Obituaries

Mary Tittle

Mary Tittle

Nov 2, 2025

Mary Tittle, 70, of Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Mary loved spending time with her family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Tittle; and her parents, Frank and Roxie Spears.

Survivors include her daughters, Donna Gillenwater and husband, Billy and Samantha Redwood; son, Frankie Tittle; twelve grandchildren, Hunter, Harlee, Logan,...

Judy Conkin

Judy Conkin

Nov 2, 2025

Judy Conkin, 83, of Kingsport, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2025. Judy was born to the late Jack and Nora Morrison. She was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church for 34+ years and later attended The Remnant Church in Kingsport.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Roy Morrison and Ralph Morrison; sister, Gladys Reed; niece, Teresa Morrison...

Judith Osborne Kindle

Judith Osborne Kindle

Nov 4, 2025

Judith Osborne Kindle, 84, of Kingsport, passed away on November 4, 2025. Judith was born and raised in the Southwest, VA area. She attended and graduated from Lynn View High School in 1959. Following her schooling, she began her career in the legal field as an assistant, and then as a court reporter for many years. Judith married the love...

Dwight Taylor

Dwight Taylor

Nov 2, 2025

Dwight Taylor, 72, of Gate City, went to be with the Lord, Sunday November 2nd, 2025, following a short illness.

He was born and has lived in this area all of his life. He retired from J.P. Stevens after many years of service. He also worked for many years as a skilled carpenter/ handyman, using his hands to help others, always...

John Richard Dombroski

John Richard Dombroski

Nov 2, 2025

John Richard Dombroski entered into rest on All Souls Day after a period of declining health. Born on June 6, 1941, and raised in Elmira, NY, John was educated with multiple degrees in the State of New York, including a Ph.D. in Polymer chemistry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and one in Organic chemistry from Syracuse University....

Sam Willis

Sam Willis

Nov 1, 2025

Samuel Matthew Willis, 45, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Sam was a talented surgical registered nurse whose compassion and steady presence were felt by everyone he worked with. He was known for his incredible taste in music, his quick wit, and his unwavering kindness-never speaking ill of others and always lifting the spirits of those around...

Melanie Yvette Bishop

Melanie Yvette Bishop

Nov 1, 2025

Melanie Yvette Bishop, 46, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2025, surrounded by family. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Melanie graduated from Kingsport Christian School in 1997.

She enjoyed spending time with her son, Tyler, who was in her eyes, her greatest accomplishment. Melanie also loved working with her co-workers at the UPS store and snuggling...

Nancy Lou King McGlothlin

Nancy Lou King McGlothlin

Oct 30, 2025

Nancy Lou King McGlothlin, 79, of Kingsport, died on October 30, 2025, at NHC from complications of a recent illness and long-term effects of two strokes suffered two years earlier. Nancy was born July 17, 1946, in Kingsport to Will Sharp King and Martha Morrison King. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees...

Robbie Joe Hubbard

Robbie Joe Hubbard

Oct 29, 2025

Robbie Joe Hubbard, 59, of Rockingham, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham.He was born June 30, 1966, Madrid, Spain, son of the late John Kelly Hubbard and Jacqueline Bates Hubbard.Mr. Hubbard was a proud 8 year veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He served our country in combat on the frontline during...

Ruby King

Ruby King

Oct 28, 2025

Ruby King, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 28th, 2025 at her home following a brief illness.

Born in Blountville to the late Henry and Stella Watkins, she lived in Kingsport after marrying her husband, Truett. She and Truett met upon introduction from a friend. From there, they dated for two years and began their married...

Stony Miles Colley

Stony Miles Colley

Oct 28, 2025

Stony Miles Colley passed away, October 28, 2025, after an extended battle with dementia, at NHC Kingsport, surrounded by his wife, family and caregiver of NHC. Stony was born December 25, 1940 in Clinchco, VA to parents, Burk and Nannie T. Colley. Stony served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and retired from Federal Aviation Administration at...

Sally Lou Martin Pierson

Sally Lou Martin Pierson

Oct 26, 2025

Sally Lou Martin Pierson, age 93 of Mount Carmel, Tennessee, passed away Oct 26, 2025 at NHC in Johnson City, Tennessee. Sally was born in Church Hill, Tennessee on April 28, 1932 to the late Charlie Clayton Martin and Mabel Hester Tranbarger.

She was a member of the Higher Ground Baptist Church, Kingsport, TN and played the piano for several years...

Jerry L. Manis

Jerry L. Manis

Oct 25, 2025

Jerry L. Manis, 63, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2025. Jerry was a very friendly and out going person. He loved the outdoors and helping others.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, James E. Manis, Sr.; mother, Nancy J. Manis Bragg; sister, Madeline L. Goodman; brothers, James E. Manis, Jr. and Ronald E....

Mary Katherine Jennings

Mary Katherine Jennings

Oct 25, 2025

Mary Katherine Duggins Jennings (Mary Kay), 85, of Brevard, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1940, in Florence, Alabama.

In 1962, she married her high school sweetheart, William Nevinson Jennings IV (Bill) in Norris, Tennessee. Their love has spanned over 7 decades.

Mary Kay believed in the power of education. She taught and...

Wesley (Wes) Cowan Adams

Wesley (Wes) Cowan Adams

Oct 24, 2025

Wesley (Wes) Cowan Adams, affectionately known as "W.C." to his friends when he was young, and "Dub" to close family, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 24, 2025, in Kingsport, Tennessee, at the age of 96.

Wes was born on November 26, 1928, in Clinchco, Virginia, to George and Launa Adams. As a young boy, he would introduce himself...

Billy "Bill" Cleveland Mathes

Billy "Bill" Cleveland Mathes

Oct 23, 2025

Billy “Bill” Cleveland Mathes went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2025, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Johnson City, TN. He was born and raised in Washington County and had owned and operated Superior Metal Finishing and had also worked for Eastman Kodak. Bill was a faithful and dedicated member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in...

Loretta "Rett" Trent

Loretta "Rett" Trent

Oct 23, 2025

Loretta “Rett” Trent, 83, of Long Island – Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born and raised in the Long Island area in Kingsport. She attended Sullivan West High School. Loretta worked for a few different companies but ultimately retired from the Meade. She was an amazing mother and loved everyone. Loretta...

Virgil J. Lawson

Virgil J. Lawson

Oct 22, 2025

Virgil J. Lawson, 73 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Wexford House. Born in Scott County, Virginia on March 10, 1952, a son of the late Charles L. and Ruby Lawson, he had resided in the Lovelace Community all his life. He was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship of Fall Branch...

Pamela "Pam" Grills

Pamela "Pam" Grills

Oct 22, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Grills went to her heavenly home on October 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with illness.

A devoted woman of faith, Pam was a longstanding member of Cornerstone Church in Fall Branch, where she dedicated her life to serving God.

Pam is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Clarence S. “Snake” Grills Jr.; her daughters, Rhonda...

Timothy David "Tim" McCarty

Timothy David "Tim" McCarty

Oct 21, 2025

Timothy David “Tim” McCarty, 66, Piney Flats, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Tim was born on October 6, 1959, in Limestone; he was one of 4 siblings. He was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. Tim worked for Eastman Chemical Company as a Senior logistics team manager;...