Obituaries
Janet D. Elliott
Oct 2, 2023
Janet D. Elliott, 90 years young, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was the only child to Clyde and Vergie Skeen Davidson. Janet grew up in Wise, Virginia, where she met the love of her life, Leland Byron Elliott. They made their home in Kingsport, TN, and were members of Colonial Heights Baptist Church....
Jerry Lee Carter
Oct 1, 2023
Jerry Lee Carter, 62 of the Blairs Gap Community, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 from a recent decline in health. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and enjoyed being in nature. Jerry was a good friend to many.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Light Carter; grandparents, Cole and Hazel Light; and aunt, Wilma Light.
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Pamela Ruth Murphy Carter
Sep 29, 2023
Pamela Ruth Murphy Carter was born in Durham, NC on May 16, 1929. She passed away quietly on September 29, 2023. Pamela was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Preston Murphy. The family soon moved to Damascus, VA where Mr. Murphy started the Damascus Hosiery Mill.
Pamela attended Radford College. During that time, she met and married the...
Paul Arnold
Sep 29, 2023
Paul Arnold, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023. Born in Kingsport, he had lived most of his life in this area. Paul retired from Hawkins County Press. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mae Arnold; parents, Clarence...
Ira Kenneth Ramey
Sep 26, 2023
Ira Kenneth Ramey, 78, of Church Hill, left his earthly home on September 26, 2023. He liked tinkering on his truck and loved mowing his yard. In his younger days, Ira enjoyed spending time on the lake, camping, and fishing. Ira was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.
He was preceded in death...
Ralph Clyde Littleton
Sep 24, 2023
Ralph Clyde Littleton, 97, of Kingsport, entered into eternal rest and met his Lord and Savior at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.
He was the son of the late Enos and Fannie Light Littleton of Sullivan County. Ralph had lived in this area his entire life. He was saved at age 15....
Charles "CJ" Lane
Sep 24, 2023
Charles Joseph Lane, Jr., 87, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He worked at Mason Dixon Tank Line for 40 years and was a proud member of Teamsters. Charles enjoyed watching ball games and golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Maude Lane; daughter, Diane Ford; great-granddaughter, Aubree Ford; and...
Shirley "Mamaw" Cash
Sep 23, 2023
Shirley “Mamaw” Cash, 87, of Gray, TN, went to be with the Lord and her husband, William D. Cash, on September 23, 2023, at the Agape Rehab and Nursing Center in Johnson City, TN. A homemaker, she also provided childcare for Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church where she was an active member. She loved gardening and tending to her flowers. ...
Edna Mae Fletcher
Sep 23, 2023
Edna Mae Fletcher, 92, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Church Hill Healthcare and Rehab Center. Edna was born on August 23, 1931, to the late Daniel and Dellie Light in Beech Creek, TN. She was happily married to her husband, Gary Fletcher, for over thirty years and selflessly cared for him as he fought and ultimately...
Linda S. Covington
Sep 22, 2023
Linda S Covington, 74, of Fall Branch, went to be with Lord on September 22, 2023, peacefully at home after an extended illness. Born in Knoxville and married to Gordon in March of 1969, Linda always did everything to care for and support her family and loved ones. She held a passion for birds and flowers with the ability to...
Clara Isabelle Hack Hasbrouck
Sep 21, 2023
Clara Isabelle Hack Hasbrouck, age 93, finished her journey through this life on September 21, 2023, with her husband Charles Booth Hasbrouck, Jr. by her side. She was very fortunate to have great nurses and loving caregivers. In December of 2022 Charles and Clara celebrated 67 years of marriage.
Clara Isabelle Hack was born on January 16, 1930, to...
Brenda Faye Olinger
Sep 21, 2023
Brenda Faye Olinger passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A private committal service will be held at a later date.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park is honored to serve the family of Brenda Faye Olinger.
Margaret Fausold
Sep 20, 2023
Margaret Penn Fausold Watkins (known by her nickname 'Poggy'), 99, passed away September 20, 2023, at Holston Rehabilitation and Care Center. A native of Kingsport, she was the daughter of George E. Penn, Jr., and Mary Summers Penn, and was a direct descendent of the Quaker William Penn on her father's side. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School...
The Honorable Judge Douglas Gedge White
Sep 20, 2023
The Honorable Judge, Douglas Gedge White, 76, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2023, after a brief illness. The son of Gordon Eugene White, Sr. and Elizabeth Arlene (Smith) White, Doug was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Wilmette, IL. A 1965 graduate of New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL, Doug earned a B. A. in...
Ruth Burbank Moss Resch
Sep 19, 2023
Ruth Burbank Moss Resch passed away on September 19, 2023. She had a very fulfilling and robust life. Ruth was known for her positive attitude and perpetual smile. She was loved by everyone who knew her.
Ruth was born on March 30, 1922, in the Chicago area. She was raised in Louisville, KY, attended Centre College in Danville, KY...
Ricky Lee Neeley
Sep 18, 2023
Ricky Lee Neeley, 66 of Kingsport, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born October 21, 1956 in Kingsport to parents Guy and Ellen Neeley. Ricky was a loving husband, father, papaw, brother and friend. He was a perfectionist in all things, especially in his career choice of carpentry. We were blessed to have him in our lives.
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Gladys J. Smith
Sep 17, 2023
Gladys J. Smith, 86 of Kingsport, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023, following an extended period of declining health. She was born in Surgoinsville and has been a resident of Kingsport since 1956. Gladys worked at Eastman in food services.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cale and Nellie Gilliam; husband of 54 years, Dewey Smith;...
Dorothy "Dot" Canady
Sep 15, 2023
Dot Canady, 88, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, in Gray, TN. She was born on September 3, 1935, in Johnson City to the late Dahl and Pearl Lloyd. Dot was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Mrs. Canady was a dedicated homemaker and worked as a dietary worker at the VA hospital....
Donna Sue Carter
Sep 12, 2023
Donna Sue Carter, 63, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Donna was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and had retired from Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department in Winston Salem, N.C. She was a member of Summersville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Scott Larkins and Blanche Garland;...
John R. Bowman
Sep 10, 2023
John R. Bowman, age 75, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. Born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on November 24th, 1947, John lived in Kingsport the majority of his life. He was a loved husband, father, brother, and uncle. Despite a life of hard work at companies like Mason-Dixon and Kitchen Sales, he...
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