Obituaries
Joe H. Taft
Sep 23, 2024
Joe Taft, 87, died on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Taft, TN, he graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s in agriculture and a master’s in forestry. He retired from the Air National Guard after serving for more than 30 years as a navigator on KC-97s and KC-135s and also surviving a...
Beulah "Faye" Gilreath
Sep 22, 2024
Beulah “Faye” Gilreath, 80, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born January 15, 1944, in Nickelsville, VA, she later moved to Kingsport where she lived the rest of her life. Faye retired from Kingsport Press after 40 years of service. She was a very dedicated member of Midway Baptist Church in Gate City, VA.
She was preceded in death...
Rachel "Amanda" Proffitt
Sep 21, 2024
Rachel “Amanda” Proffitt, 41, left this earth peacefully, yet unexpectedly at her residence on September 21, 2024.
Born on September 19, 1983, Amanda lived a great life. She was a member of the band and graduated in 2001 from Daniel Boone High School. Amanda went on to graduate from nursing school and chose to be a Home Health Care nurse, which...
George "Del" Christian
Sep 20, 2024
George “Del” Christian, 59, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2024. He was a life-long resident of Kingsport, and graduate of Sullivan North High School, class of 1983. Del enjoyed spending time with his son, Alex, fishing, camping and also spending time with his family and friends. He was well known as a jokester...
Hannah Grace Cook
Sep 20, 2024
Hannah Grace Cook, 23, Blountville, passed away peacefully in her sleep and walked through the gates of heaven into the arms of Jesus. She was our earthly angel now she is God’s heavenly angel. She will be forever loved and in our hearts.
Hannah loved spending time with her “sissies” Alicia, Lauren, and her family. She enjoyed watching cartoons and listening...
Carol S. Archer
Sep 20, 2024
Carol Archer, age 89, of Blountville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2024, after a brief illness.
Born in Knoxville TN, a daughter of the late Warren “Doc” and Dorothy Simmons, she has resided in this area her entire life. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN with a degree...
James William Stapleton
Sep 19, 2024
James William Stapleton, 87, of Gate City, went to be with his heavenly Father, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Ridgecrest Manor. He was born in Kingsport but lived most of his life in Scott County. James retired from AFG and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church.
He was preceded in...
Larry Russell Cavin
Sep 18, 2024
Larry Russell Cavin, 77, of Greeneville, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his residence. Russell was born on June 23, 1947 in Sullivan County. He worked for WKM Construction and was also self-employed for the majority of his career. Russell had a love for the outdoors; he enjoyed tending to his garden and going fishing. Russell proudly served his...
Judy Davis
Sep 15, 2024
Judy Davis, 79, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family and pets.
Born in Limestone, Tennessee on February 2, 1945, to the late Earl and Maude Brockwell. Judy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She loved the outdoors, had a fondness for snow, and...
Jack L. Rose
Sep 13, 2024
Jack Lawrence Rose, Jack, 80, passed away on September 13, 2024, of complications due to Alzheimer’s Disease. He was surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born March 21st, 1944, in Clintwood, VA , to Lawrence “Bose” and Hazel Rose.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bill and George.
Jack loved to fish. He lived for fishing and...
James Lee Bishop
Sep 13, 2024
James Lee Bishop, Sr., 90, of Kingsport passed away Friday, September 13. He was born in Rye Cove, Virginia on September 11, 1934 to the late Patton and Allie Brooks Bishop.
Jim was a graduate of Rye Cove Memorial High School, and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Okinawa during peace time. He worked for Chrysler in Detroit, MI, Foote...
Thelma Ruth Light Kimberling
Sep 11, 2024
Thelma Ruth Light Kimberling, 93, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Carter County, TN on December 1, 1930, a daughter of the late Orville Lee and Ester Moffitt Light, she has lived in this area her entire life. Thelma loved the outdoors and tending...
Doris Virginia Summerton
Sep 11, 2024
Doris Virginia Summerton, 81, of Church Hill, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born and raised in the Washington DC metro area, she later settled down in Church Hill where she spent the remainder of her life. Doris loved to garden, spending time outside. She was a very simple woman who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren...
Donna Lynn Grim Smith
Sep 11, 2024
Donna Lynn Grim Smith, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was saved and loved her Lord. Donna was born in Winchester, VA on May 3, 1950 to Connie June Smoke (Huffman) and Donald Grim. She was one of seven children. Donna graduated in 1968 from James Wood High School in Winchester....
Earnest Glen Templeton
Sep 10, 2024
Earnest Templeton, 80, passed away on September 10, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Born in Stickleyville, VA, he was a loving husband, father and friend. Earnest retired from Holston Defense Corporation after 35 years of service. He then went to work for himself by establishing Pro Digging, an excavating service. He was a Christian and a member...
Wilton Clinton "Bill" Dowda
Sep 9, 2024
Wilton Clinton “Bill” Dowda, our beloved husband and father, known to all as Bill, left us to join his maker on September 9, 2024. We are saddened to have lost him but rejoice in the many memories he left us.
A native of Clinton, TN, Bill, 83, was a student at Clinton High School when the school was bombed due to...
Joan Alvis Barbour
Sep 8, 2024
Joan Alvis Barbour, 73, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, September 8, 2024. Joan was born on May 22, 1951, in Kingsport, Tennessee. She resided here her entire life. Joan was of the Christian faith and enjoyed lifelong relationships with her friends at Rock Springs Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Joan was a...
Billy Joe Whitmore
Sep 8, 2024
Billy Joe Whitmore, 86, of Mt. Carmel, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bill was born and raised in Scott County, VA and attended Gate City High School, where he was class president and captain of the football team. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed...
Robert "Buster" Haren
Sep 7, 2024
Robert “Buster” Haren, 80, of Fall Branch, went home to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a graduate of Fall Branch High School. He worked until retirement in the wholesale hardware industry. Following his retirement, he worked at Fall Branch School for 14 years. Buster was...
Kenneth "Ken" Spangler
Sep 7, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Spangler, age 79, of Blountville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, September 7, 2024 at the Hospice House in Bristol.
He was born in San Francisco, California on October 21, 1944 and married Laurie Suzanne Johnson on July 25, 1992 in Clarkston, Michigan. Ken was a member of First Baptist Church of St. James City,...
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