Obituaries
James Lucion Presley
Nov 25, 2024
James L. Presley, 82, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 25th, 2024.
Born in Hancock County, he has lived in this area most of his adult life. He retired from Burger King after 21 years of service; and faithfully attended Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. James loved hunting, fishing and to whittle on wood.
He was preceded in...
Arnold Blankenship
Nov 25, 2024
Arnold Blankenship, 95, passed away on Monday November 25, 2024, at his home in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Born on April 28, 1929, in Jamboree, Kentucky, he was the son of James Blankenship and Polly Wolford Blankenship. Arnold had lived in the Piney Flats area since 1997. He retired from the coal mines after over 30 years of service and was...
Shirley Light
Nov 25, 2024
Shirley Ann Light, 75, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. Born in Kingsport she moved to Mt. Carmel as a child and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett in 1967. Following graduation, she took on a full-time job of caring for her family and being an awesome aunt. She was a loving, wonderful person who had a heart of gold...
Stuart Thompson
Nov 24, 2024
Stuart was an avid golfer and member of Fox Den Country Club where he made his first hole-in-one. He led a very active and charitable life as a leader of several organizations. He was past president of Knoxville Jaycees, a US JCI Senator, Tennessee Vol Corp, Tennessee JC Education Foundation, Camp Discovery, a 32nd degree Mason and member of Burlington...
Betty Jane Moore McMillin
Nov 24, 2024
April 13, 1926 – November 24, 2024
Betty Moore McMillin, 98, of Johnson City, formerly of Kingsport, passed away peacefully and was united with Christ on Sunday morning, November 24, 2024. Born April 13, 1926 to the late John Tasca and Maggie Bookout Moore of Atlanta, Georgia. Betty was married to the late Bill McMillin for 36 years. Other than her...
Nancy V. Ray
Nov 22, 2024
Nancy Violette (Snavely) Ray passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born in the Rock Springs Community of Kingsport on January 10, 1941, and lived most of her adult life in Jacksonville, Arkansas before moving to Bluff City in 2010.
Nancy most recently, before retirement, worked in the office at the Arkansas Patriot newspaper in Jacksonville, Arkansas. She was...
Travis Baker
Nov 22, 2024
“I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH” 2 Timothy 4:7
Travis H. Baker, age 55, went home to be with the Lord and his mother, father, and brother on Friday morning, November 22, 2024. Travis was born on July 4, 1969. He was mom’s firecracker baby!
Travis was a born-again Christian. He was...
Frank Thomas "Tom" Pratt, Jr.
Nov 20, 2024
He lived big, loved big, preached gratitude and giving thanks for all blessings in life.
If he knew of a way to help you, it was done.
Tom Pratt left this life Wednesday, November 20, 2024, for “the Big Cantina in the Sky.”
Those who knew him, which was most of East Tennessee, treasured Tom. In the off chance you couldn’t find him...
Marsha Kay Whitlock Moorehouse
Nov 20, 2024
Marsha Kay Whitlock Moorehouse, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, educator, and a staunch advocate for children.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 25, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport. Visitation begins at 5 p.m., and the funeral service will start at 6:30 p.m. In accordance with...
Peggy Charlene King
Nov 20, 2024
Peggy Charlene King, 92, of Kingsport went to be with her Lord and Savior in her heavenly home on November 20, 2024. She was born in Virgie, Kentucky but spent most of her life in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Her strong faith, endless love, and unwavering devotion to her family deeply touched those dear to her. As a mother, she was the heart...
Marcine Hawks Berry
Nov 17, 2024
Marcine Hawks Berry, 95 years young, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at The Waters of Kingsport (formally Asbury).
She was born in Virginia in 1929 and moved to Kingsport in 1941. Marcine was a proud graduate of the Dobyns-Bennett High School class of 1947, and she married her next-door neighbor, Alex Berry, in 1949. Marcine worked at Tennessee Eastman Company...
Pastor David Townsend
Nov 15, 2024
Pastor David Townsend, 73, of Kingsport, entered into his heavenly home on Friday, November 15, 2024. David served as Assistant Pastor for over 40 years at Evangel Family Worship Center, serving alongside his lifelong friend, Pastor James O. Hagy. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for four years. David was an avid sports fan, especially for the...
Capt. James R. Hall, Jr.
Nov 14, 2024
Beloved son of Brenda and James Hall, devoted father to James, Jacob, and Kessa Hall, and a loving husband.
After a turbulent youth, James found his calling in the maritime industry, coming of age in his hometown of Baton Rouge, LA. Starting his career in the harbor fleets, he rose to great heights through grit and determination. Mentored by a remarkable...
Polly K. Burns
Nov 10, 2024
Mrs. Polly K. Burns, 93, of Kingsport, passed away early Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, at American House Assisted Living. Born in Hawkins County, she had resided in Kingsport since 1949. She was an employee of Cardinal Health until she retired. Polly was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Burns; son, Robert Burns; parents,...
Judy J. Sartain
Nov 9, 2024
Judy J. Sartain, 78, of Kingsport, passed away on November 9, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. A 1965 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, Judy retired from Kingsport City Schools in 2008 as Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools and Kingsport Board of Education. She was a member of Celebration Church, Blountville, TN.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents,...
Glen Homer Hatcher
Nov 8, 2024
Glen Homer Hatcher, age 94, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on August 12, 1930, a son of the late Homer and Fannie Musick Hatcher, he resided in this area almost all of his life. Glen attended Dobyns Bennett High School and East Tennessee University.
Glen retired from...
David Wayne Hammitt
Nov 7, 2024
David Wayne Hammitt, (66), of Kingsport, left this world brighter, kinder, and a little more colorful before he entered his eternal rest on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
David’s career began with White Floral in the early 1970s, where he developed a passion for floral design. In 1994, he made a career shift, dedicating 23 years to Wal-Mart Super Center, where he...
Laura Jane Ellen Chapman
Nov 7, 2024
Jane Chapman, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Piney Flats on March 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elsie Chapman. Jane has resided in this area most of her life and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Ms. Chapmen was...
Faye "Honey" Davis Pickett
Nov 6, 2024
Faye “Honey” Davis Pickett, 88, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born to Loyce and Frank Davis in Coldwater, MS, she was an educator by profession and touched the lives of many from pre-K through post college graduates. She was an avid collector of angels and was an active antique dealer for many years. She enjoyed dancing, and...
Sandra JoAnn Hamilton
Nov 5, 2024
Sandra JoAnn Hamilton went home with Jesus, lovingly and peacefully on November 5, 2024 at 10:40am at her home in Johnson City, TN, at the glorious age of 70.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Jessica Clemons and son-in-law, Jerry Clemons, of Johnson City, TN; grandchildren, Chloey Hamilton and Zoey Hamilton; daughter, Margarette Lawson and son-in-law, Randy Lawson, of Knoxville, TN;...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
