Obituaries
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.
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...
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