Don Leland Patterson passed away on February 19, 2019 at the age of 94.  Don was born on June 21, 1924 to Carson and Florence Patterson in Loudon, TN and moved to Kingston when he was a young boy, where he spend most of his life.  He attended Roane County High School but quit to serve his country in World War II.  During the war, Don was a sergeant with Company B, 330th Infantry.  He was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart before he was discharged in...

Sonya Brooks, age 50, of Harriman passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston.  Sonya was employed as a Title Clerk at Jerry Duncan Ford in Harriman.  She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing.  Preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Marie Brown Brooks; brothers, Michael Brooks and Charlie Brooks, Jr.; sisters, Anita Bradley, Teresa Henderson, Stephanie Brooks; nephew, Brandon...

Julia Holland Gasque, age 75, of Kingston passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Roane Medical Center.  She was born August 8, 1943 in Guntersville, Alabama. She loved to shop and was an avid reader.  Julia had a gift for interior decorating.  She enjoyed traveling, dinner parties and socializing as well as entertaining and loving on her grandchildren.  She was previous co-owner & operator of MAC DAVIDS, LLC for 38 years here in Kingston.  Preceded in...

Zachary (Kyle) Bales, age 27, of Harriman passed away Monday, February 11, 2019.  Kyle was a foreman and operator at Innovative Excavating.  He loved working and operating machinery.  Kyle was also a mechanic, which was his passion.  He had been taking cars apart and putting them back together since he was a kid.  He loved helping people.  Everyone depended on Kyle so much when they needed help. He loved being the person people called on when they needed...

Margaret (Peggy) Louise Ivory, age 88, of Kingston passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at her residence with her husband at her side. She was born July 27, 1930 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She served as a church organist forty years for various churches and also as a Legal Secretary for a law office for seven years. She loved crocheting and needlework.  Peggy also enjoyed traveling and seeing different parts of the world.   Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth &...

Donna Lee Powell, age 67, of Kingston passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born December 18, 1951 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  Donna enjoyed gardening and growing flowers as long as her health permitted. Preceded in death by her father, Robert Leroy Powell; mother, Dorothy Irene Mauser Powell; brother, Timothy Powell and sister, Jane Powell.   SURVIVORS   Adopted Brother & Best Friend for 40 years Gene...

Valerie Eloise Hicks, age 85, of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Island Home Park Health & Rehab Center in Knoxville.  She was born June 1, 1933 in Long Beach, California.  She enjoyed doing pottery and knitting.  She also loved the beauty of dancing and was very graceful with her steps.  In earlier years, she and her husband owned and operated two used car dealerships in California, Action Auto & Elmo’s Used Cars; also two used car...

Carolene K. Weaver, age 75, of Kingston passed away in her sleep Friday, January 18, 2019 at her home.  She was born May 1, 1943 in Athens.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her son, Mike Weaver; daughter, Patricia Weaver; father, Ralph Knox and mother, Irene Powers Spears. SURVIVORS Grandchildren                Nathaniel Weaver & wife, Holly of...

Charles W. Ball, 82 of Kingston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2019 with his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Joann Ball at his side. Charles was born in the Goshen Valley Community & resided to Kingsport. He retired from Smith Mechanical & attended Homeland Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Ball; step-father, Roy Ball; mother & father-in-law, Dewey & Fannie Rasnick; brothers, Ronnie Ball & Elmer Ball; sisters, Betty Joe...

Walter Russel Hensley, Jr., age 75, of Kingston passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends.  He was born August 16, 1943 in Akron, Ohio and moved to East Tennessee in 1957.  He was a United States Navy veteran who loved his country.  Walter retired as a Plant Manager for a printing corporation after working 30 years in the Atlanta area and 15 years in Chattanooga.  He was a member of Kingston United Methodist...