OBITUARIES

Ralph Brummett

Ralph Brummett

Jan 26, 2018

Kingsport - Ralph Brummett, 61, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with The Lord on Friday, January 26th, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Ralph was a lifelong resident of the area and he was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include brother, Clarence and wife Anita Brummett (Kingsport, TN); sisters, Frances...

Roger Eslie Akard

Roger Eslie Akard

Jan 24, 2018

Roger Eslie Akard, 73, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was born August 6th, 1944 in Kingsport, Tennessee the son of the late Fred Akard and Dorthy Ashworth Akard. He is also preceded by his son, Mark Akard. He is survived by his wife of 55 years; Barbara Akard; his daughter, Tammy Amyx; one...

Mary Josephine Mcnabb

Mary Josephine Mcnabb

Jan 23, 2018

Mary Josephine McNabb went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 at the young age of 63. She was a faithful member of Powerful Newlife Church of God, community activist, selfless volunteer, compassionate helper, and loved by many. Mary always put others needs first and would often be the first to volunteer to help in any...

Barbara Prater

Barbara Prater

Jan 22, 2018

Barbara Prater, 72, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” and Essie Souder; sister, Donna Sumner. She is survived by her son, Brandon “Kipper” Ketron and girlfriend Amanda Ball; daughter, Kendra Wade; four grandchildren, Autum, Dee, Weebee, and Paxton; three great grandchildren, Darren, Rylan, and Kensley;...

Walter Eugene Snodgrass Jr.

Walter Eugene Snodgrass Jr.

Jan 21, 2018

Walter Eugene Snodgrass Jr., 33, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Walter was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina to the late Walter Eugene and Mary Ellen Snodgrass. Walter was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone to help them, he was always friendly and loved by so many. He liked to tinker...

James Robert Templeton

James Robert Templeton

Jan 13, 2018

James Robert (Bob) Templeton, 61, of Kingsport, TN, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Bob was born in Kingsport, TN on September 18th, 1956. He was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. He was a Computer Analyst for many companies and was very proud of what he did. Bob loved to ride his Harley until...

Earl Mcclellan Taylor

Earl Mcclellan Taylor

Jan 9, 2018

Mittie Wyonnia Crawford Taylor (Sukie), born November 15th, 1961, Earl McCellan Taylor Sr., born August 13, 1933, went to be with the Lord on January 9th, 2018. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and best friend. She was of the Baptist faith. Wyonnia loved everyone she was around. After Mittie passed away, Earl died from a...

Georgia Louise Pasch

Georgia Louise Pasch

Jan 9, 2018

Georgia Charlton Pasch went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday January 9th, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her son, James Pasch and his wife Nikki; two grand daughters, Jasmine and Destiny Pasch; three sisters; several nieces and nephews. Family will be receiving friends on Sunday January...

Timothy Scott Parker

Timothy Scott Parker

Jan 9, 2018

Timothy Scott Parker, 53, of Mt. Carmel, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 9th, 2018. He is preceded by his parents, William and Sophia Parker; sister, Lisa Hilton; brother, Michael Harkleroad; sister-in-law, Joyce Lockhart. He is survived by his wife, Jaqueline Parker (Beaver Falls, PA); sons, Timothy Scott Parker II and wife Kristin (Nashville, TN); daughter, Mary Catherine Parker...

Mittie Wynonnia Taylor

Mittie Wynonnia Taylor

Jan 9, 2018

Mittie Wyonnia Crawford Taylor (Sukie), born November 15th, 1961, Earl McCellan Taylor Sr., born August 13, 1933, went to be with the Lord on January 9th, 2018. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and best friend. She was of the Baptist faith. Wyonnia loved everyone she was around. After Mittie passed away, Earl died from a...

Lois Ann Guy

Lois Ann Guy

Jan 9, 2018

Lois Ann Guy, 64, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Lois was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and loved serving the Lord. She was of the pentecostal faith for over 45 years. She was a great homemaker. She will be forever missed but always in our...

Janet L. Walters

Janet L. Walters

Jan 8, 2018

Janet L. Walters, 62, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018. Services will be announced at a later time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Daniel O. Christian

Daniel O. Christian

Jan 7, 2018

Daniel was a 1961 graduate of Church Hill High School where he excelled in both football and track, and finished 2nd in the Tennessee State Finals in the 100 yard dash. He loved reliving the good ole days with his classmates and was always the life of the party. Daniel was a wonderful husband, father, papaw and friend. He...

Charles Laroy Bishop

Charles Laroy Bishop

Jan 5, 2018

Charles "Chuck" L. Bishop, 57, a resident of Gatesville, Texas, went to be with his Lord on January 5, 2018, passing away unexpectedly near Blountville, TN. A Memorial Luncheon Service will be held at 1 PM, Monday, January 15th at the Mound Cowboy Church on 3035 FM 931 in Gatesville. Chuck was born Charles LaRoy Broughton on December 4,...

Josh Brian Strong

Josh Brian Strong

Jan 3, 2018

Josh Brian Strong was born in Kingsport, TN to David and Linda Strong. He grew up in Norton, VA and he graduated from J.J. Kelly High School. Josh was a kind soul with a generous and loving nature who enjoyed guitar, karaoke, bull riding and spending time with his daughter. He lived life to the fullest by seizing opportunities...

Troy Eskew Brown

Troy Eskew Brown

Dec 30, 2017

The Model City lost an icon on Saturday (12/30) as "Downtown" Troy Eskew Brown passed away. He was 69 years young. Troy (pictured here at that iconic popcorn popper that's only slightly more of a landmark than was Troy himself) spent 47 years behind the counter at Wallace's News on Broad Street. He began working for the original owner,...

Elizabeth Carol Steadman

Elizabeth Carol Steadman

Dec 30, 2017

On December 30, 2017, Elizabeth Carol Steadman, 71, spread her wings and flew. Carol was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She graduated from Lynn View High School. She began her career at Tennessee Eastman then moved to United Intermont (now Embarq) where she spent the remainder of her career before retiring. Her greatest joys in life were her family...

Daniel Paul Long

Daniel Paul Long

Dec 28, 2017

Daniel was born in Springfield, TN, December 13, 1975. He grew up Tullahoma,Tn. Survived by his father, John P. Long of Lynchburg, Tn; Mother, Judith A Sissom and Stepdad, Edward Sissom of Woodbury, TN;Brother, John Noble Long of Murfreesboro, TN;Sisters, Stephanie Rebecca Long of Murfreesboro, Tn, and Sara Beth Barnett of Nashville, TN;one nephew, Phoenix L. Gillies of Murfreesboro,...

Robert Lee Bowman

Robert Lee Bowman

Dec 26, 2017

Robert Lee Bowman, 66, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2017. Robert enjoyed being active. He spent a lot of time out fishing and camping. Robert loved playing the lottery and poker. His favorite show was MASH. He spent the first part of his life driving trucks with his dad. Robert spoke to his grandchildren often,...

Ricky Lee Ferguson

Ricky Lee Ferguson

Dec 25, 2017

Ricky Lee Ferguson, 62, passed away unexpectedly December 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 25 years Kathy Ferguson, parents Odell and Margie Robinson, brothers David Robinson, Richard "Bo" Ferguson, and Steven Robinson. He is survived by his children Lori Randolph (husband Shawn) and Matthew Smith (wife Kathy), grandchildren Matthew Randolph (wife Whitney) and...

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