Edward Franklin "Sweetman" Long unexpectedly departed from this world's toils and labors on May 17, 2022. Edward was born in Kingsport, TN, on November 14, 1971, to Virginia Dianne Long and William Lewis. In early childhood, he moved to Flint, MI, and received his education through the Flint Public School System. He had a love for music and movies. After living several years in Michigan, he returned to Kingsport and resided there until his untimely death. He is preceded in de

Kristie Juanita Steele Hoard was born June 9, 1971 in Kingsport, TN. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Kristie was known as "Suga Bear" and always had a beautiful smile and a big heart. Most importantly, she loved her family. Kristie was preceded in death by her father, Steven Hoard. To cherish her memory, she leaves behind her father, Bobby Jo Loftin; loving mother, Donna Loftin; four children, Derrick Steele of Norfolk, Virginia, Jamarl Steele, Jabez Steele, an