Obituaries
Cathey Bays
Aug 1, 2021
Cathey Bays, 62, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Cathey was a creative soul with a generous heart. She loved animals, Elvis, and being the center of attention. She especially enjoyed art and spending time outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ransom and Bobbie Bishop; brothers, Lynn Bishop, Larry Bishop, and Denney Bishop;...
Doris Way
Aug 1, 2021
Doris Way, 81, Mt. Carmel, following a brief illness, went home to be with the Lord and loved ones who went before her on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Doris was born in Scott County, VA and lived in Hawkins County most of her life. Doris retired from Gold Star Fitness where she was an assistant manager. She enjoyed working out...
Major Ronald E. Mertens, Retired
Aug 1, 2021
Ronald was welcomed home with these words.
"Well done thou good and faithful servant" – Matthew 25:21
Major Ronald E. Mertens, Retired, 84, of Kingsport, went home to live eternal life with his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, August 1, 2021, following a period of declining health.
Ronald was born in Evansville, IN on March 19, 1937, a son of the late...
Dr. William C. "Dub" Lady
Jul 30, 2021
Dr. William C. “Dub” Lady, 97, of Kingsport, received his heavenly wings on Friday morning, July 30, 2021, at The Blake. Born in Fall Branch on February 28, 1924, a son of the late Arch and Mary Pierce Lady, he moved to Kingsport at the age of two. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1943, served as class president,...
Lenny Dean
Jul 30, 2021
Lenny Dean, 58, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Lenny graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended UT in Knoxville. He was a very talented young man. Lenny was an avid tennis player, artist, and photographer. Unfortunately while at UT he was injured in an accident that resulted in a TBI that changed the course of his life....
Catherine Mary Eads
Jul 30, 2021
Catherine Mary Eads peacefully met Jesus surrounded by her family on Friday, July 30, 2021.
She was born and raised in the Midway community of Scott County. She then met and married her loving husband, Ronald Eads, of 24 years, who passed in 1997. She always said in those 24 years she received all the love anyone could ever have...
Frederick E. Johnson
Jul 28, 2021
Fred E. Johnson, 73, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Fred was a resident of Big Stone Gap, VA for 65 years and most recently resided in Kingsport. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed reading and his 52 years in scouting. His 13 years as director of Camp Davy Crockett were his most cherished. He...
Carolyn E. Lindsey
Jul 27, 2021
Carolyn E. Lindsey, 73, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport where she resided most of her life, she retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1997 after 30 years of service. After retirement she became a real estate agent. Carolyn was a lifelong member of Mafair United Methodist Church.
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George Harrison
Jul 27, 2021
George “G.N.” Harrison, 84, of Gray, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home. He was a charter member of Gray Free Will Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and trustee. George had retired from ABF Freight.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Harrison; granddaughter, Avery T. Harrison; parents, Emory and Thelma...
Angela N. "Angie" Westmoreland
Jul 26, 2021
Angela N. “Angie” Westmoreland, 44, born, September 27, 1976, departed this life on Monday, July 26, 2021 after a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, and her half-brother, David Williams.
Angie is survived by her children, Derrick, Sarah, Ashley, Hannah and Hutch; fur-child, Bella; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Jamie Williams...
Donald W. Rutledge
Jul 26, 2021
Donald W. Rutledge, 88, of Kingsport, died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Asbury Rehabilitation after an extended illness. Don was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He attended Kingsport City Schools and after high school, joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean conflict at Misawa Airbase in Japan. Don worked for United Intermountain Telephone Company for 30...
Eva Johnson
Jul 26, 2021
Kingsport – Eva Chambers Johnson, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021. Eva grew up in the Unaka mountains of western North Carolina near Murphy. She was born August 5, 1923, the 8th child of Sam and Molly Chambers. She proudly served her country as a technical operator at the Oak Ridge nuclear facility during the Second World...
Lonnie G. Horne
Jul 25, 2021
Lonnie G. Horne, 85 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Preston Place Suites, with his family by his side.
Lonnie was born in Blountville on May 6, 1936, the son of the late O.S. and Mary Arnold Horne. He has resided in this area his entire life, and graduated from Blountville High...
John K. Pridemore II
Jul 23, 2021
Beloved husband, father, and granddad, John K. Pridemore II, 72 of Kingsport, TN, passed on Friday, July 23rd at Holston Valley Medical Center after a sudden heart attack. John was born in Harlan, KY, and was raised in Kingsport, TN. After attending Ketron High School, he served in the US Army as a military policeman stationed in Germany. Discharged from...
Sheila Gwen Farmer
Jul 23, 2021
Sheila Gwen Farmer, age 62, of Kingsport, born April 6, 1959, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Sheila was a loving mother, grandmother and the heart of her family. She gave all of herself to all of us and made sure we knew what to do to see her again.
She was preceded in death by...
John L. McBee
Jul 22, 2021
John L. McBee, 95, died peacefully in Kingsport, TN from cancer on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was born on April 5, 1926 in Strawberry Plains, TN. He attended high school there.
Mr. McBee volunteered for the U.S. Navy in April, 1944 and was in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was honorably discharged in June, 1946. He...
Ann Moore
Jul 21, 2021
"A loving, caring and devoted wife, mother and mamaw"
Ann Moore, 74 of Limestone went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Ann was born in Pulaski, VA on April 10, 1947, a daughter of the late George and Dora Lawson. She resided in this area most of her life. She...
Melissa Diane Browder
Jul 20, 2021
Melissa was born on April 12, 1970 in Kingsport to Gordon and Ruth Blevins Browder. She passed from this life on July 20, 2021. She was a loved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend.
Melissa was preceded in death by her beloved mother, both sets of grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is survived...
Sue Dorton
Jul 19, 2021
Sue Dorton, 65, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Park Hills, Missouri, she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She had practiced as an L.P.N. in the area for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Beulah Major;...
Goldie Williams Harris
Jul 17, 2021
Goldie Williams Harris, 93, peacefully entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, July 17, 2021 with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harris; parents, Squire Williams and Alice Williams; brothers, Claude, Curtis, Carl and Hagan Williams; and sisters, Edna Vaughn and Georgia Fleming.
Goldie is survived by her son, Ronald Harris (Sandy);...
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