Obituaries

Shannon Kane Godsey, 53, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1972 to the late Wilma ‘Jean’ Smith Godsey and Plennie Wexler Godsey Jr. in Kingsport, Tenn. Shannon was of the Baptist faith and had a wonderful sense of humor and loved his girls. His favorite saying was “If you’re gonna be stupid you […]

Rev. Roger Herron, 68, of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born March 29, 1957 in Pennington Gap to the late Alvin Herron and Ruby Garrett Herron. He overcame many obstacles growing up with his health. He graduated from Pennington High School in 1977. In August 1985, he met his future wife and now his wife […]

Samuel Rhea ‘Buddee’ Holliman, 69, Mount Carmel, Tenn., passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. Sam was born on March 14, 1956 in Kingsport, Tenn. and was the son of the late Earl Holliman and Virgina Gillenwater. Samuel graduated from Gate City High School in 1974 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Virginia Tech in 1978. He […]

Paul Darnis Stapleton, 76, originally of Nickelsville, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, Granddaddy and Pappy to Clark Monroe. He always bragged that his grandchildren were his greatest accomplishment. Paul was a proud graduate of Nickelsville High School (Bulldogs ’66), Hiwassee College and East Tennessee State University. He was a […]

Randale Lee Sampson, 69, of Nickelsville, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kingsport to the late Roy and Kathryn Sampson. Randale was a skilled carpenter as well as a brick and block mason. He also worked for many years as an over-the-road truck driver. Randale was a car enthusiast and enjoyed […]

Verna Estil Meade, 84, of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. Verna was born on Sept. 17, 1940 in Nickelsville to Luster and Lois Harlow. Verna was a long-time employee of Walmart in Kingsport, and she attended Mount Nebo Baptist Church. Verna was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She found peace spending time outdoors and reading her […]