Obituaries
Ronald Gray
May 27, 2023
Ronald Gray, 77, of Kingsport passed away, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport is honored to serve the family of Ronald Gray.
David Grant Brumit
May 26, 2023
On Friday, May 26, 2023, David Grant Brumit, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 81. David was born on July 9, 1941in Washington County, Tennessee to David and Vaniece Brumit. He worked at Eastman Chemical Company as an artist for 20 years and left to open his own business, Mountaineer Landscaping and pursue his passion...
Don E. Lane
May 21, 2023
Don Lane, 91, of Kingsport, TN has gone to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023, after a brief illness. As a lifelong resident of Kingsport, Don served his community in several ways. Following his marriage to the late Betty Lane, he began a career with the Kingsport Times News where he worked for 35+ years while also...
Thomas Peirce Gannaway, Jr.
May 20, 2023
Tom Gannaway, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Before moving back from California, Tom and his late wife, Marilyn, owned and operated a uniform sales business in Sacramento and had lived in Pollock Pines and Corning, CA.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Jane Gannaway...
Joan Brown Cox
May 18, 2023
Joan Brown Cox, 1936 – 2023 was called home to be with the Lord. Strong-willed, determined and lover of antiques, she was President of the East Tennessee Antique Dealers Association for 30 years.
She is survived by her son, Chris Brown and wife Trish; and daughter, Rebecca Donaldson and husband Rick; grandson, Jeremiah Goins; brother, Robert Cupp and wife...
Freddie Gene Thornburg
May 17, 2023
Freddie Gene Thornburg, 69, of Limestone, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born May 10, 1954, to Johnny and Irene Thornburg. He was a master carpenter and woodworker for 50 years. Freddie was also a master artist with tile work, having worked on beautiful log homes and tile work across East Tennessee. Married for 52 years, he...
Imogene Scalf
May 17, 2023
Imogene Scalf, 84, of Kingsport, TN, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Indian Path Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Scalf.
Imogene is survived by her husband Talmadge Scalf; children, Talmadge Scalf, Jr. and wife LouAnn, and Tammy Gilbert and Jim Clifton; grandchildren, Travis, Terrance and wife Rachel, Lindsey;...
Jackie L. Hicks
May 17, 2023
Jackie L. Hicks, 72 of Kingsport was called home Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Kingsport, where she had lived for most of her life. Jackie was a retired dietary aide from assisted living. She enjoyed going to the Kingsport Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael...
Phyllis Jones Moore
May 12, 2023
Phyllis Jones Moore, 90, of Blountville peacefully entered her eternal home on May 12, 2023 after a brief illness. As a lifelong resident of Blountville, Phyllis attended Emory United Methodist Church where she has served in many capacities over the years including the music ministry, crocheting ministry, and the "Prayer Warriors Group". She served her community in countless ways...
Betty Jean Wright Jobe
May 12, 2023
Betty Jean Wright Jobe went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 7, 1936 to John and Hiley Wright in Wise, Virginia. She was raised and lived in Kingsport, Tennessee where she met her husband of 70 years, Donnie Jobe. Together they raised their two children and were blessed...
Helen Thornburg
May 12, 2023
Helen Thornburg, 85, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord after winning her battle with cancer on Friday, May 12, 2023. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Helen served her community as a nurse at Indian Path for 20+ years. She will be remembered for her love of dancing, bingo, scratch tickets and most of all, her family. Her...
Peggy Newlin Crawford Sharpe
May 10, 2023
Peggy Newlin Crawford Sharpe passed into the hands of Angels on the evening of May 10, 2023, in Kingsport, TN, at the age of 97. She was born on February 16, 1926, in Raleigh, NC, to Emma Virginia Newlin Crawford and George Seymour Crawford. Peggy grew up in the historic Oakwood neighborhood and had a wonderful childhood with her two...
Margaret Ruth Dixon Sivert
May 9, 2023
Margaret Sivert, 93, of Kingsport, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born and raised in the Sullivan County area and graduated from Sullivan High School in 1948. Margaret then went to St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Knoxville, where she graduated with her registered nursing degree in 1951. She returned to the Kingsport area and began her career...
John D Kerney
May 9, 2023
John D Kerney, 87, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Born in Scott County, Virginia, he grew up on the Holston River and spent most of his childhood trapping and fishing on the river. He had resided in Kingsport for most of his life and worked at Raytheon as a missile inspector...
Brenda Smith
May 7, 2023
Brenda Smith, 74, went home to her heavenly Father on May 7, 2023. She retired from Upper East TN Head Start as a social worker.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Ina Begley; grandson, Tristan McConnell; sister, Judy Shuler; nephew, Sam Dykes; and brother-in-law, Mike Lovelace.
Survivors include her husband, Orville Buddy Smith; sons,...
Godwin P. "Earl" Dunn, Jr.
May 4, 2023
Godwin Pierce “Earl” Dunn, Jr., passed away on the 4th day of May at the age of 87. He was the eldest son of Godwin Pierce Dunn, Sr. and Mabel Cotesworth Dunn from Alexandria, VA. He was a 1959 graduate of Virginia Tech. Earl served in the U.S. Army Reserves, Ordinance & Armor Division for 7 ½ years. He had...
Jessica Victoria Alley
May 2, 2023
Jessica Alley, 33 of Mt. Carmel gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Jessica was a bright light that warmed the hearts of everyone around her. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, fiancée, mother and friend. Jessica loved horror movies, car rides, listening to music and spending time with her friends and family. To sum up...
Lester Crosswhite
May 2, 2023
Lester “Don” Crosswhite, 82, of Church Hill, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at NHC HealthCare in Kingsport.
Arrangements will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson.
Helen M. Andrews
Apr 30, 2023
Helen Marie Morelock Andrews, 87, passed away on April 30, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born in Kingsport on November 2,1935 to the late Lyle and Grace Morelock. Helen lived here most of her life. She was an active member at Bethany Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school, served as an elder, was president of the Presbyterian...
Charlene "Sweetie" Isenberg
Apr 29, 2023
Charlene “Sweetie” Isenberg, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Charlene graduated from Gate City High School in 1970 and earned her bachelor’s degree of education from the University of Virginia, always appearing on the dean’s list. Mrs. Isenberg was loved by hundreds of students as their teacher in Scott County Schools and other...
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