Obituaries
Ruby Morelock Beamer
Jun 10, 2022
Ruby Morelock Beamer, 66, Greenville, joined her husband and the love of her life, Dennis, in Heaven on Friday, June 10, 2022.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie and her father, Ralph Morelock.
She is survived by her mother, Lora Morelock; sister, Rita Light (Tony); niece, Keshia Wine (Cody); nephew, Cassidy...
Martha Josephine Reid
Jun 9, 2022
Martha Josephine (Josie) Reid died peacefully on the morning of June 9th in Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends as she went to be with her beloved husband, Toy F. Reid, who had preceded her in heaven. As a long-time supporter of Holston Valley, it was an...
Harold Delane Tate
Jun 9, 2022
Harold Delane Tate, 87, passed away peacefully in the early hours on June 9, 2022, in Kingsport, Tennessee. Harold was born on July 23, 1934, in Kingsport TN but grew up in the hills around Johnson City where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the great Tennessee outdoors. After High School he enlisted in the US Air Force where he proudly...
Mae Gonzalaez
Jun 7, 2022
Mae Gonzalez was born in Webster, FL on September 4, 1931. There Sis Mae married the love of her life, Dr. Tony Gonzalez on December 27, 1948. They were happily married for 70 years and devoted their entire lives to each other and to God’s work at State Line Baptist Church. Sis Mae was church counselor at SLBC for over...
Leonard Crawford
Jun 3, 2022
Leonard Crawford, 74, went home to be with Jesus on June 3, 2022.
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me”, with tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, although we loved you dearly, we knew you could not stay....
Otho Eugene "Gene" Fox, Jr.
Jun 3, 2022
Gene Fox, resident of Washington County, TN., passed away on Friday June 3rd at JCMC, from complications associated with COPD. He was the son of Otho Eugene “Red” Fox and Mary Belle Virginia (Moffat) and was preceded in death by his late wife, Judith “Judy” Camilla (Warren) Fox. Gene’s surviving family are: sister, Barbara Souza of Winston-Salem, NC, In-Laws, Richard...
Ruth H. Francisco
Jun 2, 2022
Ruth H. Francisco, 89, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, June 2, 2022, at NHC Rehab in Kingsport after a brief illness. Born in Fordtown, she graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and Whitney Business College. Ruth retired from Clemons. Clemons, the family company, provided ground transportation for Eastman for over 65 years. She loved her family, cooking and watching sports.
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Delray Clark
Jun 1, 2022
Delray Clark, 91, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the home of her daughter, following an extended illness. Born in Inman, VA, she had resided most of her life in Hawkins County in the Ross Campground Community.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Clark; son, Mark Clark; granddaughter,...
Angela Parson
Jun 1, 2022
Angela Parson, 66, Kingsport, passed away Wednesday evening, June 1, 2022 at her home following an extended period of poor health. Born in Kingsport, she had resided here her entire life. Angela had worked in health care most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Lee McClellan and Neda Ruth Bishop, and sister Shelia Lawson.
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Virgie Greene
May 31, 2022
Frances Virgie Greene, 92 of Johnson City, finally made her way to see the Lord and to be with her beloved family past on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, TN on March 24, 1930, a daughter of the late Onzo and Flossie Mullins, she had resided in this area most of her wonderful...
Samuel Anderson
May 31, 2022
Samuel Harold Anderson, Jr. was born on November 17, 1926, in Kingsport, TN to Mary Jane Brown Anderson and Samuel Harold Anderson, Sr. and passed away at his home on May 31, 2022. He attended Dobyns-Bennett High School, graduating early to proudly serve in the United States Navy. At the conclusion of WWII, he attended the University of Tennessee where...
William E. (Bill) McDaniel
May 31, 2022
William E. (Bill) McDaniel, aka “Wahoo”
Bill McDaniel passed away after a sudden heart attack on Tuesday, May 31st. He was the son of Katherine McDaniel of Kingsport and the late Edgar L. McDaniel. Surviving family include sister, Betsy McDaniel Boyer (Andy Boyer) of Normandy Park, WA; nephew, Henry Boyer of Pensacola, FL; and extended aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Mattie Brandon
May 30, 2022
Mattie Brandon, 80, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of the Fall Branch Community. Mattie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was one of nineteen children. Mattie was a strong, determined woman who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and loved her family fiercely.
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Greg Loren Bement
May 30, 2022
Greg Loren Bement, 67, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Born in Jamestown, N.Y., he lived in Florida for many years and the last 21 years in East Tennessee. The most important things to Greg were his family, faith, and fast cars, in that order. He was a great storyteller and was gifted in many things, as a...
Phyllis Cloteen Vicars
May 29, 2022
Phyllis Cloteen Vicars, 88, of Kingsport, entered into Heaven surrounded by her prayerful and praising family. Phyllis loved her family deeply and protected them with her life. She had a beautiful soul and an infectious personality. Her smile could truly light up a room. Her only priority in life above her family was her Lord. She worshiped him endlessly and...
Walter Wayne Riggins
May 29, 2022
Walter Riggins, 76, of Kingsport passed away Sunday afternoon, May 29, 2022, following a period of declining health. He was born in Greenville, SC and came to Kingsport in 1967 to work at Eastman, where he retired. Walter was involved in the early days of KYSA as a referee and coach. In addition, he was active in his church, having...
Larry Don "Pete" Blankenship
May 28, 2022
Larry Don "Pete" Blankenship (81) passed away May 28, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health. After graduating from Sullivan West High School, Pete served his country as a medic in the Army National Guard. He went on to be employed by Eastman Kodak, from which he retired after more than 34 years of service. ...
Rick Neeley
May 26, 2022
Rick Neeley, 66, of Kingsport, graced this earth from October 24, 1955, until May 26, 2022, departing to Heaven but leaving his heart’s love within us. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Lynn View High School. Rick retired from Eastman Chemical Company. He was a lifelong UT Vols fan and enjoyed watching many other sports....
Bobbie Gooch
May 25, 2022
Bobbie Gooch, 88, Church Hill, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at her home. Bobbie was a graduate of Sullivan High School and Bristol College. She was a member of Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church. Bobbie was an avid reader and loved to sew.
She was preceded in death by two...
Velma Anderson Vicars
May 24, 2022
Velma Anderson Vicars, 86, was with her family when she passed away at home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, after a sudden illness.
Velma was born in Pulaski, Virginia to parents, Stella and Virgil Anderson (a United Methodist Minister), who raised her to spend her life serving and caring for her extensive family as well as the wider community. She...
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