All Obituaries

Rudolf Weiberg- Kingsport, Tennessee Rudolf Weiberg, 78, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, March 25, 2021.  Rudolf was born on October 26, 1942, in Derenburg, Germany, to the late Rudolf G. and Hildegard A. Weiberg.  He was a native of Germany but had lived in the area for the past 60 years.  Rudolf earned his Master Mechanic degree in Germany by the age of eighteen and was the owner of German Motors in Kingsport,...

Colon E. Banks- Bristol, Tennessee Colon Eugene Banks, 64, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at home with a special friend, Lisa Clark, in Bristol, Tennessee.  On this day we lost a special brother and wonderful friend.  Colon was born on September 21, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late David W. Banks and Ruby Pauline Kinley.  He was a native of Jacksonville but lived his entire life in Tennessee. Colon was of the Baptist...

Wendell Joe Harwood- Jonesborough, TN   Wendell Joe Harwood, 80, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lincoln and Elouise Harwood; brothers, Thomas Harwood and David Harwood; daughter, Wendy Jo Harwood; and a grandson, Michael Alexander Harwood. He is survived by his wife, Martha Nell Harwood; daughter, Kelly Michelle (Johnny) Poore; sons, Michael Todd (Juanita) Harwood and Mark Anthony Harwood;...

Jerry Allen Bowman- Johnson City, Tennessee Jerry Allen Bowman, 60, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center.  Jerry was born on November 7, 1960, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Roxie Scalf Bowman and the late Harlin S. Bowman.  He was a native of Johnson City and lived in the area his entire life. Jerry was a Baptist in faith and he had a deep love for the Lord. Jerry was preceded in death by his father...

Gary M. Stafford- Gray, Tennessee   On Monday, March 1, 2021, Gary Michael Stafford, 78, went home to be with the Lord after a more than four-year fight with stage 4 lung cancer.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Niles and Mildred Stafford. Gary is survived by his wife, Sue Stafford; sons, Mark (Misty) Stafford and Philip Stafford; brothers, Allen (Charlotte) Stafford, Edward (Mary Etta) Stafford, and Steve (Lisa) Stafford; as well as several nieces and nephews. Gary...

Jeanette Collins Cunningham- Johnson City, Tennessee Jeanette Cunningham, 95, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at The Waters of Johnson City.  She was born on October 13, 1925, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to the late Richard and Grace Collins. Jeanette was a native of the Tri-cities area living in Muddy Creek, Rocky Springs, and Johnson City all her life.  She was a 1943 graduate of Science Hill High School.  Jeanette was a Baptist and a member of Snow Memorial...

Lela Mae Conner- Gray, TN Lela Mae Conner of Gray, TN, passed into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was the second of ten children, born March 16, 1926, to the late Robert (Bob) and Ada Shipley Feathers. She graduated from Boones Creek High School in 1945. In her younger years, she enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting.  She and her husband, the late J.R. (Roger) Conner, lived in several of our south-eastern states as...

Henry David Oaks- Johnson City, Tennessee Henry David Oaks, 69, of Johnson City, Tn, passed away on 02/15/2021 due to liver and kidney failure. David Oaks was a person who worked extremely hard. After graduating from Milligan College he went into a financial career. He had a passion for UT football. He is survived by his daughter, Mari Whitney Marques his two grandsons Matthew Armstrong and Frankie Marques IV. His brother Herbert Larry Dean Oaks, sister-in-law Timmi Oaks, and their...

Tony Albert Akins- Blountville, Tennessee Tony A. Akins, 52, passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Tony was born on September 3, 1968, in Blountville, TN, to the late Luther Earl and Rose Proffitt Akins. Tony was a native of Blountville and lived in the area for most of his life.  He was a devoted Christian and a member of Gray Station Baptist Church.  He was a talented cook, he also enjoyed fishing, racing, and football.  In...

Janith Ellyn Cunningham- Johnson City, TN   For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11   Janith Ellyn Norton Cunningham, 69, of Johnson City entered her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, after a battle with ALS. She gained her reward for a life well lived at Franklin Woods Community Hospital surrounded by her family. Jan was born in Johnson City, TN, on...