OBITUARIES

Jun 14, 2024

Gary Floyd Lapp, 69, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. Born in Bellingham, Washington, in 1955, Gary lived in various locations across the United States before settling in East Tennessee nine years ago. A dedicated Navy veteran, he spent most of his career as a chef, working in several high-end restaurants and later managing...

Jun 12, 2024

Steven "Piedmont" Todd Skeens, 54, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. Born in Grundy, Virginia, Steven was known for his hardworking nature and dedication to his family. As a long haul truck driver, he took great pride in his profession. Steven was a man who never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a...

Jun 12, 2024

Johnny Radford Hill, 60, of Gate City, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 with his partner and children by his side. He is predeceased by his parents, James Hill Sr. and Shirley Bishop; brothers, James Hill Jr., Steve Hill. He is survived by his sons, Justin Hill and fiance Rebecca Starnes, Hunter Crawford and fiance Lexie Dykes;...

Jun 12, 2024

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35 Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Roberts, 81, passed through the gates of heaven and into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 after an extended illness. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and great friend to many. She was an...

Jun 11, 2024

Randy Lee Wahls 1/23/1958 Tuesday, June 11, 2024 --------------------------- Randy Lee Wahls, 66, of Blountville, TN(formally of Le Roy, Illinois) passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Randy found joy in watching dirt track racing, especially cheering for Bobby Pierce. He loved spending time with his grandchildren watching cartoons and enjoyed babysitting with his granddog, Ella. One of his...

Jun 11, 2024

Margaret Ellen Murray 9/6/1962 Tuesday, June 11, 2024 --------------------------- Margaret Ellen Murray, 61, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Margaret was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and employed by Eastman Chemical Company as a Chemical Operator. She is preceded by her parents, Sam and Ruth Miller; brothers, Bob and Mark...

Jun 11, 2024

Tammy Lynn Hinkle, 54, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Tammy dedicated 20 years of her life as a waitress at Pardner's Barbecue of Kingsport. She was a loving mother and grandmother, fully committed to her family and cherished every moment spent with them. Tammy was proud of being a...

Jun 8, 2024

Joe (Joseph) Frank Lewis, age 73, passed away and went home to be with the Lord on June 8th. He was born in Arcata, California, to Joe Lewis, Jr. and Mary (Schuler) Lewis. The family moved to Ferndale in 1954. He attended Assumption Catholic School, then Ferndale Union High School, graduating in 1969. He was drafted by the U.S. Army...

Jun 8, 2024

In loving memory of our Ina Velma Pennington. Ina "Velma" Pennington, 93, of Rogersville, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Velma spent her early years at home helping with her siblings. After finishing school, she worked many places before beginning her career as a waitress. She was so good at what she did, she took second place...

Jun 8, 2024

Charles Watkins Cordle, 86, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He is predeceased by his son, Bobby Cordle; parents, Evans Cordle and Mary Jane Stillwell; and several sisters and brothers. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 15 years, Wanda June (Frazier); sons, Danny Cordle and wife Mary Lou, Xi Hong and wife...

Jun 7, 2024

Kelly Jo Duncan, 43, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. Kelly was born on July 8th, 1980, to Donnie and Mildred(Hickman) Duncan. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Martin and Cora Christian, Garland and Virginia Hickman, and Hobart Kimberling; several cousins, uncles, and aunts. Kelly is survived by her very special daughter whom...

Jun 7, 2024

Jeffrey "Woody" Woodruff 66 of Johnson City, TN passed away on Friday June 7, 2024 from complications related to surgery. Jeffrey was known to be stubborn and forthright, qualities that made him a proud US Marine Corps veteran. When Jeff was still active he worked hard to stay in shape. His love of football extended past his playing days...

Jun 6, 2024

Barbara Lynn Babb, 53, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend and will be sorely missed. Barbara is preceded in death by brother, Petey; and sister, Dolores. Those left to cherish her memory are husband, Jeff Hensley; children, Benjamin & wife, Brooke Winston, James Winston, and Jarred Winston;...

Jun 4, 2024

Sherrill Lindsey Larkins went home to be with the Lord on June 4th, 2024. He leaves behind many family members and friends to mourn his passing. We all cherish our memories of him and his beautiful smile. Sherrill is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sherry Larkins; his parents, Ruby Virginia Jones and William Larkins; sisters, Margaret Greer,...

Jun 3, 2024

Marlene Francis Hudson, 76, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024, to be with the Lord. Born in 1947 in Syracuse, New York, Marlene spent the first half of her life there before relocating to East Tennessee. She dedicated over 40 years to a career in nursing, demonstrating unwavering compassion and commitment to her patients....

Jun 2, 2024

Wesley "Wes" Howard Quillen, 67, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Wes was a man of many passions and talents, known for his love of fishing, his skill as an auto mechanic, and his enthusiasm for drag racing. He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren and was always just a phone call away whenever...

Jun 1, 2024

Susie Sullivan, aged 68, passed away on June 1st, 2024.

She is predeceased by her loving husband, David Junior Sullivan; her father, Edward Felty; her mother, Mary Jean Felty; her brother, Eddie Felty; and her sister, Donnie Bishop; and two baby angel grandchildren.

Susie was a devoted mother to her daughters,...

May 31, 2024

Patricia Farrell 4/1/1950 Friday, May 31, 2024 --------------------------- Patricia C. Farrell, 74, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 after an extended illness. She predeceased by her parents, John Ramey and Mayme Ramey. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Farrell; daughter, Mary Ellen Jones; sister, Deanna Cordle "Pistol"; grandson, Hayden Powers-Collins, and several other grandchildren;...

May 30, 2024

Bobby Arron Williams, 43, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Bobby was an avid hunter and fisherman who cherished spending time with his daughter, Trinity. A homebody at heart, he devoted most of his time to his family and close friends. Bobby had a passion for cooking and grilling and loved camping out in the...

May 25, 2024

Fern Bearnice Ewing, 92, of Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. Born in Virginia, Fern left school early to help raise her siblings. She married her childhood sweetheart, Ellis Ewing, and they enjoyed over 68 years of happy marriage until his passing in 2013. Fern had a warm and friendly nature,...