Obituaries
Ruby Garnet Rowland Smith
Nov 21, 2022
Ruby Garnet Smith, 100, of Fall Branch, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at American House Assisted Living in Kingsport.
Ruby attended Sullivan High School. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Ruby was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch, where she taught Sunday School and played the piano for the women’s quartet.
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Jean Johnson Scarborough Peace
Nov 21, 2022
Jean Scarborough Peace died on Monday, November 21, 2022, after a courageous battle with ALS. Jean fought to the end, with tremendous faith, always thinking of others. She led us by example through her journey – and we tried to keep up with her strength and valor. But who could keep up with Jean?
An avid tennis player, she...
Kimberly A. Coffey
Nov 19, 2022
Kimberly Coffey, age 49, of Mount Carmel, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her residence. Born in San Diego, CA on April 30, 1973, a daughter of Patricia Slocum and Dr. Carl Slocum of Kingsport. She has resided in this area most of her life. Kimberly had attended Sullivan South High School before going to Boarding School. She...
Howard Edward Hamilton
Nov 19, 2022
Howard Edward Hamilton, 54, of Kingsport passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, after an apparent heart attack in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a 1986 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School where he played football. Howard was an employee of Coastal Supply for 35 years. He attended Christ Fellowship Church. Howard enjoyed playing softball. He...
Paul D. Sutherland
Nov 18, 2022
Paul D. Sutherland, 73, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2022, at Orchard View Nursing Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Shuler and Elzada Sutherland; brothers, Bill, Leroy, and Russell; sisters, Velma Jean Breeding and June L. Ackerman; and special girlfriend, Linda Manis.
Paul is survived by his brother, Harry Sutherland; sister,...
Mennis Lee Morelock
Nov 17, 2022
Lee Morelock, 83, of Kingsport, passed peacefully at Holston Manor on Thursday, November 17, 2022, after a long battle with Alzeimer’s disease and complications due to Covid. He will be greatly missed by his family which he loved very much. He especially loved spending time with his great-grandson Wyatt. He also enjoyed traveling and made numerous bus trips around the...
Harold W. Childress
Nov 17, 2022
Harold W. Childress (86) of Kingsport died at home surrounded by his family on November 17, 2022. He was born on his family’s farm in Sullivan Gardens and excelled at raising dairy cattle. He received a B.S. in agriculture from the University of Tennessee and a M.S. from the University of Kentucky. As a student he won the individual high...
Ernie Hobbs
Nov 17, 2022
Ernie Hobbs, 83, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born in Scott County, he has lived in Kingsport all of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired after 30 plus years of service from Eastman Kodak. Ernie had a passion for antique classic cars, both building them from the ground up and traveling across...
Craig Willis
Nov 16, 2022
Craig Willis, 65, of Kingsport, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was a loving father and brother. Craig graduated from Lynn View High School. He was employed at Eastman for 40+ years. Craig was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard...
Michael David Haun
Nov 15, 2022
Michael David Haun, 60, of Kingsport passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Mike worked in the glass industry for over 40 years and was most recently employed at Techni-Glass in Surgoinsville.
Mike was born and raised in Loudon, Tennessee, where he served as a volunteer firefighter. He was a loving husband, father of...
Steve Haase
Nov 15, 2022
Steve Haase, 71, of Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Steve was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1951. He attended Proctor High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Carleton College, master’s degree from Brown University, and PhD from Indiana University. Steve continued his education with post-doctorate study in geochemistry at Yale University.
Steve started his professional career at...
Michael Dwain Noel
Nov 12, 2022
Michael Dwain Noel, 70, of Fall Branch, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Norton, VA on July 26, 1952, a son of the late Orbin and Kate Sluss Noel, he has resided in this area most of his life, living in Kingsport before moving to Fall Branch two years ago....
J. Dempsey Light
Nov 11, 2022
J. Dempsey Light, 95, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Holston Manor. Dempsey was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He was a member of Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon for many years. Dempsey retired from TN Eastman....
Duke Carico
Nov 11, 2022
Duke Carico went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Duke retired from Tennessee Eastman. He was a member of Christ Fellowship Church. Duke loved music, kayaking, motorcycles, camping, and computer technology, especially his internet group, Tech & Coffee. He played bass...
Michael Wayne Watson
Nov 10, 2022
Michael Wayne Watson, 56, of Kingsport, was called home Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Washington County and was a 1984 graduate of Sullivan South High School. He then attended Memphis State University. Mike was a master carpenter in commercial and home builders. He was a member of Colonial...
Scarlett J. Jones Kidd
Nov 9, 2022
Scarlett J. Jones Kidd, 71, of Kingsport, passed Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, she lived here most of her life. Scarlett was a journeyman electrician and a graduate of Sullivan West High School. She was a fan of the UT Vols and NASCAR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom...
Robert Derry
Nov 5, 2022
Robert Derry, 78, of Kingsport, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his residence.
Born in Roda, Virginia, he lived in Kingsport for most of his life. Robert was employed at Armour Food Company where he was a butcher retiring in 1991.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Dorothy Bella Baker;...
Helen M. Pennington
Nov 3, 2022
Helen Pennington, 81 of Kingsport passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, she has lived in this area all her life. Helen regularly attended Mt. Nebo Baptist Church until her health prevented her. She worked for many years at Ramada Inn.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Pennington;...
Donald C. "Duck" Pierson
Nov 3, 2022
Donald Cecil “Duck” Pierson, 72 of Kingsport, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Scott County Virginia, he has resided in Kingsport most of his life. Donald had worked at Asbury Place in the kitchen. He was a Baptist and enjoyed watching the University of Tennessee football and westerns. Donald loved...
Linda Sue Frye (Ball)
Nov 2, 2022
Linda Sue Frye (Ball), 59, passed away at her home on November 2, 2022. She has gained her Angel wings and joined her mother and father in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Linda Frye was truly a one of a kind person with a great sense of humor with tons of love and kindness to offer. We will not see her...
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