Obituaries
Sharon Denise Vaughn
Oct 7, 2021
Sharon Vaughn, 55, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Sharon was born in Baltimore, MD on August 27, 1966, a daughter of Nancy Vaughn and the late Bradley Vaughn. She has resided in this area since February, 1980. She was of the Holiness faith....
Boots A. Ramsey
Oct 7, 2021
Boots A. Ramsey, of Bristol, TN, passed away at Franklin Woods Hospital Thursday October 7, surrounded by her family. Boots was born in Sullivan County and graduated from Bluff City High School with honors class of 1955. She was a homemaker and retired from Sullivan County School System (Mary Hughes School). Boots was a member of New Bethel Presbyterian Church...
Lee Steffey
Oct 6, 2021
Lee Steffey, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center as a result of COVID-19. Born in Kingsport, he worked in the printing trade. He enjoyed sports and watching the Braves.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Sue Steffey, and 2 brothers, Wayne and Dexter Steffey. Lee is survived...
Barbara Jean Quillen
Oct 5, 2021
Barbara Quillen, 83, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday evening, October 5, 2021 at her residence. Barbara grew up in the Bloomingdale Community and was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist church where she helped in the nursery for several years, and was a regular attendant as long as her health permitted. She enjoyed walking with her friend, Toni Arnold, at Colonial...
Jack Vest
Oct 5, 2021
Jack Edward Vest, 93, passed Tuesday morning at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Jack was the son of the late Earl and Mary Vest. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Vest, and his three sisters, Hazel Mattox, Georgia Derby, and Jewell Usury. Jack was a Renaissance man as his interests and hobbies...
Billie June Castle
Oct 5, 2021
Billie Castle, 74, of Kingsport, passed away October 5, 2021. She worked at Tulsa Dental as an instrument maker. Billie was a loving mother, and was a superhero to her kids. She never missed her opportunity to encourage others.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine Fleenor; two sons, Brent Castle and John Fleenor; and three grandchildren.
It was Billie’s...
Charles Richard "Dickie" Palmer
Oct 4, 2021
Charles Richard (Dickie) Palmer’s life here on earth ended October 4, 2021, when he took flight to be with his Heavenly Father. He was overcome by complications from a severe heart attack on September 22, 2021 in Torrance, Calif.
Charles was born to Charles (Charlie) Palmer and Georgia Elizabeth (Dot) Bellamy on January 31, 1941 at HVCH in Kingsport, TN....
Nancy Hein Lukach
Oct 4, 2021
Nancy Hein Lukach, 73, passed away on October 4, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a 4-year battle with cancer. She died peacefully with her family at her side. Nancy was born in Gary, Indiana, and grew up in Crown Point, Indiana with her 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University and a...
Mary E. Macys
Oct 4, 2021
Mary Evelyn Macys died peacefully on October 4, 2021 at the age of 78. She was born April 29, 1943 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia where she grew up. Known affectionately as “Joe” or “Jo Jo”, Mary was a beautiful soul and also a very beautiful woman who remained active and fit throughout her life. Her first job outside of...
Rocky Buchanan
Oct 3, 2021
Rocky Buchanan, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had graduated from Ketron High School. Rocky was retired from TN Eastman following 32 years of service. He attended Good Shepherd Baptist Church. He also had served in the TN...
Virginia Ruth Thompson
Oct 3, 2021
Ruth Thompson, 72, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, after an extended illness. Ruth was a social butterfly and loved to host company at her house. When she wasn’t tending to visitors or guest, she enjoyed relaxing on the porch and soaking in the sunshine. Above all else, she loved her family and watching as it grew....
Clayborn "Clay" Fink
Oct 3, 2021
Clayborn Fink, 91, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Clayborn was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Lee Otis and Nora Eleanor Light Fink. Clayborn joined the United States Army and proudly served his country, which included time overseas in the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Raytheon where he retired after...
Patrick (Pat) J. Donnelly
Oct 3, 2021
Patrick (Pat) J. Donnelly, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, after a short illness. Born in Philadelphia, Patrick attended Philadelphia Archdiocesan schools and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Patrick joined the US Marine Corp, serving as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. After his military service, Pat enjoyed a 30-year career flying for Delta Air Lines...
Barbara Sue Vanzant
Oct 1, 2021
Barbara Sue Conkin Vanzant, age 66, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on October 1, 2021 after a short battle with Covid 19. Barbara was born on February 25, 1955 to Gene and Almeda Conkin of the Blairs Gap community. After graduating from Sullivan West High School, she dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother. Mrs. Vanzant will always be...
Emma Floyd Watson
Sep 30, 2021
Emma Watson, 92, of Kingsport, TN, died Thursday, September 30, 2021. Emma was very active in her local elections and loved volunteering during voting season. She also loved gardening, cooking, and visiting with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Watson, Jr.; parents, King J Floyd and Ruth Huskey Floyd.
Emma is survived by her son,...
Margaret Ann Flanary Anderson
Sep 30, 2021
Margaret Ann Flanary Anderson, age 51, went to her Heavenly Home September 30th, 2021. She was born in Kingsport, TN and lived in the area most of her life until she, her husband, and their youngest daughter moved to FL in 2016. Margaret was a very special person, loved everyone, and loved by everyone. She was always smiling and would...
Rosella Sherfey
Sep 30, 2021
Rosella Sherfey, 67, of Sulphur Springs Community, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born in Rock Island, IL, she had resided in Sulphur Springs most of her life. She was homemaker. Rosella was a Baptist and attended Friendship Baptist in Baileyton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sherfey; parents,...
Jimmy "Jim" Arrington
Sep 29, 2021
Jimmy “Jim” Arrington, 84 of Kingsport, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. He was born in Scott County, Virginia on October 9, 1936 a son of the late Enoch and Maudie Arrington. Jim has resided in this area his...
Jimmy Tittle
Sep 29, 2021
Jimmy Tittle, 71 of Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family, farming and gardening. He also loved to help others in need.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mable Tittle; sister, Virginia Shelton and brother-in-law, Clarence...
Marty Miles King
Sep 28, 2021
Marty Miles King, 86, of Kingsport, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
Marty was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and life-long community volunteer, as well as an occupational therapist and Montessori teacher. She will be fondly remembered by friends and family for being compassionate, energetic, creative, fiercely determined, competitive, artistic, entertaining and endlessly curious.
Marty was preceded...
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