Obituaries
Debra "Debbie" Lavery Sensibaugh
Aug 22, 2025
Debra (Debbie) Lavery Sensibaugh, 68, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed peacefully after a brief illness into the arms of her Savior on August 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 15, 1957, Debbie’s life was a beautiful testimony to her deep faith, unwavering love for her family, and her heart for serving others. Debbie was a...
Janice Sue Hyatt Litz
Aug 22, 2025
Janice Sue Hyatt Litz, Blountville, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at her residence. Born in Kingsport, she lived in this area all her life and retired from Eastman Chemical Company after many years of service.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Birtha Hyatt; her husband of 32 years, Kenneth; stepdaughter, Delmara Reese; brothers, M.D. and...
Stella Francis Harkleroad
Aug 19, 2025
Stella Francis Harkleroad, 95, of Kingsport, TN passed away on August 19, 2025. Stella was born in Sullivan County and attended Sullivan West High School. She went on to nursing school and then began practicing at Holston Valley Community Hospital where she retired after a life-long career. Stella always loved being with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death...
Elizabeth "Betty" Dickson
Aug 18, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth Sitgreaves Dickson (Betty), 87, of Kingsport, TN, died Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born in Bristol, Betty graduated from Blountville High School in 1954 and Virginia Intermont College in 1956. She worked as a technical librarian for Tennessee Eastman from 1956-1960.
Once she and husband Bill started their family, she became active in her community. She was active in her children’s...
Joan Margaret Johnson Nelms
Aug 16, 2025
Joan Margaret Johnson Nelms went to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 16, 2025, passing peacefully at home. She was 86 years old. Joan was born in Kyles Ford, TN on August 13,1939, to the late Coy Johnson and Cleo Johnson Bevins, and she grew up in Kingsport where she remained the rest of her life. In March 1964, Joan...
Rev. Millard J. Johnson
Aug 16, 2025
Rev. Millard J. Johnson, age 88, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Millard trusted Christ at age 11 in 1948 under the pastoral ministry of Rev. Worley Fleenor. He went on to pastor churches of 29 congregations in Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. He attended...
Johnnie Sue Smith-Clark
Aug 15, 2025
Johnnie Sue Smith-Clark of Kingsport passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025. Born on October 2, 1959 to Garry and Vivian Smith, she was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Johnnie graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Garry Sr. and Vivian Smith; sister, Patty Cole;...
Gary Quillen Casey, MD
Aug 15, 2025
Gary Quillen Casey, MD passed away Friday August 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Richlands, Virgina, he was the son of the late Fred and Lelia Faye Quillen Casey. After graduating from Richlands High School, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Emory and Henry College before completing his studies as a Doctor of Medicine from Medical...
Nannie Myrtle Starnes
Aug 15, 2025
Nannie Myrtle Starnes, age 77, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15, 2025. Myrtle was born on January 16, 1948 in Dungannon, Virginia. She was one of eleven children. Myrtle worked in food service at Kay’s restaurant for 14 years. She was known for her green thumb and could often be found tending to her...
Sylvia H. Harris
Aug 15, 2025
Sylvia Hakanson Harris, age 83, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by her children. Born in Kingsport on June 7, 1942, a daughter of the late Gus and Edith Hakanson, she resided in Kingsport most of her life. Sylvia was a member of Colonial Heights...
Terry Tolson
Aug 14, 2025
Our loss was Heaven's gain on August 14, 2025, when our dear, sweet Terry Tolson left us. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on October 18, 1942, Terry grew into the kind of woman who could fill a room with warmth, and make you feel like the most loved person in the world. She had so many gifts, including the...
Wanda F. Persinger
Aug 13, 2025
Wanda Persinger, 76, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ronald Persinger; her parents, Clarence and Roxie Bradshaw; and her five sisters and six brothers.
Wanda is survived by her daughter, Teresa Ward; grandson, Aaron Peters and wife Kelly; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Terry Edward Cornett
Aug 13, 2025
Terry Edward Cornett of Blountville, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Hamlett-Dobson Memorial Park, Blountville, with Bro. Sam Haynes officiating.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Terry Edward Cornett.
Jack L. Christian
Aug 13, 2025
Jack L. Christian, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a period of declining health. Jack was born in Hawkins County and lived in Kingsport for most of his life. He was an employee of Meade/Domtar retiring in 2009. Jack attended Glenwood Baptist Church, which he greatly enjoyed.
He was preceded in death by...
Emogene Barrett Light
Aug 12, 2025
Emogene Barrett Light, 82, Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1943 in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident of Sullivan Gardens Community and a 1961 graduate of Sullivan High School. She retired in 2003 after forty-one years of faithful service at J.P. Stevens where she worked as a weaver. She enjoyed art, especially...
Karen Marie Goforth
Aug 9, 2025
Karen Marie Goforth, age 54, of Blountville, passed away on August 9, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Thompson, and her brother, Jesse Thompson.
Karen is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Travis Goforth; her children, Jenna Thompson, Jeremy Thompson, and Justin Goforth; her cherished grandchildren, Eden Phillips, Zane Thompson, Rosalee Krusiewig, and Everlee Krusiewig; and...
Kenneth Paul Trzil
Aug 8, 2025
Kenneth Paul Trzil, 67, born in Pittsburgh, PA and resided in Jonesborough, TN met his Savior on August 8th after a fierce battle with melanoma.
He was surrounded by his loving wife of 32 years, Sheri, and his two sons, Zachary and Jonathan.
Ken was a devoted husband, a loving father, and was blessed with two grandchildren who brought him immeasurable joy....
Mary Neil Bussell
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Neil Bussell, 93, of Kingsport, died early Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 3, 1931, to the late Neal Joseph and Eva Haynes Bussell. Mary Neil graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, Hiwassee Junior College and East Tennessee State University. She was employed by Scott County School Board and retired from Yuma Elementary...
Janet Hope Guy
Aug 7, 2025
Janet Hope Guy, 72, Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Peoria, Illinois, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Hope was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and had retired from Eastman Chemical Company. She was a member of the Body and Soul Ministries, having helped many children in Belize....
Hagan Richard Bowen
Aug 4, 2025
Hagan Richard Bowen, 79, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025. Born and raised in Scott County, VA, he moved to Kingsport in 1972 after meeting the love of life while working at the press, marrying and living the remainder of their lives here. He worked at Kingsport City Press, later retiring from Hawkins County Press after 42.5 years...
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