Obituaries
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...
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...
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