Obituaries

Robert (Rob) Minton

Robert (Rob) Minton

Dec 16, 2021

Robert (Rob) Minton, 58, of Kingsport, passed awy December 16, 2021

At this time there are no services scheduled.

Gary  Coley Trent

Gary Coley Trent

Dec 15, 2021

Gary Coley Trent, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He retired from the Sullivan County School system after several years of service. He loved Tennessee Football and playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 40 years, Joyce Trent; father, Ransom Ketron; mother, Margie Ruth Ketron; sisters, Mickey Ketron, Patty Hicks, and Patricia...

Lois A. Mills

Lois A. Mills

Dec 14, 2021

On December 14, 2021, following a lengthy illness, Lois A. Mills, 68, was reunited with her parents, Joseph and Lois Adams, and brother, Gerald Adams. For many years, Lois worked for Kingsport Times-News, delivering newspapers to the Church Hill area.

Lois is survived by her husband of 47 years, Doyle Wayne Mills; daughters, Brandy Dalton and husband Troy, Courtney Mills;...

Melvin J. Collins

Melvin J. Collins

Dec 14, 2021

Melvin Junior Collins, 82, Chuckey, TN passed away on December 14, 2021 with his family at his bedside, after a period of declining health.

He was born in Rogersville, TN, to the late Eula Justice and William Bill Collins. He was a farmer and dairy farmer for 52 years, he was a Best Friend, a dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin,...

Kenneth A. Bingham

Kenneth A. Bingham

Dec 14, 2021

Kenneth Alan Bingham was born on September 15, 1927 in Kingsport, TN, and died December 14th in Franklin, TN at the age of 94. He married Trula Maness, the love of his life on May 1, 1951. He and Trula had 68 wonderful years together.Kenneth was preceded by his wife, Trula Elizabeth Maness Bingham; daughter, Debbie Bingham Kinkead; mother, Jennie...

Patsy Frank Justice

Patsy Frank Justice

Dec 12, 2021

April 30, 1930 – December 12, 2021

Patsy Frank Justice, of Gate City, VA, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. A daughter of Jim and Dallie Frank, she had retired from Kingsport Press. She was preceded in death by children, Johnny H. Mitchell; and Belinda K. Mitchell; her sisters, Rose Kent, Mary Sicarello, and Liz Whittington; brothers, Jim Frank, Louie...

George O'Neill

George O'Neill

Dec 11, 2021

George Joseph O’Neill, PhD, died Saturday night, December 11, 2021, at the age of 83 after an extended fight against cancer. He leaves behind his adored wife and partner of 61 years, Marie L. O’Neill, four sons, Mark (Paula), Eric, Sean (Helen), and Patrick (Gwyn), three grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Dr. Skyler Reed), Thomas, and Jessica, and his youngest brother, Father John...

Helen G. Austin

Helen G. Austin

Dec 8, 2021

Helen Elizabeth Virginia Glass Austin, 95, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 8, following a multi-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

 

Helen is now reunited with her beloved husband, Harold, who passed away almost exactly seven years prior. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary, and her siblings, Lola Levy, Frank Glass and Alma Glass....

Ollie Miller

Ollie Miller

Dec 7, 2021

Ollie Miller, 71, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at home with her loving family and friends by her side. Ollie had retired from Wal-Mart. She is survived by her husband, Ron Miller; daughter, Michelle Stapleton; sons, Clint Guy and wife, Amber, and Jason Guy and wife, Reeca; stepdaughter, Renee Yates and husband, Travis;...

Carolyn C.  Stranberg

Carolyn C. Stranberg

Dec 7, 2021

Ann Carolyn Coleman Stranberg passed away after a brief illness on December 7, 2021. Born March 20, 1938 to AB and Pauline Coleman of Kingsport, Tennessee, Carolyn grew up in Kingsport and was a 1956 graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. She was a pioneer for women in the car industry, owning Cherokee Leasing Company, becoming the first woman in...

D. Bruce Shine

D. Bruce Shine

Dec 6, 2021

D. Bruce Shine, 83, died on Monday, December 6, 2021. A nationally recognized labor and employment law attorney, legal scholar and civic leader. Bruce was active in political, educational and community affairs, and had practiced law in Kingsport since 1967.

Educated at Tusculum College at Greeneville, TN, he graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business...

Linda Oaks

Linda Oaks

Dec 6, 2021

Linda Oaks, 76, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021. Linda was a member of New Covenant Free Pentecostal Church.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Ruth Pleasant and brother, Tommy Pleasant. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, James Oaks; son, James Oaks, Jr.; daughter, Marian Plitzko;...

Charles Boyd Ladd

Charles Boyd Ladd

Dec 4, 2021

Charles Boyd Ladd (age 73) of Church Hill, TN passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 following a brief illness. His family was by his side.

The youngest of 4 siblings, Charles was born in Church Hill to parents Ben and O’Dell Ladd on September 9, 1948. Charles graduated from Church Hill High School, and went on to receive his Bachelor’s...

John T. Kiser

John T. Kiser

Dec 3, 2021

John Kiser, of Kingsport, beloved son and father, departed his earthly home on December 3, 2021.

Memorial donations may be directed to the charity of your choice or Ross Camp Ground UMC or Cemetery.

Joseph Matthew Robinson

Joseph Matthew Robinson

Dec 2, 2021

Matthew “Matt” Robinson, 51, Church Hill, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 while at work due to an apparent heart attack. Matt was born in Kingsport and graduated from Sullivan North High School. He was an employee of Silgan Closures.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel L. Robinson.

Matt is survived by his father, Lewis Robinson and wife Sally,...

Don Shepherd

Don Shepherd

Dec 2, 2021

“Well done good and faithful servant.” A kind and generous soul.

Don Shepherd, 84, of Kingsport passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021 in the comfort of his home by the fireplace and surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kingsport on March 3, 1937, a son of the late Fred and Mildred Shepherd.

Don was a native and lifelong...

Patsy "Pat" Clonce Southers

Patsy "Pat" Clonce Southers

Dec 2, 2021

Patsy (“Pat”) Clonce Southers, 84, of Powder Springs, GA, died Thursday, December 2, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Pat was born September 25, 1937 in Kingsport, TN, to Robert L. and Bonnie Conkin Clonce. She was a 1955 graduate of Sullivan High School and remained close with her classmates throughout her life. She eagerly awaited and attended every...

DeLois Frances Anderson

DeLois Frances Anderson

Nov 30, 2021

DeLois Frances Hicks Anderson was born in Madisonville, Tennessee, September 19, 1928, to Lois Burleson Hicks and Meek Lester Hicks, Sr.  She passed away at her home in Kingsport on November 30th.   She graduated from Madisonville High School and attended the University of Tennessee where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

 

She married the love...

Kay Meade

Kay Meade

Nov 30, 2021

Sandra Kay Pickens Meade, 73, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 following and extended illness. Kay was born in Kingsport where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of ’66, and retired from J.P. Stevens. Kay was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was...

Jan Edward Nichols

Jan Edward Nichols

Nov 30, 2021

Jon Edward Nichols, 77, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a long illness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Sue Nichols; sons, Jeff Peery and Jimmy Maness; daughter, Aundrea Pearman; grandchildren, Seth Pearman. Noah Pearman. Gabriel Pearman, Rhealynn Maness, and Gabby Silvers; brothers, Doug and Gordon Nichols; sister,...

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