Obituaries
Glenn Donivan Hagood
Jan 21, 2024
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. ...
June Quillin
Jan 21, 2024
June Quillin, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Brookdale Rock Springs.
Born in Scott County, she has lived in this area all her life. She was a godly, supportive wife, mother and grandmother who faithfully and joyfully lived out her love for, sang continually about and pointed her family toward Jesus.
Many words could...
Robert "Bob" Allen Warden
Jan 19, 2024
Robert "Bob" Allen Warden passed away on January 19, 2024 after an extended illness.
Bob was born in Glen Ridge NJ March 18, 1945. He married the love of his life on May 25, 1968 and they were together 58 years. Bob and Gabe moved to TN in 1981 to support Gabe’s ministry work. Bob served in the United States Marine...
Jack Austin Davenport
Jan 19, 2024
Jack Austin Davenport, age 96, of Kingsport, Tennessee, met our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was the first-born son of Denton and Pauline Davenport on November 3, 1927 before the eventual birth of his brother, Harold E. Davenport in 1932. Jack and his brother spoke daily in his later years...
Paul Thomas Codispoti
Jan 19, 2024
Paul Thomas Codispoti, 56, of Kingsport finished the race of life on Friday, January 19, 2024, after nearly four courageous years battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s disease). Paul was born June 2, 1967, in Akron Ohio to Nicolas and Carmel (Pappano) Codispoti.
He was a 1985 graduate of Stow High School where he was a proud member of the marching...
Johnny Neeley
Jan 17, 2024
Johnny Neeley, 71, of Church Hill, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Born in Kingsport, he had resided most of his life in the area. Johnny was a 1970 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a 1972 graduate of Tri-Cities Vocational and Technical School. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company following 30 years of service, having worked in the...
Gary Ray Davenport
Jan 16, 2024
Psalm 25 – To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.
Gary Ray Davenport, 73, of Mt. Carmel, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, of 2024. Gary had a deep appreciation for military, public service, and first responders, going out of his way to thank those who served. Gary enjoyed the beauty of nature and in...
Judy Dillon
Jan 16, 2024
“Always loved, never forgotten, forever missed.”
On January 16, 2024, another angel received her wings. Judy Dawson Dillon, 64, of Kingsport passed away sadly. She will be forever missed. Judy was born in Greene County on December 1, 1959 to Estella and Joe Mack Dawson. She was a loving sister, niece, cousin, special aunt, and friend. Judy attended North Greene High...
Carolyn "Kay" Pearcy-Williams
Jan 15, 2024
Carolyn “Kay” Pearcy-Williams, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, January 15, 2024. Kay grew up in the Bell Ridge area, but lived most of her life in the Lynn Garden community and was a graduate of Lynn View High School. She loved animals. She had several cats and a dog named Sadie, who was her very...
Winthrop (Win) Parham Smith, Ph.D.
Jan 15, 2024
Winthrop (Win) Parham Smith, Ph.D., 55, passed away on January 15, 2024 due to complications of diabetes. Win was a native of Kingsport. He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School, where he served as student body president. Win went on to obtain an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering from NC State, a master’s in engineering from UT, and a PhD...
Gregory Simmons
Jan 15, 2024
Gregory Simmons, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was known for being kind, gentle, and thoughtful, and for being a friend to everyone he met. He is the son of the late Vernon and Evelyn Simmons.
Greg was an Eagle Scout and served Scouting in many capacities as an adult. He was also a proud alumnus of...
James (Jim) M. Lyons
Jan 15, 2024
James (Jim) M. Lyons of the Bloomingdale Community of Kingsport, TN finished his last mile Monday, January 15, 2024, as he entered the gates of Gloryland. He was 86.
Jim was born and raised in the Powell Valley section of Big Stone Gap by his beloved parents, Chester O. Lyons and Corrie Creech Lyons. Jim was a 1955 graduate of East...
Shirley Mae (Egan) Kiser
Jan 14, 2024
Shirley Mae (Egan) Kiser, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 14, 2024, at her home in Kingsport. Born on December 2, 1940, to the late Scott and Mabel Egan and sister to the late Delmar and Ronnie Egan and Barbara Kilgore. Shirley was the loving wife of Jimmy Ray Kiser for 65 years, and the adoring mother to Mickey Kiser...
Rosalyn Perry Hataway
Jan 14, 2024
Rosalyn Perry Hataway, 80, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, after a brief illness.
Rosalyn was born on August 6, 1943, in Grenada, MS to the late Marshall and Gertrude Belk Perry. After graduating from John Rundle High School, she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history from the University of Mississippi. There she also met...
Doris Luchini
Jan 14, 2024
Doris Marie Luchini, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. Born in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Guy and Eva Shankel.
Doris is survived by her son, Joseph Luchini; sister, Elizabeth Walker and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 1:00 –...
Shirley Griffin
Jan 14, 2024
Shirley Griffin, of Jonesborough, passed away Sunday January 14th, 2024.
The family will have a time of receiving friends from 10-11am Friday January 19th, 2024, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2630 Hwy. 75 Blountville, TN, 37617.
A family graveside service will follow in the Garden of Everlasting Life.
Douglas Eugene Duncan
Jan 14, 2024
Douglas Eugene Duncan (1938-2024), 85, of Kingsport, TN died unexpectedly on January 14, 2024. Doug was born in Hiltons, VA in 1938 to Willard and Florence Duncan and was raised with siblings Joyce, Sue, and Lester in Hiltons and then in Kingsport. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1956 and briefly served in the Army at Fort Hood.
After returning from...
Linda Kay Wilhoit Egan
Jan 13, 2024
Linda Kay Wilhoit Egan, 73, passed away January 13, 2024. She was lifelong resident of Kingsport. She was born May 6, 1950, in Kingsport to Paul Alexander Wilhoit and Edith Grace Watkins Wilhoit. Linda graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1968 and had attended Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her son, Jason Egan; sister, Betty St. Pierre of...
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Dalton
Jan 12, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Dalton, known by all as Kenny, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the age of 60 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, following a long battle with Diabetes, Liver and Kidney disease. He was born at Fort Shelby Hospital on the corner of 7th and Anderson Streets in Bristol, Virginia on December 13, 1963. Kenny is one...
James Shirrell Lee
Jan 12, 2024
James Shirrell Lee, 83, of Oak Glen Community, passed away peacefully at his home early Friday morning on January 12, 2024. James was born in Alabama but resided most of his life in the Fall Branch area. James was a lineman for A.E.P. until retiring.
Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Tura Bell Lee, brothers,...
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