Obituaries

Michael Gregory

Michael Gregory

Nov 13, 2021

“Three things will last forever--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

Johnson City, Tenn. - Michael C. Gregory “Mike”, age 79, of Johnson City, Tenn. peacefully went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 13, 2021, surrounded by his family, who he adored more than anything in the world. Mike grew up in...

James Arlie Brown

James Arlie Brown

Nov 13, 2021

Jim Brown, 80, of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021 after months of declining health. Jim served as a lead aircraft mechanic for 34 years with United Airlines, based at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, IL. He married the love of his life, Elaine Strumpf in 1966 and remained together until her passing, in April...

Anne Breazeale  Hadden

Anne Breazeale Hadden

Nov 13, 2021

Kingsport - Anne Breazeale Hadden, age 78, entered into God's Eternal Embrace surrounded by her family on November 13, 2021 from Ballad Medical Center. She was born on October 1, 1943 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the daughter of Thomas "Buck" and Anne Townsend Breazeale. A graduate of Bearden High School, Knoxville, she graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1965,...

Linda Osborne

Linda Osborne

Nov 13, 2021

Linda Osborne, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home. Linda was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. She was of the Christian faith. Linda was a homemaker and enjoyed singing karaoke.

Linda is survived by her husband of 53 years, Wiley Richard Osborne; three sons, Todd Osborne and wife...

Billy Lee Smith

Billy Lee Smith

Nov 13, 2021

1 Thessalonians 4:14 “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him”

Billy Lee Smith, 74, passed away on November 13, 2021. He accepted Jesus as his Savior in 2002 and is now walking the streets of gold. Billy loved and cherished his wife Nellie who...

David  Greggory Black, Jr.

David Greggory Black, Jr.

Nov 12, 2021

David Greggory Black, Jr., age 60, of Kingsport died Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, he was raised in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1979. Gregg attended ETSU and received his pilot’s license from Tri-Cities Airport. He raced and built motorcycles. Gregg loved...

Tony Curtis Jennings

Tony Curtis Jennings

Nov 12, 2021

Tony Jennings, 58, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 after an extended illness.

Tony is preceded in death by his grandparents, Marjie Gullie, Mary and Charlie Crawford, Joe and Grace Loudy; father, Jason Jennings; and brother, Timmy D. Jennings. He is survived by Tammy Moore, the love of his life; mother, Nellie Arnold and Billy Hill; son, Tony...

Paul Ray Shade

Paul Ray Shade

Nov 11, 2021

Paul Shade, age 80, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 after a brief illness.

Mr. Shade was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Shade. He is survived by his wife, Marie Shade; daughters, Joni Hubell and Julie Shade; son, Jon Dykes; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00...

Robin Belinda Skelton

Robin Belinda Skelton

Nov 11, 2021

Robin Skelton, 63, of Kingsport entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Robin was the definition of a people person. She had a generous heart that cared for everyone she knew. She was an exceptional daughter and friend, but above all, her primary purpose in life was the role of mother, to the love of her...

Peggy A. Trent Sanders

Peggy A. Trent Sanders

Nov 11, 2021

Peggy A. Trent Sanders, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Village at Allandale. She was born January 19, 1938 in Hancock County, TN. Peggy accepted the Lord at a young age and was baptized at Stoney Gap Baptist Church. She had been a Christian all her life and was very knowledgeable of the bible. Peggy was...

Sandra Shirl Castle

Sandra Shirl Castle

Nov 10, 2021

Sandra Shirl Castle, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born October 28, 1950, in Dante, VA, to the late Dan H Amyx and Ruby Junelle Amyx. Sandra worked at Holston Valley for years as a PT tech and a patient assistant at Madison...

Roy Minga Webb

Roy Minga Webb

Nov 9, 2021

Roy Minga Webb, 90, of the Harmony Community in Jonesborough, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Bluff City, TN, to the late Roy Thurman and Dimple Minga Webb, and he was married for 54 years to the late Wanda Lane Webb, who died in July, 2021. Roy graduated from...

Clarence D. Hurley

Clarence D. Hurley

Nov 7, 2021

Clarence Hurley, age 89, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 7, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Imboden, VA, he resided in Kingsport after his service in the Korean War, then retired from Eastman Chemical. He served his church and SNHS community until his death.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lillian...

Rosella Dingus Bowen

Rosella Dingus Bowen

Nov 6, 2021

Rosella Dingus Bowen, age 100, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Waters of Bristol on Saturday, November 6, 2021 following a period of declining health. Born in Wise County, Virginia, on June 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Dewey and Stella Fritz Dingus, she resided in this area her entire life. She married Andrew Bowen...

Augie Johnson

Augie Johnson

Nov 5, 2021

Augie Johnson, (Donald), 57, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at his home. Born on March 30, 1964, son of Don and Brenda Johnson, Augie lived his entire life in Kingsport and was a top notch mechanic.

Augie was a kind, generous, and humble man, who would do anything for anybody. His work ethic was unmatched. He loved...

Joanna Bishop

Joanna Bishop

Nov 5, 2021

Joanna Marie Bishop, 18, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 5, 2021 at her residence.

Born in Elizabethton, Tennessee on November 27, 2002, daughter of Jimmy Bishop and Debra Rector Mullins-Bishop, she resided in Johnson City. She graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 2020 and attended East Tennessee State University where she participated in Buctainment and...

Wanda Kay Penley

Wanda Kay Penley

Nov 2, 2021

Wanda Kay Penley, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus Tuesday afternoon, November 2, 2021. Born in Coeburn, VA, she had resided here for the past three years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jackie C. Penley.

Wanda is survived by her brother, Gary Lane and wife Vickie; her children, Tammy Mosley, Billy Ward, Tina Thompson, Belinda...

Jay Taylor

Jay Taylor

Oct 31, 2021

Jay Taylor, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his home. Born in Washington County, TN, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. Jay had retired from Sprint following 40 years of service. He was a member of Gravelly Baptist Church. Jay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He...

Mary Elizabeth Reed

Mary Elizabeth Reed

Oct 31, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Pierson Reed, 87 of Kingsport, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her residence in Kingsport. She was born 1933 in Liverpool, England, moved to America and came to Tennessee as a newlywed in 1954, raising a family, working, and owning several businesses even becoming a US citizen. It was a life well lived.

Mary is preceded in...

Patrick G. McDonald

Patrick G. McDonald

Oct 29, 2021

Patrick Gerald McDonald, 37, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord and his earthly father, Frank on Friday, October 29, 2021. Born in West Palm Beach, FL, on January 19, 1984, a son of Kathy and the late Frank Papp, he resided in this area for the last 15 years. Patrick attended Kingsport First Assembly of God. He...