Obituaries
Gary Allen Selby, Sr.
Jan 5, 2022
Kingsport - Gary Allen Selby, Sr., age 55, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Gary lived most of his life in Kingsport. He attended Sullivan South High School then began a career in sales, although many believed his calling was to be a stand-up comedian. He later made his father proud by following in his...
Joyce "Nikki" Fields
Jan 5, 2022
Joyce “Nikki” Fields, 38, of Kingsport, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, following a brief illness. Born in Johnson City, TN, on August 7, 1983, a daughter of the late Troy Fields and Debra Laws Roark of Johnson City, she lived in Johnson City and Elizabethton before moving to Kingsport 2 and ½ years ago. She will...
Kermit Howard Morrison
Jan 5, 2022
Kermit H. Morrison, 78, of Gray, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Hawkins County to the late Lacy E. and Selma Morrison.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Calvin Brown, Henrietta Harrison, and Ronald...
Parker Alan Hill
Jan 5, 2022
Parker Alan Hill, 76, of Kingsport, died Wednesday morning, January 5, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Dixon, Illinois, he had resided in Kingsport for the last 26 years. Parker served in Military Intelligence in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a prominent businessman and entrepreneur in his community. Parker...
Nina Bernice Sexton
Jan 5, 2022
Nina Bernice Sexton, 84, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Orchard View Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 28, 1937, to the late Naff Hicks and Margaret Harr Hicks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis W. Sexton; sister, Alpha Mitchell; and brother, Lester Hicks.
Nina is survived by her children, Patsy Carroll (Ronald),...
Bob Manning
Jan 3, 2022
Bobbie B. Manning, Jr., age 83 of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC following a period of declining health. Born in Charlotte, NC on June 6, 1938, a son of the late Bobbie and Senna Manning, he had resided in Fall Branch since 2003, moving from Bluff City and Blountville. He...
Kristi Nicole Ferguson
Jan 3, 2022
Kristi Nicole Ferguson, 27 of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a period of declining health.
She loved her family and most importantly her children, Preston and Naomi. She was a bright light in this world and her memory will surely carry on.
Kristi was preceded in death by her father, Brian Ferguson...
David Ring
Jan 1, 2022
David Ring, 84, of Kingsport, died Saturday night, January 1, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following an extended period of poor health. He was born in Pound, VA, and lived in Kingsport since early childhood. David graduated from Sullivan High School, class of 57, where he played football. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of...
James Emmette Thompson
Dec 31, 2021
James E. Thompson, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Ballad Health after a brief illness. He worked for Kingsport Foundry for 38 years. James was a member of Morrison City Christian Church. He was a devoted, loving husband of 61 years to his wife Marjorie, as well as a devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...
Verna Scott Ernst
Dec 31, 2021
“A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother”
Verna Scott Ernst, 98, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully to go home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Orchard View Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Born in Wise, Virginia on December 2, 1923, daughter of the late James P. and Martha Scott, she resided in this...
Brenda K. Bates
Dec 30, 2021
Brenda K. Bates, 60 of Kingsport, passed away on December 30, 2021.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
James Justus Bourque
Dec 30, 2021
James Justus Bourque, 65 of Church Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Gulfport, MS and lived in many states in the west. He loved the western mountains. James was retired from the U.S. Penitentiary after 20 years of service.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Harold...
William Douglas Moore
Dec 29, 2021
William “Doug” Moore, 77 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Doug was a loving husband to his wife Connie, who passed away in 2020. He was a wonderful step-father and grand-paw. Doug loved farming and taking care of his cattle. He is preceded in death by his wife,...
Donny Maddux
Dec 28, 2021
Donny Maddux, 67, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Holston Manor. Donny was a loving husband, father, brother and friend who proudly served in the United States Army. He was very talented in drafting in glass and metal works. He had a deep love and patience for animals.
Donny was preceded in death by his parents,...
Linda Stacy Quillen
Dec 27, 2021
Linda Stacy Quillen passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on December 27, 2021 at the age of 78. She is survived by her two sons, Jim Herbert of Guam and Michael Herbert of Kingsport, grandchildren Savannah Herbert of Memphis, Siera Robinette of Kingsport, sister Carol Mayes of Nashville, beloved niece Catherine Knowles of Nashville and other nieces, nephews,...
Matilda Sue Gregg
Dec 26, 2021
Matilda Sue Stroupe Gregg of Telford, TN, went to be with the Lord at JCMC in Johnson City, TN on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born October 16, 1949 to the late Jim and Leary Bud Campbell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Joe Campbell and sisters, Maxine Carver, Margaret Nave...
Wilma Clouse Goodwin
Dec 26, 2021
Wilma Clouse Goodwin, 87, entered Heaven’s gates on December 26th, 2021, passing peacefully at home in Warrenton, VA, with family members by her side.
Born December 24th, 1934 in Sparta, Tennessee, she moved with her parents Lester & Sadie Clouse to East Tennessee as a toddler, and was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and Kingsport, before moving to Warrenton, Virginia...
Shirley Dykes
Dec 25, 2021
Shirley Dykes, 76, of Fall Branch, TN, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1945, in Greene County, TN and a resident in Fall Branch her entire life. Shirley attended Gospel Mission Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee of 48 years; her parents; and two brothers.
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Vincent Randall Hoard
Dec 24, 2021
Vincent Randall Hoard, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 24, 2021. He retired from Eastman after 43 years. Vincent was a member of Mill Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Hoard; mother, Mable Goins; and...
Kenneth James Thomas
Dec 24, 2021
Kenneth James Thomas, 95 of Kingsport died Friday, December 24, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in Dryden, VA, he graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 1949 and received his Master’s Degree from ETSU. Ken taught Biology and Science at Lynn View High School when the school opened, and retired when it closed. In 1970, he was voted Tennessee Teacher...
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