Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Lee Burns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...