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ara Ava Lynn Carson, 80, passed away in her sleep, October 31, 2023 and went to meet God. She was born in Kingsport on May 28, 1943, daughter of A. J. and Thelma Anderson Boyd. Lynn graduated from Sullivan High School and ETSU, with a major in History. She married Charles Douglas (Doug) Carson on December 14, 1963 and moved to Germany as he started his Army career, and her as a 20-year Army wife. Lynn retired as a 2LT from the Marion County Sheriff Department, Indianapolis, IN. She served 11 years as a court advocate with the Indiana Mental Health Association. In her travels throughout the world, she collected beer steins, dirty snowmen and had a critical eye for jewelry. Lynn and Doug...

March 29, 1953 - October 19, 2023 Gertrude "Trudi" Tipton Pullin was born on March 29, 1953 and passed to spirit on October 19, 2023 after a short period with a whole lot of cancer. Trudi grew up in Kingsport, TN in the idyllic Morningside Circle and Ridgefields neighborhoods. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, Class of '71, and attended Whitney's Business College. Following high school she moved to Knoxville, TN and had the honor of working at TN Valley Authority for 36 years. She felt privileged to marry the only man in the whole world for her, Mike Pullin, her GOAT. Trudi and Mike were members of St. James Episcopal Church in Knoxville. She loved to dance, was an avid...

Sylvia Mae Fisher, matriarch of the Fisher clan, died peacefully on June 18, 2023 while on hospice care in Johnson City, Tennessee. Her husband, Roland, preceded her by 7 years. She was born in 1935 in Fort Fairfield, Maine, to Alcide and Edna Violette. Born into a large French-Canadian family, her first language was French. She attended St. Augustine parochial school and Cony High in Augusta, Maine. Sylvia was 15 when she first laid eyes on her tall, handsome dairy farmer, and never let go. They married after high school and started a family, initially settling in their hometown of Augusta, before moving to Jay. After the kids were grown, they renovated their "camp" on Little Bear Pond,...

Joseph Bachman Morton, Jr., age 92, of Clemmons, NC passed away on June 17, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, but grew up in Bristol and became a resident of Kingsport from 1958 until moving to Clemmons, NC in 2018. He was employed by Tennessee Eastman Company for 35 years, retiring in 1993. Mr. Morton was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a 1958 Chemical Engineering graduate of the University of Tennessee. He was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church, and then Clemmons United Methodist Church, following his move to NC. Mr. Morton was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jean Sweet Morton, his grandson, Ben Michael...

Peggy Newlin Crawford Sharpe of Charlotte, NC passed away May 10, 2023 in Kingsport, TN. at the age of 97. She was born on February 16, 1926 in Raleigh, NC to Emma Virginia Newlin Crawford and George Seymour Crawford. Peggy was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Emerson, of 47 years. She is survived by her son, Emerson E Sharpe, Jr. (Jennifer) of Kingsport, TN, daughter Sarah D Sharpe (Roy Terry) of McCleansville, NC, grandson Dr. Emerson E Sharpe III of Denver, CO and fianc? Kaylyn, granddaughter McKenzie S Hutchinson (Dr. Ryan) of Nashville, TN, great grandchildren Beckett and Eliza Hutchinson, sisters Barbara Stanley of Raleigh, NC and Sarah Bryan of Pensacola,...

Peggy Newlin Crawford Sharpe of Charlotte, NC passed away May 10, 2023 in Kingsport, TN. at the age of 97. She was born on February 16, 1926 in Raleigh, NC to Emma Virginia Newlin Crawford and George Seymour Crawford. Peggy was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Emerson, of 47 years. She is survived by her son, Emerson E Sharpe, Jr. (Jennifer) of Kingsport, TN, daughter Sarah D Sharpe (Roy Terry) of McCleansville, NC, grandson Dr. Emerson E Sharpe III of Denver, CO and fianc? Kaylyn, granddaughter McKenzie S Hutchinson (Dr. Ryan) of Nashville, TN, great grandchildren Beckett and Eliza Hutchinson, sisters Barbara Stanley of Raleigh, NC and Sarah Bryan of Pensacola,...

May 17, 1931?April 5, 2023 LORD HAVE MERCY Evelyn Farnsworth Harris fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at The Blake in Kingsport, TN. She was 91 years old. Born in Meadowview, VA on May 17, 1931, a daughter of the late Arthur and Oneida Francisco. She graduated from Glade Spring High School in 1949, and married Lury Farnsworth on May 21, 1949 in Bristol, VA. She worked many years with the medical staff at Lewis Gale Hospital , in Roanoke, VA after the passing of her husband in 1975. She later remarried Chris Harris. She was a member of the Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA for many years. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, Mom, and friend who loved...

Glen Claude Jones, 83, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on March 20th in Kingsport due to health complications from leukemia. Glen was born on November 11th, 1939 to Opa and Mary Jones in Charleston, West Virginia. He loved growing up in West Virginia, later receiving a bachelor's degree in Engineering from West Virginia University. Glen met and married Martha Anne Velie in his home state in 1964. There they had two sons, Jeffrey and Bryan. The family moved to Kingsport, Tennessee, in 1975. Glen supported the Kingsport paper mill (Mead Paper, Domtar, etc.) for the majority of his engineering career. For the past eight years, Glen and Martha have enjoyed being residents of the Asbury...

Lula "Peggy" Lea Murphy passed away January 16, 2023 at the age of 91 in Kingsport, TN. She was born on the family farm in Thompson's Station, TN to Robert M. and Dorothy Hatcher Lea on November 24, 1931. She was baptized at Thompson's Station United Methodist Church and was of the Methodist faith. Peggy lived a full and vibrant life, living throughout Tennessee, Texas, and Florida and creating lasting friendships everywhere she resided. Peggy traveled extensively throughout the world, often with her mother, brother and his wife. Following World War II, she became pen pals with citizens of both Japan and Germany, later visiting her pen pals overseas. Growing up on the farm as the youngest...

Rose Amato, 99, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was the owner of Amatos Restaurant for 25 years in Kingsport and Amatos Country-Inn Restaurant in Saugerties, NY, for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Michael Amato; and son, Joseph Frank Amato. Rose is survived by her children, Ronald Vincent and wife Cyndee, daughter, Carol Ann Thrall and husband Mark, and Marilyn Amato-Wolford, Stephen Richard Amato and wife Debora; daughter-in-law, Kathryn Amato; fourteen grandkids; and several great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at St. Dominic's Catholic Church.

Joyce Bolton Smith, 80, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, December 26, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Joyce was born in Harlan, KY and graduated from Murray State University, where she received her degree in mathematics and library science. She was a schoolteacher having taught in three school systems. Joyce was active in Altrusa and First Book of Kingsport and was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. She taught basket weaving in many states. Joyce was preceded in death by her son, Neil Curry Smith II in June of 1994. Survivors include her husband, Neil Curry Smith; son Mark Smith and wife Adisa; siblings, Shirley Rose Bolton and Charles Edward Bolton; and...

Martha Velie Jones, 80, of Kingsport Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on December 17th, 2022. Martha was born Martha Ann Velie on February 18th, 1942 to Quincy and Myrtle Velie in Charleston, West Virginia. Martha grew up in and loved West Virginia and the Charleston, Kanawha Valley area where she met and married Glen Jones in 1964. They had two sons, Jeffrey and Bryan. The family moved to Kingsport Tennessee in 1975 where Martha and Glen have remained since. For the past eight years Martha and Glen have enjoyed being members of the Asbury Place retirement community in Kingsport. Martha enjoyed graphic arts and worked for Hillhouse Graphic Design in Kingsport. After...

Martha Velie Jones, 80, of Kingsport Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on December 17th, 2022. Martha was born Martha Ann Velie on February 18th, 1942 to Quincy and Myrtle Velie in Charleston, West Virginia. Martha grew up in and loved West Virginia and the Charleston, Kanawha Valley area where she met and married Glen Jones in 1964. They had two sons, Jeffrey and Bryan. The family moved to Kingsport Tennessee in 1975 where Martha and Glen have remained since. For the past eight years Martha and Glen have enjoyed being members of the Asbury Place retirement community in Kingsport. Martha enjoyed graphic arts and worked for Hillhouse Graphic Design in Kingsport. After...

Edward Lee Thomasson, 98, died on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Kingsport, TN. He was born on June 13, 1924, near Centertown in Ohio County, KY. Edward resided at Brookdale Kingsport for the past eight years after moving to Kingsport from Kentucky in 2014. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service after working most of his career in Louisville and Lexington KY. Edward enjoyed golf, ball room dancing, bluegrass music, and spending time with his family. He was a special and beloved person that will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noble Thomasson and Pearlie (King) Thomasson of Hartford, KY; his only brother, J B Thomasson of Louisville, KY; and his first wife,...

On Thursday, December 8, Thomas Paul Ramey, husband and father of four boys and sixteen grandchildren, was welcomed into eternal life at the age of eighty-three. Tom was born in Kingsport, TN, July 1, 1939, to Paul Emmett and Martha Jewell Ramey, along with six siblings. Tom graduated from Ketron High in 1957 as Class President where he went on to receive a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and football scholarship at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). During his years at ETSU, Tom "Dynamite" was elected to the position of team captain on the football team and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Tom graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was...

Sandra Davison, 84, of Kingsport, died Wednesday afternoon, September 28, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center Emergency Room. Born in Charlotte and raised in LaGrange, G.A., she was a graduate of LaGrange High School, attended Auburn University, and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Sandra received her nursing degree from East Tennessee State University. She was a homemaker, member of Junior League of Kingsport, was active in tennis and golf, loved to travel, especially her time at the beach, and enjoyed playing bridge most of her life. Sandra was an active member of First Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she served as a Deacon. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Robert "Bob" Alexander Lowe, age 75, passed away Friday, July 22nd in Kingsport, TN after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born and raised in Maryville, TN and was a graduate of Everett High School. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and received a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from Colombia Southern, providing the foundation for his 50+ year career. Throughout his life, he loved his grandchildren, reading, Southern Gospel music, and singing Barbershop. Bob was a devoted friend, brother, husband, father, and Papaw. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bob was preceded in death by his...

Celesta C. Miller, 93, of Kingsport, died Friday morning, July 15, 2022. Born in Hiltons, VA, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Celesta was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Quester, the Netherland Inn Association, and was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church. She also worked at Holston Valley Medical Center as a volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F, Miller; parents, Clarence and Mary Carter; and brothers, Richard Gary and Donald F. Carter. Celesta is survived by her son, J. Randolph Miller and wife, Harriet of Knoxville; grandson, Peyton R. Miller of Arlington, VA and A. Gaines Miller of Knoxville; several nieces and...

Dorothy Lee Stapleton, 96, of Halls, formerly of Kingsport, passed away on July 4, 2022. She was born October 10, 1925 in Concord, NC. She was educated in the city schools of Concord and graduated from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, NC with a BSSA degree. After graduation, she was employed at Tennessee Eastman Company for several years. In 1949 she married Luther Stapleton and they are the parents of three children; Sam and wife, Patricia of Knoxville, Robert of Nashville, and Mary Anne Eason and husband, Rick of Orono, MA; four grandchildren, Christopher of CO, Parker Eason (Jessica) of CT, Elizabeth and Erin Stapleton; two great-grandchildren, Audrey and Colin Eason;...

Wanda Kay Cox Speck, 76, of Morristown, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2022 at Regency Retirement Village in Morristown after a lengthy illness. She lived the majority of her life in Kingsport and was a graduate of Holston High School. Kay dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age and was a long-standing member of Colonial Heights Christian Church in Kingsport. She retired from the Sullivan County school system where she worked as a receptionist at Rock Springs Elementary School. Kay loved her friends and family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Edith Cox; her husband, James...

Kay Cox Speck, 76, of Morristown, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2022 at Regency Retirement Village in Morristown after a lengthy illness. Arrangements will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.