Obituaries

Frank "Allan" Kelly

Frank "Allan" Kelly

Jun 25, 2023

Frank “Allan” Kelly, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was born on March 22, 1940, a son of the late Frank and Lovey Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Kelly, and his brother, Jerry Kelly.

 

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Betty Lane Williams

Betty Lane Williams

Jun 24, 2023

Betty Lane Williams passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living (Johnson City, TN) following a lengthy struggle with dementia. Betty was born March 12, 1927 to Lillian (Horton) Lane and Holdway E. Lane of Scott County, VA. Lillian said the peach trees were in bloom on that snowy day in March. Betty lived a rambunctious life on...

Mary Lee Boyer

Mary Lee Boyer

Jun 23, 2023

 

Mary Lee Boyer, 91, of Kingsport, passed away June 23, 2023.

A loving wife and mother, she has lived in this area most of her life.

She worked for many years as a waitress and cashier at Picadilly Cafeteria.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Boyer, son, Richard Boyer and daughter in law, Brenda Boyer and...

Darrell "Pop Tart" Baldwin

Darrell "Pop Tart" Baldwin

Jun 23, 2023

Darrell “Pop Tart” Baldwin, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Ketron High School and East Tennessee State University. Following his retirement, he spent the next several years working in the auto auction business having the time of his life....

Linda Reed

Linda Reed

Jun 22, 2023

Linda Reed, 72, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her home. Born in Kingsport, she had resided in Gray since 1978. She was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Rosie Gentry;...

Brenda Joyce Coates

Brenda Joyce Coates

Jun 21, 2023

 

Brenda Joyce Coates, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born on July 29, 1943, in Kingsport, Tennessee, she was a life-long resident of Blountville.

 

Brenda graduated from Holston High School and was the owner and hairstylist for Jean’s Beauty Salon for 25 years and at Total Look for 20 years. She...

Joan Ball King

Joan Ball King

Jun 19, 2023

Joan Ball King, 90, of Kingsport, passed away at her home, Monday afternoon, June 19, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was born in Hawkins County and graduated from Sullivan High School. Joan was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church.

 

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Stella Ball; husband, Norman King; brother, Eugene...

Robert "Bob" Quillen

Robert "Bob" Quillen

Jun 19, 2023

Robert (Bob) Charles Quillen, 75, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on June 19, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Robert was born on August 25, 1947.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years and mother to his children, Rejeanna Clarkston Quillen.

 

He is survived by his wife,...

Sylvia Mae Fisher

Sylvia Mae Fisher

Jun 18, 2023

 

Sylvia Mae Fisher, matriarch of the Fisher clan, died peacefully on June 18, 2023 while on hospice care in Johnson City, Tennessee. Her husband, Roland, preceded her by 7 years. She was born in 1935 in Fort Fairfield, Maine, to Alcide and Edna Violette. Born into a large French-Canadian family, her first language was French. She attended St. Augustine...

Joseph B. Morton, Jr.

Joseph B. Morton, Jr.

Jun 17, 2023

Joseph Bachman Morton, Jr., age 92, of Clemmons, NC passed away on June 17, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House. 

 

He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, but grew up in Bristol and became a resident of Kingsport from 1958 until moving to Clemmons, NC in 2018. He was employed by Tennessee Eastman Company for 35 years, retiring...

Terry Lee Harkleroad

Terry Lee Harkleroad

Jun 17, 2023

“No more sickness. No more pain.”

Terry Lee Harkleroad, 66, of Kingsport, joined his wife in his heavenly home on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was a family man, community leader, and public servant. His faith in Christ was evident and professed by him publicly. Terry served Sullivan County as a commissioner for 16 years, Chief of the Bloomingdale Fire...

Connie E. Candage

Connie E. Candage

Jun 17, 2023

Connie E. Candage, 75, of Kingsport, passed away to a better place to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother and Grammie. Connie was born in Dauphin County, PA and moved to Kingsport in the early 1970’s, with family. She was divorced and remarried Philip Candage in August 2003. Connie and Philip...

Dorothy Jones Bailey

Dorothy Jones Bailey

Jun 17, 2023

“I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” Timothy 4:7

Dorothy Jones Bailey, 88, formerly of Baileyton, finished her course and went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Holston Rehabilitation and Care Center (Holston Manor). 

Mrs. Bailey was a member of Kingsley Avenue Freewill Baptist Church....

Mark Allen Moore

Mark Allen Moore

Jun 15, 2023

Mark Allen Moore, 54, passed away June 15, 2023 at his home. Mark was born in Danville, Indiana to parents, Girth and Wilma Moore on December 25, 1968. He spent his younger years growing up in Danville and graduated from high school there. In 2003 he relocated to East Tennessee in the Fall Branch community. Mark was a lover of...

Steven Rass Light

Steven Rass Light

Jun 14, 2023

Steven Rass Light, originally from the Beech Creek Community, was called home on June 14, 2023 after fighting his illness for two years. Born on January 27, 1959, to his parents, Kermit C. Light and Thelma Morelock Light, who preceded him in death, along with his stepson, Hunter Thacker.

 

He is survived by two daughters, Kristal Hamilton and Emily...

Bill Crenshaw

Bill Crenshaw

Jun 12, 2023

Bill Crenshaw, 74, of Chuckey, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. Bill had worked for several contractors through Eastman Chemical Company.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sally Crenshaw; parents, John and Belle Crenshaw; three brothers, Amos, Frank and Charlie Crenshaw.

Survivors include his three sisters, Nella Mae Crawford and husband Robert, Anna Lea Stowers and Lucille...

Shelby Jean Irvin

Shelby Jean Irvin

Jun 12, 2023

Shelby Jean Irvin, 84, of Fordtown, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and began her career in real estate while raising her family. Shelby could be found at the Fort Henry Mall working at Hickory Farms and also catering in later years. She enjoyed traveling, never missed a...

Wayne A. Slagle

Wayne A. Slagle

Jun 12, 2023

Wayne A. Slagle, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, June 12, 2023, at his home. Wayne was born in Clintwood, VA and grew up in McClure, VA before moving to Kingsport and began his career at Eastman. He was a member of Church of Christ of Kingsport, where he was very active until failing...

Caiden Burgett

Caiden Burgett

Jun 11, 2023

Caiden Burgett, 17, passed away on June 11, 2023, at St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on November 10, 2005 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Charlie Burgett and Brandy Smith.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosa Wilson and great aunt, Gail Hurst.

Caiden is survived by his daughter, Rylie Rigney; mother, Brandy Smith; stepfather,...

James Everett Willis

James Everett Willis

Jun 8, 2023

James Everett Willis, 79, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and a graduate of Fall Branch High School. Everett was a veteran of U.S. Marines, 1st Battalion 9th Marines Expeditionary Force, having served in Vietnam. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fall...