Obituaries

Sheila Gwen Farmer

Sheila Gwen Farmer

Jul 23, 2021

Sheila Gwen Farmer, age 62, of Kingsport, born April 6, 1959, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021. 

Sheila was a loving mother, grandmother and the heart of her family.  She gave all of herself to all of us and made sure we knew what to do to see her again.

She was preceded in death by...

John L. McBee

John L. McBee

Jul 22, 2021

John L. McBee, 95, died peacefully in Kingsport, TN from cancer on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was born on April 5, 1926 in Strawberry Plains, TN. He attended high school there.

Mr. McBee volunteered for the U.S. Navy in April, 1944 and was in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was honorably discharged in June, 1946. He...

Ann Moore

Ann Moore

Jul 21, 2021

"A loving, caring and devoted wife, mother and mamaw"

 Ann Moore, 74 of Limestone went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center.   Ann was born in Pulaski, VA on April 10, 1947, a daughter of the late George and Dora Lawson.  She resided in this area most of her life.  She...

Melissa Diane Browder

Melissa Diane Browder

Jul 20, 2021

Melissa was born on April 12, 1970 in Kingsport to Gordon and Ruth Blevins Browder. She passed from this life on July 20, 2021.  She was a loved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend.

Melissa was preceded in death by her beloved mother, both sets of grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived...

Sue Dorton

Sue Dorton

Jul 19, 2021

Sue Dorton, 65, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Park Hills, Missouri, she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She had practiced as an L.P.N. in the area for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Beulah Major;...

Goldie Williams Harris

Goldie Williams Harris

Jul 17, 2021

Goldie Williams Harris, 93, peacefully entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, July 17, 2021 with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harris; parents, Squire Williams and Alice Williams; brothers, Claude, Curtis, Carl and Hagan Williams; and sisters, Edna Vaughn and Georgia Fleming.

Goldie is survived by her son, Ronald Harris (Sandy);...

Kelli Easter Ford

Kelli Easter Ford

Jul 16, 2021

Kelli Easter Ford, age 51, of Greeneville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Open Arms Care in Greeneville following a period of declining health. 

Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on April 30, 1970, daughter of the late David and Wilma Ford, she has resided in this area her entire life. 

Kelli was a member of...

Ricky Allen Harris

Ricky Allen Harris

Jul 16, 2021

Ricky Harris of Gray, passed away Friday July 16th, 2021 at his mother's residence.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don Harris and grandson, Alexander.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Harris, two daughters, Nikki Belcher and husband Michael, Kristen Jordan and husband Robbie , brother,  Eric Harris and wife Shelia, three sisters, Pam Greer and husband...

Janet Bradshaw

Janet Bradshaw

Jul 13, 2021

Janet A. Bradshaw, 86, of Kingsport, TN, flew away to be in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, after striving with many extended health issues. Born in Mabe, VA, Janet moved to Kingsport as a young girl. She grew up to be a devoted wife and mother. Perhaps the role she cherished the most was that of...

Paul Richard Walker

Paul Richard Walker

Jul 13, 2021

Paul R. Walker, 68, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born in Pennsylvania, he has lived between Ohio and Tennessee the last several years. He was a construction superintendent for many years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul L. Walker; mother of his children, Kay Ilene Walker; wife, Kathy Irene Walker; two...

Susan Gordon Regur

Susan Gordon Regur

Jul 6, 2021

Susan Gordon Regur was born August 5, 1959 and entered Eternal Rest on July 6, 2021 at Holston Medical in Kingsport, Tennessee. Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Gordon of Richmond, Virginia and her sister, Mary Ann Lawson, originally from Jefferson City, Tennessee.

She is survived by her husband of six years, James Regur, and her daughter...

Harry Pullham

Harry Pullham

Jul 5, 2021

Harry Pullham 74, of Kingsport passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.  

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam.  He loved to fish, gardening and anything that had to do with the outdoors.

Harry was preceded in death by his lifelong partner Marie Pullham, his parents, Ralph and Dellie Pullham, brothers, Jerry Wayne Pullham...

John Charles Gilmer, Sr.

John Charles Gilmer, Sr.

Jul 5, 2021

John Charles Gilmer Sr, a resident of Oakmont at Gordon Park in Bristol, Virginia, formerly of Kingsport, TN and Banner Elk, NC passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Oakmont of Gordon Park in Bristol, VA of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.  John was born November 12th, 1935 in Bristol, Virginia to the late Ella Vernon Porter Gilmer and John...

Kathryn Elizabeth Taylor

Kathryn Elizabeth Taylor

Jul 4, 2021

Kathryn Elizabeth Taylor, 91, of Kingsport, died Sunday, July 4, 2021, peacefully at home.  Born in Parrottsville, TN, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life.  She was a graduate of Parrottsville High School and was a member of the girls basketball team.  Kathryn was a graduate of ETSU.  She taught school in the area for several years and...

Charles E. Swanson

Charles E. Swanson

Jul 4, 2021

Charles E. Swanson, 87 of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021.  Born in Chicago Heights, IL, he had resided in Kingsport since 1962.  Charles worked and put himself through college between 1952 and 1958, graduating from the University of Illinois, in Urbana – Champaign.  He met his future wife, Nina Smith in the summer of 1958 in Jacksonville...

Norman Lane

Norman Lane

Jul 2, 2021

Norman Kester Lane, 59, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021.  He was born and had lived in Coeburn, VA for most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Francis Lane, and brothers, Dale, Glen and David.

Norman is survived by his sister, Wanda Penley; brother, Gary Lane and wife, Vickie; and several nieces...

David J. Fonteneou

David J. Fonteneou

Jul 2, 2021

David J Fonteneou 59 of Bluff city Tennessee formally of Fishkill NY passed away on July 2, 2021. David was predeceased by his mother Diane M Baxter Fonteneou. David is survived by his father Joseph W Fonteneou, brother Richard, sisters Carrie and Leeann of New York. David was a loving uncle to 6 nephews and nieces 11 great nephews and...

David J. Fonteneou

David J. Fonteneou

Jul 2, 2021

David J Fonteneou 59 of Bluff city Tennessee formally of Fishkill NY passed away on July 2, 2021. David was predeceased by his mother Diane M Baxter Fonteneou. David is survived by his father Joseph W Fonteneou, brother Richard, sisters Carrie and Leeann of New York. David was a loving uncle to 6 nephews and nieces 11 great nephews and...

Pastor Charles L. Mowdy

Pastor Charles L. Mowdy

Jul 2, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not me only, but unto them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Charles L. Mowdy, 84, founding Pastor...