Obituaries
Ralph Edward "Ed" Snapp, Jr.
Sep 30, 2026
Ralph Edward "Ed" Snapp, Jr. away September 30, 2026, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Johnson City, Tennessee with his loving and devoted wife of 57 wonderful years by his side. Born on July 17, 1945 at Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, Tennessee, he was the son of Ralph Edward Snapp, Sr. and Leota Carter Snapp. Ed grew up next door to...
Frances Marie Sanders
Oct 5, 2026
Frances Marie Sanders of Bristol, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at The Waters of Bristol in Blountville. Born on November 15, 1940, she was the daughter of Garland Ray Browning and Helen Hayden Browning.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Blountville.
Further details to...
Geraldine Gott
Sep 22, 2026
Geraldine Gott (April 11, 1935 – September 22, 2026)
Geraldine Gott entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, where she was reunited with her loving husband, Bobby Gott; her beloved son, Timmy Lee Gott; her parents, William H. Culpepper & Alice M. Bowers; and her siblings, Willie Mae Wilson, Charles H. Culpepper, Louise Starnes, Bobby Culpepper, Melvin J....
Marilyn Richards Sherman
Oct 2, 2026
Marilyn Richards Sherman, age 84, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026.
Marilyn was born on January 3, 1942, in Durham, New Hampshire to Mathias and Margaret Richards. As a child, she spent two memorable years living in the Netherlands with her parents and brother, Robert. She loved living abroad and riding her bicycle everywhere. After graduating...
David Porter
Sep 30, 2026
David Porter, age 74, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee, where he had made his home to be near his family.
Born and raised in Ithaca, New York, David spent much of his life in the community he loved. He worked as an event coordinator at Ithaca College for many years before eventually moving to Tennessee to be...
Grady Church
Oct 3, 2026
James Grady Church, 92, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, in Kingsport.
Grady was born in Kingsport on April 24, 1934, the son of the late Carl and Tommie M. Church of the Lone Star community. He graduated from Sullivan High School and attended East Tennessee State University, where he met the love of his life,...
Randy Carlos Honaker
Oct 1, 2026
Randy Carlos Honaker was born on June 26, 1951 in Grundy, VA. He graduated from Haysi High School in 1969, where he was voted “Wittiest Senior” by his classmates. He played basketball and football throughout his high school years.
Upon graduating high school, Randy moved to Detroit and on to Richmond, finally landing in his favorite place in the world, Piney...
Dr. Maurice Ray Stirewalt
Aug 25, 2026
Dr. Maurice Ray Stirewalt, 92, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026, following a sudden decline. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather, he lived a life marked by faith, service, and a deep commitment to education.
Born in Rowan County, North Carolina, on October 11, 1933, he was the son of the late Ray and Anne Stirewalt....
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...
Jerry Raymond Hubbard
Sep 27, 2026
Jerry Raymond Hubbard, 90, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026. Jerry was born in Thomasville, N.C. in his grandfather, Jack Hubbard’s house on December 23, 1935. His family moved to Kingsport in 1940. Jerry attended Kingsport City Schools and graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1954. He then graduated from East Tennessee State College in 1960 with...
Shirley Marshall
Sep 25, 2026
Shirley Marshall, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 25, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and mother-in-law. Her greatest joy was her family. She treasured the time she shared with them. She will be...
Norma Kate Almany
Sep 23, 2026
Norma Kate Calloway Almany, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. Born in Kingsport, she had lived in this area all of her life. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Norma was a skilled seamstress who loved to make quilts. She was a loving mother and a devoted Christian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...
R. Edward Cleek
Sep 22, 2026
R. Edward Cleek, 88, of Kingsport, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in Kingsport. Born in Kingsport, he moved to Flint, Michigan in 1957. After a number of years in Michigan, he moved back in 1974. While in Michigan he worked at Detroit & Northern Savings & Loan, managing a branch office in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Upon moving back to...
Mary Ruth Salley
Sep 20, 2026
Mary R. Salley, 96, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on September 20th 2026. She was a devoted Christian, loving mother and grandmother who will be missed so much.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac McGaha and Georgia Ball, husband, Charles Salley, sons, Gary and Leon Salley, daughter in law, Matti Salley.
She leaves to cherish...
Ricky Thomas Nowlin
Sep 18, 2026
Ricky Thomas Nowlin, 65, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born in Shelbyville, TN on March 7, 1961. Ricky was a 1979 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Known as the “Golden Arm Welder,” Ricky was a talented craftsman. He was a dedicated Vols fan and also enjoyed NASCAR racing. Ricky was a believer and...
Helen Rhea Copas
Sep 18, 2026
Helen Rhea Copas, 90, of Gray, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026. She graduated from Holston High School and was a member of Sulphur Springs Methodist Church. She was a Special Education Assistant at Sulphur Springs School and a CNA. Helen also worked with her daddy on the farm and did vegetable gardening with...
Paul Randall Emmert
Sep 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pastor Paul Randall Emmert, 67, of Limestone, Tennessee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, pastor, and friend. A man of unwavering faith, kindness, and love, Randall touched the lives of countless people through his devotion to God and his compassion for others.
Randall was a retired employee of Eastman Chemical...
Jameson Cody Stacy
Sep 16, 2026
Jameson Cody Stacy a bright, curious little boy with a wonderful imagination and a mind that was constantly busy solving problems and figuring things out. He loved Danny Go!, Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, Bluey, Pop Pop’s trains, puzzles, Spiderman, coloring sheets, going through the car wash, riding the tractor and telling stories, especially when he could hold an audience. Jameson...
Shirley Miller
Sep 15, 2026
Shirley Temple Miller, age 78, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport. Born on May 13, 1948, she was the daughter of Herbert J. Fleenor and Mabel Lucille (Leonard) Fleenor. Shirley was born in Bristol, Tennessee and had lived in this area all her life. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Thelma Louise Roberts
Sep 14, 2026
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
II Timothy 4:7
Louise Roberts, 97, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Louise was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a proud member of...
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