Tonia Yolanda Draper was born on October 31, 1958, to Kenneth and Louetta Springs Hall. She attended Kingsport City Schools and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1978. She then attended Bill Wampler's Beauty School and, throughout the years, maintained clientele in hair and makeup. Tonia was also a member of Central Baptist Church and sang in the youth choir (CBS). Tonia won several beauty pageants and was a debutante. Her unique tenor sound paved the way for her t

Dan Graham Coalson was born on May 10, 1955, in Saltville, VA. He was the 3rd of 10 children of Virginia "Big Mommy" Blevins Coalson and Robert Graham Coalson. Dan retired from Spectra Energy in 2015. Dan was known for his love of music and always wanting to dance. He also loved babies. There was never a baby that he didn't want to hold. He would always say, "the more, the merrier." Dan also never saw a tree that he didn't want to cut down. Dan made his home in Yemassee, Sout

Rendell Gershun Early, lovingly known as Twin, was born to Linda and Charles Early on April 21, 1969, in Washington, D.C. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Viola and William Norman; his beloved grandmother, Mildred Maxwell, whom he affectionately called Memaw; as well as his niece, Mariah Maxwell; aunts, Patricia Maxwell and Marie Erwin; and a special uncle, Edward Norman. Rendell was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN, in 1987. He eve

Carl "Sam" Evans, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Sam was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 16, 1953, to Mary Alice and the late Samuel Evans. Sam was a 1971 Science Hill graduate where he played football and ran track. Sam worked for Eastman Chemical Company as a pipe fitter/mechanic and was a dedicated employee for more than thirty years. Shortly after he retired from Eastman, he began working for Partner's, where he had been employed for

Mary Ann Farmer departed this life Monday, June 14, 2022, at Ballad Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. She was born in Scott County, VA. She worked in the Como-Pikton City School system in Como, TX, and Jefferson Nursing Home for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Ireland C. Arnold; mother, Ella Pearl Bailey; husband, William Murray; daughter, Barbara Bradley; sisters, Billie Kaywood of Virginia and Louise Ketron of Kingsport; and grandson, Brian Br

Mrs. Jeanetta Sensabaugh, 90, departed this life and went peacefully home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Ballad Health Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on February 3, 1932, in Kingsport, TN, to Luther and Marie Thompson. She was affectionately known as “Grandmother” to her family and friends. Jeanetta graduated from Douglass High School. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a faithful servant until her health prevented her from continuing. J

Mrs. Carolyn Mae Goodwin answered the call to be transformed to her Heavenly home Friday, June 3, 2022, after an extended illness. She was a native of Kingsport and attended Douglas High School, then nursing school in Greenville, South Carolina, where she received her LPN. In 1974, Carolyn and her friend, Barbra Greene, had an opportunity to be part of the first crew of nurses and doctors to work at Indian Path Hospital, with only two floors at the time, under the direction o