Obituaries
Larry H. Bevil
Dec 17, 2025
Larry H. Bevil, 90, of Kingsport, Tennessee (Rochester, NY), went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Hildebrandt Hospice in Rochester, New York. He was born in Collingdale, Pennsylvania and moved to Lakeland, Florida when he was 10 years old. Larry served eight years in the Marine Corp.
Mr. Bevil was preceded in death by his parents,...
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...
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...
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,...
Sharon Kelly
Dec 21, 2025
Sharon Kelly, 80, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her home. Sharon had resided in Fall Branch for the past 18 years; she had previously lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had worked and retired as a payroll manager for major casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada and locally for United Coal....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Roy Elmer Bernard
Jan 6, 2026
Kingsport lost its best dancer on January 6, 2026, as Roy Elmer Bernard, 85, passed away in Knoxville, TN. Elmer was born on July 9, 1940, in Kingsport, TN, where he lived for most of his life. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1958 and attended ETSU briefly before he found his passion—dancing. If you knew Elmer, you knew...
Mark Steven Makemson
Jan 6, 2026
Mark Steven Makemson passed away on January 6, 2026 at his home in Mt. Carmel, TN. He was born on February 16, 1960, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to Donald Dee Makemson and Virginia Mae (DeLaura) Makemson. During his childhood, Mark lived in Richardson, Texas, and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In July of 1968, his father passed unexpectedly. Following this loss, his mother...
Joyce Ann Holt
Jan 5, 2026
Joyce Holt, 77, of Blountville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Bristol, Virginia, she was a devoted homemaker and dearly loved her family.
Those preceding her in death were her parents, Paul and Carolyn Rouse; many siblings and her loving husband of 55 years, Paul Holt. Those left to...
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