Obituaries
Richard L. Chapman
Jan 29, 2025
Richard L. Chapman, 86, of Kingsport, passed away at home, late Wednesday evening following a brief illness. Richard was born in Jenkins Jones, WV and lived for most of his life in Kingsport. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of ’56. Richard retired from AFG Greenland after many years of service.
Richard was preceded in death by his...
David Earl Sims
Jan 29, 2025
David Earl Sims 57, known by most who knew him as “Big Dave” sadly passed away early on Wednesday morning, January 29th, 2025.
David was born on November 23rd 1967, Thanksgiving Day to his parents Virgil Earl and Janet Marie Short Sims. He was a 1986 Graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and was employed as an HVAC Tech. He was...
Charles Edward Castle, Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
Charles Edward Castle, Jr., went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on December 20,1931, in Coeburn, Virginia. He was the eldest son of Charles E. Castle, Sr. and Viola Castle (née Sampson).
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers; a daughter, Karen E. Castle Flagle; her husband,...
Haynes Jewel Carr
Jan 27, 2025
Haynes Jewel Carr, 93, Piney Flats, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home. He was born in Kingsport on August 5, 1931, to the late Austin and Lucille Carr; he was one of eight siblings. Haynes worked for Lester’s Road service as a diesel mechanic for many years. After his retirement,...
J.B. Moody
Jan 27, 2025
J.B. Moody, 88, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord, at home, surrounded by his family on January 27, 2025. He was born and raised in the Cooks Valley area on his family’s farm. J.B. was one of eleven children born to Ed and Ollie Moody. He graduated from Blountville High School in 1955 and shortly after he...
Gary Crisp
Jan 27, 2025
Gary Crisp, 77, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home. He was a 1966 graduate of Sulphur Springs School and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Most recently, he was attending New Life Fellowship Community Church. Gary was an avid farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett...
Gary Messer
Jan 26, 2025
Gary Messer, 68, of Kingsport, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Elsie and Bearl Ketron; two sisters, Vicki Carico and husband Mike and Malenia Truelove; one brother, Matthew Ketron and wife Lisa; daughter, Heather Fullen; son, Justin Messer; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three nieces; one nephew; and...
Paul "Frog" Sammons
Jan 24, 2025
Paul Arvel “Frog” Sammons of Gray, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home. Paul was born on February 26, 1943 to the late David and Ida Mae Campbell Sammons.
Paul loved to work on old cars, go to car shows and garage sales. He retired from Baxter Pharmaceuticals.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51...
David Keith Kerney
Jan 23, 2025
David Keith Kerney, 71, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughters, at his home. David was a Christian and an active member of Orebank Missionary Baptist Church for 51 years, where he served as a deacon. A loving husband, father and Pap, David was a big UT fan, loved to watch...
Charlene Clark
Jan 22, 2025
Charlene Clark, 89, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, late Wednesday evening. Born and raised in the Vermont community of Bloomingdale, she was a lifelong member of Vermont United Methodist Church. Charlene graduated from Lynn View High School, class of 1953. The greatest joy in her life was taking care of those that she loved. In her...
Joyce B. "Joy" Slemp
Jan 22, 2025
Joyce B. Slemp, 77, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 22, 2025. She was born and raised in Dickenson County, VA, but quickly moved to Kingsport where she grew up. Joyce graduated from Ketron High School in 1966. Following her graduation, she immediately began her career in banking and spent time with several local...
Ted Tipton
Jan 19, 2025
Ted M. Tipton, 79, went to meet the LORD January 19, 2025, after a long illness at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a 1965 graduate of Lynn View High School. Ted retired from Holston Defense after 32 years of employment to enjoy time with his family, play cards with his friends, and attempt to improve his golf game. Ted...
Andrew Gordon "Andy" Isner
Jan 19, 2025
Andrew G. “Andy” Isner, 56, born in Kingsport, TN on July 19, 1968, passed away on January 19, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church. Andy loved the Lord and had a generous heart for others who were less fortunate. He loved sports, especially UT football & basketball and West VA basketball, where his...
Gerald Edward Monk Sr.
Jan 19, 2025
Gerald Edward Monk Sr., 78, Kingsport, TN went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born in McDowell County, WV, he later moved to Honaker, VA for a short period of time before moving to Kingsport where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a brick and block mason, working inside Eastman and building many structures...
Wayne Thomas Nelson
Jan 19, 2025
Wayne Thomas Nelson, 75, Blountville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. Wayne was born on January 4, 1950, to the late Hedrick Thomas and Ada Camper Nelson. After graduating Class of 1968 from Blountville High School, he attended classes at ETSU. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970, fighting proudly in Vietnam alongside his comrades. Wayne held active-duty status...
Mildred Hite
Jan 19, 2025
Millie Hite, age 81, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Millie was born and raised in Fall Branch. She traveled and lived in various places around the world before coming home to Tennessee. Millie graduated from Fall Branch High School and East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Millie was preceded in death...
Claude J. Farmer
Jan 18, 2025
Claude J. Farmer, 92, Kingsport, TN was called home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born in Wise, VA and had resided in Kingsport since his youth. Claude was an employee of Holston Valley Medical Center where he was a surgery tech retiring after 44 years of service. Claude was a member of First Community Methodist Church.
He was preceded...
Dorothy Jean (Dotty) Turner Royston
Jan 18, 2025
Dorothy Jean (Dotty) Turner Royston, age 97, died January 18th, 2025. Dotty was born at Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital in Bristol, VA. on January 17, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Isabel Donaldson Turner and William Henry Turner, Jr. She was the widow of Paul Leonard Royston, Sr.
A longtime resident of Bristol, TN., she was a member of...
David Larry Copas
Jan 18, 2025
David Larry Copas, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 surrounded by his family. Larry was born on July 26, 1942 to the late James and Elizabeth Copas.
Larry attended Sullivan High School. He loved farming, boating and fishing. He was a member of Beech Creek Baptist Church.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Copas;...
Brenda Jennings Parker
Jan 17, 2025
Brenda Jennings Parker, age 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 17, 2025. Brenda was born and raised in Kingsport and graduated from Lynn View High School.
She met the love of her life, Curtis Lowell, while at Lynn View and they were married for 45 years before he passed in January of...
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