Obituaries
Linda Bright Spivey
Jun 9, 2024
Linda Bright Spivey of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully to her eternal home with Jesus on June 9, 2024. Linda was a loving mother and grandmother.
Linda was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Bright “Bobby”; her second husband, Robert Spivey; son Robert Bright; grandson, Caleb Bright; mother, Pearl Dickerson; father, Columbus Dickerson; sisters; Shirley Brickey, Patsy...
William Sexton
Jun 9, 2024
William “Bill” Sexton Jr., 66, Kingsport, gained his angel wings on Sunday, June 9, 2024 after battling his fight with cancer. Bill was loved by all, and he loved his family. He enjoyed fishing and playing poker with his friends and best friend, Doug Shelton
He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Ramey Sexton, father, William Bill Sexton Sr;...
Jerry Wayne Pearson Deel
Jun 9, 2024
What a joyous day! Jerry Wayne Pearson Deel, 89, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife and children at home. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Jean Wilkerson Deel; children Michelle (JD) Laughlin and Derek (Corinna) Deel; grandchildren, Nathan, Ciara and Danielle; great-granddaughter, Collins; brother,...
Phillip Gary Wright
Jun 8, 2024
Phillip Gary Wright, “Poppie”, 77, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was born on April 12, 1947, to the late Orbin Leo Wright and Reva Louise Wright, in Wise, VA. After working 22 years at Sperry, Gary began working in construction with Vannoy Construction and Baker Construction...
Sarah Frances Vestal
Jun 6, 2024
Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Sarah Frances Vestal, age, 96, of Blountville, TN, entered the presence of God on June 6, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was born in...
Michael (Mike) C. Alley
Jun 6, 2024
Michael (Mike) C. Alley, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born August 17, 1945, in Kingsport, to Victoria Bartley Alley and Dale C. Alley. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He was a 1964 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and received a...
Joyce Roberts
Jun 4, 2024
Joyce Roberts, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport, she had lived in this area her entire life. She looked after her family and was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Having served patients for over 35 years, Joyce was an incredible nurse and she dedicated her life...
Martha Emogene (Emma) Rector
Jun 4, 2024
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
Martha Emogene (Emma) Rector, of Kingsport, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 75, after a brief battle with cancer....
Betty Gay Johnson
Jun 3, 2024
Betty Gay Johnson of Kingsport passed away at her home on June 3, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on March 20, 1952, to the late Joe and Edna Johnson, and was the youngest of their six children. Betty loved to sew and was a gifted seamstress. She also loved to cook and enjoyed trying new recipes....
Donna Joyce Senecal Weber
Jun 2, 2024
Donna Joyce Senecal Weber, born on June 22, 1943, in Nashua, New Hampshire, to Jeanne Odelie Couture and Oscar Joseph Senecal Jr., left this world on June 2, 2024, marking the end of a life filled with love, family, and cherished moments.
Donna was united in marriage to Gerald William Weber Sr., and together they built a life full of joy...
Malcolm McKinley Jones, Jr.
May 31, 2024
Dr. Malcolm McKinley Jones, Jr, 97, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024. He resided in Kingsport with his wife of 69 years, Marie Hewitt Jones, until her passing last August. Malcolm grew up in the Elizabethton area and was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Forces where he served from July 1945 to January 1947. He graduated...
Ella Sue Mann
May 31, 2024
Ella Sue Mann, 79, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 31, 2024 with her family by her side. She loved her family and friends dearly. Ella worked at Sullivan South High School for 25 years. She was a beloved member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. No matter who she was talking to, she had a...
Mark Anthony Tolley
May 30, 2024
Mark Anthony Tolley, 46, passed away on May 30, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital. Born on March 19, 1978, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Mark was a beloved son of Roy and Faye Tolley.
Mark is survived by his older brother, Jeffrey Tolley; his quad brothers, Marshall, Matthew, and Michael Tolley; his son, Anthony Tolley; his daughter, Kendra Tolley; and...
Harold C. Robinette
May 30, 2024
Harold C. Robinette, 80, of Blountville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center due to cardiac arrest. Harold was born in Hawkins County and lived in Kingsport for most of his life. He graduated from Sullivan High School, class of 1961. Harold moved to Union, SC, where he owned and operated Unique Style Shop. Upon...
Justin Clark
May 30, 2024
Justin Clark, 70, of Fall Branch, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Justin was born in Chapmanville, WV and was a long-term resident of Fall Branch. He worked as a welder for various contractors at Eastman Chemical Company until his retirement. Justin was an avid hunter, enjoyed riding his Harley and being outside working...
Jonathan "Jon" Eric Garrett
May 30, 2024
Jonathan “Jon” Eric Garrett went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2024, at his residence. He was a graduate of Tri-Cities Christian Academy, Blountville, TN and was a network engineer for Ballad Health. Jon enjoyed cars, working on computers, the Vols; mostly, he enjoyed spending quality time with his family.
Jon was predeceased by his parents, Ewal and Eunice...
Richard Jones
May 29, 2024
Paul Richard Jones, Sr., known to family and friends, and co-workers variously as “Richard,” “PR,” or “Parnelli” Jones, passed away at home on May 29, 2024, after a valiant struggle with leukemia. He was 84.
Richard Jones was born on January 8, 1940, in Kingsport the second of three sons of Olan Jones, Sr., and Evelyn (Swann) Jones. He grew up...
Wilma Marie Grizzel
May 29, 2024
Wilma Marie Grizzel, 73 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport, she spent all her life in and around this area. Wilma was a homemaker, cook and great mom. She loved to play the piano, which she could play by ear, loved to...
Paul David Jones
May 28, 2024
Paul David Jones, 85, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Kingsport on March 15, 1939, son of the late James and Frances Cox Jones. David was always a very bright man that could fix anything. He enjoyed working on computers, cars, TV’s and anything else he could...
Thomas Cal Hendrix, Jr.
May 25, 2024
Thomas Cal Hendrix, Jr. (“Cal”) passed away on May 25, 2024 at the age of 98. He was the youngest son of Thomas Cal Hendrix, Sr. and Dora Greenlee Hendrix and was born on a farm outside Johnson City, Tennessee on July 28, 1925. He attended Happy Valley High School which contained all twelve grades and graduated in 1944.
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