Obituaries

Johnny Ray Amburgey, 76, of Duffield, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. He was born on Aug. 6, 1949 in Duffield to the late Martha Bowen and Ernest Clayton Amburgey. Mr. Amburgey was retired from Asplundh Tree Service and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Trina Cook; […]

Tracy Alan Parker 59, of Hiltons, passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport to the late Clifford Jack and Shirley Parker. Tracy was a graduate of King University where he played baseball and also played for Bristol University when they won the National Small College Championship in 1989. He was […]

Leonard Henry Vaughn, 77, of Gate City, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. He was born in Duffield to the late Bud and Ida Vaughn. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed woodworking. Leonard also enjoyed antique cars, especially El Caminos and Rancheros. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed by all […]

Robert Dwain Clark, 52, Jonesborough, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at UT Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones after battling a brief illness. Robert was born on June 21, 1973 in Washington County, Tenn. and was the son of Robert Clark and Karen (Murr) Pennington. Robert was a hardworking man. He would work from dusk until […]

Sandy Gale Salling, 55, Gate City, passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born on Oct. 11, 1969 in Troy, Ohio to the late Marlin Howard Fisher and Sandra Sue Hughes. Her survivors include her husband, James Salling; daughters Heather and husband, Josh, Holly and husband, Mike; sister, Susie Bowen and husband, Lester; brothers, Daniel […]

Paul Eugene Isley, 88, of Gate City, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport to the late James and Rosie Isley. Paul was a painter by trade and enjoyed his work for over 60 years. He was a devoted Christian and enjoyed visiting many churches in the area. Paul was […]

Gleaves Larry Stallard, 91, Gate City, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 at The Waters Rehabilitation Center in Kingsport. Larry was born on Aug. 28, 1934, to Gusta Lee Stallard & Leta (Dougherty) Stallard. He graduated from Midway High School before joining the United States Air Force and being stationed in Amarillo, Texas. There he met his wife of […]

Noah Thomas Sluss, 86, Dungannon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. A devoted husband, Noah, shared 62 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Carol, building a life rooted in love, faith and service. He was a dedicated member of Stoney Creek Fellowship Church and proudly served as a lifelong member of […]

David Wayne ‘Dave’ Starnes, 76, Fort Blackmore, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Kingsport, Tenn., on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Oscar F. Starnes and Laura Ina (Taylor) Starnes. He attended Clinchport Freewill Baptist Church. Dave was an avid hunter […]

Donald R. Bowen, 83, Duffield, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Donald was born on April 2, 1942 in Scott County and was the son of the late Ernest Thomas Bowen and Emmer Lou Miller Bowen. In addition to his parents, his wife Violet Rose Bowen and infant son, Donald Keith Bowen preceded him in death. His survivors include […]