Obituaries

Joyce London Putney

Joyce London Putney

Jun 25, 2025

Joyce London Putney, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at The Blake in Kingsport, TN.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Blountville, TN.

Further details to follow.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Joyce London Putney.

 

Linda Kay Conkin

Linda Kay Conkin

Jun 24, 2025

Linda Conkin, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a period of declining health. Linda was born, raised and lived in this area her entire life. Her passion was her family and supporting music education.

Linda was a living testament to God's love, embodying a true servant's heart. She selflessly dedicated her time and talents to her church,...

Ellis Carl Roberson

Ellis Carl Roberson

Jun 23, 2025

Ellis Carl Roberson, 75, of Kingsport, went on to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Ellis was born July 7, 1949 in Harlan, KY. He started working at a young age on a farm – bushhogging and working with hay and tobacco, then worked for Eastman and went on to...

Harriet Patricia Chapman

Harriet Patricia Chapman

Jun 22, 2025

Harriet Patricia Chapman, 81, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, June 22, 2025. Born and raised in this area, she attended Sullivan High School and married the love of her life, John Wayne Chapman and started her family. Harriet loved to can vegetables and make jellies and jams. She also enjoyed crocheting and was active in her church,...

Brenda Sue Price Harrison

Brenda Sue Price Harrison

Jun 20, 2025

Brenda S. Price Harrison, age 76, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Brenda was born and raised in Castlewood, Virginia. She made a career at Ball Brothers Furniture Company and later worked for Bobby F. Griffin Incorporated. In December of 1976, she married the love of her life, Greg. Together they...

June McCroskey Dykes

June McCroskey Dykes

Jun 18, 2025

June McCroskey Dykes went to sleep in Jesus on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Oakmont at Gordon Park in Bristol, Virginia. She was born June 21, 1931, in Washington County, Virginia, to Ernest McCroskey and Nellie Griffith McCroskey. In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Dykes; sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Eddie...

Ronald "Ron" Persinger

Ronald "Ron" Persinger

Jun 18, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Persinger, 77, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Ron was born and raised in Kingsport and he attended Sullivan West. He had a lifetime career at Eastman Chemical Company and retired in 2003. Outside of his time at Eastman, Ron loved spending time woodworking and working on...

John Donley "Don" McCracken

John Donley "Don" McCracken

Jun 18, 2025

John Donley “Don” McCracken went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Donna Brock and her husband Bob, Kim Blankenship and her husband Robert; three grandchildren, Christina Bevins and her husband Brad, Candra Lane and Atlee Warren; two great-grandchildren, Reece and Raigan Lane; brother, Tommy McCracken and his wife Helen;...

Barbara Ellen Lipscomb

Barbara Ellen Lipscomb

Jun 17, 2025

Barbara Ellen Lipscomb, age 98, passed away Tuesday 6/17/25 in Kingsport, peacefully and of natural causes. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson (Tommy), in 2002.

Survivors include devoted and loving son Alan, also of Kingsport, Tennessee, estranged daughter Sara and husband Dale Kelly of Cummings, Georgia, distant granddaughter, Whitney Street and great grandchildren Michael and Tinsley Street...

Kermit Bolton

Kermit Bolton

Jun 17, 2025

Kermit Bolton, 94, of Mt. Carmel, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home. Born in Greene County, he had resided in Kingsport for most of his life. Kermit had retired from AFG Glass Plant. He was an avid outdoorsman.

Kermit was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Light Bolton; grandson, Lee Johnson; parents, Sam and Audra Bolton;...

Dane Faulkner

Dane Faulkner

Jun 16, 2025

As written in the scriptures, see that love and peace endure in your life; love one another. Take care of each other. Do no harm physically or verbally. Read and live the Bible teachings.

Dane Faulkner, age 79, of Fall Branch, TN. went to be with the Lord June 16, 2025 following a recent period of declining health. Born on June...

Mae C. Jones

Mae C. Jones

Jun 15, 2025

Mae C. Jones, 79, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord late Sunday evening, June 15, 2025. Mae was born in Sullivan County and grew up in the Bays Mountain – Reservoir Road area. She was a member of Gospel Mission Church. Mae enjoyed doing crafts and selling Avon products.

Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie “Sam”...

Martha Elizabeth Mitchell McCray

Martha Elizabeth Mitchell McCray

Jun 13, 2025

Martha Elizabeth Mitchell McCray, age 85, peacefully passed away in her sleep on June 13, 2025, at Karesh Long Term Care in Camden, South Carolina.

Martha was born on July 10, 1939, in Fall Branch, Tennessee, to the late J.D. and Irene Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 65 years, Vernon McCray, and her sister,...

Shawne Marie Hickman

Shawne Marie Hickman

Jun 13, 2025

Shawne Marie Hickman, 62, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family at her side on June 13, 2025. She courageously fought a hard 3-year battle with cancer, but she is now at peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Shawne was born in Ilion, NY on September 13, 1962 to Faye and the late...

Maude Bowen Sproles

Maude Bowen Sproles

Jun 13, 2025

Maude Bowen Sproles, 103, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, just weeks after celebrating her 103rd birthday. Born on May 29, 1922, in Duffield, VA, Maude was the sixth of ten children born to the late Echol and Alice Bowen. 

A gifted student, Maude graduated as valedictorian of Fairview High School at the age of 16. She...

Freddie Thomas Hamilton

Freddie Thomas Hamilton

Jun 12, 2025

Freddie “Hoobie” Thomas Hamilton, 96, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025. Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area all of his life. “Hoobie” retired after many years of service from Eastman Kodak. He was an active member of Fordtown Baptist Church. “Hoobie” was mechanically inclined, who could fix just about anything. A...

Charlie "Chas" Dean

Charlie "Chas" Dean

Jun 12, 2025

Charlie “Chas” Dean of Kingsport, passed away at his home on June 12, 2025. Born in Lee County, Virginia, he was the son of Albert and Abbie Coomer Dean and had resided in Southwest Virginia most of his life. Charlie worked hard for 40 years as a coal miner.

Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, one...

Sandra Gail "Sandy" Woods

Sandra Gail "Sandy" Woods

Jun 11, 2025

Sandra Gail “Sandy” Woods, 71, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport on July 18, 1953, a daughter of the late Elvin “Red” and Shirley Frye Coffey, she has resided in Kingsport her entire life. Sandy was a member of Depew’s Chapel Methodist Church and...

George W. Cradic

George W. Cradic

Jun 9, 2025

George W. Cradic, Jr., 87, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife and daughters who loved and adored him.

Born on January 3, 1938, in Appalachia, VA, to Maurine Hill Cradic and George William Cradic, Sr., George's life was marked by dedication, love, and service.

George graduated from...

Eugenie "Jenny" Margarete DiPietro

Eugenie "Jenny" Margarete DiPietro

Jun 9, 2025

Eugenie "Jenny" Margarete DiPietro, age 88 of Kingsport. TN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was surrounded by her son, Joe and his family.

Jenny was born an only child to Friedrich and Luise Rippel in Nuernberg, Germany on October 15, 1936. She met and married a U.S. Army soldier and became a "military" wife. She was an...