Obituaries
Mildred Painter
Apr 20, 2022
Mildred Porter Painter, 98, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was an avid gardener and wonderful cook. Mildred graduated from Dungannon High School. She worked many years at Eastman before becoming a wife and mother. Mildred loved playing basketball and...
Dorothy "Dot" Walter Rutherford
Apr 20, 2022
Dorothy Walter Rutherford, 94, passed away in Lenoir City, TN, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born in Kingsport, TN, on July 22, 1927. Dorothy graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1945 and married Bill Rutherford, her high school sweetheart, August 26, 1946.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bill Rutherford; and parents,...
Joe Groseclose
Apr 15, 2022
Joe Groseclose, 69, of Bristol, Tennessee died Friday night, April 15, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center after complications from a stroke. Born in Johnson City, raised in Kingsport, he had resided in Bristol since 1992. Joe graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School and attended Emory & Henry College. He was owner/operator of Groseclose Antiques in Kingsport, with his wife. ...
Herbert Beach
Apr 14, 2022
Herbert Beach, 79, of Lovelace Community, joined his recently departed wife, Shirley Beach, in the presence of the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He owned his own business until he retired, was a Shriner and an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley Beach; parents, Loland “Roscoe” and Ella Beach; and...
Jane Frances Joseph
Apr 14, 2022
Jane F. Joseph, 75, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a selfless, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Jane enjoyed Bible studies, gardening, her morning walks with neighbors, genealogy and spending quality time with her precious grandchildren. She devoted her life to her family and...
Theona Cable Moorehouse
Apr 13, 2022
Theona Cable Moorehouse, 83, passed away Wed, April 13, 2022. She was affectionately known as “Gran” to her nieces, nephews and next generations who adored her; she and Cris spent countless hours with them celebrating milestones, making grand adventures and being an integral part of their lives. After their mother’s death in 1971, Theona became a mentor to her three...
Betty A. McConnell
Apr 11, 2022
Betty McConnell, 85, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2022, and is now celebrating in her new glorified body. As the smallest of 11 children, Betty certainly compensated with an oversized heart. She had a genuine and compassionate nature and a true servant’s heart. Betty was a caregiver to many and a safe harbor...
Mary Brown Dalton
Apr 11, 2022
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. -Romans 8:18
The world is a much sadder place with the passage of Mary Brown Dalton, 71, of Kingsport, who peacefully joined her beloved David in the arms of God in her eternal home on Monday,...
Graham Leroy "Lee" Fisher
Apr 11, 2022
Graham Leroy “Lee” Fisher passed away peacefully after spending the day with his daughters by his side on April 11, 2022.
Lee was born August 29, 1946 to Powell Graham Fisher and Annie Laurie Sumner Fisher in Kingsport, Tennessee. Lee grew up attending First Christian Church in Kingsport, TN and continued his affiliation with the Christian Church throughout his...
Kay Cox Speck
Apr 11, 2022
Wanda Kay Cox Speck, 76, of Morristown, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2022 at Regency Retirement Village in Morristown after a lengthy illness. She lived the majority of her life in Kingsport and was a graduate of Holston High School. Kay dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age and was...
Ruby S. Kiser
Apr 7, 2022
Ruby S. Kiser passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 99. She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Rawle J. Kiser; her parents, Hugh Taylor and Margie Boyd Sword; brothers, Roy Ellis Sword and Hugh Taylor Sword, Jr.; sister, Zetta Wayne Deel; and nephews, Lynn Ellis Sword and Scott Deel.
Ruby is...
Clifton E. Franklin
Apr 5, 2022
Clifton Franklin, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had retired from the construction business. Clifton loved the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Georgia Franklin; sons, Cliff Franklin and wife Nancy, James Franklin and wife Sharon, Steven Franklin and wife Jessica; seven grandchildren, Chass, Brooke, Lily, Brandi,...
F.B. Tomlinson, Jr.
Apr 4, 2022
Fred Blackwell Tomlinson, Jr, 87, of Kingsport, entered eternal rest Monday, April 4, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, VA, on October 4, 1934, son of the late Fred and Elsie Tomlinson, he has resided in this area since 2003. He graduated from Bland County High School and received a bachelor’s degree while in the service....
Don Winston Short
Apr 4, 2022
Psalms 39:7
But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.
Psalms 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
Don Winston Short, was born to William ‘Frank’ and Draxie Short in 1939 in Pike County, Kentucky. Don resided the majority of his life in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Don passed away peacefully from a brief illness...
Stewart George Vaughn
Apr 3, 2022
Stewart George Vaughn born June 2, 1931 was reunited with the love of his life, Needa on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
Stewart was a very talented man and jack of all trades all his life. He worked for Kingsport Milling company and helped rebuild the mill with his dad after the fire. He continued working there until he moved on...
Edith W. Patterson
Apr 2, 2022
Edith Patterson, 87 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She had lived most of her life in Kingsport and retired from Belk’s. Edith loved to cook and make Christmas candy, being outdoors and gardening.
Edith is preceded in death by her husband, John Patterson; her parents; one sister; four brothers; grandson, Dennis Patterson....
Jeff Morris
Apr 1, 2022
Jeff Morris, 60, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Jeff was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed by Lowe’s in Elizabethton since 2008.He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jane Morris; and infant brother, Walter Morris, Jr.Jeff is...
Betty Moody
Apr 1, 2022
Betty Jo Snodgrass Moody, 90, of Kingsport, died Friday night, April 1, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a homemaker. Betty was a member of Emory United Methodist Church.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Harold “Sam” Moody; son, Ernest Lee Moody; parents, Robert...
June Carolyn McClelland Childress
Apr 1, 2022
June Carolyn McClelland Childress, 87, of Kingsport, died at 3:57 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022. Born April 16, 1934, June grew up on a historic farm where Fort Womack was located. Her homeplace was a source of tremendous pride and she secured its listing with the U.S. Department of Interior as part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail....
Susan Palmer Browning Cooper
Mar 31, 2022
Susan Palmer Browning Cooper, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2022 in the comfort of her own home. She was the widow of Robert Joseph Cooper (1948-2018) after sharing 45 years of marriage together.
Born in Ohio on February 25, 1951, Susan was the daughter of Ward and Nancy Browning. She grew up in...
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