Randolph T. Watterson departed this life Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born on August 15, 1960, in Kingsport, TN. Randolph was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Watterson; grandparents Clinton & Fannie Watterson; brother, Gerald N. Watterson; aunts and uncles, Adrian & Mildred Watterson, Joan & Charles Valentine, and Fred Fugate. He leaves behind his brother, Terrance (Kenna) Watterson; aunts, Barbara Bell and Betty Fugate; uncle, Andrew Watterson; nephew, Marcella

Date and Place of Birth: October 31, 1957, in Trammel, Virginia God called him home: December 30, 2021, in Bristol, Virginia. Leroy Hale, Jr. served in the US Marines as a rifleman and was honored twice. Bubba was honorably discharged after being injured overseas. He was predeceased by his mother, Beverly D. Hale, his father, Leroy Hale, and his sister, Deborah Ann O'Bele. He leaves behind four siblings, Dock Hale, Betty Jo Hale, Christopher Hale, and Delores Hale; children,

Charles Ellis Harrill, Jr. departed this life Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Ballad Holston Valley Medical Center. Charles loved to cook and worked at many restaurants in the area. He had a passion for music. Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Davis, and his sisters, Barbra Jean Harold and Deloris Harold. To cherish his memory Charles leaves behind his children, Teana Graves, Jason Swain, Shana Graves, and Misty Dockery; grandchildren, Ishawn Graves, Kale

Sensabaugh, Jacqueline Elaine Black, 85, born Nov. 14, 1936, in Bristol, TN, was called home on Jan. 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jacqueline graduated from Slater High School, where she was a homecoming queen, and met and married her high school sweetheart, Roy Douglas Sensabaugh Sr., who preceded her in death (2009). They were married 55 years. Her career included Massengill Company and United Telephone Company, where she was one of the first African Amer

Harry Frank "Hank" Dingus went, born July 21, 1955, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmett W. Dingus; brother, David L. Dingus; and wife, Patricia "Trish." Hank is survived by his mother, Loretta Tiller Ridgely of Maryland; son, Mark (Tabitha) Dingus of Kingsport; step-daughter, Kelly Lawson of Virginia; 3 granddaughters, Gracelyn Dingus, Chasity Lawson, both of Kingsport and Jazmine Bowen of Gate City; 4 sisters, Ber

Richard H. Carter went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2022. Richard was born July 30, 1948, to Robert and Georgia Carter. Richard was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Richard retired from N.H.C of Bristol after 32 years of service. Richard enjoyed fishing and football. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Robert Carter Sr.; sister, Tammy Johnson; and brother, J. W. Carter. He is survived by his mother

Needon “Jim” Harris, III, 62, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. He passed unexpectedly at Ballad Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1959, in Batesville, MS. He worked as a construction worker for years. He loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was preceded in death by both his parents, Needon Harris, Jr., and Eula V. Harris; our mom Erma J. Hill; and one son-in-law, Steven

Carolyn Essie Draughn of Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Tampa, Florida, entered our Savior’s open arms on December 27, 2021. Ms. Draughn was a beloved mother and a very loved Nana. She had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Ms. Draughn worked for Frontier Health, but later moved to Florida and began her career with the City of Tampa Police Department from which she retired. She returned to Tennessee and was currently