Obituaries
Kathy Calhoun Hite
Apr 14, 2023
Kathy Calhoun Hite, 62, departed this life on April 14, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side. Kathy worked at Holston Valley Medical Center for 27 years, until declining health forced her to stop. Her most cherished possessions were her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph...
Robert A. Penn
Apr 12, 2023
Robert A Penn, 84, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. Born and raised in Cynthiana, KY, Robert graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1960 and worked for the office of surface mining, Department of the Interior in Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia before retiring as director of the Big Stone Gap, VA, office after 28 years. He was a great lover...
Leta Hyleman
Apr 12, 2023
Leta "Lenore" Hylemon, 95, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at The Villages of Allendale. Lenore was a loving aunt and will be missed by all who knew her.
Lenore was preceded in death by her parents, Creed and Mary Jane Tunnell; brothers, G.B. and Steve; sisters, Jessie, Sally, Bessie and her husbands,...
Charity Hill
Apr 12, 2023
Charity Hill, 43, of Bluff City, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, following a lengthy, courageous battle with her health. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, she lived most of her life in this area. A follower of Jesus, she was a friend of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church. Charity was an avid lover of animals. She...
John Richards Hay, III
Apr 12, 2023
John Richards Hay, III, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, at Asbury at Steadman Hill. Born in Hickory, NC to John R. Hay, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Collett Hay, he grew up in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1976. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at King College he completed Master's...
Scotty Lee Rupe
Apr 9, 2023
Scotty Lee Rupe, 59 of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School. Scott worked at Ingles Markets for over 30 years. He loved to play golf and was an avid NASCAR fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Jolene (Bennett)...
Pauline B. Montgomery
Apr 9, 2023
Pauline Blevins Montgomery, 88, of Kingsport was called home Easter Sunday evening, April 9, 2023. Pauline was born in Wise County, VA and grew up in Dungannon until moving to Kingsport.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Montgomery, Jr. and her parents, Loyd and Ella Blevins.
Survivors include her sons, Greg Montgomery and wife Michele and...
Tanner Wood
Apr 9, 2023
Tanner Wood, 30, of Blountville, TN, was called home Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his home. Tanner was born in Kingsport and grew up in Blountville. He was a graduate of Central High School Class of 2011. Tanner was known for his wonderful smile. He was kindhearted, never met a stranger, and enjoyed doing many crafts.
He was preceded...
Doug Gott
Apr 9, 2023
Doug Gott, 58, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a graduate of Sullivan South High School. Doug loved to ride horses and raise chickens. He also was an avid outdoorsman. Doug loved spending time with his granddaughter, Layla.
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Stephanie Bailey
Apr 5, 2023
Stephanie Tomlinson Bailey, 50, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born on August 11, 1972 in Kingsport to Lester and Rena Tomlinson. Stephanie was employed at Kingsport Press Credit Union as vice-president. She enjoyed her job and the people she worked with. Stephanie was a bright individual, always full of jokes...
Vinton Hoyle
Apr 4, 2023
Vinton Asbury "Skip" Hoyle, Jr., 92, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Skip worked at Eastman Kodak for 30 years, retiring from the Research Department. He loved to play golf and bridge.
Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Vinton Hoyle, Sr. and Nell Elizabeth Oates.
He is survived by his...
Charlotte Johnson
Mar 30, 2023
Charlotte Johnson, 83, of Blountville, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Charlotte was a graduate of Lynn View High School. She retired from ARA Food Services and Tennessee Eastman Company. Charlotte enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife. She also loved to cook and paint.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Avonell Duncan.
Survivors include...
Ralph L. "Abe" Lincoln
Mar 30, 2023
Ralph L. ("Abe") Lincoln, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 after a brief illness. Abe was born in Marion, VA to Ralph L. Lincoln and Sarah Richardson Lincoln and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Abe lived his adult life in Kingsport after marrying Margaret ("Peg") Church of Glade Spring, VA.
Abe enjoyed a career...
Robert Glenn Greene
Mar 28, 2023
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Robert Glenn Greene, of Snowflake, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Ballad Hospice House of Bristol following a period of declining health. Born in Norton, VA, on November 20, 1941, a son of...
Sally Elizabeth (Riner) Crenshaw
Mar 28, 2023
Genesis 21:5-6 God has made me laugh, and all who hear will laugh with me
Sally Elizabeth (Riner) Crenshaw, 92 (8/25/1930-03/28/2023), of Chuckey, TN, entered into the arms of Jesus at 1:30am on March 28, 2023. She loved being a homemaker and tending to her flowers. She was a lover of nick-nacks and Bill and made sure she had...
Harry Carrell
Mar 26, 2023
Harry Carrell (96), passed away peacefully on March 26th, under Hospice care, after a brief illness. He was born in Kentucky and was predeceased by both parents, his brothers Archie and Robert, sister Mary, and wife Louise.
He was drafted into the Army Air Force, shortly after the Japanese surrender that ended WWII in 1945. In the Army,...
Daisy Wampler
Mar 26, 2023
Daisy White Wampler, age 97, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her daughter's home where she had been living for several years. Her family was with her at her time of death.
Mrs. Wampler was born in the Smith Creek Community of Washington, County, Virginia, on August 14, 1925. She was the daughter of Henry White and Maude Harley...
Baird Barham Harned
Mar 25, 2023
Baird B. Harned, 100, died Saturday morning March 25, 2023, at NHC Healthcare in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born July 19, 1922, in Mayfield, Kentucky to Irene and R.J. Barham. The family moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1933, where she graduated from Atherton High School in 1940, and the University of Louisville in 1943. She served as a Naval officer...
Dorothy Walker
Mar 24, 2023
Dorothy Martin Walker, 97, of Bristol, formally of Kingsport, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at America House, Bristol. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School Class of 1942. Dorothy married William T (Bill) Walker. She was a member of Eastern Star, Kempsville, VA. Dorothy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who loved...
Eveline Hill
Mar 23, 2023
Eveline C. Hill, 68, of Rogersville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Eveline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed being outdoors, planting flowers, hunting ginseng and especially going to yard sales. Eveline was always willing to help anyone at anytime with anything that was needed....
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