Kinsley Faith Marcum

Kinsley Faith Marcum

Kinsley Faith Marcum, 7, of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away on May 29, 2025. Born on Aug. 30, 2017 to parents Michael and Erica Marcum, Kinsley was a loving, caring and...

Paul W. McMurray

Paul W. McMurray

Paul W. McMurray, 89, of Weber City, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief period of declining...

Barbara Jean Shupe

Barbara Jean Shupe

Barbara Jean Shupe, 70, of Hiltons passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at her son’s home with her family by her side. She was born in Coeburn to the late...

Ava Lawson

Ava Lawson

Ava Juanita Lawson, 74, Gate City, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at NOVA Health and Rehab. Ava was born Feb. 15, 1951 in Scott County and was the daughter...

Quinn Minute – Middle School Smells

I’m not sure I had much sense of smell until sixth grade. The only aroma I remember before that was...

Quinn Minute – Short History of Long Film Strips

Not long ago at a class reunion, several of us got to talking about “film strips.” If you attended elementary...

Quinn Minute – My Frog Drawing

In my long and unproductive life, I’ve encountered several disgusting things…and I’ve stepped in a few of them. But few...

The Protestant Funeral

The Protestant Funeral

Something To Think About

In the Protestant church, different denominations vary in their ritual and theology, but some constants bind their funeral ceremonies. The...

Periodical Cicadas Return to Region

Periodical Cicadas Return to Region

This year marks the return of the 17-year periodical cicada along with the annual cicada or “dog day” cicada. The...

Daily Walk

Song on May Morning John Milton Now the bright morning Star, Dayes harbinger, Comes dancing from the East, and leads...

Briefs

Free summer meals for kids from 1 to 18 are available on Tuesdays through Aug. 5 at Hope Christian Ministries,...