Obituaries
Carol Hutchins
Mar 4, 2023
"Well done good and faithful servant." Welcome home!
On March 3, 2023 Carol Hutchins spent a joyous day laughing in fellowship with her family. When she fell asleep that night Jesus gathered her into His arms and welcomed her into her heavenly home.
Carol resided in Kingsport, TN and was born on June 2, 1943 to the late...
Suzanne M. Nicely
Mar 2, 2023
Suzanne M. Nicely, 83, of Kingsport, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born in Charles Town, WV, she had resided in Kingsport since 1966. Suzanne retired from Blountville Elementary School after 25 years of teaching. She loved to travel, read, children, nature and spending time with her friends “lunch bunch” and family....
Michael (Mike) Cole
Mar 2, 2023
Michael (Mike) Cole age 72 passed away on March 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends. Mike graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School and then served in the US Army Reserves from 1970-1976. He owned and operated Cole Construction for over 45 years in Kingsport and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mike loved playing...
Jean Gibson
Mar 1, 2023
Linda Jeanette Gibson, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. Jean was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church and one of a couple of teachers that led Agape Sunday School Class for five years. For 15 years, she was the devotional leader for the fellowship meetings that took place once a month....
Frances Emmaline Brummett Hodges
Feb 26, 2023
Frances Emmaline Brummett Hodges, of Kingsport, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center from an extended illness. Born in Russell County, VA, on April 18, 1946, she has resided in Kingsport for over 70 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hodges, Sr.; parents, Charlie and...
William "Bill" Thomas Montgomery
Feb 24, 2023
William "Bill" Thomas Montgomery, 74, Kingsport Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 from an extended illness. He was from Church Hill Tennessee. Bill retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2000 following 33 years of service.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sybil Montgomery; sister, Carol Snapp; and brother, Bob Montgomery.
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Norman Joyer Sobel
Feb 23, 2023
Norman Joyer Sobel , aka Mr DKA , passed peacefully from this world , with his family by his side, on Thursday February 23 , 2023.
Born in Kingsport, Tn on August 25, 1933 to Rosa Rachel ( Hoppenstein ) Sobel and Richard Morris Sobel, Norman lived the majority of his life in Kingsport and left an incredible and...
James Larkins
Feb 23, 2023
James Edgar Larkins, 77, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a faithful Christian, having accepted the Lord Jesus Christ early on in his life. James served his country in the U.S. Navy. After leaving the Navy, he worked for Eastman until his retirement...
Bryan Hammitt
Feb 23, 2023
Bryan Clayborn Hammitt passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 57. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany. Bryan was a loving father, son and brother. He attended Sullivan North High School and loved the Tennessee Vols "Vol For Life". Bryan worked in retail and enjoyed deer hunting, sports, bowling and supported...
Elmer Arnold
Feb 22, 2023
Elmer Arnold, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father, and friend. Living in Hawkins and Sullivan counties his entire life, he enjoyed God's creation and fishing with family and friends. He was a custom carpenter and woodworker. His fine craftsmanship graces homes and businesses throughout the...
Laura Horne
Feb 22, 2023
Laura "Connie" Horne, 81, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2023. She was born on June 1, 1941. She loved to hang out with her family and friends, especially her granddaughters, and enjoyed cooking and playing games. Connie was the best homemaker, constantly ensuring her family was well taken care of and always there for them. She loved her friends...
Harlan Francis Parvin, Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Harlan Francis Parvin, Jr., 58, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Rogersville, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. Harlan was a graduate of Volunteer High School class of 1983. He retired from AFG Hawkins County Glass Plant following over 30 years of service....
Theresa F. Watts
Feb 21, 2023
Theresa F. Watts, 67, of Jonesborough, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Theresa was married to her husband Don for 49+ years and was a member of Double Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Theresa was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Martin, her mother Barbara Ward; wonderful son, Joseph Donald Watts; mother-in-law, Zola...
Linda Russell
Feb 19, 2023
Linda Russell, 74, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.
Linda was a graduate of Kingsport School of Practical nursing. During her career as an LPN, she was a Certified Surgical Technician and Certified Anesthesia Technician at Holston Valley Hospital and Indian Path Hospital.
She was preceded...
Wanda Lindon Mayberry
Feb 18, 2023
Wanda Lindon Mayberry, 88, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, peacefully at her home. Born in Gillmore, Kentucky to Mort and Rella Lindon, she is survived by one of six siblings, Carolyn Roten.
Wanda began her formal education at Hazel Green Academy in Hazel Green, Kentucky. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky State University where she met her...
Michael Morton Stacy
Feb 17, 2023
Michael Morton Stacy, 70, entered peacefully into his final rest on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born January 5, 1953, Mike was the oldest child of O.M. Stacy and the late Tina S. Stacy, Fall Branch, TN. A US Navy Veteran, Michael was also a member of the post #70 American Legion in Shelbyville,...
Gary Lee Forester
Feb 15, 2023
Gary Lee Forester, born February 21, 1949 to John and Lou Forester, went home to his Heavenly Father on February 15, 2023 after a long battle with several health issues.
Gary served our country in Vietnam with the Navy Mobile Riverine Force on the Mekong Delta and was awarded a combat ribbon. He was a beautiful artist, car...
Wilbur Ketron
Feb 14, 2023
August 24, 1940 – February 14, 2023
Wilbur Ketron, 82, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born on August 24, 1940 in Kingsport, TN. Wilbur graduated from Ketron High School. He worked for Tennessee Eastman Company until his retirement. Wilbur was an owner of East TN Transportation. He was loved by all who...
Wanell Rodefer
Feb 14, 2023
August 10, 1924 – February 14, 2023
Wanell Rodefer, 98, crossed through the gates into heaven on February 14, 2023, after declining health issues. She was one of eight children born on August 10, 1924, to the late Ernest and Hazel Powell.
Wanell was a proud 1941 graduate of Fall Branch High School. She was the last...
Bill Lawson
Feb 14, 2023
Bill Lawson, 76, of Pine Grove Community, went to be with the Lord, early Tuesday morning, February 14, 20223 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following a brief illness. Bill was born in Sullivan County and lived in the Kingsport area since early childhood. Bill attended Sullivan High School and then joined the U.S. Army. After military, he has resided in...
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