Obituaries
Nancy Diane Gregg
Dec 17, 2023
Nancy Diane Gregg, 74, of Johnson City, passed away December 17, 2023, at Lakebridge Community. Nancy was born to parents, Frederick and Nancy Saul on May 22, 1949, in Sullivan County. As a graduate of Sullivan High School, Nancy would go on to work as a guard for Murray Guard Inc. Nancy was an easy going and kind woman; she...
Ruth Wallen
Dec 16, 2023
Ruth was born on July 16, 1936 and passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the age of 87 ½ years old. She was a loving, compassionate and giving wife, mother and sister. Ruth was a hard worker, taking care of her family and Ken’s grandfather, Pappy.
Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth, who...
Judith Breeding
Dec 14, 2023
Judith Watson Breeding, 77, of Kingsport, passed away, Thursday, December 14, 2023 following an extended illness. Judy was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett, class of 65, where she was in the Cadet Madrigals, which she loved. Judy was a member of First Church of God where she was a charter member.
Judy was preceded...
Janet Chatman
Dec 12, 2023
Janet Chatman, 70, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born in Kingsport, she had resided most of her life in Fall Branch. Janet was a faithful follower of Jesus. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Janet was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Templeton.
Survivors include her...
Howard Light
Dec 11, 2023
Howard Light, 81, of Fall Branch, went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 11, 2023. Howard retired from AFG-Greenland. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church, where he was active in the choir, custodian, grounds keeper and his greatest joy was driving the church bus during Vacation Bible School. Howard was very instrumental in helping build back...
Robert (Bob) Lee Burns
Dec 11, 2023
Robert died peacefully under the care of hospice on Monday, December 11, 2023, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He would like to be remembered as a graduate of Sullivan High School, a career Air Force (23 years) retired MSgt/E-7, a 21-year long haul trucker, a 5-year city school bus driver, and an avid ham radio operator.
He was...
Larry Maney
Dec 10, 2023
Larry Maney, 82, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 after a long illness at The Wexford House.
A native of Cherokee, North Carolina, Larry was proud of his heritage as a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. His maternal great-grandfather served as Principal Chief in the late 1880’s.
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Jackie Yvonne Begley
Dec 9, 2023
Jackie Begley, 59, of Kingsport, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport where she had resided all of her life, she was a graduate of Sullivan North High School.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold G. Begley.
Jackie is survived by her son, Ricky Hutson...
Marie Faust
Dec 8, 2023
Marie Dye Faust, 96, of Kingsport, died early Friday morning, December 8, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Marie was born on May 31, 1927 in Mendota, VA and was a long-time member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Faust; son, John Edward Faust Jr; parents, Mamie...
Susie Crawford
Dec 7, 2023
Susie Crawford, 80, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Susie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Crawford Sr., and her mother, Marie Spears.
She is survived by two children, Diana Keffer and husband Butch, and Carl Crawford Jr. and wife Amy; two grandchildren, Justin Keffer, and Kristen...
William Hagan
Dec 7, 2023
William Carr Hagan, Jr., 84 of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully at home after a prolonged illness on December 7, 2023 with his loving wife Betty by his side.
Mr. Hagan was born in Kingsport on January 7, 1939 and was the son of the late William C. Hagan Sr and Edythe Brownell Hagan.
Mr. Hagan was an attorney...
Ernest "Ernie" Franklin Miller
Dec 5, 2023
Ernest “Ernie“ Franklin Miller of Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving children. He was born on May 16, 1931, in Allegany County, Maryland to George Harness Miller and Lillie Mae Miller. He had nine sisters and four brothers, all who have pre-deceased him. He...
Berniece Strickler Holt
Dec 5, 2023
Berniece Strickler Holt, 89, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Bristol Hospice House, after a fall in her home. She was a 1952 graduate from Blountville High School, and a member of Cassidy Methodist Church, where she worked in many positions in the church.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dick Holt in 1994; her parents,...
Ella Mae Copas
Dec 3, 2023
Ella Mae Copas, 80, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with The Lord Sunday morning, December 3, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Ella was a loving wife, mother, pastor’s wife and grandmother. She graduated from Blountville High School Class of 1961. She enjoyed working for NC State Parks and Recreation and retired from the...
Linda Loretta (Fish) Newman
Dec 2, 2023
Linda Loretta (Fish) Newman, of Eastern Star, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, with her children by her side. She was born to the late James and Margaret Fish on February 26, 1947. She was a member of Eastern Star Freewill Baptist Church. Linda graduated from Sulpher Springs High School in 1965.
Linda will be remembered for her ability...
"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.
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