OBITUARIES

Nevaeh Ann Slaughter

Nevaeh Ann Slaughter

Jul 25, 2023

Nevaeh Ann Slaughter, 19, of Kingsport joined her mother in heaven on July 25, 2023. She was born in Kingsport on September 18, 2003. Nevaeh was a 2021 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Amanda Slaughter Ball, on March 3, 2023. Those left to cherish her memory are her father James Stuart...

Kin Mang Loo

Kin Mang Loo

Jul 23, 2023

Kin Mang "Francisco" Loo, 81, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at home on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wong Yat and Wong Ten. He is survived by his daughter, Rosa Loo and husband Hong Chau; sons, Julio and wife Luz Loo, Francisco (Panchito) and wife Katrina Loo;...

Arthur Daniel Pendergrass

Arthur Daniel Pendergrass

Jul 22, 2023

Arthur Daniel Pendergrass, better known as Danny, 59, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Danny was a beloved father to Erica, Ashley, and Tyler. He was also a devoted son to his mother, Nancy, taking care of her to his best ability right up to the end. Danny was a...

Freda Mae Shipley-Stipes

Freda Mae Shipley-Stipes

Jul 22, 2023

Freda Mae Shipley-Stipes, 63, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born as one of eleven children in Norton, Virginia, to Roy Lee and Dorothy Stipes, Freda spent her childhood in Greenville and Fall Branch, Tennessee. She had three children, Tony, Tommy, and Chasity. She was a loving mother and Mamaw who enjoyed taking care of...

Glyn Linkous

Glyn Linkous

Jul 21, 2023

Glyn Edward Linkous, 77, of Piney Flats passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 21, 2023. Glyn was a native of Hawkins County and was the son of the late Glyn and Hazel Linkous. Glyn served in the U.S. Army from 1965 - 1967 and was a Vietnam veteran. After serving in the military, Glyn supported his family...

Jordan Dante' Ewing

Jordan Dante' Ewing

Jul 20, 2023

Jordan Dante' Ewing, 25, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Dante' was born in Kingsport, TN on February 19, 1998. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, graduating in 2016. He played many sports when he was younger and maintained a huge love for basketball. Music was his passion. He was an old...

Pamela Leigh Harmon

Pamela Leigh Harmon

Jul 19, 2023

Pamela Leigh Harmon, 59, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, July 19, ar approximately 6:30 pm. She was a homemaker for her two daughters Jada, and Marquita Brown for the many years she was married to Carl Brown., She was a wonderful mother and always made sure they were taken care of, as well as all of her...

Andrew Lane

Andrew Lane

Jul 19, 2023

Andrew Robert Lane passed away at his home in Kingsport TN on July 19th, 2023. Andy was a friend to many and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Services will be private.

John Paul Harvey

John Paul Harvey

Jul 18, 2023

John Paul Harvey, 54, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. A native of Johnson City, John was one of six children born to Lewis Melvin "Polly" Harvey and Norma Rosalie "Rose" Neal Harvey. John worked as a forklift driver for many years for QEP Company Hardwood Flooring. He was a devoted nature enthusiast and...

Charles Allen Beach

Charles Allen Beach

Jul 18, 2023

Charles Allen Beach, 55, of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Allen was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Beach (Miller); father, Charles Beach; sister, Betty Cogdell Freeman; brother-in-law whom he looked at as a father figure, Jim Cogdell. Allen is survived by his caregiver and niece, Linda Cogdell Rector and husband Gary; sister, Debbi...

Wayne Jackson Harris

Wayne Jackson Harris

Jul 17, 2023

Wayne Jackson Harris, 68, of Erwin, TN, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Wayne was a good man. He would do anything in the world for anybody. Wayne was an outdoors man who loved fishing and hunting. Wayne served our country all over the world, Persian Gulf, Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran. He committed a good portion of his...

Clayton Lynn Johnson

Clayton Lynn Johnson

Jul 13, 2023

Clayton Lynn Johnson, aka "Bub", 34, died peacefully on Thursday, July, 13, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center with medical issues. He is survived by his son, Caden Lynn Johnson; mother, Donna Hampton (Bobby); father, Chris Johnson (Katie); sisters, Cayla Barker (Joshua) and Taylor Hampton; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and his loving dogs, Bo, Drindle, and...

Wayne Anthony Smith

Wayne Anthony Smith

Jul 12, 2023

"Tony" Wayne A. Smith, 58, of Blountville, TN, on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, stepped into eternity hand in hand with Jesus with zero regrets after a long brave battle. He didn't want a funeral; not only is it a waste of money in his opinion, but in fact, if he could've bartered towards afterlife expenses, he would have been...

Marinda Pilk

Marinda Pilk

Jul 11, 2023

Marinda Howell-Pilk, 45, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born January 15th, 1978 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Marinda was a beautiful young girl, when her mother Cathy was taken from her at 27 years old. She and her sister Tina were both beautiful children that loved their mom very much. In addition...

Mary Kathryn Absher

Mary Kathryn Absher

Jul 11, 2023

Mary Kathryn Absher, 30, of Kingsport, TN, went to heaven on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. "Kathy" was the second born of three girls to Malcolm and Margaret Absher, in Kingsport, Tennessee. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 2011. Kathy was a loving mother to Izak, Aubrie, Samuel, and Willow Grace. She is preceded in death by both of...

Charles H. Wohlt

Charles H. Wohlt

Jul 8, 2023

CHURCH HILL, TN Charles Harold Wohlt, age 78 of Oak Brook, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 8, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was the son of the late Harold Wohlt and Shirley Schwanabeck Wohlt. Charles moved to Tennessee in 1998 with his new wife, Mary Ann, to continue his career as a Telephone Engineer with Sprint. Charles...

Ashley Nicole Milburn

Ashley Nicole Milburn

Jul 5, 2023

Ashley Nicole Milburn, 38, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Ashley was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gertrude Hutson; niece, Christina Kerns. Left to cherish her memories are her mother, Mary Vanover; children, Aidan Milburn, Tristan King; boyfriend, Ryan King; sisters, Misty Goebel, Amanda Collingsworth; two nephews; several cousins, aunts, and uncle. Visitation will...

Judith Ruth O'Bryan

Judith Ruth O'Bryan

Jul 4, 2023

Judith O'Bryan, age 81, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. Judy was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1942. She was a graduate of East High School. Judy was a major Green Bay Packer's fan all her life. Her dad played in the Packer's band. She served in the U.S. Army after high school before...

Dale Dean Lilley

Dale Dean Lilley

Jul 4, 2023

Dale Dean Lilley, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, at her home in Kingsport, TN, where she wanted to be. Dale was born August 17, 1952, to the late Dean and Mildred Day. In addition to her parents, Dale was preceded in death by her older sister, Edna McCormick. Dale was a faithful member...

Earl Mccracken

Earl Mccracken

Jul 3, 2023

Earl McCracken, 74, of Abingdon, VA, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Earl served his country and loved his family. He loved watching scary movies with his daughter Chassity every night. Earl was kind and generous to everyone. He loved the outdoors and listening to his favorite radio station, 101.5 in the car. He enjoyed being a father....