss #3 and drove a bus transporting men to the mines. He began work in the trucking industry with R.L. Stencil in Florida...
Joy Diane Steadman White
Oct 8, 2023
Diane went to meet her Lord on October 8, 2023, at home after a brief illness. She lived life to the fullest, loved adventure, bluegrass, and flatfoot. Diane loved her family and friends and always had a great sense of humor and a smile on her face.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Steadman; grandparents,...
Cathyrne Milligan Harrell
Oct 8, 2023
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future” Proverbs 31:25
Ina Cathyrne (Milligan) Harrell left her earthly home on October 8, 2023 after a brief illness to meet her Lord face-to-face and be reunited with her loving husband.
Cathyrne was born on August 24, 1938, in Hawkins County to Basil and...
Iva Hulse Rupe
Oct 6, 2023
Iva Hulse Rupe, 96, of Louisville, KY , went to her heavenly home on October 6, 2023 after a brief illness. Mrs. Rupe moved to Louisville in 2018 to be near her daughter, but was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN.
Iva attended Fall Branch High School and then later attended Whitney Business School. Mrs. Rupe was employed...
Janet D. Elliott
Oct 2, 2023
Janet D. Elliott, 90 years young, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was the only child to Clyde and Vergie Skeen Davidson. Janet grew up in Wise, Virginia, where she met the love of her life, Leland Byron Elliott. They made their home in Kingsport, TN, and were members of Colonial Heights Baptist Church....
Jerry Lee Carter
Oct 1, 2023
Jerry Lee Carter, 62 of the Blairs Gap Community, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 from a recent decline in health. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and enjoyed being in nature. Jerry was a good friend to many.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Light Carter; grandparents, Cole and Hazel Light; and aunt, Wilma Light.
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Pamela Ruth Murphy Carter
Sep 29, 2023
Pamela Ruth Murphy Carter was born in Durham, NC on May 16, 1929. She passed away quietly on September 29, 2023. Pamela was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Preston Murphy. The family soon moved to Damascus, VA where Mr. Murphy started the Damascus Hosiery Mill.
Pamela attended Radford College. During that time, she met and married the...
Paul Arnold
Sep 29, 2023
Paul Arnold, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023. Born in Kingsport, he had lived most of his life in this area. Paul retired from Hawkins County Press. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mae Arnold; parents, Clarence...
Ira Kenneth Ramey
Sep 26, 2023
Ira Kenneth Ramey, 78, of Church Hill, left his earthly home on September 26, 2023. He liked tinkering on his truck and loved mowing his yard. In his younger days, Ira enjoyed spending time on the lake, camping, and fishing. Ira was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.
He was preceded in death...
Ralph Clyde Littleton
Sep 24, 2023
Ralph Clyde Littleton, 97, of Kingsport, entered into eternal rest and met his Lord and Savior at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.
He was the son of the late Enos and Fannie Light Littleton of Sullivan County. Ralph had lived in this area his entire life. He was saved at age 15....
Charles "CJ" Lane
Sep 24, 2023
Charles Joseph Lane, Jr., 87, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He worked at Mason Dixon Tank Line for 40 years and was a proud member of Teamsters. Charles enjoyed watching ball games and golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Maude Lane; daughter, Diane Ford; great-granddaughter, Aubree Ford; and...
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