Obituaries
Mark Allen Moore
Jun 15, 2023
Mark Allen Moore, 54, passed away June 15, 2023 at his home. Mark was born in Danville, Indiana to parents, Girth and Wilma Moore on December 25, 1968. He spent his younger years growing up in Danville and graduated from high school there. In 2003 he relocated to East Tennessee in the Fall Branch community. Mark was a lover of...
Steven Rass Light
Jun 14, 2023
Steven Rass Light, originally from the Beech Creek Community, was called home on June 14, 2023 after fighting his illness for two years. Born on January 27, 1959, to his parents, Kermit C. Light and Thelma Morelock Light, who preceded him in death, along with his stepson, Hunter Thacker.
He is survived by two daughters, Kristal Hamilton and Emily...
Bill Crenshaw
Jun 12, 2023
Bill Crenshaw, 74, of Chuckey, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. Bill had worked for several contractors through Eastman Chemical Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sally Crenshaw; parents, John and Belle Crenshaw; three brothers, Amos, Frank and Charlie Crenshaw.
Survivors include his three sisters, Nella Mae Crawford and husband Robert, Anna Lea Stowers and Lucille...
Shelby Jean Irvin
Jun 12, 2023
Shelby Jean Irvin, 84, of Fordtown, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and began her career in real estate while raising her family. Shelby could be found at the Fort Henry Mall working at Hickory Farms and also catering in later years. She enjoyed traveling, never missed a...
Wayne A. Slagle
Jun 12, 2023
Wayne A. Slagle, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, June 12, 2023, at his home. Wayne was born in Clintwood, VA and grew up in McClure, VA before moving to Kingsport and began his career at Eastman. He was a member of Church of Christ of Kingsport, where he was very active until failing...
Caiden Burgett
Jun 11, 2023
Caiden Burgett, 17, passed away on June 11, 2023, at St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on November 10, 2005 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Charlie Burgett and Brandy Smith.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosa Wilson and great aunt, Gail Hurst.
Caiden is survived by his daughter, Rylie Rigney; mother, Brandy Smith; stepfather,...
James Everett Willis
Jun 8, 2023
James Everett Willis, 79, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and a graduate of Fall Branch High School. Everett was a veteran of U.S. Marines, 1st Battalion 9th Marines Expeditionary Force, having served in Vietnam. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fall...
Gale Benton, Jr.
Jun 6, 2023
Gale Benton, Jr., 42, of the Beech Creek Community, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home. He was a graduate of Volunteer High School, class of 1999. Gale was a loving father, son, brother, friend, and grandfather to be.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gale Benton, Sr., and Judy Benton; and nephew, John Wesley...
Dorothy L. Bishop
Jun 5, 2023
Dorothy L. Bishop, 94, of Kingsport, passed away, Monday, June 5, 2023, to be together again with her precious husband and best friend of 59 years, Junior Calvin Bishop and her son, who was her pride and joy, Steward Calvin Bishop (Sonny). She was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her father,...
Gary Allen Carmichael
Jun 4, 2023
Gary Allen Carmichael was born on October 29th, 1945, in Kingsport, Tennessee. He died on June 4th, 2023, in Kingsport, Tennessee. In between, he lived in Hawaii, Indiana, Ohio, Colorado, and California. He enlisted in the Marines in 1968 and spent a tour in Vietnam. He married his high school sweetheart in 1969 and graduated from the University of Tennessee...
David James Triantas
Jun 3, 2023
David Triantas, 66, of Fall Branch, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born in Baltimore, MD but spent most all his life in East Tennessee. He grew up in Long Island, a neighborhood in Kingsport near the Eastman, this is where he met his wife Patricia when they were just teenagers. After marrying,...
James "Robbie" Bowling
Jun 3, 2023
James “Robbie” Bowling, 67, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home.
Robbie was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He was a volunteer Firefighter and EMT at Gate City VFD and also served on the rescue ski patrol at Snowshoe and Beech Mountain. He was an avid boat and lake...
John William Mullen
May 28, 2023
John William Mullen, 90, of Kingsport, entered heaven on May 28, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 11, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Reverend Stanley and Gladys Mullen. In his early years, he lived in Delaware, Ohio and Cleveland, Ohio. At age 14, he moved to East Liverpool, Ohio. There he met the love...
Sandra White
May 28, 2023
Sandra White, 79, of Church Hill, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Sandra was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. She loved spending time with her dog, Max.
Sandra was preceded by her parents and one sister.
Survivors include her two sons, John White, Jason White and wife Kristi Koga; and...
Ronald Gray
May 27, 2023
Ronald Gray, 77, of Kingsport passed away, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport is honored to serve the family of Ronald Gray.
David Grant Brumit
May 26, 2023
On Friday, May 26, 2023, David Grant Brumit, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 81. David was born on July 9, 1941in Washington County, Tennessee to David and Vaniece Brumit. He worked at Eastman Chemical Company as an artist for 20 years and left to open his own business, Mountaineer Landscaping and pursue his passion...
Don E. Lane
May 21, 2023
Don Lane, 91, of Kingsport, TN has gone to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023, after a brief illness. As a lifelong resident of Kingsport, Don served his community in several ways. Following his marriage to the late Betty Lane, he began a career with the Kingsport Times News where he worked for 35+ years while also...
Thomas Peirce Gannaway, Jr.
May 20, 2023
Tom Gannaway, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Before moving back from California, Tom and his late wife, Marilyn, owned and operated a uniform sales business in Sacramento and had lived in Pollock Pines and Corning, CA.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Jane Gannaway...
Joan Brown Cox
May 18, 2023
Joan Brown Cox, 1936 – 2023 was called home to be with the Lord. Strong-willed, determined and lover of antiques, she was President of the East Tennessee Antique Dealers Association for 30 years.
She is survived by her son, Chris Brown and wife Trish; and daughter, Rebecca Donaldson and husband Rick; grandson, Jeremiah Goins; brother, Robert Cupp and wife...
Freddie Gene Thornburg
May 17, 2023
Freddie Gene Thornburg, 69, of Limestone, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born May 10, 1954, to Johnny and Irene Thornburg. He was a master carpenter and woodworker for 50 years. Freddie was also a master artist with tile work, having worked on beautiful log homes and tile work across East Tennessee. Married for 52 years, he...
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