Obituaries
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...
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...
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
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...
Sam Willis
Nov 1, 2025
Sam Willis, 45, of Kingsport, passed away, Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced later by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
Joseph Adelsberger
Oct 20, 2025
Dear family, friends, and comrades, it is with our deepest sorrow that we tell you that Monday, October 20, 2025, MSG Joseph Adelsberger SFG(A) (Retired) passed from this world.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Adelsberger; his wife, Ruth Lorelei "Lori" Bray Titus Adelsberger; his brother, George William Adelsberger; and his sister, Mary Malinda Agner.
He leaves...
Virginia (Kathy) Crawford
Oct 19, 2025
Virginia (Kathy) Crawford, 76, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, at Church Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Kathy was born in Walkers Fork community where she lived for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith. Kathy enjoyed sewing and quilting.
Kathy was preceded in death by...
Myra Ellen Ward
Oct 19, 2025
Myra Ellen Ward, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Myra was born and raised in Welch, WV and graduated from Big Creek High School. She graduated from Bluefield State College in 1975. Myra began her nursing career working for various hospitals, upon moving to Kingsport in 1984 she began working as a home...
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