Obituaries
Donny Maddux
Dec 28, 2021
Donny Maddux, 67, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Holston Manor. Donny was a loving husband, father, brother and friend who proudly served in the United States Army. He was very talented in drafting in glass and metal works. He had a deep love and patience for animals.
Donny was preceded in death by his parents,...
Linda Stacy Quillen
Dec 27, 2021
Linda Stacy Quillen passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on December 27, 2021 at the age of 78. She is survived by her two sons, Jim Herbert of Guam and Michael Herbert of Kingsport, grandchildren Savannah Herbert of Memphis, Siera Robinette of Kingsport, sister Carol Mayes of Nashville, beloved niece Catherine Knowles of Nashville and other nieces, nephews,...
Matilda Sue Gregg
Dec 26, 2021
Matilda Sue Stroupe Gregg of Telford, TN, went to be with the Lord at JCMC in Johnson City, TN on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born October 16, 1949 to the late Jim and Leary Bud Campbell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Joe Campbell and sisters, Maxine Carver, Margaret Nave...
Wilma Clouse Goodwin
Dec 26, 2021
Wilma Clouse Goodwin, 87, entered Heaven’s gates on December 26th, 2021, passing peacefully at home in Warrenton, VA, with family members by her side.
Born December 24th, 1934 in Sparta, Tennessee, she moved with her parents Lester & Sadie Clouse to East Tennessee as a toddler, and was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and Kingsport, before moving to Warrenton, Virginia...
Shirley Dykes
Dec 25, 2021
Shirley Dykes, 76, of Fall Branch, TN, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1945, in Greene County, TN and a resident in Fall Branch her entire life. Shirley attended Gospel Mission Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee of 48 years; her parents; and two brothers.
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Vincent Randall Hoard
Dec 24, 2021
Vincent Randall Hoard, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 24, 2021. He retired from Eastman after 43 years. Vincent was a member of Mill Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Hoard; mother, Mable Goins; and...
Kenneth James Thomas
Dec 24, 2021
Kenneth James Thomas, 95 of Kingsport died Friday, December 24, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in Dryden, VA, he graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 1949 and received his Master’s Degree from ETSU. Ken taught Biology and Science at Lynn View High School when the school opened, and retired when it closed. In 1970, he was voted Tennessee Teacher...
Gregory Williams
Dec 23, 2021
Greg Williams, 53, Fall Branch, went to his eternal home due to complications of a simple procedure. Gregory also known as “Shoobie” was a spitfire. He loved spending time with the deaf community and absolutely cherished Fall Branch Volunteer Fire Department and every member. He would do anything for anybody, and did. We feel as if he was taken away...
Teresa Lynn (King) Dennison
Dec 23, 2021
Teresa Lynn Dennison, 62, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the most loving, caring mother, grandmother, and sister we could ever have. Teresa enjoyed crafting, collecting ornaments and what-nots, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father; maternal...
Jo Ann Light
Dec 23, 2021
She was the best.
Jo Ann Light, 85, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord and her sons, on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Elmcroft Senior Living of Kingsport, following a period of declining health. Born in Parrotsville, TN on September 26, 1936, daughter of the late Emmit and Selma Cutshaw, she had resided in this area her...
Gincy Jill Jarrett
Dec 23, 2021
April 18, 1958 – December 23, 2021
Gincy Jill Jarrett, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Charldene Jarrett, in 2006.
Gincy is survived by her father, Don Jarrett; brother, Kim Jarrett and wife Carol; four nieces and nephews; and eight grand nieces and nephews.
Entombment services will be conducted at...
Mary Kathrynn Fleming
Dec 21, 2021
Mary Kathrynn Fleming, 92, of Fall Branch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21st. Mary Kathrynn was born May 22, 1929 in Jonesborough to Annie Laurie Barnes Bacon and Dana Harmon Bacon. She was raised in Fall Branch and attended Fall Branch School and East Tennessee State College. While at ETSC, she met a handsome, young Navy veteran from North...
Doug Drinnon
Dec 21, 2021
Pastor Doug Drinnon, 84 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Doug was born in Kingsport, TN on July 2, 1937, a son of the late Homer and Iva Lawson Drinnon. He has resided in this area his entire life. Doug was a...
Janet Ruth Bishop McAmis
Dec 20, 2021
Janet Ruth Bishop McAmis, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 20, 2021, Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Reservoir Road Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dora and Kelly Bishop; stepfather, Ben Ryans; her...
Thomas Y. Lightfoot
Dec 20, 2021
Thomas Y. Lightfoot, 80, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday December 20, 2021 after a period of declining health.
Tom was born in Louisville, KY the son of Richard and Mary Lightfoot. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering. In 1965, he began his employment at Tennessee Eastman Company in the Process Improvement...
Floyd E. Humphries
Dec 20, 2021
Floyd E. Humphries, 88, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at his home in Clinton, Ohio.
Floyd was born August 7, 1933 to Richard Henry and Chloe (McQueen) Humphries in Johnson City, TN. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea. Floyd was a self-employed Truck Driver for many years, retiring from SD Myers. Floyd enjoyed stock...
Calvin C. Derting
Dec 20, 2021
Calvin C. Derting, 96 of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 20, 2021. Calvin was retired from the Bristol City School System.
Calvin is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services for Calvin will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Derting-Hickam Cemetery Fund, c/o Claude Derting, 11437 Bristol Hwy.,...
Rebecca "Becky" Greer
Dec 18, 2021
Rebecca “Becky” Greer, 58, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Kingsport on April 27, 1963, a daughter of Phyllis S. and Gilmer K. Greer of Kingsport. Becky graduated from Sullivan South High School in 1981, Northeast State in 1983 with an Associate Degree, and had been employed...
John Edgar Snavely
Dec 18, 2021
John Edgar Snavely, of Rock Springs Community, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Born on 30 September 1942 to P.H. and Mary Watson Snavely, John was the sixth of eight living brothers and sisters. John graduated from Sullivan High School in 1962 and joined the U.S. Army one day after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated....
Betty B Bailey
Dec 18, 2021
Betty B. Bailey, 83, of the Harmony Community, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.
Betty worked at Quebecor Printing for 43 years in Customer Service. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed preparing special meals for her family. She raised a garden and...
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