Obituaries
Helen E. Collins
Jan 26, 2021
Helen E. Collins, 96, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, with her family surrounding her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Clarence M. Collins; five sisters; and two brothers.
Helen was blessed with three children, Barbara Byers and husband Harold, William Suel Collins and wife Monnie, and Robert Z. Collins; several grandchildren;...
Nita Jean Adams
Jan 26, 2021
Nita Jean Adams, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was born on February 2, 1929 in Bristol, TN. She graduated from Kings College with a degree in Biology. Jean was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon Community Volunteer. She was a local business owner of the Jean Machine for 10 years,...
Pearl Goldie Ryan
Jan 26, 2021
Pearl Goldie Ryan, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center with loved ones by her side.
Pearl was born in Jonesville, VA on November 8, 1930 to the late Herbert Bernard Sybert and Roxie Lee Sybert Bradshaw. She graduated from East Stone Gap High School in 1949 and went...
Judith (Judy) Gail Spencer
Jan 25, 2021
Judith (Judy) Gail Townsend Spencer passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Kingsport TN. Born on February 7, 1939 to James Fletcher Townsend and Betty Ann McCammon Townsend in Wabaseka, AR, Judy was the youngest of three children. She grew up and went to school in Pine Bluff, AR and was married on June 10, 1959 to Joe William...
Helen Martin
Jan 25, 2021
Helen Martin, 94, of Blountville, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, she retired from ASCS in Blountville, where she had worked for many years. Helen had been a member of Adams Chapel United Methodist Church since the age of 12. She enjoyed her exercise...
Otis McGhee
Jan 25, 2021
Otis McGhee, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Otis was a member of First Apostolic Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McGhee; parents, Bill and Nancy McGhee; four sisters; and two brothers.
Otis is survived...
Judith "Judy" Ward Wallace
Jan 24, 2021
Judith “Judy” Ward Wallace, 75, Kingsport, was called home Sunday, January 24, 2021 following a period of declining health. Judy was born in Scott County and had lived in Kingsport her entire life. She attended Sullivan High School and was a beautician having worked at Cut and Curl.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Rueben and Mildred...
Leland Wayne Barker
Jan 23, 2021
Leland Wayne Barker of Kingsport, Tennessee, loving husband, father, grandfather, engineer, and Dad Joke King, passed away peacefully on January 23 from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 81.
Wayne was intellectually curious and accomplished: After working as a pipefitter for Tennessee Eastman Company from 1960-66, he received a B.S. in Engineering Physics with High Honors from University of...
Bill van der Gracht
Jan 22, 2021
Bill van der Gracht passed away on January 22, 2021 at the age of 92. He retained his sense of humor and his gentle (and often sly) smile to the end. Bill is survived by his wonderful wife, Celeste, whom he met while working as a geophysical engineer in Brazil. He was a proud and loving father to Paulina (deceased)...
Brandon Lee Brooks
Jan 21, 2021
Brandon Brooks, 43, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly January 21st, 2021. He always enjoyed making a deal and was constantly trading cars. Brandon also had an appreciation for motorcycles, listening to music, and spending time with his friends. One of Brandon’s favorite childhood memories was being a part of the Boy Scouts with his father serving as the troop...
Douglas "Doug" McArthur Salyer
Jan 21, 2021
Douglas “Doug” McArthur Salyer, 75, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born in Scott County, Virginia on February 23, 1945. Doug resided in Kingsport, where he retired from Eastman after 37 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and proud Papaw. Doug was always on the go and always available...
Elizabeth J. Jones
Jan 19, 2021
Elizabeth J. Jones, 90, of Kingsport went to meet her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Elizabeth was a member of Summersville Baptist Church. She enjoyed being a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Witt Irion Langstaff
Jan 18, 2021
Witt Irion Langstaff, Sr, loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully Monday, January 18th, 2021 at Asbury Place in Kingsport, TN. Witt lived a long and full life and was greatly loved by many.
Witt was born May 14, 1927, to George and Katherine Langstaff in Paducah, Kentucky. He attended Tilghman High School where he was valedictorian...
Elisha "Lige" Herron, Jr.
Jan 18, 2021
Elisha “Lige” Herron, Jr., 83, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Life Care Center of Gray. Born June 5, 1937 in Gate City, he had lived in this area all of his life. He worked at Rental Uniform for many years and then A & L Industries where he retired following several years of service. He...
Betty Cassell Daugherty
Jan 18, 2021
Betty Cassell Daugherty, 87, of Kingsport, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born on March 16, 1933, in Russell County, Virginia, to the late Clint and Mary Cassell. Betty was a member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church. She worked at McCroy’s in Bristol, Virginia, as well as Waterman’s Produce before becoming...
Thomas Victor Palmer
Jan 17, 2021
Thomas Victor Palmer, 68, of Kingsport, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at The Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City after an extended illness. Thomas was born on September 10, 1952 in Tampa, Florida. He graduated with a degree in biology from Evangel College in Springfield, MO and received his Master’s in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University. Thomas...
Norma C. Smith
Jan 17, 2021
Norma C. Smith, 80, went to be with the Lord January 17, 2021. She spent more than 30 years working with children as an early childhood educator and was retired form Kingsport City Schools. She was a member of Nottingham United Methodist Church where she faithfully served the Lord with her many talents. She will be missed more than words...
Johnny Myers
Jan 17, 2021
Johnny Myers, 71, of Kingsport, died Sunday night, January 17, 2021 at Baysmont House after a long courageous fight with multiple myeloma. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett, attended East Tennessee State University, and was in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Walter Myers and Blanche Fields Myers; brother, Chuck Myers; father-in-law, Clayton Daugherty;...
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