Obituaries

George E. Bruner

George E. Bruner

Sep 19, 2021

George E. Bruner was born March 17, 1938, to the late Hobert and Ruth Bruner. He went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 19, 2021, after a brief illness. George loved his family and loved spending time with them. He was a very special father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. George attended Upper Room Fellowship Church. He was a good...

James William Page

James William Page

Sep 18, 2021

James William Page, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed peacefully on September 18, 2021 at 1:07am, in his home, surrounded by his family as were his wishes. He was born on December 23, 1945, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Hazel Marie Nichols Page and James Conner Page. James was an educator for 43 years teaching in Kentucky and Tennessee, eventually retiring from...

Harold Williams

Harold Williams

Sep 17, 2021

Harold Williams, 58, went to be with the Lord following a lengthy illness, on September 17, 2021. Born and raised in Kingsport, he had lived here all his life. He worked in sales and supply chain for the grocery industry and was the former owner of Indian Springs Deli. The secret to his success was his love of people. Harold...

William Wayne Smith

William Wayne Smith

Sep 17, 2021

November 29, 1949 – September 17, 2021

 

William Wayne Smith was born November 29, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. His parents were Chief Master Sergeant William Whistler Smith and, wife, Helen Juanita Smith originally of Del Rio, Texas.  His father was a career Non-Commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. His grandfather also served in the military and...

James Herman Simonton, Jr.

James Herman Simonton, Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

James Herman Simonton, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Herman Simonton, Sr. and Millie Hale Kirksey; and sister, Conchita Vaughn.

James is survived by his daughter, Michelle Simonton; four sons, James Simonton, Arthur Simonton, Marcus Simonton and wife Tiffany and James Oakley Midkiff; a host of...

Richard Lee Starnes

Richard Lee Starnes

Sep 16, 2021

Richard Lee Starnes, 63, of Kingsport died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Rick was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He spent a period of time serving in the United States Army, stationed in Panama. Following his service, Rick returned to Kingsport to pursue a degree from ETSU in Business Administration before beginning a career as an...

Romzie Assid

Romzie Assid

Sep 15, 2021

Romzie Assid, 74, Kingsport, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born in June, 1947 in Lebanon, son of Sam and Faheama Assid. He immigrated in 1949 to the US and lived his entire life in Kingsport. Romzie attended Kingsport City schools and graduated from ETSU with a degree in Business Administration. He went to work for Liberty National...

Col (Ret) W. Bruce Wilder

Col (Ret) W. Bruce Wilder

Sep 15, 2021

Services for Col. (Ret.) W. Bruce Wilder, a 28-year veteran of the United States Army, a retired Lutheran Pastor, and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, who passed away September 15, 2021, will be held at the following locations:

Friday, March 11, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. – service will full Military Honors and interment of ashes, at Mountain Home National...

Perry Fink

Perry Fink

Sep 15, 2021

Perry Fink, 53, passed away at his home from Covid-19, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Kingsport and lived in this area his entire life. Perry was a heavy equipment operator and worked at American Environmental.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Helen Fink. Left to cherish his memories is his friend and...

Kimberly Dawn Hickman McGuire

Kimberly Dawn Hickman McGuire

Sep 15, 2021

Kimberly Dawn Hickman McGuire, 63, passed away in the early morning hours of September 15, 2021, in Hendersonville, NC, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mack and Flo Ella Hickman, and Stuart and Ruby Freeman, and several other family members.

Kimberly graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1976 and attended ETSU. At age 55,...

Gaye Rogers

Gaye Rogers

Sep 15, 2021

Gaye Rogers, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home. Born in Elizabethton, TN she had resided in Kingsport for the past 45 years. Gaye was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. She had retired from Indian Path Medical Center where she had worked 32 years as a registered nurse.

Gaye...

Rick Judge

Rick Judge

Sep 14, 2021

Rick Judge, 60, of Kingsport, received his miracle in Heaven Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born in Winchester, TN, Rick lived in Kingsport for the last 21 years. He was employed as a machinist at Worley at Eastman. Rick was a member of Harvest Community Church and was past president and member of The Christian Motorcyclists Association, Rays of the Son...

Kathy P. Neal

Kathy P. Neal

Sep 14, 2021

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Kathy Hartsock Neal, 68, of Blountville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after six months of extended illness. She was born April 4, 1953 in Kingsport, TN and...

Rose Mae Wright

Rose Mae Wright

Sep 12, 2021

Rose Mae Wright, 52, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born in Kingsport, she resided in Kingsport most of her life. Rose enjoyed spending her time with her grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her dad, John Musser, Sr.; grandparents; and nephew, Roger Wright, Jr.

Rose is survived...

Billy  Joe Caywood

Billy Joe Caywood

Sep 11, 2021

Billy Joe Caywood, Jr., 55, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 11, 2021, after an extended illness.

Billy was born on October 12, 1966 in Kingsport, TN to Shelia and Billy Joe Caywood, Sr. He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1984. He worked for Holston Valley Hospital until he was diagnosed with cancer in 1991.

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Gary L. Fletcher

Gary L. Fletcher

Sep 11, 2021

Gary Fletcher, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. Born in Lee County, he has lived in this area most of his life. A graduate of Lynn View High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He retired from Palace Vending after many years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and...

Carol Overbey

Carol Overbey

Sep 11, 2021

Carol Overbey, age 75, of Church Hill, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 12, 1946, a daughter of the late Earl and Helen Nelson, she has resided in this area her entire life. She attended Lynn View...

Carol H. Morrell

Carol H. Morrell

Sep 11, 2021

Carol Horton Morrell, 88, of Fall Branch, passed into Heaven on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at her home. Carol served the Lord her entire life. She attended Glenwood Baptist Church, Indian Springs Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church in Erwin. Carol was currently a member of Lovelace Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir, played the piano...

Joseph F. Amato, DC

Joseph F. Amato, DC

Sep 10, 2021

Joseph F. Amato, D.C. passed away with his loving family by his side on September 10, 2021. Born to Joseph M. (Papa Joe) and Rose Amato in Kingston, New York on August 18, 1949. The first of five children, he was preceded in death by his father Joseph M. Amato, and is survived by his wife Kathryn Amato of 48...

Henry  W. "Hank" Thouin, III

Henry W. "Hank" Thouin, III

Sep 10, 2021

Henry W. “Hank” Thouin, III, age 55, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 after an apparent heart attack. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts, he resided in Kingsport since 1976. Hank graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1985. He was owner operator of Thouin Pools and Spas since 2010. Prior to that “Little Hank” worked with his father at...