Obituaries
Thelma S. Williams
Aug 5, 2021
Thelma S. Williams, age 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at home on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Thelma has been a member of the Kingsport community all of her life. As a graduate of Sullivan High School, she went on to dedicate 31 years of her life as a secretary at Sullivan South High School. She enjoyed getting to know...
Peggy M. Sherfey
Aug 5, 2021
Peggy Marie Sherfey, 79, passed away on August 5, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Keokuk, IA. Peggy was born on August 14, 1941 in Hannibal, MO to Harvey Ray and Mary Margaret Brandon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ray Sherfey; two daughters, Betty Lou Holland and Renia Rosenbaum; maternal &...
Charles Robert (Bob) Rubley
Aug 5, 2021
Charles Robert (Bob) Rubley, 73, Gray, fought the good fight and kept the faith and has entered into his enteral rest on August 5, 2021. The greatest joys of Bob’s life were first, his relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus of Nazareth, and his family, whom he loved very much. While in service to his Lord, he traveled to...
Larry Shipley
Aug 2, 2021
Larry Shipley began his eternal life in his heavenly home on Monday morning, August 2, 2021. He loved East TN and spent his earthly life in Kingsport, TN. He felt honored to be a US Army Veteran and proudly served his country in Vietnam in 1969 -70. Larry married Donna Cox and later they adopted a son, Brandon. After retiring...
Michael E. Donihe
Aug 2, 2021
Michael E. “Mike” Donihe, 65 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence.
Mike was born in Wilmington, DE on September 16, 1955, the son of the late Garnie and Madge Donihe. He has resided in this area his entire life.
Mike was owner/operator of Donihe Construction Co. He will be remembered...
Nygil Cusson
Aug 1, 2021
Nygil Cusson, 18, of Kingsport, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Nygil was a 2020 graduate of Sullivan South High School. He had worked for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and McDonald’s in Gray, and was working at LPI in Elizabethton. Nygil was an avid outdoorsman and an expert mechanic. He loved adventure. Nygil had the...
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...
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