Kingsport, TN Obituaries

Kyle H. Bledsoe, Sr. passed away Monday evening, surrounded by his family, after complications from a fall. He was born September 16, 1933, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Curtis and Celia Bleds...

Larry Douglas Franklin, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 13, 1937, in High Point, Nort...

Helen Elaine Fleenor, 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4th, 2026. Helen’s birthday wish was to go home to our Lord, and He graciously met that need. She has been sick for several years,...

John Lawson Cameron, age 86, of Kingsport, left this world for his heavenly home on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1940, in Nashville, TN, to the late John and Dorothy Cameron. John...

David Lee Hyatt, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born March 4, 1948, in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Mitchell David and Violet Barger Hyatt. A proud Vietna...

Freddie Glenn Huff, loving husband, father, Pappy and friend entered into the promise of eternal life through Jesus on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He showed love in all he did and to everyone he met. He f...

Martha Jane Gillenwater (née Whitlock), 80, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in Kingsport, Tennessee after a brief period of declining health. Born on April 17, 1946, in Bristol, Tennessee, M...

Phillip “Phil” Dale Moody, age 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, after a brief illness at Holston Valley Medical Center. Phil was born on May 6, 1946, to the late Clyde Alvi...

Technical Sergeant Charles Edward Rachel, USAF, (Retired) passed peacefully to his eternal reward on April 24, 2026, at the James H. Quillen Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Au...

Sandra Lynn Tolliver, 82, entered into rest on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was born July 12, 1943, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Herman and Helen Kern Jeter. Sandra graduated from East Ten...

Bonnie Lee Cavin, 91, passed away on April 23, 2026. Born November 30, 1934, Bonnie was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, and was a resident of Church Hill, Tennessee. Bonnie was preceded in d...

Stewart Simpson Blair, 69, passed away on April 22, 2026. He was born on August 4th, 1956, in the Indian Springs area of Blountville, Tennessee. Stewart is proceeded in death by the love of his lif...

Rebecca Moore Begley passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 75, born May 16, 1950, in Washington, District of Columbia, and residing in Kingsport, Tennessee.

A.B. Wexler, 89, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina. A private graveside service was held at East Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donat...

Jeanette S. Bright, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home. She was born August 29, 1934, in Sullivan County, Tennessee to the late Melvin and Bertie Felty...

Beatrice Bishop Bledsoe, 89, joined her Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on April 15, 2026, and was reunited with Paul Bledsoe, her husband of 64 years and the love of her life. In addition to Paul, she...

James Edward Yakley passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 85, having been born on June 22, 1940. A Committal Service will be held at East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 4997 Memorial Blvd, ...

Larry Grant Harper, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and loved ones. He was the kind of man who showed up—no matter what. A man w...

Robert Lee Cooter, 71, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, passed away on April 8, 2026. Born January 24, 1955, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Robert was the kind-hearted, humorous presence who could fill a room with...

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began - ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ...

Elizabeth Claire Stiles passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 93; she was born June 6, 1932, in Russell County, Virginia, and was a resident of Canton, Georgia. Visitation will be held at East Law...

Barbara Elaine Jessee, 75, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1950, to the late Jessee and Eda Castelow. Barbara wo...

Eileen Mildred Campbell, age 100, of Clarksville, TN passed away on March 31,2026. She was born on March 31,1926 in Big Stone Gap, VA to the late John and Anna Gilley. She was a loving mother, grand...

Faye Elizabeth Walser Yarbrough, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, in Kingsport, TN. Faye was born on June 4th, 1929, in Rowan County, NC to parents Reuben and Mary Patrick W...

Alan Leigh Millard, 79, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on March 27, 2026, at 12:50 pm. He was born on September 17, 1946. Alan graduated from Blountville High School and went on to serve in the ...

Hunter Scott Graybill, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center. All services will be private. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Hun...

Brenda Joyce (Day) Kimball born on April 7, 1940, in Letcher County, Kentucky, passed away on March 22, 2026. Brenda belonged to the Sunnyside Baptist Church for 50 plus years, where she sang in the ...

Karin Smith, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Karin was preceded in death by...

Carolyn “Susie” Jones Holbert, 71, saw her final sunset on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her home in Kingsport. Susie’s sunrise was on October 06, 1954, in Wake County, North Carolina to the late ...

In Loving Memory of William Robert “Bob” Perry It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Robert “Bob” Perry, age 83, on March 18, 2026. Born on January 31, 1943, in Kingsport, ...

Mark William Anderson, 72, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at his residence in Kingsport. He was born May 18, 1953, to the late V.E. and Eudora Arnold Anderson. He was retired from Eastman Ch...

Daniel "Dan" Stephen Collins, age 58, of Kingsport, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Holston Valley Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Dan was born on February 29, 1968, a "leap year baby" wh...

John Mark Holtzclaw, age 56, passed away on February 24, 2026. John was born on October 6, 1969 at Holston Valley Community Hospital in Kingsport, TN. He made his profession of faith on July 3, 1977...

Lydia M. Reed, age 84, of Bristol TN, was born on September 22, 1941, and passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was an amazing, self-taught cook and eve...

John William Branam, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at NHC in Kingsport with his loving and devoted wife of 59 years by his side. He was born August 20, 1936, ...

C.H. “Jeff” Bryant, 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with his son by his side. He was born June 13, 1932, to the late Okey and Edna Dew Bryant. Jeff retire...

“Strength and honor are her clothing; she looketh well to the ways of her household; her children arise up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 3: 25-28 Imogene “Jean” Goforth Overbay, 92, of Blountville...

Marilyn Ann Davis, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with family on Friday, February 13th, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Densil Ray Davis, an infant son, Sammy Ray, as well as h...

Virgil Clyde Peters, proudly known by many as “Papaw Pete,” died peacefully in his sleep on February 12, 2026.  He was loved and cherished by everyone he came in contact with. Papaw Pete was a self-...

Evelyn “June” Light, 93, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born April 9, 1932, in Castlewood, Virginia to the late Wiley and Nonive Kiser. June loved...

Carol Woodward Patrick, a faithful, generous, and honest woman, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on December 8, 1939, Carol was a resident of Blountville, Tennessee. She was p...

Martha Jones, age 58, passed away on February 8, 2026, one day after her birthday. She was born on February 7, 1968. Martha was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. Her greatest j...

Kathleen R Yakley, 92, passed away on February 8, 2026. Kathleen was a resident of Kingsport, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at East Lawn Memor...

Bobby Doyle Stallard, 89, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born September 11, 1936, in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Woodrow and Lillian Bray Stal...

Fred Kilgore passed from this life and entered into his heavenly home on Friday, February 6, at Holston Manor Nursing Home. Fred was a faithful member of Christ Church Kingsport, which he helped to b...

Frances Lorraine Cleek Miller of Kingsport, TN, 92, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday morning February 1st following a period of declining health. Frances was born on April 19,1933 in Ki...

Frances Jean Brown Dowell, 96, of Blountville, Tennessee passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born October 6, 1929, in Troutdale, Virginia to the late Lucy Reedy Brow...

Glenalice. Mrs. Terry Massie. Coonie. Alice. But her favorite name was Mamaw. She was born and raised in Coeburn, Virginia and in June of 1963 graduated from Coeburn High School. On November 1, 1963 A...

It is great sadness that the family shares that Evelyn McClelland Sloat passed away at her home on the afternoon of January 22, 2026, surrounded by care and the love of family, friends, and supportive...

Charlotte Beverly Barth, 83, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Waters of Kingsport. To honor Charlotte's wishes, the family will not be having formal services. East Lawn Funeral H...