Obituaries
Carolyn Mae Ducker
Aug 9, 2024
Carolyn Mae Ducker, age 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at her home in Kingsport on Friday, August 9, 2024. Carolyn was born to Elmer McCurry and Anna Taylor McCurry on September 21, 1935, in Kingsport.
Carolyn had a passion for crochet and often spent her free time creating beautiful crafts. She loved gospel songs and enjoyed singing...
Glenn S. Middleton
Aug 8, 2024
Glenn S. Middleton, age 52, of Church Hill, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his residence. Born in Orlando, Florida on December 31, 1971, a son of Fred A. Middleton and Debi Hamby Middleton, he resided in this area most of his life.
Glenn graduated from Volunteer High School in 1990 and...
Brandon Lynn Osborne
Aug 8, 2024
Brandon Lynn Osborne went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 8, 2024 at UT Medical Center after a hard battle with a lengthy illness. He grew up in the Bristol, Tennessee area and lived south of Knoxville. He loved his family and most importantly, spending time with his pride and joy, his son, Brandon Osborne, Jr., who he referred...
Darryl Stevens
Aug 6, 2024
On August 6, 2024, Arthur Darryl Stevens passed peacefully at his home at the age of 81. Darryl passed from this earthly life into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, where he will spend eternity. We have the faith and assurance that we will see him again in heaven when we are called home. Darryl was born on November...
Lois Greene
Aug 5, 2024
Lois Greene, 91, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt who loved everyone. Lois worked for the Press before becoming a full-time mother. Lois and Homer had green thumbs and could make anything grow. She was the best cook and canner and was known for her green beans and tomatoes....
Kelly Morgan Lott
Aug 5, 2024
Kelly Morgan Lott, 57, passed away peacefully in his home after battling cancer on Monday, August 5th, with his loving family by his side.
Kelly spent most of his life in Kingsport, attending both Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University, where he led the SigEp intramural team to the championships and made lifelong friends. As his friends and family...
Anna Lee Dishner Gamble
Aug 4, 2024
Anna Lee Dishner Gamble, 91, of Kingsport, died Sunday morning, August 4, 2024, at The Blake after an extended illness. Born in Duffield, VA, she lived the remainder of her life in Kingsport, TN. She was a graduate of Rye Cove High School and attended Maryville College for Music Performance.
Music was always her passion. Anna was a member of The...
Tomiko Adkins
Aug 4, 2024
Tomiko Adkins, 94, of Blountville, TN, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday morning, August 4, 2024. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, she met her husband while he was stationed overseas. She later moved to America with him, becoming a naturalized citizen, and together they raised their loving family. Tomiko loved to read, knit and watch...
William Dean "Bill" Sluder
Aug 4, 2024
Bill Sluder, 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Johnson County, TN, he resided most of his life in Bristol, TN. Bill was a graduate of Johnson County High School and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Bill loved putting puzzles together and watching Tennessee Vols sports; but...
Jessica Hill
Aug 3, 2024
Jessica Ann Hill, 41, of Kingsport, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, August 3, 2024. Born in Kingsport where she had resided all of her life, she was a 2001 graduate of Sullivan Central High School. She attended Milligan University and Northeast State where she received an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development. Jessica was currently...
Marvin C. Hagey, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Marvin C. Hagey, Jr., 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended period of declining health. Born in Bristol, VA, he had lived in Kingsport for most of his life. Marvin was a student in the first graduating class of St. Dominic Catholic School, having graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School,...
Teddy Ray Hughes
Aug 1, 2024
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23
Ted R. Hughes, age 89 of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024. Ted was born in Fremont, VA to the late George and Alkie Hughes on January 8, 1935.
Ted started working...
Helen Ruth Gibson
Jul 30, 2024
Helen Ruth Gibson, 84, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2024, at Greystone Healthcare Center, Blountville, TN. Born in Scott County, VA on April 1, 1940, she has lived in this area most of her life and had worked at Holston Elementary and Greystone Healthcare. Helen was of the holiness faith.
Mrs. Gibson was predeceased by her parents;...
Ray Hartsock
Jul 29, 2024
Earnest Ray Hartsock, 94, of Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born to Claude and Della Hartsock in Grassy Creek, VA, Ray was one of twelve children and was deeply rooted in his family and faith throughout his life.
In addition to his parents, Ray is preceded in death by...
Beverly Ann Moore
Jul 27, 2024
Beverly Ann Moore, 92, passed away early Saturday morning, July 27, 2024 at Encompass Rehabilitation, Kingsport. She was born in Asheville, NC, growing up in Biltmore, she attended the University of North Carolina, Greensboro and after graduation, she moved to Kingsport to begin work with Eastman Chemical Company. There she met and married H. Earl Moore. Beverly was a member...
Donald Earl Kilgore
Jul 27, 2024
Don was a life-long resident of Kingsport, TN. He was an avid baseball fan, trivia enthusiast and golfer.
He was a former member of Litz Manor Baptist Church of Kingsport serving as a deacon, RA leader and Sunday School teacher. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport for the past ten years where he sang in the choir...
Debra Sue Neal
Jul 26, 2024
Debra Sue Neal, 64, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord, July 26, 2024. She was born May 23, 1960, in Kingsport, TN. Debra was a resident of Blountville for most of her life. She worked for the Sullivan County School Board in the maintenance department. Debra enjoyed cooking, loved going on beach trips and visiting Dollywood. Her dog,...
Dona Faye Kennedy
Jul 26, 2024
Dona Faye Kennedy, 64, of Kingsport, was called home to be with her husband, Friday morning unexpectedly. Dona was born in Kingsport and attended Sullivan High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and mom to many others. She was a faithful member of F.O.E., where she was active.
Dona was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Kennedy; husband,...
Jenny Laster Washburn
Jul 26, 2024
Jenny Laster Washburn, 89, of Kingsport, passed away, Friday, July 26, 2024 at Brookdale of Kingsport, after a brief illness.
The family will receive friends at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Augusta, GA at a later date.
Billy Joe Allen
Jul 26, 2024
Bill Allen, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home. Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area all of his life. He worked for 20 years at Tennessee Eastman. He then went on to own and operate Timber Steel Construction. Bill was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. He lived out his faith...
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