Obituaries
Betty Nester Gothard
Oct 15, 2021
Betty Nester Gothard, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a member of Emory United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Holston High School, Blountville, and was employed as secretary to the President at First Tennessee Bank in Kingsport. Betty was very well...
June Fields Penley
Oct 14, 2021
“Her children rise up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31:28
Julia June Fields Penley, 98, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021. June passed peacefully, surrounded by her daughters in her Morrison City home she cherished for 75 years. June was the daughter of James and Mary Belle (Stapleton) Fields. She was born in Coeburn (Wise...
Greta Mahoney
Oct 13, 2021
Greta Mahoney, 86, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center after complications from a stroke. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and married Bob Mooneyham and together they had two children, Mike and Debbie. Greta was a fiercely devoted mother and a member of Grace Christian Church
She married John Mahoney in 1983 after...
J. Robert Breeding
Oct 12, 2021
Robert Breeding, 83, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, October 12, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Kingsport and had lived here his entire life. After graduating from Ketron High School he joined the U.S. Air Force and retired from Holston Defense Corporation. Robert was a lifetime member of the Kingsport...
Helen A. Estep
Oct 8, 2021
Helen A. Estep, 92 of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, October 8, 2021. She was a member of Mayfield United Methodist Church, Kingsport. Helen loved ballroom dancing and spending time with her family. She retired from Ford Motor Company, as a legal analyst after 31 years of service.
Helen is preceded in death by her husband,...
Larry Bradley
Oct 8, 2021
Larry Taylor Bradley, 80, of Kingsport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born in Butler, TN, on January 24, 1941, to Norvin Dake “Nub” and Lena Mae Bradley. Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and was honored to carry the title. He moved to Kingsport...
Mary "Kat" Sutherland
Oct 8, 2021
Mary “Kat” Sutherland, 79 of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a very loving woman, who would make sure she went without to take care of others.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dee and Ethel Gilbert; her husband, Bill Sutherland; son, William “Bimbo” Sutherland; brothers, Paul Gilbert and Asa...
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...
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