Obituaries
David Clifton "Cliff" Pierce
Feb 7, 2022
David Clifton “Cliff” Pierce, 59, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, after complications from a seizure. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know his generous soul.
A 1981 graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School, Cliff received his undergraduate in Business Management from East Tennessee State University, as well as his paralegal degree from Greenville...
Stanton H. Steffey
Feb 6, 2022
Stanton H. "Bubba" Steffey, Jr. died suddenly on February 6, 2022. He was born on January 10, 1965, to Stanton H. Steffey, Sr. and Martha Virginia Goins Steffey. Bubba was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and Milligan College, having served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1985.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother,...
Gary B. Dykes
Feb 6, 2022
Gary Blake Dykes, 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at The Hearth Assisted Living, Franklin, Tennessee. Gary was born in Kingsport on November 24, 1939, to the late Fred and Julia Dykes. He was a 1957 graduate of Sullivan High School. Gary lived most of his life in Kingsport...
Danny Painter
Feb 5, 2022
Danny Painter, 71, of Fall Branch, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home. Danny was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a 1968 graduate of Fall Branch School. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. Danny was a member of Logans Chapel United Methodist...
Edith Bray Ottinger
Feb 4, 2022
Edith Bray Ottinger, 93 of Kingsport, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 4, 2022. Edith’s life on earth was full of family, friends, church, flowers, travel and happiness abound. Although her time here has come to an end, the love she shared will be passed on through generations.
Edith is preceded in death by...
Glenn Roller
Feb 4, 2022
Glenn Roller, of Kingsport, has gone home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 after 91.5 very full years of his life.
Glenn was born in the Kingsport community and contributed back to the area his entire life. He worked as a carpenter for the Kingsport Press for more than 40 years. He enjoyed his work but...
Ian N. Wilson
Feb 3, 2022
Ian N. Wilson, 24, of Johnson City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Ian was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a 2015 graduate of Providence Academy. In 2013, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a faithful member of Red Stone Church in Johnson City. Ian was an SPC4 combat...
Ronald Leo Coven, Sr.
Feb 2, 2022
Ronald Leo Coven, Sr. 83 passed away at The Blake in Kingsport, TN on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, after a prolonged illness.
Born in Gainesville, GA on September 30, 1938, he was the son of the late Inus and Russell Coven. He was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport.
Ron was a graduate of the...
Mack Pyle
Feb 1, 2022
Jay Mack Pyle went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Kingsport, TN. Mack was born in Kingsport on February 23, 1951, to the late JC and Hazel Pyle. He was a 1969 graduate of Ketron High School, where he enjoyed playing football and running track. This was also where his lifelong love...
Gaynella Herron Thacker
Feb 1, 2022
Gaynella Herron Hutchins Thacker, 91 of Kingsport passed away, February 1, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She had been a resident of Holston Manor Nursing Home for the past two years.
Gaynella was born May 23, 1930 in Edison, TN (Hancock County), to the late Frank and Effie (Hall) Herron. She had resided in Kingsport since 1952, spending 40+...
Harlan D. Rector
Jan 31, 2022
Harlan Rector, 83, of Jonesborough, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Born in Washington County, TN, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Harlan had retired from the Kingsport Press and attended Pleasant View Church of Christ when his health permitted.
Harlan is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Rector; grandson, Cody Miller; parents, Milburn and Margaret...
Alma Bear Mann Rogers
Jan 31, 2022
Alma Bear Mann Rogers, beloved mother, went home to be with her Lord Monday, January 31, 2022, at the age of 77. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. Alma was a member of The Victory Apostolic Church where she attended faithfully. Alma loved her family and always looked forward to gathering and eating a good meal. She loved...
Thelma Smith
Jan 31, 2022
Thelma Marcum Smith, 85, of Kingsport, died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022. Thelma was born in Lee County, VA, and lived in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a graduate of Lynn View High School, class of 1954. Thelma was secretary at Vermont United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Rahway, New Jersey. She...
Milo Hershberger
Jan 31, 2022
Milo Hershberger, 78, went home to spend eternity with his Heavenly Father and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as well as family and friends awaiting his arrival, on Monday, January 31, 2022, at James H. Quillen VAMC.
Milo was a proud American Veteran, serving 18 years in the U.S. Army and Airforce. He relocated to East Tennessee, the Fall...
Ronald "Shorty" Conkin
Jan 31, 2022
Ronnie “Shorty” Conkin, 72 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022 following a brief illness. Shorty was retired from GRC Construction and attended the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch. Shorty loved spending time with his family and friends.
Shorty is preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Conkin; two sisters,...
Shirley Beach
Jan 30, 2022
Shirley Beach, 76, of Lovelace Community, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was a loving spouse and mother. She was a woman of the Moose and an avid flower lover.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Worley “Babe” and Helen E. Pitt.
She is survived by husband, Herbert O. Beach, daughters Tammy (Scott)...
Ruth Crane
Jan 29, 2022
Ruth (Vicars) Crane passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born on November 29, 1929 in the Pactolus community of Kingsport. She graduated from Blountville High School in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, and daughter Deborah Jo as well as her sister, Betty. Left to celebrate her life and continue her legacy of love...
Charles L. Addison
Jan 28, 2022
Charles Addison, 80, of Fall Branch, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Pamela Addison; children, Vicki Griffith (Rick) of Kingsport, Belinda Collins of Fall Branch, Chuck Addison (Mollie) of Kingsport, Lisa Fields (Mark) of Kingsport, Mary Sue Davis (Dewey) of Knoxville, Michelle Woodard (Keith) of Kingsport; nine...
Hazel Marie Gilliam
Jan 28, 2022
Hazel Marie Gilliam, affectionately known as Mamaw Fuzz, drew her last breath on Friday, January 28, 2022. Hazel was born in Lee County, Virginia to Mack and Nellie McCann.
Hazel battled sickness for several years. No matter how sick she was, she was always strong and determined. When most would have been broken, she remained steadfast. Through her example,...
Donna Charlett Hite
Jan 28, 2022
Donna Charlett Hite, 91 of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2022 after a short illness.
Donna was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist church since she came to Tennessee in 1949. She was an avid reader, preferring western novels. In her young married life she was athletic playing softball locally, bowling on a...
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