Obituaries
Tamara Tonnette Kennedy
Feb 17, 2021
Tamara Tonnette Mosley Kennedy, 46, of Kingsport, was called home unexpectedly Wednesday morning, February 17, 2021. Tami was born in Columbus, Ohio and had resided in Fall Branch for several years until moving to Newport, TN where she had lived for the past five years. She loved to go horseback riding and dancing.
She was preceded in death by her...
Heather Pearson Smith
Feb 13, 2021
2 Timothy 4:7-8
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 righteous judge shall give me at that day, not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Heather Denise Smith, daughter of...
W. Gorman Waddell
Feb 13, 2021
Gorman Waddell, of Kingsport, died at his home on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He attended Christ School in Asheville, NC, graduated from Science Hill High School in Johnson City, TN, and graduated from Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville, TN 1965. Along with Frank Moore and Dorman Stout, Mr. Waddell established Moore Stout Waddell Law Firm in Kingsport, TN in 1966....
John Joseph Miller
Feb 13, 2021
John Joseph Miller, 56, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Born in New Jersey, he lived in East Tennessee all of his life.
Mr. Miller worked at AGC as a mechanic. John loved music and playing guitar. He was a quiet man and a very loving and wonderful husband who loved his family. John enjoyed...
C. Ray "Razor" Knapp
Feb 12, 2021
C. Ray “Razor” Knapp, 82, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Lepanto, Arkansas on April 29, 1938, son of the late Roy and Eulala Knapp, he resided in this area for 48 years. He graduated from Blytheville High School and attended...
Irene Jones Bradley
Feb 11, 2021
Irene Bradley, a longtime resident of Kingsport, died on February 11, 2021 at the age of 95 of complications of dementia.
She was born Lois Irene Jones in Clinchport, Virginia, on September 26, 1925, the ninth of ten children. Two years later the Jones family moved to Kingsport, where they lived in the Borden Mill Village. Irene loved downtown Kingsport: the...
Charlie Hensley
Feb 11, 2021
Charlie Hensley, 64, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, February 11, 2021, at his home after a brief illness. Born in Roan County, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Charlie was owner/operator of Holston Paving and Sealing Company for over 40 years. He was a very devoted father and grandfather. Charlie attended Arcadia United Methodist Church. He had...
R. Jack Grantham
Feb 8, 2021
R. Jack Grantham, 99, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born in Mattoon, Illinois he had resided in Kingsport since 1986. Jack was a member of Johnson City Alliance Church. He received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1942 and his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Duke University in 1951. Jack...
Donald L. Hilton
Feb 7, 2021
Donald L. Hilton, highly accomplished artist and educator, passed away February 7, 2021 at his home in Colonial Heights. He was born in Austin Springs and attended East Tennessee State University. He held B.S. and M.A. Degrees with additional graduate studies. He served in the United States Navy aboard aircraft carriers during the Korean Conflict. Hilton taught school at Sullivan...
Ruby Juanita Sams
Feb 7, 2021
Ruby Juanita Sams went to sleep in Jesus on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born April 8, 1930 in Buck Mountain, Tennessee to the late Thomas Harvey, Sr. and Mina Helen Franklin Stafford. She battled Covid-19 in September, 2020 and had a brief struggle with congestive heart failure over the last several months.
After taking care of her husband...
Lillie Mae Fink
Feb 4, 2021
Lillie Mae Fink passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born in Washington County, TN, she resided in Blountville for 34 years until moving to Eastern Star in 1994. Mae worked at Raytheon Manufacturing and later was a homemaker dedicated to her children and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, R. Dale...
Marvin Winegar
Feb 1, 2021
Marvin Winegar, 77 of the Yuma Community was born on February 17, 1943 and passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on February 1, 2021 after a 14-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Marvin will be remembered for being a loving husband, dad, papaw, and brother. He was well known for his ability to fix most anything he was presented with. ...
Freida Alexander
Feb 1, 2021
After the blessing of a long life, Freida “Gran” Alexander, age 93, went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2021. Those fortunate enough to know Freida know that she loved her family, loved children, loved to cook, and hated being late. She taught kindergarten at Colonial Heights Baptist Church and taught children’s Sunday school at her beloved church,...
Prezzle O'Brien Quillen
Jan 31, 2021
Prezzle O’Brien Quillen, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 31, 2021, after an extended illness. Prezzle was born in Kingsport to parents, Floyd Quillen and Dana Renfro Quillen, on August 16, 1937. He was a graduate of Lynn View High School and was proud to have served his country as a member of the United States Air...
Susan Matthews Pond
Jan 30, 2021
Our beloved mother, Susan Matthews Pond, joined our dearly missed father, David Martin Pond, on January 30, 2021, embarking on the greatest adventure of their lives. We are so grateful for every minute we had with them both.
Mom was born on October 18, 1943 outside of Bishopville, SC on a farm owned by her parents, Virginia and Dan Matthews,...
Mildred Louise Brumley-Bruner
Jan 30, 2021
Mildred Louise Brumley-Bruner passed into New Life; (1 Corinthians 22 & 1 Corinthians 35-50) on January 30, 2021, meeting her Savior Jesus Christ and her loved ones gone before her.
She was born in Washington County, Tennessee on May 9, 1935 to James Clifford and Susie Kathleen Brumley. Mildred was the middle child of nine children. Ruby, Jack, Eula,...
Billy Harold Bowen
Jan 29, 2021
Billy “Bill” Harold Bowen, 59, of Kingsport, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 after an extended stay at Orchard View Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Kingsport. Born in Kingsport, he spent most of his life there except for his years of service in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he continued his professional work at JP Stevens...
James David Middleton
Jan 29, 2021
“Poppa Dave” -
James David “Dave” Middleton, 72, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born September 18, 1948 to the late John D. and Imogene Middleton. Dave was a member of the Class of 1966 from Sullivan West High School. He was a graduate of E.T.S.U. with a BS degree in Accounting and...
Chet E. Thornburg
Jan 27, 2021
Chet E. Thornburg, of Afton, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, gardening, playing cards, and arguing over the Bible.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Thornburg; parents, Edgar and Virgie Thornburg; and siblings, Charlie, Charlotte, Reba, Isabelle, Lelbert, “Big Sissy” Teresa, and Fonda.
Chet is survived by his children, Troy and Julie...
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