History & Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Our History

Our History

Oak Hill, Funerals and Cremations

Oak Hill, Funeral and Cremations was established in 1979 to provide Kingsport families with the convenience of planning all funeral and cemetery arrangements in one location. The funeral home is magnificently located atop a hill within the cemetery and overlooks the city. Whether you want a small gathering or an elaborate celebration of life, we will help you create the right tribute to honor the memory of your loved one.

This 10,500-square-foot beautiful funeral home features pleasant décor, two arrangement rooms, two visitation rooms and a comfortable lounge where coffee is available for visitors. Our lovely chapel has seating for up to 250 guests.

Oak Hill Memorial Park

Covering 115 acres, Oak Hill Memorial Park was established in 1902 and has become known as one of Tennessee’s most beautiful cemeteries. Oak Hill offers a variety of burial options such as private estate mausoleums, traditional ground burial, lawn crypts and cremation niches. Also, four impressive community mausoleums are available with both indoor and outdoor entombment options, as well as two sections for lawn crypts. We also have veterans spaces to honor those who have served our country.

Our Valued Staff

  • Phil Hoskins

    Phil Hoskins Owner/Licensed Funeral Director

    Phil is a Kingsport native and has been a licensed funeral director since 1976.
    He is a 1973 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School where he served as chaplain of the football team for twenty years. He is also chaplain for the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department.
    He attended E.T.S.U., Milligan College, and Andersonville Baptist Theological Seminary and holds a B.S. Degree, Masters Degree, and ThD in Theology.
    He presently serves on the Board of Directors for Tri-Cities Christian School.
    He and his wife, Brenda, have been married for twenty-six years and have two wonderful daughters. McKenzie is a 2016 graduate of Liberty University and is employed as a Drug Addiction Counselor with Frontier Health. Madison is a Sophomore at Tri-Cities Christian School where she is a member of the girls basketball, soccer and volley ball teams. Phil and his family are members of Grace Point Fellowship.

  • Brenda Hoskins

    Brenda Hoskins Pre-Need Counselor/ Funeral Assistant

    Brenda was born in Kingsport and graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1979. She is a licensed cosmotologist and former owner of Guys N Dolls Hairstyling. She has been happily married to her husband Phil for over twenty-six years and is the proud mother of two daughters, McKenzie and Madison Hoskins. Brenda is a member of Grace Point Fellowship.

  • John Hobbs

    John Hobbs Co-Manager, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

    John was born in Kingsport and is a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and John A. Gupton College, Nashville, Tennessee. He is a member of Mafair United Methodist Church and the Kingsport Kiwanis Club. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending his spare time hunting and fishing.

  • Timothy Vaughn

    Timothy Vaughn Co-Manager, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

    Tim has been in the funeral industry for over thirty-nine years. He graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, where he served as President of the Pi Sigma Eta Theta Chapter of the National Morticians Fraternity. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. Tim is married to Julie Doggett Vaughn. They have two children, Courtney Foster and husband, Chris and Kelly Vaughn and wife, Alyssa. Tim and Julie adore their grandchildren, Kash, Cruz, and Eden Foster. Tim attends Bloomingdale Baptist Church.

  • Cindy S Scott

    Cindy S Scott Administrative Assistant

    Cindy is a native of Gate City, VA. She graduated from Gate City High School in 1980 and East Tennessee State University in 1985. After living in Charlottesville, VA for almost thirty years, Cindy relocated back to Southwest Virginia. She has twenty-five years experience in sales, marketing and customer relations. Cindy is the proud mother of two sons, Billy and Matthew Crist. In her spare time, she enjoys running, kayaking, hiking, biking and the great outdoors. Cindy attends First Baptist Church, Weber City, VA.

  • Donnie Wills

    Donnie Wills Funeral Assistant

    Donnie is a Kingsport native and a 1978 graduate of Lynn View High School. He holds an Associate of Science Degree in Banking from Northeast State. Donnie is a licensed insurance agent in Tennessee and Virginia. He is married to Rita Arnold Wills and the father of two children, Dustin Wills and Brittany Wills. Donnie enjoys fly fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, Aiden and Madisyn Wills. He is a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church.

  • Bud Stanley

    Bud Stanley Funeral Assistant

    Bud is a native of Scott County, Virginia and graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1962. He moved to Kingsport in 1964 and worked at Eastman Chemical for thirty-four years. Bud had a brief six year career in real estate before joining the staff of Oak Hill in 2006. He is married to Kim Queen Stanley and they enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. Bud and Kim are active members of Gravely Baptist Church.

  • Harold E. Riddle

    Harold E. Riddle Funeral Assistant

    Harold was born in Chucky, TN and attended school in Jonesboro, TN. He worked 32 years at Eastman Chemical Company as a Logistics Coordinator and retired in 1998. Harold is married to Faye Riddle and they have 2 children and three grandchildren. Harold and Faye are members of Grace Point Fellowship, Kingsport. Harold loves all kinds of sports but his main interest is church work and helping others.

  • Kevin Eller

    Kevin Eller Funeral Assistant

    Kevin is a graduate of Happy Valley High School and ETSU. He has a BS in Electronics Technology and has been employed at Eastman for 30 years as an Electrician. Kevin is married to Suzanne Eller and has a daughter, Hannah Hensley, and a son, Corben Eller. He enjoys camping, high school basketball, and is an avid UT football fan. Kevin and his family are members of Grace Point Fellowship, Kingsport, TN.

  • Michael Mellons

    Michael Mellons Funeral Assistant

    Mike grew up in Carter's Valley, TN and graduated from Church Hill High School. He is a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines having served in the military for six years.
    He is married to Sheila Mellons and has two children, Jason and April; two step-children, Veronia and Lindsea and one grandson, Ryan Mellons.
    Mike attends the Apostolic Gospel Church.

  • Shelia Mellons

    Shelia Mellons Funeral Assistant

    Sheila grew up in Church Hill, TN and is married to Michael Mellons. She has two daughters, Lindsea and Veronica; step-son, Jason; step-daughter, April and a grandson, Ryan.
    She attends the Apostolic Gospel Church.

  • Keith Elton

    Keith Elton Funeral Assistant

    Keith has been a resident of Sullivan County for forty-five years and he is happily married to Valorie Jonas Elton. Together, they have four wonderful children. Keith and Valorie enjoy spending time with their family on the lake. Keith served in law enforcement for over forty years and recently retired from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department having obtained the rank of Major. The Elton's are members of Cassidy United Methodist Church.

  • Ken Martin

    Ken Martin Funeral Assistant

  • Thomas Throp

    Thomas Throp Family Service Counselor

    Thomas (Thom) Throp is a native of Kingsport, TN. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett and The University of Tennessee. Thom has worked in television and radio advertising and broadcasting for over 25 years, serving as the radio and PA voice of Dobyns-Bennett sports. He has been the PA voice of the Sullivan North Golden Raiders for the past six years. Thom has been a licensed insurance agent for 24 years. He is the father of six children and the grandfather of sixteen. He is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Thom wants to personally and professionally make a positive impact in people's lives.