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Roger Allen Calhoun
Nov 2, 2020
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Lance Hensley
Oct 31, 2020
Lance Hensley, 36, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 31, 2020. Born in Kingsport, where he resided all of his life, he enjoyed spending time with his kids, racing, and hiking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Rebecca Hensley; and brother-in-law, George Smith.
Lance is survived by his wife Brittany Hensley of Kingsport; three children,...
Ernestine "Teeny" Mongle
Oct 29, 2020
Ernestine “Teeny” Mongle was born October 29, 1920, and passed over to Glory on her 100th birthday, October 29, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dolen Morelock and Maurice Mongle; stepson, John Mongle; sons, Phillip and Harry George Morelock; parents, J. Harry and Maxie Sloan; and brother, Cephas Sloan.
Ernestine is survived by her sister, Helen Taylor;...
Ruth Cline Montgomery
Oct 29, 2020
Ruth Cline Montgomery, of Kingsport, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was 92.
Mrs. Montgomery was born December 31, 1927, in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Loy C. and Charlotte (Lottie) Starnes Cline. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Robert H. Montgomery.
She was...
Pal Barger
Oct 29, 2020
History-making restaurateur and philanthropist Pal Barger passes at age 90
Kingsport, Tenn. – The founder of Pal’s Sudden Service, the award-winning regional fast-food chain, Frederick “Pal” Barger Jr. died on October 29, 2020 at the age of 90, after two years of declining health.
In 1956, in downtown Kingsport Pal Barger built the first restaurant to bear his nickname....
Gwen Olterman Wray
Oct 28, 2020
Gwen Wray, 73, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness. While in the Bristol Regional Medical Center IMU she earned the nickname “Wild Cat” from her nurse, Taylor. Gwen would wait until the nurses had left the room or were talking and then secretly remove her mask and IVs. She was only there for...
Terry Slagle
Oct 27, 2020
Terry Slagle, 74, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord in the late hours on October 27th while celebrating his beloved Dodgers and their World Series win, at HVMC, after a brief illness.
He was a retiree of Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport City School Systems, and Holston Valley Medical Center. He had a deep love for worshiping and...
Vivian Farley
Oct 27, 2020
Vivian Farley, 86 of Hilton, went to be with the Lord, October 27th, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in London, KY, she has lived in the Hilton Community for most of her life. She worked for 20 plus years as manager of the Holston View Cemetery.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Elizabeth Dickerson,...
Ronnie Cox
Oct 26, 2020
Ronnie Cox, 73, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. Ronnie was a Vietnam Veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He had worked for various contractors inside the Eastman for the past 35 years.
He was preceded in death by...
Margaret Louise Smith
Oct 26, 2020
Louise Smith, 82, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2020 after a brief illness. She was a devout member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church. She attained her Bachelor’s degree from Carson Newman and Master’s from George Peabody. For over 40 years she taught at Jefferson, Kennedy and Jackson Elementary schools. She was a talented pianist and...
Charles Gaylon Chandler
Oct 24, 2020
Charles Gaylon Chandler met his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2020. Born on January 15, 1931, in Grigsby, Texas, he grew up in Buna, Texas where he was president of his high school class. He was a dedicated and loving husband and father guiding all four sons to obtain undergraduate and graduate degrees. Charles was the first in his...
Jerry E. Simpson
Oct 24, 2020
Jerry E. Simpson, 64, of Kingsport, our beloved Jerry went to be with the Lord in Heaven in the early morning hours. He is loved by so many and leaves an amazing legacy for his children and grandchildren. Jerry was an amazing husband, father, and Poppy Bear. He loved the Lord and was always willing to help those in need....
Betty Coffey
Oct 23, 2020
Betty Coffey, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, from a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Betty attended Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Matilda Bragg.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,...
Phyllis Bailey
Oct 23, 2020
Phyllis Bailey, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 23, 2020. Phyllis Aileen Wilson was born on May 8, 1933 in Bluefield, VA, to Sidney Graham and Bertha Mae Wilson. She graduated from Sullivan High School, and soon after married Fred Bailey in 1951. As a young couple they moved with the Air Force a...
Christy L. Grills
Oct 23, 2020
Christy L. Grills, age 63, of Kingsport, moved to her eternal home on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, TN on May 7, 1957, a daughter of the late Wayne Grills and Carolyn Byers Grills Parrott, she had resided in this area most of her life and had resided in...
Larry Cutshall
Oct 22, 2020
Larry Cutshall, 73, Fall Branch, passed away at noon on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home. Larry was born in Washington County, TN where he had resided his entire life. A skilled carpenter, Larry retired from Flour Daniels and was a Veteran of Vietnam having served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Otis Cole
Oct 22, 2020
Otis Cole, 80, of Gray, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Church Hill, he had lived in this area his entire life. Otis graduated from Church Hill High School and Steed College in Kingsport. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany and he retired from Holston Defense as a...
Becky Klepper Bowman
Oct 21, 2020
Becky Klepper Bowman, 51, Kingsport, TN died Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Knoxville, she was raised in Kingsport. Becky was a 1987 graduate of Sullivan Central High School and a graduate of ETSU. She worked as a respiratory therapist for many years. Becky attended Indian Springs Baptist Church. Dogs,...
Sona Foster
Oct 21, 2020
Sona’s Story
Sona Foster, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, after a brave struggle with cancer. She attended Carson-Newman College and completed her degree in elementary education at Bethune-Cookman College. Sona led a long teaching career in public school systems in FL and NC, finally retiring from Washington County Schools in TN....
Timothy Ray Blakley
Oct 20, 2020
Tim Blakley, 58, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orley and Gladys Blakley.
Tim is survived by his siblings, Sherry Overbay and husband, Casey, Tonya Johnson and husband, Joe, and Bret Blakley and wife, Sara Hope; and several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside...
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