Obituaries
Debra Louise Shelton
Sep 8, 2022
Debra Louise Shelton, 72, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 8, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother who will be missed greatly. She attended Draughn’s Business College where she took bookkeeping and accounting classes. Debra held several positions after college including receptionist and bookkeeping positions. She retired after...
Bobbie Howard Webster
Sep 8, 2022
Bobbie Howard Webster, 89, of Mooresburg, passed away Thursday morning, September 8, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Bobbie was born and raised in Surgoinsville, TN, where he spent countless hours as a boy playing near the Holston River and watching the trains go by on the Southern RR. Bobbie proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Wilma Jean Beaman Dykes Akers
Sep 7, 2022
Wilma Jean Beaman Dykes Akers, 83, of Gate City, VA was called home to be with her Lord on September 7, 2022. Jean was born on August 17, 1939 to the late Charles R. Beaman & Leona V. Dillon Beaman.
Jean was a woman of the Baptist faith. She treasured time spent with her family and friends; she...
Kyle Reese Chase
Sep 6, 2022
10/19/1942 – 09/06/2022
Kyle Chase, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was an avid coon hunter all his life. He was saved 40 years ago and spent the rest of his life as a child of God, until he was called home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Naomi Chase; brother, Donnie L....
Rev. Buddy Eugene Edwards
Sep 5, 2022
Rev. Buddy Eugene Edwards, 78, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with Jesus on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Dante, VA, on January 29, 1944, the son of Albert D. Edwards and Cora E. Edwards. He married Lavona Ruff on July 19, 1969, in Lebanon, VA. He was a Reverend...
Thomas Ray Benton
Sep 3, 2022
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness…”
Thomas R. Benton, 90, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning, September 3, 2022. He was born in Clinchco, VA, on March 10, 1932. Tommy was the third son of...
Randy Lowe
Sep 3, 2022
Randy Lowe, 49, of Kingsport, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was a 1991 graduate of Daniel Boone High School. He worked as a certified welder until he became disabled from a car accident. Randy was of the Baptist faith and loved visiting different churches,...
William "Bunny" Edward Farmer
Sep 3, 2022
William Edward Farmer, 68, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2022, after experiencing difficulties from a medical condition. He was a loving father who enjoyed spending time with family, the outdoors, and working with his hands.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lona Jones; father, Lloyd Jones; daughter, Melissa Hicks; brothers, Dean Farmer, Darrell Farmer,...
James Ross Walker, III
Sep 3, 2022
James Ross Walker III, 57, passed away on Saturday morning, September 3, 2022, at Cumberland Heights Treatment Center in Nashville, TN. Born and raised in Kingsport, Ross dedicated over thirty years of his life to counseling the youth at Vance and Robinson Middle Schools, Frontier Health, and Camelot Care Center, as well as advocating for Mental Health Awareness. Ross always...
Johnny Hodge
Sep 2, 2022
Johnny Hodge, 58, of Kingsport, passed away early Friday morning, September 2, 2022, following a brief illness. Johnny was born in Kingsport and had lived here his entire life. He was an avid race car enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Eugene Hodge.
Johnny is survived by his significant other, Vickie Sullivan; daughter, Courtney Hodge; son,...
Robert Glenn Spangler
Sep 1, 2022
Robert Glenn Spangler, 76, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022. As a lifelong resident of the Kingsport community, Robert attended Sullivan High School before joining the Air Force at age 17, where he served in Vietnam. Robert’s life was simple, but his years were filled with family, friends, and fond memories.
He was preceded in death by his...
Allen D. Ferguson
Aug 30, 2022
Allen D. Ferguson, 85, of Kingsport, TN, was called by Jesus to heaven on August 30, 2022 in the comfort and peace of his home with family at his side. Allen loved the Lord and taught Sunday School classes for many years at Harmony Baptist Church where he also served as Music Leader for 40 years. Allen enjoyed spending time...
Dr. B. Wayne Lanthorn
Aug 30, 2022
Bruce Wayne Lanthorn, Jr., was born August 2, 1945, and died on August 30, 2022, at his home and embraced by his family.
Wayne was raised in Helena, Montana, and he cherished memories of hunting ducks and geese with his father and brothers. He loved his mother’s wit and tenacity, true to her Irish heritage—and he inherited these traits. ...
Lynn Crowe
Aug 30, 2022
Lynn Crowe, 80, of Blountville, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lynn was a lifelong resident of Blountville and graduated from Blountville High School class of 1960. He retired from Smith Mechanical following over 30 years of service. Lynn was an active member of Wheeler United Methodist Church where he served...
Doris Fish
Aug 29, 2022
Doris Fish, 75, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Doris was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She was the youngest of 14 children. Doris loved flower gardening and watching the birds. She will be missed greatly by her family and all who knew her.
Doris is survived by...
Norman Eugene Compton
Aug 28, 2022
Norman Eugene Compton of Harmony community, only son of Ralph and Ethel Hensley Compton, born on June 17, 1948, in Kingsport Tennessee, passed away at Mountain Home, VA, Sunday morning, August 28, 2022. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 35 years as a pipe fitter from apprenticeship to senior management. Norman established Pipeworks in 1992 and operated through...
Bonnie Kay Boochard
Aug 27, 2022
Bonnie Kay Boochard passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 27, 2022, after suffering from a lengthy illness. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, great grandmother who always put her family first.
Bonnie was born in Greenville, MI, and raised in Lakeview, MI, where she graduated from high school in 1966. She was a great artistic talent and...
Estelita Keller
Aug 26, 2022
Estelita Keller, 83, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was a dedicated Diabetes Association member, receiving the Jimmy Eller Volunteer Award for unselfish service to the diabetic population of the community. Estelita was a charter member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. She was an avid homemaker and had many hobbies including gardening, painting...
Susan "Susie" Seiler
Aug 25, 2022
Susie Seiler, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, with Dr. William M. Shelton officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Church Circle, Kingsport,...
Lora B. Morelock
Aug 25, 2022
Lora Belle Morelock, 91, of Kingsport, TN, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Hawkins County, TN, to David and Bonnie Crawford and lived in Sullivan County most of her life. Lora retired from Phillips Electronics in 1994. Lora loved to cook, work in her flowers, and was an avid animal...
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