Obituaries

Hattie Jewel Addison

Hattie Jewel Addison

Jan 9, 2021

Hattie Jewel Addison, 88, a resident of Prattville, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mrs. Addison was preceded in death by her parents, Garvey and Ida Nunley; husband, James Addison; daughter, Betty Carter; two sons, James Addison II and Gary Addison; sister, Anna Mary Travis Ellis; and brother, Mack Nunley.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Mueller (Dan);...

Lowell Thomas Powell

Lowell Thomas Powell

Jan 8, 2021

Lowell Powell, 89, of Kingsport, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born in Humboldt TN, he had resided in Kingsport TN for 50 years. Lowell served in the U.S. Army as a corporal during the Korean Conflict.  He graduated from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville and received his Master’s Degree from...

Betty Jo Faust

Betty Jo Faust

Jan 8, 2021

Betty Jo Faust, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on January 8, 2021 with her children by her side. Betty, loved by many, was a wonderful woman that loved her family and friends. She was a great gardener, cook, and seamstress. She loved serving others while she was able. Her smiling face and laughter will be missed.

Betty...

Lowell Powell

Lowell Powell

Jan 8, 2021

Lowell Powell, 89, of Kingsport, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

A memorial service for Lowell Powell will be held at Mafair United Methodist Church, 1409 E. Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37664 on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Visitation will follow the service.

Due to Covid-19,...

Glorida "Arlene" Salyer

Glorida "Arlene" Salyer

Jan 7, 2021

Glorida “Arlene” Salyer, 68, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 17, 1952 in Kingsport, TN and resided in and around the area all of her life.  She graduated from Church Hill High School in 1970.  Arlene was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt,...

Mamie Flanary Riddle

Mamie Flanary Riddle

Jan 7, 2021

Mamie Flanary Riddle, 101, of Kingsport, TN left her earthly body to be in the presence of God, January 7, 2021 after a brief battle with COVID-19. She was a wonderful wife, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mamie was gracious, kind, pure of heart.   She loved her family, friends, and church. She was an avid reader and loved crossword...

Joyce Faye Horne

Joyce Faye Horne

Jan 6, 2021

Joyce Horne, 81, Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home  with her grandchildren by her side on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.  She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur Springs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Horne; son, Jim Horne; infant daughter, Marsha Horne; parents, several brothers and sisters.

Joyce is survived by two grandchildren, Tammy Sexton,...

Jo Helen Carr

Jo Helen Carr

Jan 5, 2021

Jo Helen Fleenor Carr, 80, of Fall Branch, TN, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, January 5, 2021, surrounded by her family and husband of 57 years. Jo Helen was born in Fall Branch where she had resided her entire life. She was a graduate of University of Tennessee, where she received her degree in nursing and retired from...

Floyd R. Beaver

Floyd R. Beaver

Jan 5, 2021

Floyd R. Beaver, 74, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, due to Covid-19.

Floyd’s wishes were to be cremated and no services were to be conducted.

Lois Salyers

Lois Salyers

Jan 5, 2021

Lois Salyers, 85, of Kingsport, passed from this life to her heavenly home on  Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born in Scott County, Virginia, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all that knew her. She had retired from Tri-Cities...

Janie Faye Stidham Duncan McCloud

Janie Faye Stidham Duncan McCloud

Jan 4, 2021

Janie Faye Stidham Duncan McCloud, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1933 in Norton, VA, at her home to Wiley Monroe Stidham and Julia Stidham. Janie was one of four children. She was of the Holiness faith, though she had been unable to attend services for many...

Betty Wanda Shipley

Betty Wanda Shipley

Jan 4, 2021

Betty Wanda Shipley, 78, Kingsport, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  She had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. Betty was a pianist and organist for many years at Fall Branch Methodist Church.  Betty, along with her brother, Charlie (Tom) Shipley, owned and managed Landscape Unlimited in Kingsport.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and...

Sharon Lane

Sharon Lane

Jan 4, 2021

Sharon Lane, 71, Blountville, died on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born in Kingsport, she had resided in Sullivan County for her entire life. Sharon was a devout Christian. She was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Sharon was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her.

She was...

J. Fred Hite

J. Fred Hite

Jan 3, 2021

J. Fred Hite, of Kingsport, passed away January 3, 2021. 

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Bethesda Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Millard Johnson officiating.

Robert Edward Tentler, Sr.

Robert Edward Tentler, Sr.

Jan 1, 2021

Robert Edward “Bob” Tentler, Sr., 85, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he had resided in Kingsport since 1974. He graduated from De LaSalle High School in Chicago and was a 1957 graduate of Lewis University where he played basketball on scholarship. Bob served in both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army...

Wilbur Martin Barfield

Wilbur Martin Barfield

Dec 31, 2020

Wilbur Martin ‘Marty’ Barfield, 61, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Ballad Health Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee. Born December 9, 1959 in Orlando, Florida he was the son of Shirley Tripp Barfield and the late Curtis Edward Barfield.

In 1989, Marty moved to South Carolina to join Willamette Industries as part of the startup of a Greenfield...

Wallace "Wally" Henry Moles

Wallace "Wally" Henry Moles

Dec 30, 2020

Wallace “Wally” Henry Moles of Maryville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at age 68.  Born in Knoxville, TN to Roy Moles and Elsie Simpson, Wally was a 1971 graduate of Carter High School.  Wally worked for Sea Rays Boats for many years.  Later he received his HVAC license and worked for PTAC of Knoxville until he retired.

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Belle C. Morelock

Belle C. Morelock

Dec 30, 2020

Belle C. Morelock, 96, of Kingsport, died at Westmoreland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Born in Scott County, VA, she had resided in Kingsport since 1940.  She retired from the Kingsport Police Department where she worked as a patrol mother and as a meter maid for several years.  Her family was her primary...