Obituaries
Julia C. West
May 16, 2024
Julia C. West, 85, of Kingsport, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, at The Blake after an extended illness.
Arrangements will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.
Clifford "Bob" Gregg
May 15, 2024
Clifford “Bob” Gregg, 73 of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Bob was a construction worker, but his heart was in gardening and loved sharing with his neighbors. He loved raising beagles and hunting with his brothers and nephews until his illness prevented him from doing so.
Bob was preceded in death by his first...
Clyde P. Guy
May 13, 2024
Clyde Preston Guy, 56 of Kingsport, passed away, Monday, May 13, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Arnold "Butch" Bolling, Jr.
May 11, 2024
1955 – 2024
Arnold “Butch" Bolling, Jr., 69 of Kingsport, passed away on May 11, 2024. He was born in Norton, VA to parents, Arnold and Mary Lou Bolling. Butch attended Pharmacy School at the University of Tennessee and served the Kingsport community as a Pharmacist at Colonial Heights Pharmacy for over 25 years. He was an avid hiker and completed...
Mildred K. Delaney
May 11, 2024
Mildred “Midge” K. Delaney, age 82, of Fall Branch, TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Lakebridge Community Nursing Center, following a long illness. Born in Jenkins, Kentucky, on March 3, 1942, the daughter of the late Garcia and Jannie Killen, she spent part of her youth in this area. She graduated from Happy...
Marvin Hammond
May 11, 2024
Marvin Hammond, 91, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Holston Manor Nursing Facility. He was born on November 19, 1932 in Scott County, VA, where he grew up in a family of four children. Marvin was a member of the U.S. Airforce from 1952 – 1956 during the Korean War and then the Airforce...
Gary Newland Sawyer, Jr.
May 11, 2024
Gary Newland Sawyer, Jr., age 52, of Blountville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Gary was born in Bell County, Texas on September 1, 1971 to Gary and Barbara Sawyer. He as a devout Christian, who served in nursing homes, where he liked to preach. Gary was a kind and loving son, brother and uncle who loved...
Courtney Alexandra Reed
May 9, 2024
Courtney Alexandra Reed, 31, passed away on May 9, 2024, at her residence. Born in Johnson City, TN, she had lived in this area her entire life.
Bold, Brilliant and Beautiful, Courtney was born brave and full of personality. Her piercing blue eyes and charming personality would fill a room. She had the ability to turn strangers into friends. Courtney loved...
Harold "Jack" Parker
May 7, 2024
Harold J. “Jack” Parker, 89 of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born on January 31, 1935 in Hawkins County to the late William O. and Burlie Arnold Parker, residing in Kingsport most of his life. Jack became a union electrician, eventually retiring from Gibson Electric after 34 years of...
Tammy Sutherland
May 6, 2024
Tammy Sutherland, 61, was called home May 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. To know her is to love her and her beautiful smile. Tammy was a graduate of Ketron High School and a faithful member of Vision Missionary Baptist Church.
Tammy was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Gilliam Trussell; her grandparents; and beloved sister-in-law.
Survivors include daughters, Libby...
Thomas Micheal Shockley
May 5, 2024
Thomas was born in Norton, VA to Bobby and Sharon Shockley on April 21, 1967. On May 5, 2024, he closed his eyes on Earth and opened them up in Heaven. He graduated from Sullivan North High in 1986. Thomas married his soulmate, Tonya (Laws) Shockley on November 5, 1994. He worked several places over the years, most recently being...
Bobby Dean Blakley
May 2, 2024
Bobby Dean Blakley, 86 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health. Bobby was born in Washington County and had lived in the Fall Branch area his entire life. A veteran of the U.S. Army, serving 3 years active duty, with 26 months in...
Mildred "Sue" King
May 1, 2024
Mildred “Sue” King, 90, of Gray, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her residence with family by her side. She was born and spent her early years in Dungannon, VA, but later moved to Gray where she lived all her adult life. She helped her husband work on their family farm and enjoyed her work as a loving...
Connie Sue Dawson Phillips
Apr 30, 2024
He caused the storm to be still… He guided them to their desired haven.
Psalm 107:29-30
On April 30, 2024, another angel, Connie “Nonnie” Phillips gained her wings and reached her haven to be with her Lord and Savior, and to be reunited with her husband, Roger and son, Chad. They will be forever missed.
Connie, 72, was born to Estella and Joe...
Cora Diane Gragg Lane
Apr 30, 2024
Diane “Peanut” Lane, 61 of Kingsport, was called home Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024 following a brief illness. Diane was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, J. D. and Shirley Marie Hickman Gragg; daughter, Robin Olterman; and brother, Randall.
Survivors include her husband, Sherman Pat Lane; daughter, Brittany Lane;...
Lisa Ann Brown
Apr 29, 2024
Lisa Ann Brown, 62, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 29, 2024. Protective by nature and strong spirited, Lisa was soft spoken but loud when she needed to be. She was an artist and enjoyed making jewelry and painting. Lisa loved helping others and had helped raise her siblings. She was very generous and...
Billy W. Bright
Apr 26, 2024
Billy Willard Bright, 77, of Blountville walked into heaven on Friday, April 26, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Billy was born in Kingsport on September 29, 1946 and lived his entire life in Blountville. He graduated from Blountville High School and served in the United States Army. Billy was assigned to serve in Vietnam, but during transport in mid-air,...
Jennifer "Jenny" Padilla
Apr 26, 2024
Jennifer “Jenny” Padilla, age 45, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.
She is survived by two daughters, Olivia and Victoria “Vicky Lou Who” Moles; five grandchildren, Jamarion, Ja’zilia, Jayleanna, Naryah and Zaleah; mother, Lois Moles; and special friend Lee Troupe.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Roy Ralston Crussell
Apr 26, 2024
Roy Ralston Crussell, 82 of Jonesborough, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, April 26, 2024. Roy was born November 22, 1941 in Johnson City. Having served proudly in Operation Desert Storm, Roy was a member of the Army for 32 years. He was a devoted member of Eastern Star Free Will Baptist Church and loved to sing,...
Betty Ruth Massey Carter
Apr 25, 2024
Betty Ruth Massey Carter, 79, of Sullivan County, TN, passed away on April 25, 2024 at her daughter’s residence.Betty was preceded in death by her late husband, Jessie H. Carter; parents, Orville Lee and Cordelia Litz Massey; and brothers, Charles Massey and Freddie Massey.Those left to cherish Betty’s memory is her daughter, Pamela Cornwell and husband, Joel; her son, David...
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