Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services

05/12/2026

Funeral costs can feel confusing — especially during one of life’s hardest moments.

We believe families deserve transparency, clarity, and honest conversations. Our latest blog breaks down the common costs associated with funeral services, what those charges mean, and why they can vary from family to family.

Because understanding your options matters. Read more at our blog: https://birdeye.cx/t8vjnk

05/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming three wonderful additions to the Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services family — Kathy Cash-Price, Alan Anderson, and Madison Eldridge.

Kathy brings decades of experience in funeral service, marketing, and compassionate community care. From helping launch a funeral home in Virginia Beach to owning and operating the only woman-owned funeral home in the Hampton Roads area, her career has been marked by leadership, service, and dedication to families. We are thrilled to welcome her back to the Johnson City community and to our team.

Alan joins us after a successful 21-year career in real estate and many years serving families as a Funeral Assistant. He and his wife, Sandra, are active members of Woodlawn Baptist Church, and we are excited for the warmth and care he brings to Oak Hill.

Madison is beginning her career in funeral service with an impressive educational background and a passion for helping others. A recent graduate of John A. Gupton College, where she earned her mortuary degree and served as class representative, she brings enthusiasm, compassion, and a bright future to our profession. She also loves traveling and cats — which we think makes her fit right in already.

We are honored to have each of them serving alongside us as we continue caring for our community with compassion and excellence. Please help us give Kathy, Alan, and Madison a warm Oak Hill welcome!

05/11/2026

Cornelia “Connie” Ruth Cope, 85, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, service, and warmth.

Born on April 24, 1941, in Wood, Virginia, to the late Leonard and Martha Salyer Gibson, Connie dedicated her life to the care of others....

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05/10/2026

A mother’s love has a way of staying with us woven into our traditions, our memories, our laughter,
and even the quiet moments when we need her most.

This Mother’s Day, we remember the women who shaped our lives with their care,
strength, wisdom, and unconditional love. Though they may no longer be beside us in the way
they once were, their presence continues in the stories we tell, the values they passed down,
and the love we carry forward each day.

For all who are remembering, missing, celebrating, or honoring a mother this weekend,
may you find comfort in the lasting beauty of her love and the countless ways it
continues to live on.

05/09/2026

Kingsport Times News featured Location Manager Anthony Harris today in the article about “Legacy of Love: Grieving on Mother’s Day”

https://timesnews.net/news/372428/legacy-of-love-grieving-on-mothers-day/i

For those who have lost a mother or motherly figure, Mother's Day can feel wrapped in grief.

05/09/2026

Mary Elizabeth Williams, 98, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mary was born July 24, 1927, in Cape Vincent, New York, to the late Elton and Mabel Valley. She grew up in upstate New York...

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05/08/2026

When someone experiences the loss of a loved one, many of us worry about finding the “right” words.
Often, what matters most is simply showing up with sincerity, compassion, and care.

A few gentle reminders when supporting someone who is grieving:
• Say simple, heartfelt things like “I’m so sorry,” or “I’m thinking of you.”
• Listen more than you speak. Presence can be more comforting than advice.
• Offer specific help like a meal, a phone call, help with errands, or simply sitting beside someone
can mean more than you realize.

And just as importantly:
• Try to avoid rushing someone through their grief or offering easy answers.
• Avoid comparing one loss to another. Every relationship and every grief journey is deeply personal.
• Don’t let fear of saying the wrong thing keep you from reaching out. Kindness and genuine care
are rarely forgotten.

Grief is not something to be solved. It is something to be carried and no one should have to carry it alone.

05/08/2026

Bobby Alan Smith, 67, of Church Hill, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Bob was born July 10, 1958, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Alan and Mary Ann Smith. He was a graduate of Dobyns-...

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05/08/2026

David Lee Cole, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, after a period of declining health.

He was born in Richmond, VA, raised in Kingsport, former resident of Myrtle Beach, SC and returned to Kingsport in 1985.

David was a professional musician and si...

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05/07/2026

Mother’s Day can carry many emotions when someone you love is no longer physically beside you. Grief has a way of reminding us how deeply we’ve loved and how deeply we still do.

This upcoming weekend, we invite you to honor the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers,
and women who shaped your life in whatever way feels meaningful to you:

• Light a candle in their memory
• Prepare a favorite family recipe
• Visit a place that holds special memories
• Share stories and photographs with loved ones
• Carry forward an act of kindness they would have been proud of

There is no “right” way to remember someone you love.

Whether today brings comfort, reflection, sadness, gratitude, or all of those things at
once, you are not alone in it.

Here is a link to additional ideas on how to honor moms this mother’s day https://birdeye.cx/inzlf7

05/07/2026

Murry C. Groseclose, III, 70, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born September 27, 1955, in Kingsport, to the late Murry C. Groseclose, Jr. and Rita Brawner Groseclose.

Murry was a loving, gentle, and forgiving man who was a faith...

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