Obituaries
Laura June Chumley
Oct 9, 2026
Laura June Chumley, 65, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026. She was raised in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns Bennett in 1979. Following her graduation, Laura went on to the University of Tennessee where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and received her Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas in...
Bobbie Sue Massey Bouldin
Oct 10, 2026
Bobbie Sue Massey Bouldin, 83, of Kingsport, formerly of Richmond, VA, died peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Bobbie Sue was born in Blountville, TN, on June 29, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph and Edith Massey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Rochelle Bright; her son, Jonathan “Jay” William Bright; sister,...
Mary Ruth Ellison
Oct 11, 2026
Mary Ruth Ellison, 83, of Kingsport, went to Heaven on the wings of many prayers and walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born in Dungannon, VA, was a 1962 graduate of Dungannon High School and resided in Kingsport most of her life. She had worked as a telephone operator at Inter-Mountain, accounting and bookkeeper at...
Harry Wayne "Pete" LaForce
Oct 10, 2026
Harry Wayne “Pete” LaForce, age 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a graduate of Ketron High School, class of 1956. Pete was a veteran of the United States Army and had retired from the Kingsport Press following 42 years of service. He...
Dr. Maurice Ray Stirewalt
Aug 25, 2026
Dr. Maurice Ray Stirewalt, 92, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026, following a sudden decline. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather, he lived a life marked by faith, service, and a deep commitment to education.
Born in Rowan County, North Carolina, on October 11, 1933, he was the son of the late Ray and Anne Stirewalt....
Karen Little Gilmer
Sep 26, 2026
Karen Little Gilmer, 69, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Sept. 26, 2026. Karen was born on July 5, 1957, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to Henry N. Little and Isabelle Little Wyman. She spent much of her childhood in Amherst, Massachusetts and accompanied family on sabbaticals to England and California. She graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1978 and received...
Jonathan L. Burbank
Aug 7, 2026
Jonathan Burbank of Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home on August 7, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Catherine McGlasson of Kingsport, as well as his aunts and uncle, Teresa McGlasson of Lexington, KY and Ruth Casey (Kerry) of Frankfort, KY, and cousin Brian Casey (Tricia) of Frankfort, KY. He is preceded in death by his father, Peter...
Norma Jean "Huffman" Minga
Oct 11, 2026
Norma Jean "Huffman" Minga, 94, went to be with Our Lord and Savior, Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Limestone, Tennessee and grew up in Newport, Tennessee. She was a resident of Blountville but has lived in this area most of her life.
A graveside service will be held at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home and...
Chrissy Hickman Poole
Oct 7, 2026
Chrissy Hickman Poole, 41, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday October 7th, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Born in Bristol, she has lived in this area all her life. A very bubbly personality, she was loved by all who knew her. An amazing mother and sister, she was a faithful caregiver of her mother and an excited new wife. She...
Gary Lynn Arnold
Oct 7, 2026
Gary Lynn Arnold, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport. Born on July 19, 1955, in Kingsport, he was the son of Norman Eugene and Mildred Madgealene Carter Arnold. Gary lived in this area most of his life and was a 1974 graduate of Ketron High School. His hobbies...
Frances Marie Browning Sanders
Oct 5, 2026
Frances Marie Browning Sanders, age 85, of Bristol, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Born on November 15, 1940, she was the daughter of Garland Ray Browning and Helen Hayden Browning. Frances had been a resident of The Waters of Bristol over the past three years and nine months. She was a...
Michael Wade Bruner
Oct 3, 2026
Michale Wade Bruner, 55, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Mike was born August 18, 1971 and was a long-time resident of Kingsport. He enjoyed listening to music and had a passion for playing guitars. Mike will be remembered for his kind heart and great sense of humor.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, John D. Bruner...
Jay Hiram Armentrout
Oct 3, 2026
Jay Hiram Armentrout, Jr. “Little Jay” passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of October 3rd, 2026, at his home, at the age of 83. Jay was born in Johnson City, TN and grew up on a dairy and hay farm in Sulphur Springs. He attended Sulphur Springs School, 1st – 12th grades where he was active...
Jason Andrew Cole
Oct 3, 2026
Jason Andrew Cole, 46, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born in Kingsport, TN on January 24, 1980. He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School where he excelled as a drummer in the marching and concert bands. Jason was employed by Bloomingdale Utility District at the water filtration plant.
He was preceded in death by his paternal...
Grady Church
Oct 3, 2026
James Grady Church, 92, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, in Kingsport.
Grady was born in Kingsport on April 24, 1934, the son of the late Carl and Tommie M. Church of the Lone Star community. He graduated from Sullivan High School and attended East Tennessee State University, where he met the love of his life,...
Marilyn Richards Sherman
Oct 2, 2026
Marilyn Richards Sherman, age 84, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026.
Marilyn was born on January 3, 1942, in Durham, New Hampshire to Mathias and Margaret Richards. As a child, she spent two memorable years living in the Netherlands with her parents and brother, Robert. She loved living abroad and riding her bicycle everywhere. After graduating...
Randy Carlos Honaker
Oct 1, 2026
Randy Carlos Honaker was born on June 26, 1951 in Grundy, VA. He graduated from Haysi High School in 1969, where he was voted “Wittiest Senior” by his classmates. He played basketball and football throughout his high school years.
Upon graduating high school, Randy moved to Detroit and on to Richmond, finally landing in his favorite place in the world, Piney...
Ralph Edward "Ed" Snapp, Jr.
Sep 30, 2026
Ralph Edward "Ed" Snapp, Jr. away September 30, 2026, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Johnson City, Tennessee with his loving and devoted wife of 57 wonderful years by his side. Born on July 17, 1945 at Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, Tennessee, he was the son of Ralph Edward Snapp, Sr. and Leota Carter Snapp. Ed grew up next door to...
David Porter
Sep 30, 2026
David Porter, age 74, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee, where he had made his home to be near his family.
Born and raised in Ithaca, New York, David spent much of his life in the community he loved. He worked as an event coordinator at Ithaca College for many years before eventually moving to Tennessee to be...
Jerry Raymond Hubbard
Sep 27, 2026
Jerry Raymond Hubbard, 90, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026. Jerry was born in Thomasville, N.C. in his grandfather, Jack Hubbard’s house on December 23, 1935. His family moved to Kingsport in 1940. Jerry attended Kingsport City Schools and graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1954. He then graduated from East Tennessee State College in 1960 with...
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