Obituaries
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,...
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.
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