Obituaries

Charles Crawford

Charles Crawford

Mar 22, 2023

Charles Crawford, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center.  Born in Fall Branch, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. During his service he trained the cadets at West Point.  He retired from Eastman after 28 years of service.

 

He was preceded in death by...

Marvin G. "Sonny" Little, Jr.

Marvin G. "Sonny" Little, Jr.

Mar 21, 2023

Marvin G. (Sonny) Little Jr, 79, passed away at home after an extended illness on March 21st. Sonny was born in Saltville, VA but relocated to Kingsport, TN to work at Eastman Chemical Company as a young man. After retiring from Eastman, he worked as a courier for Cardinal Health. Sonny attended Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. He was a...

Vergie Lady

Vergie Lady

Mar 21, 2023

Vergie (Hayes) Lady went to her heavenly home on March 21, 2023. Born on February 9, 1927 in Greene County to Martin Luther Hayes and Dora Harris Hayes, she lived in the Fall Branch community her entire life after marrying Morgan Lady in 1943.

 

She attended Fall Branch School and completed her GED certification in 1974 after raising 3...

Edna Fern Green

Edna Fern Green

Mar 21, 2023

Edna Fern Green, 87, of Limestone, TN, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. Fern was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed listening to country music and playing her guitar. Fern was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by...

Pauline C. King "Polly"

Pauline C. King "Polly"

Mar 20, 2023

 

Pauline C. King “Polly”, 93, of Kingsport, passed away March 20, 2023. She was married to her husband for over 50 years, Paschal King, Sr. Polly was a member of Mayfair United Methodist Church. She was interested in genealogy and family history.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paschal King, Sr; son, Paschal King, Jr.; and parents,...

Anna Louise Gragg Gray

Anna Louise Gragg Gray

Mar 20, 2023

Anna Louise Gragg Gray, went to be with her Lord and to get her new body free from pain, on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home. Louise was born May 31, 1939. She was married to her husband Leon Gray, for 63 years. They were as much in love at the end as the day they were married. He...

Donald Clark Donahue

Donald Clark Donahue

Mar 17, 2023

Donald Clark Donahue, 67, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 17th, 2023. Don was born in Kokomo, IN, to Donald Ray and Marion Sue Donahue. He graduated from Portland High School, received a bachelor's degree from Earlham College, and received his degree as a medical doctor from Indiana University in 1981. He completed his...

Don Jarrett

Don Jarrett

Mar 13, 2023

Don Jarrett, 92, went to the with the Lord on March 13, 2023. Born in Wise Co., VA, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Charldene Jarrett; daughter, Jill Jarrett; brother, Bill Jarrett; and sister, Mary Lou Jennings.

Don is survived by his son, Kim Jarrett and wife Carol; four...

Donald G. Walters

Donald G. Walters

Mar 13, 2023

Donald G. Walters, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023.

 

Donald is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sarah McCoy Walters; his three children, Jeannie Ballard and husband Billy, Susie Pedersen and husband Steve, Don Walters and wife Marlo; his six grandchildren, Joey Ballard, Jessie Pedersen, Sarah Pedersen, Steven Pedersen, Maddie Walters, and Carly Walters;...

William Lee Mullins

William Lee Mullins

Mar 11, 2023

William Lee Mullins, 74, of Kingsport, passed away, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Kingsport and served his country during the Vietnam and Desert Storm conflicts. William retired as a Captain after serving for 26 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother who was happiest...

Joyce Charlene Peters

Joyce Charlene Peters

Mar 10, 2023

 

Joyce Charlene Peters, 89, of Gray, TN, went to her heavenly home on March 10, 2023. She was an avid golfer, bowler, square dancer, and seamstress. She and her husband loved to travel and were also challenge level square dancers, which was a favorite hobby of theirs that they loved sharing together. Joyce very much enjoyed listening to music,...

Pamela Christine Salyer Busler

Pamela Christine Salyer Busler

Mar 10, 2023

Pamela Christine Salyer Busler, 68, born on November 6, 1954, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to her forever home on Friday, March 10, 2023. 

 

She was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother.  She loved her animals and her family.

 

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Salyer; daughter, Maryanne; son, D.B.; partner, Jerry...

Glen Fritz

Glen Fritz

Mar 10, 2023

 

Glen Martin Fritz, 67, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  Glen was a quiet, loving and patient person who loved to feed the birds and squirrels.  He loved to cook and to spend time with his family.  Glen was an honorable brother of the Ironworkers Local...

Suella Crain Walters

Suella Crain Walters

Mar 9, 2023

Suella Crain Walters, 75, of Knoxville, formerly of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, with her husband and family at her side.

 

Suella was preceded in death by her parents, Stallard and Ada Crain.

 

Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Ron; sons,...

Lindsey Richards Jones

Lindsey Richards Jones

Mar 9, 2023

 

Lindsey Richards Jones, 35, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2023 following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.  Lindsey graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 2005 and attended Northeast State and ETSU. Prior to becoming a full-time stay at home mother, Lindsey was employed by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office...

Enos Mack "Ole Man" Blakley

Enos Mack "Ole Man" Blakley

Mar 9, 2023

Enos Mack “Ole Man” Blakley, 81 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Holston Rehab, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kingsport on May 2, 1941, a son of the late Dudley and Maggie Blakley. He has resided in this area his entire life. Enos married Shirley Nyoka on April 4, 1964...

Christine Yankee

Christine Yankee

Mar 7, 2023

Christine Hobbs Yankee, 51, of Gray, TN, passed away on March 7, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on January 28, 1972, in Kingsport, TN. Christine graduated from Sullivan Central High School and attended the University of Tennessee. She was a former employee of Aldebaran Financial for over 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Gary W. Simmons

Gary W. Simmons

Mar 6, 2023

Gary W. Simmons, 79, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Morganton, NC, he had resided in Kingsport since 1970. Gary graduated from Tennessee Tech University with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, in Mechanical Engineering. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a mechanical purchasing manager. After...

Rhonda Gail Castle

Rhonda Gail Castle

Mar 5, 2023

And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. - Ruth 2:16 KJV

 

Rhonda Gail Castle age 47 of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 5, 2023, to rest in her eternal peace. Born in Clinton, NC on June 9,...

Coy V. Huff

Coy V. Huff

Mar 4, 2023

For the wages of sin is death but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.  –Romans 6:23

 

Coy V. Huff, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born in Rogersville on May 16, 1941 to the late Coy Woodrow Huff and Gladys Lucille Huff. Coy...