Obituaries
Carolyn C. Stranberg
Dec 7, 2021
Ann Carolyn Coleman Stranberg passed away after a brief illness on December 7, 2021. Born March 20, 1938 to AB and Pauline Coleman of Kingsport, Tennessee, Carolyn grew up in Kingsport and was a 1956 graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. She was a pioneer for women in the car industry, owning Cherokee Leasing Company, becoming the first woman in...
D. Bruce Shine
Dec 6, 2021
D. Bruce Shine, 83, died on Monday, December 6, 2021. A nationally recognized labor and employment law attorney, legal scholar and civic leader. Bruce was active in political, educational and community affairs, and had practiced law in Kingsport since 1967.
Educated at Tusculum College at Greeneville, TN, he graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business...
Linda Oaks
Dec 6, 2021
Linda Oaks, 76, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021. Linda was a member of New Covenant Free Pentecostal Church.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Ruth Pleasant and brother, Tommy Pleasant. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, James Oaks; son, James Oaks, Jr.; daughter, Marian Plitzko;...
Charles Boyd Ladd
Dec 4, 2021
Charles Boyd Ladd (age 73) of Church Hill, TN passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 following a brief illness. His family was by his side.
The youngest of 4 siblings, Charles was born in Church Hill to parents Ben and O’Dell Ladd on September 9, 1948. Charles graduated from Church Hill High School, and went on to receive his Bachelor’s...
John T. Kiser
Dec 3, 2021
John Kiser, of Kingsport, beloved son and father, departed his earthly home on December 3, 2021.
Memorial donations may be directed to the charity of your choice or Ross Camp Ground UMC or Cemetery.
Joseph Matthew Robinson
Dec 2, 2021
Matthew “Matt” Robinson, 51, Church Hill, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 while at work due to an apparent heart attack. Matt was born in Kingsport and graduated from Sullivan North High School. He was an employee of Silgan Closures.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel L. Robinson.
Matt is survived by his father, Lewis Robinson and wife Sally,...
Don Shepherd
Dec 2, 2021
“Well done good and faithful servant.” A kind and generous soul.
Don Shepherd, 84, of Kingsport passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021 in the comfort of his home by the fireplace and surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kingsport on March 3, 1937, a son of the late Fred and Mildred Shepherd.
Don was a native and lifelong...
Patsy "Pat" Clonce Southers
Dec 2, 2021
Patsy (“Pat”) Clonce Southers, 84, of Powder Springs, GA, died Thursday, December 2, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Pat was born September 25, 1937 in Kingsport, TN, to Robert L. and Bonnie Conkin Clonce. She was a 1955 graduate of Sullivan High School and remained close with her classmates throughout her life. She eagerly awaited and attended every...
DeLois Frances Anderson
Nov 30, 2021
DeLois Frances Hicks Anderson was born in Madisonville, Tennessee, September 19, 1928, to Lois Burleson Hicks and Meek Lester Hicks, Sr. She passed away at her home in Kingsport on November 30th. She graduated from Madisonville High School and attended the University of Tennessee where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.
She married the love...
Kay Meade
Nov 30, 2021
Sandra Kay Pickens Meade, 73, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 following and extended illness. Kay was born in Kingsport where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of ’66, and retired from J.P. Stevens. Kay was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was...
Jan Edward Nichols
Nov 30, 2021
Jon Edward Nichols, 77, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a long illness.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Sue Nichols; sons, Jeff Peery and Jimmy Maness; daughter, Aundrea Pearman; grandchildren, Seth Pearman. Noah Pearman. Gabriel Pearman, Rhealynn Maness, and Gabby Silvers; brothers, Doug and Gordon Nichols; sister,...
Faye Brown
Nov 28, 2021
Faye B. Brown, 82, of Kingsport, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at home, after an apparent heart attack. Born in Sullivan County, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a 1958 graduate of Holston High School. Faye worked at the Kingsport Press for a brief period of time before her marriage in 1962. She was an...
Harold Franklin
Nov 27, 2021
Harold Franklin, 84, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a veteran of the United States Army. Harold had retired from Tennessee Eastman following 30 years of service. He was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church.
Harold was preceded in death by...
Veda Rose Hensley Dossett
Nov 27, 2021
Veda Rose Hensley Dossett passed away on November 27, 2021 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Veda was born on January 15th and is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Dossett, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. GS Hensley of Bristol, Tennessee, as well as her brothers Cecil Hensley and Grady Hensley, and son-in-law, Sam Preston.
She is survived by her daughters, Veda Dossett Puglia...
John Ernest Hill
Nov 25, 2021
John Hill, 81, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired from the Kingsport City Fire Department.
John is preceded in death by his daughters, Jonnetta Hill and Pamela Lang. He is survived by...
Kenneth Lynn Hobbs
Nov 23, 2021
Kenneth Lynn Hobbs age 64, was welcomed by the arms of Jesus at his home in Blountville, Tennessee on November 23rd. He leaves behind his loving wife Virginia (Missy) Hobbs along with his daughters Tausha Hobbs, Amanda Franklin, and Stacie Simpson.
He was the best Paw to Gage and Lennon Franklin, Rowen and enwombed Marlow Simpson, and Amelia and Sullivan...
Donal Lee Light (Cooper)
Nov 21, 2021
Donal L. Light, age 96, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Indian Path Hospital. He was the last surviving child of the late Charlie and Nina Light. He worked at Bays Mt. Construction and retired from Eastman Kodak after 38 years of service. Donal was a member of Solomon’s Temple Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by...
Alison Elizabeth Gibson
Nov 20, 2021
Alison Elizabeth Gibson, 41, of Atlanta, GA, died peacefully at her home on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was raised in Kingsport and resided in Atlanta, GA, for the last 17 years. Alison graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1998 and Wake Forest University in 2002. While in college, she was offered outstanding leadership opportunities and became Student Union President,...
Gary Paul Simmons
Nov 20, 2021
Gary Paul Simmons, born October 12, 1965, in London, England, died on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Gary grew up in Peckham, UK and went to South Bank Polytechnic University where he studied computing and physical sciences. He began his career at British Aerospace where he worked on the Harrier jet. Gary went on to work for Data Logic. In 1993,...
Reba J. McAmis
Nov 18, 2021
Reba J. McAmis went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at her home in Kingsport, TN on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born September 21, 1929 in Hawkins County, TN. Reba was saved as an 8-9 year old little girl at a revival in the church where she grew up as her school dismissed for the...
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