Obituaries
Pamala McDanell
Dec 24, 2025
Pamala McDanell, 59, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025 at her home, following a complication from surgery. Born in Bossier City, Louisiana on October 25, 1966, a daughter of the late Ross Edward Joslyn Jr. and Elizabeth Bell.
Pamala was a graduate of Airline High School in Bossier City and married the love of...
Sarah Elizabeth Hiebert
Jan 14, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Mosier Hiebert, 82, of Kingsport, passed away January 14, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Born in Kingsport on July 11, 1943 to the late, Guy and Hazel Mosier. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1961 and was a retired employee of the City of Kingsport, having served for 40 years as secretary to the Public Works...
Jean Pinson
Jan 18, 2026
Jean Pinson of Fall Branch passed away January 18, 2025. She retired from the Kingsport Press, was a graduate of Fall Branch High School, and a longtime member of Fall Branch Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son Donnie Pinson; her parents, Clifford and Susie Brumley; her brothers and sisters, Howard “Tip” Brumley, Ruby Light, Bobby Brumley, Jack...
Jonathan Scott McClellan
Jan 18, 2026
Jonathan Scott McClellan, age 63, passed away January 18, 2026, at his home in Fall Branch after an extended illness. Scott was born on December 11, 1962, in Kingsport, Tn. to his parents John S. McClellan and Wilma Flanary McClellan, both preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by a half-sister, Geneva McClellan. Scott was a graduate...
Gary Keene
Jan 16, 2026
Gary Keene, 71, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born on August 28, 1954 in Grundy, VA to the late Melvin and Anna Rae Keene.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, Debbie Jessee Keene; children, Candace Keene Acosta (Geremias), Joshua Keene (Holly), Tabitha Ford (Davy); grandchildren, Catrina Iroler,...
Jackie Dolan Barrett
Jan 19, 2026
Jackie Dolan Barrett, 88, went to be with the Lord at his residence with his family by his side on January 19, 2026. Born in Hawkins County, TN, he had resided in Gray, TN for a number of years. Mr. Barrett was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church and proudly served in the U. S. Air Force. He worked...
Tim D. Bradshaw
Jan 3, 2026
Tim D. Bradshaw (57) of Kingsport died on January 3, 2026 at Holston Valley Medical Center’s Hospice Care after a valorous struggle with an aggressive cancer.
Tim is survived by his husband, John Bellamy, and their two sons, Rhys A. Bradshaw-Bellamy and Rowan A. Bradshaw-Bellamy; his mother, Elaine Bradshaw; his sister, Lois Williams (Jamie); and his brother, Brian Bradshaw, all of...
Della Marie Collins Shaw
Jan 14, 2026
Della Marie Collins Shaw, 80, of Greeneville, passed away at home on January 14, 2026.
Marie was preceded in death by son, David Lynn Collins; parents, George and Mollie Bragg; sisters, Della Mae Brandon and Rita Bragg.
Survivors include daughters, Ann (Ruble) Hensley, Donna Collins; son, Steve (Tina) Collins; sister, Kathy (Joe) Malone; brother, Dusty (Becky) Bragg; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great...
Charles David Swayze
Jan 14, 2026
Charles David Swayze, 88, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in Charlotte, NC, David grew up in Rural Retreat, VA and came to Kingsport in 1963. David was a project manager for Smith Mechanical until retirement. He then worked at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home until his health began to fail. David was in the Ruritan,...
Shirley J. Tipton Busler
Jan 13, 2026
Shirley J. Tipton Busler, 71, of Kingsport, gained her heavenly wings on January 13, 2026. She was born in Clinchport, VA on June 13, 1954 to the late James Maurice and Linda Elizabeth Baldwin Tipton. Shirley was a blessing to so many people throughout her life on this earth.
Shirley was preceded in death by her late husband, Frederick “Dale” Busler...
Arthur Randolph Garrett, Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
Arthur Randolph Garrett, Jr., age 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, following a period of declining health. He was born on October 3, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Arthur Randolph Garrett, Sr. and Ruth-del Garrett (née Tarpley).
Arthur graduated from Alabama College in Montevallo, Alabama, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology. He met...
Elva Roberts
Jan 10, 2026
Elva Roberts, a devoted servant of the Lord, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 90.
She was born on November 22, 1935, to the late Alford Frank Crawford and Clara Bell Light Crawford. Elva worked for several vending companies and later served at Sulphur Springs Elementary School in the cafeteria. She...
Rita Hughes
Jan 9, 2026
January 9, 2026
John 14:2–3
“In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
Rita Gayle...
Barbara S Matthews
Jan 9, 2026
Barbara S. Matthews, age 72, of Mt. Carmel, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in West Virginia, she had lived in this area for the last 40 years. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Berea College. Barbara retired after having worked for the State of Virginia...
Anna Grace Miller
Jan 9, 2026
Anna Grace Miller, lovingly known as “Momma” or “Nana”, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on September 3, 1935, in Harriman, Tennessee, to the late Oran and Grace Pierce.
She will be remembered for her infectious sense of humor, her deep love for family, and her generous heart. She had...
Jon Quentin Horton
Jan 8, 2026
Jon Quentin Horton, 60, of Mount Carmel, passed away peacefully Thursday January 8, 2026, just before dawn, surrounded by family and love in his home. Quentin was born on September 7, 1965. While he was a man of many talents, he was most proud of his musical accomplishments. Quentin led the worship team at Harvest Community Church for 20 years.
He...
Leslie "Les" Bailey
Jan 8, 2026
Leslie "Les" Bailey, Jr., 88, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2026.
Born January 28, 1943, in Williamston, North Carolina, Les was the son of the late Leslie Wilmer Bailey, Sr. and Sarah Griffin Holiday Bailey. Les was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned his law degree from the College of William &...
Mary Emma (Willen)Thompson
Jan 7, 2026
Mary Emma (Willen) Thompson, 90, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home in the presence of family on January 7, 2026. Mary was born July 6, 1935 and was the oldest daughter of the late Lawrence and Rosie Willen
Together with her loving husband she tended their small farm with loving care, growing rich beds of creeping phlox that...
Samuel David Jones
Jan 7, 2026
Psalm 116:15: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants."
October 21, 1947- January 7, 2026
Samuel David Jones, age 78, entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his family at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.
Sam was a devoted husband, son, brother, grandfather, friend and a good,...
Marnita Wallen
Jan 7, 2026
Marnita “Nita” Wallen, 62, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026. Born in 1963, Nita was a proud graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She spent many years working at the Hawkins County Press before opening her own beauty salon, where she cared for her clients not only with her skill, but with her generous...
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