Obituaries
Jonathan L. Burbank
Aug 7, 2026
Jonathan Burbank of Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home on August 7, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Catherine McGlasson of Kingsport, as well as his aunts and uncle, Teresa McGlasson of Lexington, KY and Ruth Casey (Kerry) of Frankfort, KY, and cousin Brian Casey (Tricia) of Frankfort, KY. He is preceded in death by his father, Peter...
Sherri Leigh Frazier Tipton
Oct 29, 2026
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." (2nd Timothy 4:7)
Sherri Leigh Frazier Tipton, 58, Church Hill, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1968, in Kingsport, Tennessee. To know Sherri was to love her; she was a loving daughter, sister, Mimi and friend.
Sherri was preceded...
Robin Elaine Painter
Oct 28, 2026
May 18, 1963 – October 28, 2026
Robin Elaine Painter, 63, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Robin lived her life with a heart full of joy, an unwavering faith, and a rare gift for finding the sunshine in every single day. If you...
Valerie E. Joh
Oct 30, 2026
Valerie E. Joh passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord October 30, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born the second child and first daughter of Dorothy White Edwards and Val Edwards on May 18, 1938, and was christened Valerie Vera Edwards. She spent nearly her entire life in the beloved city she called home,...
Beverly Phillips
Oct 30, 2026
Beverly Phillips, 70, of Fall Branch, passed away today, October 30, 2026 at her home.
Arrangements will be announced later by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch.
Ariel Miranda
Oct 28, 2026
Ariel Miranda, 73, of Kingsport, TN passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
He is survived by his wife, Amanda Miranda; children, Ariel Miranda and partner Chelsea Halterman; brother, Tony Miranda and wife Lilly Beth; aunt, Barbara Poeter Salls; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Delmer Buster Light
Oct 27, 2026
Delmer Buster Light, 88, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Born in Kingsport, he had resided most of his life in Fall Branch. He had retired from Willamette. Buster loved to farm and was a true craftsman. He was also known for being an excellent welder and mechanic.
He was preceded in death...
Ralph Lee Owens
Oct 25, 2026
Ralph Lee Owens, 74, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born on September 7, 1952, in Conneaut, Ohio and spent the majority of his life in Ashtabula County, Ohio and Baltimore, Maryland. Ralph married the love of his life, Candice K. Owens, on January 17, 1974. He was...
Mildred Maxine Tiller Hutchins
Oct 22, 2026
Mildred Maxine Tiller Hutchins, 100 years young, was welcomed into heaven Thursday, October 22, 2026 to join her dear mother and father and six loving siblings. She was born October 2, 1926 at the family farm in Gate City, VA as the baby of the family, along with her twin sister, Ruby. After graduating from Shoemaker High School in 1945,...
Charlotte Arnall DeVault
Oct 21, 2026
October 8, 1944 – October 21, 2026
Charlotte Arnall DeVault, 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at The Waters of Kingsport, surrounded by family.
Charlotte was born on October 8, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, to David Linwood Arnall and Virginia Lamb Arnall. She grew up in Frankfort, Kentucky, where she graduated from Franklin County High School. As...
Nancy Jane Faidley
Oct 19, 2026
Nancy Jane Faidley, 81, of Bristol, Virginia, was called home Monday morning, October 19, 2026. Born in Bristol, she had lived there her entire life. Nancy was an exceptional human being who loved to give and care for others. She was of the Baptist faith.
Those who preceded her in death were parents, James Alfred Jennings and Hazel Viola Wise Jennings;...
Roy Lee Moore
Oct 18, 2026
Roy Lee Moore went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his residence.
Born on March 11, 1931, he was the son of H. M. Moore and Ethel Smith Moore. Brother Roy was a former pastor of the Assembly of God Churches, having served in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. He also served President of the...
John Hodgson
Oct 15, 2026
John Richard Hodgson, Jr., born June 28, 1968, passed away in the early hours of October 15, 2026.
He was a unique, wise old soul with a heart of compassion, patience, and kindness for everyone he met. There will never be enough words to capture the magic and impact he had on the world around him. He was a perfectionist, not...
Margie L. Cox
Oct 15, 2026
Margie L. Cox, 101, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Village at Allandale.
Born in Virginia and raised in North Carolina, Margie eventually settled in Kingsport, where she raised her family and worked as a manager for Bonworth. She was a faithful member of Vernon Heights Missionary Baptist Church for 71 years. She...
Barbara Jane Wilmoth
Oct 13, 2026
Barbara Jane Linkous Wilmoth, 86, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Barbara was born on January 23, 1940 in Sullivan County. She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Wilmoth on December 7, 1958. Barbara was known to be quick-witted and on occasion, stubborn. She always spoke her mind and loved fiercely....
William David "Will" Bedford
Oct 12, 2026
William David Bedford, age 38, of Nashville, TN and Kingsport, TN passed away on October 12, 2026 due to a heart condition, He was diagnosed with Obstructive Hypertrophic CardoMyopathy nearly three years ago. Despite knowledge of his OHCM, the loss of this son, brother, uncle, cousin and dear friend was unexpected.
Will, or Bill or Uncle Buck as he was known...
Norma Jean Huffman Minga
Oct 11, 2026
Norma Jean Huffman Minga, 94, went to be with Our Lord and Savior, Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born December 14, 1931 in Limestone, Tennessee, and grew up in Newport, Tennessee. She is a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and East Tennessee State College. Norma was a faithful member of Blountville United Methodist Church and enjoyed many years praising...
Mary Ruth Ellison
Oct 11, 2026
Mary Ruth Ellison, 83, of Kingsport, went to Heaven on the wings of many prayers and walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born in Dungannon, VA, was a 1962 graduate of Dungannon High School and resided in Kingsport most of her life. She had worked as a telephone operator at Inter-Mountain, accounting and bookkeeper at...
Bobbie Sue Massey Bouldin
Oct 10, 2026
Bobbie Sue Massey Bouldin, 83, of Kingsport, formerly of Richmond, VA, died peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Bobbie Sue was born in Blountville, TN, on June 29, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph and Edith Massey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Rochelle Bright; her son, Jonathan “Jay” William Bright; sister,...
Harry Wayne "Pete" LaForce
Oct 10, 2026
Harry Wayne “Pete” LaForce, age 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a graduate of Ketron High School, class of 1956. Pete was a veteran of the United States Army and had retired from the Kingsport Press following 42 years of service. He...
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