Obituaries
Marilee Frye
Feb 27, 2022
Marilee Frye, 92, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 27, 2022. Born in Danville, IL, to Doren and Hattie Trump she moved to Chicago where she spent the entirety of her childhood. She was married to Dr. C.J. Frye at 19 and moved to Kingsport where they raised a family of five boys. After her...
Terrence Ray Pierce
Feb 26, 2022
April 15, 1968 - February 26, 2022
Terry Pierce, 53, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022 after a period of declining health.
Terry was a tremendous athlete during his younger years and held titles as an all-state running back and level 4 tennis player. After earning his bachelor’s degree from The University...
Margaret Ryan Gilreath
Feb 26, 2022
Margaret Ryan Gilreath passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at The Wexford House. She was born December 3, 1934, in Sullivan County, TN, and resided there most of her life. She was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church. Margaret retired from the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office (Kingsport).
She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Gilreath; parents,...
Ollie Bledsoe
Feb 25, 2022
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. -2 Timothy 4: 7
Ollie Bledsoe, 85, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 25, 2022. She passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Born in Barbourville, KY, on August 13, 1936, a daughter of...
KennethLee Brown
Feb 24, 2022
KennethLee Brown, 34, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly after surgery following a brief illness. He was born in Texas and lived in Kingsport since early childhood. Kenneth worked in construction and loved his children, family and all types of critters.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Coates.
KennethLee is survived by his fiancée, Chastity Craft; children, Jasmine Spears,...
Frances Catherine "Red" Haynes
Feb 24, 2022
Frances Catherine “Red” Haynes 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2022. She was born in Weber City, VA on March 25, 1935, a daughter of the late William L. and Ila Grace Bellamy.
Cathy resided in this area her entire life, and graduated from Cleveland High School in Yuma, VA, where she played...
Scottie L. Calhoun
Feb 23, 2022
“A faithful friend to the end.”
Scottie Lynn Calhoun, born September 27, 1947, in Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully February 23, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center, with his family at his bedside. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Scottie was so loved by all of his nephews. He always believed in being honest; he would always...
James Jay Cantley
Feb 22, 2022
James (Jay) B. Cantley, Jr. , age 61, of Kingsport, TN passed away February 22, 2022 from a vehicle accident. Jay was a 1978 graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. At an early age he began working in the family business, Cantley-Ellis Manufacturing, a pallet business his grandfather started. Jay worked in every aspect of the business, from truck driver...
Eddie Jennings
Feb 22, 2022
Eddie K. Jennings, 66 of Kingsport passed away February 22, 2022 following an extended illness. Eddie had lived in Kingsport for most of his life. He was an electrician working throughout the Tri-Cities area. Eddie was a member of Tri-City Motorcyclist Club and enjoyed life and making people happy.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Lillian...
Kristy McGill
Feb 22, 2022
Kristy M. McGill, 52, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in South Carolina, Kristy had lived in Kingsport since her early childhood. Kristy loved to read all types of books.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edgar Norris, Jr. and Joann Norris; grandmother, Beatrice Norris; and...
Kenneth Reed
Feb 21, 2022
Kenneth Reed, 65, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022. Born in Spokane, WA, he was raised in Northern California. He has been a paramedic and in EMS for 48 years. He started his career in Northern California, over the years he worked in many states. Kenneth moved to Northeast Tennessee in 1989, where he worked with the Washington...
Jerry Price
Feb 21, 2022
Jerry Price, 78, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022, at his home. Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Fall Branch High School and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a car salesman for over 50 years and loved driving and showing his 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Jerry was a...
Melissa Phillips Painter
Feb 20, 2022
Melissa Phillips Painter, 55 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Melissa was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. She loved caring for her family and others.
Melissa is survived by her son, Lee Painter and wife Melody; three grandchildren, Mia, Hudson, and Letty; her fiancé, Blake...
Carl Morris Drinnon
Feb 20, 2022
Carl Morris Drinnon, 82 of Kingsport died early Sunday morning, February 20, 2022 following a brief period of poor health. He graduated from Sullivan High School, class of ’58, where he played football. Morris was an employee of Eastman where he worked for several years and retired as a maintenance contractor.
Morris was preceded in death by his parents, the...
William Charles "Charlie" Weaver
Feb 18, 2022
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith
William Charles “Charlie” Weaver died Friday, February 18, 2022, after a hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on July 30, 1941 in Sullivan County, TN and was the son of the late William Jake...
Buster "FaFa" Fogle
Feb 18, 2022
Buster “FaFa” Fogle, 93, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, where he resided all of his life, Buster was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was an avid Volunteer’s...
Elijah "Jay" McCray, Jr.
Feb 18, 2022
On Friday afternoon, February 18, 2022, our precious Husband/Dad/Pappy went home after a lengthy illness to be with his loving Savior. His family’s heartbreaking loss here is Heaven’s glorious gain. He is healed and will experience no more pain and suffering.
Elijah McCray, Jr. was born on September 30, 1939, in Letcher County, KY, to Elijah McCray, Sr. and Callie...
James Keith Fowler
Feb 17, 2022
James Keith Fowler passed away February 17, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Greenville, SC July 31, 1951, to Evelyn Blanchard Fowler and the late James Fitzgerald Fowler. Keith spent his childhood in Salisbury, NC. He always had fond memories of days spent on his bike, boating on High Rock Lake, AAU swimming and becoming an Eagle Scout. After...
James "Lynn" Overbey
Feb 16, 2022
James “Lynn” Overbey, age 67 of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home after a brief illness.
Lynn was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Germany. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, James “Buddy” and Betty Overbey; grandparents, Paul and Ethel...
Walter Dale Moore
Feb 16, 2022
Dale Moore, 68 of Kingsport passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 19th at 3:00pm at Gunnings Cemetery.
A full obituary will be published in the Friday edition of the Kingsport Times News.
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