Obituaries
Elizabeth Q. Steadman
Mar 1, 2021
Elizabeth Q. Steadman, 89, of Sullivan Gardens community, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 1, 2021.
She was born on September 14, 1931 in Hawkins County and moved to Kingsport at a young age to live with her aunt and uncle, the late Amy Hyder Wiggins and Charles F. Wiggins. Later, Elizabeth met her husband, Jack W....
Guthrie Earl Farrar
Feb 28, 2021
He was a patriotic American
Guthrie Earl Farrar, age 91, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born in Birmingham, AL on March 17, 1929, a son of the late John Guthrie and Montzora Adair Farrar, he had resided in this area since...
Guthrie Earl Farrar
Feb 28, 2021
A Patriotic American
Guthrie Earl Farrar, age 91, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born in Birmingham, AL on March 17, 1929, a son of the late John Guthrie and Montzora Adair Farrar, he had resided in this area since 1954. He graduated...
Lowell Eugene Thompson
Feb 24, 2021
March 6, 1938 – February 24, 2021
IN LOVING MEMORY
Lowell Eugene Thompson was called home on February 24, 2021 at the age of 82. Lowell was born in Kingsport, TN on March 6, 1938 to Charles Howard Thompson and Laura Jane Litton.
Lowell was a 1956 graduate of Ketron High School and as he would say “one night of...
Zalia Atlee Crussell
Feb 23, 2021
Zalia Atlee Chase Crussell, 86 of Kingsport, passed away February 23, 2021. She was born February 21, 1935, a daughter of the late R.C. “Doc” and Bessie Chase. Zalia was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
In addition to her parents, she...
Virginia (Jennie) Dickson
Feb 23, 2021
Virginia Hornsby (Jennie) Dickson died February 23, 2021 after a lengthy battle with vascular dementia at Preston Place II in Kingsport, TN. She was born in Wilmington, NC on October 15, 1942 to Charles W. Hornsby Sr. and Collis Hodge Hornsby just before they returned to Columbia, SC. There she attended public schools graduating from Columbia High School before...
Katherine "Katie" Solomon Argabrite
Feb 22, 2021
Katherine “Katie” Solomon Argabrite, 34, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on the morning of February 22, 2021. Katie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin, and her premature loss leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of her family and friends. Her legacy of love, generosity and kindness will be forever cherished by her loved ones.
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Arlena Lee Free
Feb 21, 2021
Proverbs 31:28
“Her children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren rise up and call her blessed”
Arlena Lee Free, our Beautiful Angel, laid down her earthly body on February 21st for her great homecoming on Heavens Fair Shore. She was a light to all who knew her and found good in every soul.
Arlena spent her entire life devoted to her...
Gary Ray Calhoun
Feb 21, 2021
Gary Ray “Boxcar” Calhoun, 58, Mt. Zion Rd., Church Hill, went to be with the Lord at 9:51 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. Gary was born in Kingsport where he had lived until moving to Church Hill in 1986. Gary was a graduate of Sullivan North High School, class of 1981 where he played football. He...
Lois W. White
Feb 21, 2021
Lois W. White, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021
Born in Greene County, Tennessee, on February 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Willie E. White and Martha Archer White.
Lois was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church.
She and her husband were co-owners of White’s Fashions, Fort Henry Mall, Antiques and Gift Shop...
Jim Burem
Feb 21, 2021
James F. Burem (Jim), 76, passed away on February 21, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Jim was a lifelong resident and businessman in Kingsport. Jim served in Vietnam and received several military honors, including the Bronze Star. He and the good Lord are watching over us during this time.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and...
Edna Crawford
Feb 20, 2021
Early morning on Saturday, February 20, 2021, God reached down and took home his daughter, Edna Goodman Crawford. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a tuberculosis survivor, losing one lung in 1965. Edna went on to live a full life, working and retiring from Parks Belk.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clarence...
Orbin Taylor
Feb 20, 2021
Orbin Taylor, 89, of Kingsport TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Bell County Kentucky to Henry and Louanna Taylor, Orbin was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University. He was an active member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Kingsport. Orbin was a lifetime owner and...
Elsie Lorene Starrette
Feb 20, 2021
Elsie Lorene Troutman Starrette, more affectionately known as Mammaw, completed her earthly journey to join her husband of 60 years Clyde Edgar Starrette in heaven on Saturday, February 20th. She was born March 7, 1926, the eighth child of eleven children to Francis Edgar and Ossis Louella Cline Troutman in Troutman, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Gary Michael Kilgore
Feb 18, 2021
“In the wind, this is joy and true love.”
Michael Kilgore, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021, after an extended illness. Michael was a world class husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. His honesty, genuineness and care for others will be a lasting legacy. Michael never met a stranger and his love...
Margaret (Sue) Stapleton
Feb 18, 2021
Mount Carmel - Margaret (Sue) Stapleton, 82, went to be with her Heavenly Father February 18, 2021 at Holston Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Hawkins County, but lived in Kingsport most of her life. She was a former employee of Inter-Mountain telephone Co. She loved her family and taking care of her home.
Margaret was...
Rosalee Russell Lane
Feb 18, 2021
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith
Rosalee Russell Lane, 89, of Kingsport, TN, finished her earthly race to be eternally with HER Jesus and reunited with loved ones on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Rosalee was a member of Church of Jesus Christ where she attended until her declining...
Rita Faye Archer McCrary
Feb 18, 2021
Rita Faye Archer McCrary, 77, of Fall Branch, TN, passed away on February 18, 2021.
Rita was predeceased by her parents John and Edith Archer, and her sister Caroline Lewark.
She is survived by her husband O.C. McCrary, Jr, her son, Michael (Erin), her beloved grandchildren Parker, Morgan, Quinn, Elizabeth and Alex, her sister Phyllis Blakely (Bob) and a loving...
Susan Renee Gray
Feb 18, 2021
Susan Renee Gray, 61, left his life and traveled to her Heavenly home. She died peacefully in her sleep on February 18, 2021, cradled on her sister’s shoulder.
On a cold day in Tazewell, Virginia, a bundle of joy was delivered to John and Brytha Lee. That bundle of joy was Susan Renee Gray, who was born on January 10,...
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