Obituaries

Bobbie B. Manning, III

Bobbie B. Manning, III

Nov 29, 2022

Bobbie B. Manning, III, 61, of Sullivan County, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Born in Charlotte, NC on October 20, 1961, a son of the late Bobbie B. Manning, Jr. and Ann Manning of Fall Branch, he has resided in this area most...

Mary Innis Olinger

Mary Innis Olinger

Nov 27, 2022

In the early morning of November 27, 2022, Mary Innis Olinger, 81, of Kingsport, went home to be with her Savior at The Blake at Kingsport, after an extended illness.

 

Mary “Innis” was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, where she was born and raised in the Bloomingdale community. She graduated from Blountville High School and East Tennessee State University,...

Jackie Scalf

Jackie Scalf

Nov 26, 2022

Jackie Scalf, 66, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Jackie graduated from Lynn View High School. She retired from MEAD paper. Jackie loved taking care of her family.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Mildred Scalf.

 

Jackie was survived by...

James "Alan" Riggs

James "Alan" Riggs

Nov 25, 2022

James “Alan” Riggs, 70, of Kingsport passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee and lived in Kingsport most of his life. He spent most of his life building houses and developing land for his company, Riggs Construction. His last years were his happiest working for Vic Davis Construction. He also sold real estate for...

Doris Duncan

Doris Duncan

Nov 23, 2022

Doris Duncan, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, after an extended illness. She is survived by her son Cliff Duncan, and she will be missed by so many.

Amy Hartsock

Amy Hartsock

Nov 22, 2022

Amy Hartsock, 51, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on January 2. 1971, a daughter of Curt Hartsock and Joyce Hartsock of Kingsport, Tennessee. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.

 

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

Gary M. Clipse

Gary M. Clipse

Nov 22, 2022

Gary M. Clipse, 76, of Kingsport, went to be reunited with his wife and son in their heavenly home on November 22, 2022. He was a sports enthusiast who loved both golf and bowling. Gary enjoyed joy rides on his motorcycle in the mountains. He was a graduate of Holston High School.

 

Gary was preceded in death by his...

Ruby Garnet Rowland Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....