Obituaries

Linda Bernell Crussell

Linda Bernell Crussell

Jul 2, 2022

Linda Bernell Crussell of Jonesborough TN, went to her heavenly home on Saturday July 2, 2022, after an extended illness. Born February 17, 1942, in Kingsport TN, she grew up in the Highland area and worked at White Floral on Center Street for almost 50 years.  She enjoyed singing in a gospel quartet, loved to work, and loved spending time...

Vicky Lee Taylor

Vicky Lee Taylor

Jul 2, 2022

Vicky Lee Taylor, 71, of Fall Branch, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was a loving daughter and sister. 

Vicky was preceded in death by her father, Lee Alex Taylor. 

She is survived by her mother, Faun Taylor, of the home; sister, Cheryl Taylor, of the home; and Suzanne...

Frederick "Dale" Busler

Frederick "Dale" Busler

Jul 1, 2022

Frederick “Dale” Busler, 74, of Kingsport, TN, gained his wings on Friday, July 1, 2022.  A lifelong resident of Lynn Garden, he worked as a mechanic for many years.  Dale loved life and everyone he came into contact with.  

He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Busler; mother, Lena Larkins Busler; and two brothers, Danny and Don...

Brenda Sue Ferguson

Brenda Sue Ferguson

Jun 28, 2022

Brenda Sue Ferguson went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at age 75. She was high school sweethearts with Bob Ferguson, who she was married to for 57 years. Brenda was a faithful pastor’s wife for 52 years. She was a Christian school teacher for over 20 years.

She is survived by her loving husband,...

Barbara Littrell

Barbara Littrell

Jun 26, 2022

Barbara Littrell, 57, of Kingsport, passed away June 26, 2022. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Franklin Lane and Monnie Lou Lane; sister, Kathy Bradley; and grandson, Michael Wayne Littrell III.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Brittnie Louann Condry (John Horne) and Tammy Peace; sons,...

Bobby Joe Carroll

Bobby Joe Carroll

Jun 25, 2022

Bobby Carroll, 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Our Dad - Dad was always a very friendly person, had a hand wave for everyone he passed by and would like to share a story of old. He loved fast cars (Mustangs) and taking a cruise on his Harley. He always had time to help out...

Patricia "Patty" Williams

Patricia "Patty" Williams

Jun 25, 2022

…If your gift is teaching devote yourself to teaching. Romans 12:7

Patricia Deel Williams (Patty) 71, of Kingsport, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at NHC Healthcare Kingsport as the result of pancreatic cancer.  Patty was born August 9, 1950 in Abingdon, VA.  Her family moved to Kingsport from Wise County Virginia in 1952 to establish a family business.  

Patty...

James David Archer

James David Archer

Jun 25, 2022

James David Archer, 83, died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, surrounded by family at Holston Valley Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born July 22, 1938, in Hawkins County. 

A loving husband, dad and papaw, James enjoyed spending time with his family, working in the yard and watching westerns. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for 43...

James E. Harman Sr.

James E. Harman Sr.

Jun 24, 2022

James E. Harman, Sr., 81, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2022. Born in Hurley, VA, on December 11, 1940, he graduated from Grundy High School in 1959 and attended Carson Newman and The University of Richmond. He married Modesta Perez on December 9, 1962, in San Sebastian Puerto Rico. Jim was a veteran...

Joy Bierbaum

Joy Bierbaum

Jun 23, 2022

Early Thursday morning, June 23, 2022, Joy Gladys Meyers Bierbaum passed away at the age of 96 after being challenged by dementia for several years. She was a resident of Bridgeport Senior Living, in Altamonte Springs, Fl. Joy was born on December 9, 1925, at Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee, WI to Edwin F. Meyers and Gladys S. Meyers.

 

Joy...

Anthony (Tony) Glavan

Anthony (Tony) Glavan

Jun 23, 2022

Anthony (Tony) Glavan died on June 23 at his residence in Kingsport in the company of his family after a presumed catastrophic stroke.  He was 91.  He is survived by his daughter, Joni Sago (Brett) and two grandchildren, Anna and Mark, of Kingsport, Tennessee.  He is also survived by a hilarious sister Marilyn Smith of Biwabik, MN, and numerous nieces...

Johnnie Bill Gregg

Johnnie Bill Gregg

Jun 22, 2022

Johnnie Bill Gregg, 70, of Gregg Hollow, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2022 at his residence. He was a loving, kind man who had many friends, especially the staff at the Gray Pharmacy.

Johnnie is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Gregg, Sr. and Jessie May (Ryans) Gregg; his brothers, Verlin, Marshall, Frankie, Lawrence Jr. “Junie”, and two...

Donnie E. Cookenour

Donnie E. Cookenour

Jun 22, 2022

Donnie (Don) Eugene Cookenour, 85, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2022.  Don was a Veteran of the Naval Military Branch and prior to moving to Kingsport, lived in Washington D.C. and was an alumunus of Jamestown University.  Employed early in life by Westinghouse, Don moved to Kingsport to take a position with Eastman...

Wayne Neal

Wayne Neal

Jun 21, 2022

Wayne Neal, 71, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his home following a lengthy illness. Wayne was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. He served with the U.S. Army in the 25th infantry in Vietnam and was retired from the US Postal Service. Wayne loved riding motorcycles.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, a...

Mary R. Lyons

Mary R. Lyons

Jun 20, 2022

Mary R. Lyons of the Bloomingdale community passed at home on Monday June 20, 2022. She was born on July 12, 1936, in Jasper VA, to Allen W. and Roxie A. Buell Queen and grew up in Clintwood VA where she attended Clintwood High School.

 

She married James M. Lyons on February 2, 1964, in Dante VA at...

Betty Newman Iverson

Betty Newman Iverson

Jun 19, 2022

Betty Newman Iverson, 87, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Asbury Place, Kingsport, following several years of declining health.

 

Mrs. Iverson was born November 21, 1934, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Orville Earl and Elaine Nighbert Newman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, J. Robert Iverson,...

Annis D. Bass

Annis D. Bass

Jun 18, 2022

Annis D. Bass, 78, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She worked at Eastman as an Administrative Assistant for 32 years. She also worked for several years at Regional Kidney Care. Annis was a very active member of Cassidy United Methodist Church.  

She was a wonderful and loving sister,...

Hugh A. Coffman

Hugh A. Coffman

Jun 17, 2022

Hugh A. Coffman, 83, of  Kingsport went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2022 after an extended illness.

Hugh was born on July 14, 1938, in Kingsport, TN. He graduated from Holston Institute and received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University. Hugh began a teaching career with Kingsport City Schools at John Sevier Junior High. After...

Jana M. (Wood) Rollins

Jana M. (Wood) Rollins

Jun 17, 2022

 Ephesians 4:32

Be ye kind, one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,

 even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

 

Jana M. (Wood) Rollins, 44, of Chuckey, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center.  Born in Thomasville, NC on February 10, 1978, a daughter of the late...

Orge Patton Phillips

Orge Patton Phillips

Jun 17, 2022

Orge Patton Phillips, 79, of Old Blairs Gap Road, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2022. He served in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserve, where he fought in Desert Storm. Orge retired from the Army with a rank of Sargant E-6. He worked at AFG, Hawkins County, where he retired after 30 plus years. Orge had attended...