Obituaries
"Coach" Richard Dickie Warren
Dec 1, 2023
Coach Richard "Dickie" Warren, 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went peacefully home to be with Jesus and his beloved Nancy at Hospice House in Bristol on December 1, 2023. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was a beloved coach, teacher, mentor, and friend to countless athletes and students over his 43 years as...
John "Wayne" Hawkins
Nov 30, 2023
John “Wayne” Hawkins, 78, of Hiltons, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his residence.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Million Hawkins; his parents, James Carlos Hawkins and Ocia Jerree Hawkins; brother, James Edgar Hawkins; and sister, Louise Hawkins Harrison.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Cindy Collins...
Pat Ann White
Nov 30, 2023
Pat Ann White, 68, of Chilhowie, passed away, Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pat was a family woman, who loved her family, most importantly, her grandchildren. She spent decades serving others in the medical field and enjoyed watching her grandkids in choir, band and racing.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Erniestine Guy;...
Jackie Hale
Nov 28, 2023
We love because He first loved us. I John 4:19
Jackie Hale, 81, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
She was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Cecil B. Smith and Jane Hyatt Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her cherished son,...
James Moran
Nov 28, 2023
James Moran, 88, of Kingsport, passed away on November 28, 2023 at American House.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
A funeral mass will be conducted on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church.
Louise "Lou" Harrison
Nov 27, 2023
Louise (Lou) Harrison, 76, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 27, 2023. Louise was a longtime member of Hermon United Methodist Church. She retired from Eastman Chemical Company. Lou enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Lou was preceded in death by her loving husband Bobby Harrison, parents, James Carlos and Ocia Jerree...
Brenda Joyce Campbell
Nov 27, 2023
Brenda Joyce Campbell, 79, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 27, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1944, to Fred and Maxine Harrison. Brenda grew up in a loving family with two brothers and two sisters, attended Boones Creek School, and lived her life in the Oak Grove community....
Michael Anthony Vannoy
Nov 26, 2023
“A loving Dad, tender and kind, what a beautiful memory you left behind.”
-Missed with grief beyond tears
Michael Vannoy, 61 years old of Kingsport, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, November 26th 2023 doing what he loved, traveling the country and training new CDL drivers. Mike was born in Kingsport, TN on November 30th...
Walter F. Miller
Nov 26, 2023
Walter Franklin Miller of Brookdale Assisted Living and formerly 2300 Kings Bay Drive, Kingsport, passed away on November 26, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born on September 9, 1928 in Jonesborough, the son of William F. Miller and Anna Lee Smith Miller.
Mr. Miller graduated from Lamar High School in 1946 and later served 3 years in...
Kimberly Burke
Nov 24, 2023
Kimberly Dawn Burke, 57, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Friday November 24, 2023.
Kim was born on August 3, 1966 in Kingsport, TN, where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and went on to attend ETSU. During her time at ETSU, she was an active member of ADPi...
Jim Barnes
Nov 24, 2023
James L. Barnes, 85, of Kingsport, died Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. Jim retired in 2021 after 60 years of service as an automotive mechanic. He was a family man and enjoyed coin collecting and racing.
He was preceded in death...
Betty Ruth "Phillips" Steadman
Nov 24, 2023
Betty Steadman, 85, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, November 24, 2023. She was born in the Sullivan Gardens area of Kingsport to Onnie and Georgie Phillips and resided in Blountville and Kingsport most of her life. Betty worked at Raytheon of Bristol in production and retired after many years of service. She was...
Mary "Sister" Carlock Brewer
Nov 22, 2023
Mary “Sister” Carlock Brewer - of Kingsport, TN passed away Wednesday, November 22nd peacefully at her home.
Sister was a Kingsport native and daughter of the late Bob and Doris Carlock. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and Tennessee Technological University. Early in her career she was an elementary school teacher in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest...
Chad Templeton
Nov 20, 2023
Chad Templeton, 43, Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born in Kingsport, he was a 1998 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Chad was a proud employee of Barnes Exterminating Company. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many. Chad’s family meant the world to him.
He...
Dewey McClain
Nov 19, 2023
Dewey Martin McClain 91, of Blountville passed away November 19, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Dewey was a retired teacher in Sullivan County Schools for vocational education. He served in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean War. Dewey was a member of Blountville Christian Church where he served as a teacher, treasurer and deacon of the church.
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Pauline Ruth Thornburg
Nov 18, 2023
Pauline Ruth Thornburg, 90, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her residence, with family by her side.
Pauline was born on June 27, 1933, to parents, William and Mary Darnell in Kingsport. Pauline graduated from Fall Branch High School and would go on to receive her degree in nursing from Greeneville Vocational School. She pursued her career...
Thomas William Gray, Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
Thomas William Gray, Jr., 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area most of his life. He worked as an over the road trucker for Big G Express. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. Thomas was an avid TN...
Carolyn "Gaga" Williams
Nov 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Williams
Carolyn D Williams of Kingsport, TN, passed away on November 15, 2023, after a brief illness. She peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest.
Born on October 8th in Sneedville, TN, Carolyn dedicated many years of her life to the Eastman Chemical Company, where she was a loyal and dedicated employee in Printing Services. Her...
Delma P. Welder
Nov 14, 2023
Delma P. Welder (89) was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023.
A longtime resident of Kingsport, TN and native of Monroe County, West Virginia. Delma found joy in life and blessed everyone around her with her loving presence. She was born on July 8, 1934, the first of seven children of the late O....
Louise "Buzz" Peters
Nov 14, 2023
Louise “Buzz” Bullock Peters, 95, Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Louise was born in Wise County, VA and had resided in Kingsport since her teens. Louise began her work at the Kingsport Press where she met Bill, her husband of 69 years. In 1963, she began work at the Palmer Center as cafeteria manager for 29...
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