OBITUARIES

Jack William Lowe

Jack William Lowe

Jan 22, 2024

Jack W. Lowe Jr., 86, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at his residence. He was a native of Bristol, Va and had resided in Kingsport for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. Lowe, Sr. and Dorothy Brown Lowe of Bristol. Mr. Lowe received a BA degree in chemistry...

David Guy Odham

David Guy Odham

Jan 21, 2024

David Guy Odham, 74, of Kingsport, TN, peacefully entered his Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 21st, 2024, in the loving presence of his cherished family. David was born in 1949 in Kingsport, TN. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, rising to the esteemed position of a drill instructor at Lackland AFB, where he held the...

Joseph Rhea Hughes

Joseph Rhea Hughes

Jan 19, 2024

Joseph Rhea "Ray" Hughes, 77, of Kingsport, TN, passed away January 19th, 2024, as a result of End Stage Alzheimer's. He was a devoted husband and loving dad and papaw. If you had the pleasure of knowing or meeting him then you would know he was one of the most kindhearted, sweet, gentle, genuinely happy men that you could...

Danny Ray Ferguson

Danny Ray Ferguson

Jan 19, 2024

Danny Ray Ferguson, 63, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 19th, 2024 with his brother and sister-in-law by his side. Danny was an avid fisher and hunter, and loved his racing and football games. He was an electrician by trade, working for Tennessee Electric for many years. He also done side electrical work after that. Danny...

Charles Wayne Bradley

Charles Wayne Bradley

Jan 18, 2024

Charles Wayne Bradley, 79, of Rogersville, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Charles was born to Raymond and Roxie Bradley and remained a lifelong resident of Rogersville. He married Alma Hayes and the two of them raised four boys, Dwayne, Mark, Michael, and Jason. Charles worked for Hawkins County on the county road crew and enjoyed his...

Albert David Fleenor

Albert David Fleenor

Jan 18, 2024

Albert David Fleenor, 78, of Bluff City, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. Albert was born in 1945 in Johnson City, TN. For many years he owned and operated Fleenor Drywall. David is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Wilma Fleenor; siblings, Carolyn, Pat, Gloria, and Bobby. He is survived by his sons, Dwayne Fleenor...

Nancy Ann Mccarty

Nancy Ann Mccarty

Jan 18, 2024

Nancy Ann McCarty, 83, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Nancy proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of captain. She will be interred at Mountain Home National Cemetery at 3 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2024 with military honors provided by American Legion Hammond Post 3/Gate City Post 265 and...

David John O'Donnell

David John O'Donnell

Jan 16, 2024

David O'Donnell departed this earthly plane on January 15, 2024. He was born on May 22, 1961 in Baltimore Maryland to Bernard and Jeanne O'Donnell. He was greeted on the other side by his father, Bernard; his wife, Soon Fuller; and his furry companions, Pepper and Pablo. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne O'Donnell of Baltimore Maryland; brothers,...

Mary Katherine Sexton

Mary Katherine Sexton

Jan 16, 2024

Mary Katherine Sexton, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, in Kingsport, TN. She was a devoted mother, a beloved Shades of Grace and Oasis community member, and a cherished friend to many. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, she moved to Kingsport early in her childhood. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and went...

Timothy Lynn Steadman

Timothy Lynn Steadman

Jan 16, 2024

Timothy Lynn Steadman, 67, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. One of four children, Tim was born to Robert and Eleen Steadman in Kingsport. He graduated from Sullivan West High School where he played baseball and football. Tim went on to proudly serve his country in the US Air Force as...

Lois Sams Young

Lois Sams Young

Jan 14, 2024

Lois Ann Sams Young 12/19/1954 to 1/14/2024 Lois Ann Sams Young, beloved wife of Ralph Hendricks Young, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2024, while at American House Memory Care in Kingsport - surrounded by loved ones. Lois was born on December 19, 1954, in Kingsport to the late Mack William (Bill) Sams and Rita...

Billie Jo Coleman

Billie Jo Coleman

Jan 13, 2024

Billie Jo Branham Coleman, age 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Holston Valley Medical Center, on January 13, 2024, after a short battle with lung cancer. She was born June 22, 1956, in Washington DC, and moved to Kingsport in 1968. Billie attended Lynn View High School. She worked for numerous Frontier Health facilities for over two...

Charles James Allen Clark

Charles James Allen Clark

Jan 13, 2024

Charles James Allen Clark "Pete", 57, of Rogersville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. Pete was born in Kingsport, but lived for a little while in Indiana. He attended school in Kingsport. Pete was an outdoorsmen, he loved to fish, hunt, and enjoying his time in nature. He was a skilled nuclear worker. Pete worked for Duke...

Charles Carter Hess

Charles Carter Hess

Jan 11, 2024

Charles Carter Hess, 51, of Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Charlie had lived in Kingsport, TN, off and on throughout his life while he was growing up, and later as an adult. He played basketball for and graduated from Kingsport Christian School and was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church....

Charles Glenn Farmer

Charles Glenn Farmer

Jan 10, 2024

Charles Glenn Farmer, age 60, of Church Hill, TN, departed this life in the arms of God for his Heavenly home on January 10, 2024. Glenn was a born again Christian and a beloved member of Calvary Lighthouse Baptist Church in Church Hill, Tennessee. Calvary Lighthouse was his family by love of his Savior Jesus and he will be...

William Carlton Sumner

William Carlton Sumner

Jan 9, 2024

William "Dub" Carlton Sumner, 83, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. In the year 1940, in the quiet town of Dalton, Georgia, a remarkable life began. William Carlton Sumner, affectionately known as Dub, began his life's journey that would touch many people over the years with his enduring love. Dub spent his early years in...

Daniel Wesley Ritter

Daniel Wesley Ritter

Jan 7, 2024

Daniel "Dan" Wesley Ritter, aged 81, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 7th, 2024, surrounded by his loving children. He was born in Welch, West Virginia. He later moved to Bristol, Virginia where he spent his life alongside his beloved wife, Katherine. Dan dedicated many years of his life to Superior Motors, where...

Pauline Fleischer

Pauline Fleischer

Jan 1, 2024

Pauline passed away Jan 1, 2024. She was born and raised in Cutshin, KY. She moved to Chicago, IL and lived there most of her adult life. In 1979, she and her husband, George, moved to Tennessee to start their new life, and has resided in Kingsport for over 40 years. She was a supervisor at Gaylord Classics clothing...

Donna Ann Clark

Donna Ann Clark

Dec 31, 2023

Donna Ann Clark February 5 ,1962 - December 31, 2023 Donna is survived by two sons, Jay and Sam; and three grandchildren, Kylee, Jacob, and Jackson. She was a loving mother and grandmother who fought hard each day to spend the next day with her family. On December 31 she had her last battle and can rest in peace....

Franklin Ray Kiser

Franklin Ray Kiser

Dec 31, 2023

Franklin Ray Kiser Jr., 39, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Frankie was born and raised in Kingsport. Although most of his life was spent in Kingsport, his favorite place he lived was Gray. Frankie loved his job as a lineman. He started at Dillard Smith construction and then later worked for Elliott Construction. He...

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