Obituaries
William "Kenneth" Light
Dec 7, 2020
William “Kenneth” Light 73, died on December 7, 2020 in his Nashville home with his family by his side.
Mr. Light was born on January 31, 1947 in Kingsport, TN and then moved to Nashville in 1974.
He enjoyed music, spending time with family and his great grandchildren, going with his wife to yard sales, and being a jokester.
Mr....
Jim Hall
Dec 7, 2020
Jim Hall, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020. He proudly volunteered to fly for his country, serving with the Air Force during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he married his high school sweetheart, Louise Gardner. They enjoyed 62 years together prior to her passing in 2017.
Jim retired from Eastman Kodak in 1992, leaving...
Glenna Wright Fletcher
Dec 5, 2020
Glenna Wright Fletcher, 82, our beloved Mom and Granny went home to spend eternity with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 5, 2020. Born in Grayson County, Virginia, she had lived in Kingsport since her childhood. Glenna graduated from Sullivan High School, Class of 56’ and retired from North Electric/ITT.
She was of the Methodist faith and had attended Grange...
Margaret Huddle Umberger
Dec 5, 2020
Margaret Huddle Umberger, 81, of Kingsport went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully on December 5, 2020, at her home with her husband and children by her side. Margaret was born in Indian Springs and was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School (Class of 1957), and East Tennessee State University (Class of 1961). Margaret had an enthusiastic passion...
Wanda Jean (Street) Horn
Dec 4, 2020
Wanda Jean (Street) Horn, 88, our beloved Mother and Grandmother went home to her Heavenly Father on December 4, 2020. Jean, as she was known, was born in Drill, VA on November 29, 1932. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. Jean worked at the Jackson County Health Department and Western District Guidance Clinic. Her favorite job was being a wife...
Lillian F. Guenther
Dec 3, 2020
Lillian F. Guenther, 100, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, December 3, 2020. Born in Wise, VA to Wiley and Lavinia Freeman, she graduated from Wise High School (J.J. Kelly) on June 6, 1939 and attended college at ETSU. Lillian was employed for 32 years with First National Bank of Sullivan County (now Suntrust) before retirement. Lillian...
Carol Ann Davis Bailey
Dec 2, 2020
Carol Ann Davis Bailey, 74, of Johnson City, was called to be with her Lord and Savior in her eternal home on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020.
Born February 14, 1946, Carol spent her children’s earlier years staying at home and caring for her family. Throughout her life she taught numerous bible studies and art classes. She worked for Aerojet in...
Pauline Osborne Lawson
Dec 1, 2020
Pauline Osborne Lawson was born in Lee County, VA on February 18, 1922 and departed this life December 1, 2020 at the age of 98 years, 9 months and 13 days. She was the daughter of the late Orbin and Maxie Horton Osborne. Pauline graduated from Blackwater High School and worked on the family farm before moving to Kingsport. She...
James "Eddie" Trent
Dec 1, 2020
Eddie Trent, 73, of Kingsport, TN died at home of an apparent heart attack on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Eddie served for 30 years with the Kingsport City Police Department. He was also well known for his talent on the steel guitar.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Elizabeth Trent, and sister, Jean Trent.
Eddie is...
Emily Elizabeth "Lib" Dudney
Dec 1, 2020
On Tuesday December 1, 2020, Emily Elizabeth “Lib” Dudney, referred to as “a divine original” by her pastor, went to her heavenly home after a period of declining health.
The daughter of John Alfred and Rose Sullivan Dudney, Lib was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 13, 1927 and moved to Kingsport with her family at a young...
Elsie Harris
Dec 1, 2020
Elsie Harris, 93, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Wexford House nursing home. Native of Hawkins County and Beech Creek in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Carter and Diana Bernard Harris.
She is survived by numerous nephews and great- nephews; nieces and great-nieces.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday,...
Dustin Eric Lawson
Nov 30, 2020
Dustin Eric Lawson was born in Sullivan County, TN on January 24, 1981 and departed this life November 30, 2020 at the age of 39 years, 10 months and 6 days. He was the son of Daniel (Danny) and Rebecca (Becky) Winkle Lawson.
Dustin graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1999 and from Northeast State Community College in 2011....
Toby Collins
Nov 30, 2020
Toby Collins went to be with the Lord (November 30, 2020). He was a very loving brother and uncle and loving all the way around. He had a big heart and we will miss you Toby.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Danny and Debbie Collins.
Toby is survived by his sister, April Taylor and husband Danny, brother...
Brenda K. Harper
Nov 28, 2020
Brenda K. Harper, 67, Gate City, VA, passed away Saturday, November 28. 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol following complications with surgery at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. She has gone to join family and the saints before her. The world was a better place when Brenda was in it and our world, as we know it, will...
James Potter Stevens
Nov 28, 2020
James Potter Stevens, 74, of Church Hill, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center after complications from Covid-19. Born in Sullivan County, where he resided most of his life, J.P. served in the U.S. Army National Guard during Desert Storm. He retired from Joy Mining Company in Duffield, VA after more than 30 years of service.
He...
Harold Thompson
Nov 26, 2020
Harold Thompson, 78, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 after an extended illness. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed watching them whenever he had the chance. Harold also loved playing music and writing songs.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lois Thompson and four sisters.
Harold is...
Roger Dale Phillips
Nov 26, 2020
Roger Dale Phillips, 70, of Fall Branch passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2020 after a period of declining health from Dementia/Alzheimer’s at Holston Manor in Kingsport.
Born on August 13, 1950, Roger was the oldest of five children and the protector of his younger siblings. He was a graduate of Fall Branch High School and attended Carson Newman...
Dr. William LeRoy "Bill" Palmer
Nov 25, 2020
William LeRoy "Bill" Palmer, DMin, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, November 25, 2020, in his home at Asbury Place Kingsport, TN at 99 years of age. He was a World War II veteran and member of First Baptist Church, Kingsport. Born on August 17, 1921 in Prowers County, Colorado, Bill was the eldest child of the...
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