Obituaries
Mary Neil Bussell
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Neil Bussell, 93, of Kingsport, died early Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 3, 1931, to the late Neal Joseph and Eva Haynes Bussell. Mary Neil graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, Hiwassee Junior College and East Tennessee State University. She was employed by Scott County School Board and retired from Yuma Elementary...
Janet Hope Guy
Aug 7, 2025
Janet Hope Guy, 72, Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Peoria, Illinois, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Hope was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and had retired from Eastman Chemical Company. She was a member of the Body and Soul Ministries, having helped many children in Belize....
Hagan Richard Bowen
Aug 4, 2025
Hagan Richard Bowen, 79, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025. Born and raised in Scott County, VA, he moved to Kingsport in 1972 after meeting the love of life while working at the press, marrying and living the remainder of their lives here. He worked at Kingsport City Press, later retiring from Hawkins County Press after 42.5 years...
Nancy Kate McDaniel Davis
Aug 3, 2025
Nancy Kate McDaniel Davis, 83, Kingsport, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, with her husband by her side. Nancy was born in Madison County, TN to the late Griff Thomas and Mary Sue Barnett McDaniel; she was the eldest child between herself and her sister, Tommye Sue. Nancy completed her first two years of college...
Hobert Lockeys "Keys" Townsend
Aug 3, 2025
Hobert Lockeys “Keys” Townsend passed away in the hands of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Born on February 8th, 1937, in Banner Elk, NC, Keys lived a life of dedication to his God, his country and his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jolene Hubbard Townsend; three brothers, Joe, Gaither, and Jacob Townsend; sister,...
Glen Robinette Tyler, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
Glen Robinette Tyler, Sr. age 94, was born in Fairview, Virginia on December 26, 1930, and passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence in Kingsport. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Glen worked at the Kingsport Press, Hackney Furniture of Gate City, VA and a campground in Myrtle Beach. He loved fishing, woodworking and...
David Daniel Barrett
Aug 1, 2025
David Daniel Barrett, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2025 after a brief illness. David was born on March 4, 1942 to Ray and Cecile (Simpson) Barrett. He was loved by his family and friends; he never met a stranger. He passed on his love of hunting, fishing, outdoors and his love for...
Charles "Gibo" Gibson
Jul 31, 2025
Charles A. “Gibo” Gibson, 88, of Colonial Heights, TN passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born on October 26, 1936 in Johnson City, TN, Charles was the beloved husband of Linda; devoted father to Drew and Casey (Yasmin); and fun-loving “Poppy” to grandsons Shawn and Jacob. After graduating from McCallie School, Charles went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree...
Fred C. Wampler
Jul 31, 2025
Fred C. Wampler, age 84, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Fred was born and raised in Scott County, Virginia. He graduated from Gate City High School in 1959 and from Virginia Tech in 1964, with a degree in chemical engineering. While at Virginia Tech, Fred co-oped with Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport. Upon graduation, he began...
Robert E. "Bob" Moorehouse II
Jul 30, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Moorehouse II, 75 of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He rejoined his wife, Marsha Kay Whitlock Moorehouse, who passed in November.
A Celebration of Life event will take place later in August. Complete obituary and service details will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport at a later date.
In lieu...
Annalene Buckingham Maupin
Jul 29, 2025
Annalene Buckingham Maupin, of Gray, Tennessee, went to be with her lord and savior and reunited with many dear & precious loved ones on July 29th, 2025 at the age of 95.
Annalene was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee on November 15th, 1929. She was raised in Washington County, Tennessee, where she graduated from Boones Creek High School. She spent most...
Louise Wheatley Teague
Jul 27, 2025
Louise Wheatley Teague, 92, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Louise was born on December 20, 1932 in Greeneville, TN to the late Edward M. Wheatley and Dollie Wheatley Pierce.
Louise was a homemaker and retired from Colonial Heights Pharmacy and Gift Dept. She and husband Jerry were members of Colonial Heights Baptist Church for 65 years...
Brenda Higgins
Jul 26, 2025
Brenda Higgins, 74, of Greeneville, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her best friend, Debbie Crouse Marshall; and in-laws, Tyler and Carrie Ramey.
Brenda is survived by her partner of 30 years, Earnest Ramey; children, Veronica Higgins (Matthew Smith), Tammy Higgins, and Gessica Jude (Robbie); grandchildren, Travis Celia and Olivia Zimmerman; and sister-in-law, Brenda Roberts.
A Celebration...
Johnny Ron Morelock
Jul 26, 2025
Johnny Ron Morelock, 54, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born in Hawkins County on July 19, 1971, and raised in Colonial Heights, where he graduated from Sullivan South High school. At East Tennessee State University, he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and continued to stay in touch...
Glenna Moneyhun Herron
Jul 26, 2025
Glenna Moneyhun Herron, 85, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Glenna was cherished by all who knew her. She was a woman of strong Christian faith and a lifelong member of Parker's Chapel Church....
Mary Katheryn (Wagner) Sanders
Jul 26, 2025
Mary Katheryn (Wagner) Sanders, age 94, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away on July 26, 2025. She was the 10th child of ten children born to the late A.K. and Mary Katheryn Ireson Wagner. Mary Katheryn was born in the Holston Institute community and resided there her entire life. She attended Holston High School and Virginia Intermont. Mary’s life had no...
Thelma Campbell Watts
Jul 26, 2025
Thelma Campbell Watts, 98, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home. Born in Hallie, KY, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Thelma was a member of Long Island Baptist Church and retired as a teacher’s aide from the Sullivan County School System. Thelma loved sewing and cross stitching....
Thelma Kern Evans
Jul 26, 2025
Thelma Kern Evans, born March 18, 1932, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Thelma was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class. She graduated from Sullivan High School in 1950 and retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1994. After retiring, she spent 10 years doing volunteer work at the church...
Mildred Louella Davidson Smith
Jul 26, 2025
Mildred Louella Davidson Smith, age 96, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Church Hill Post Acute Rehab Center.
Mildred was born on December 9, 1928 to the late James Howard Davidson and Elva Green Davidson Ward. She worked as a bookkeeper at several places and most notably was the co-owner of her...
Carole K. Hubble
Jul 23, 2025
Carole K. Hubble, 84, of Kingsport passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at her residence. Born on August 3, 1940 to the late Rev. Joe T. and Mrs. June M. Keeble. She was a graduate of Berea College with a B.S. in nursing. Carole worked in various capacities in nursing and was instrumental in starting the Hospice program at...
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