Kimberly J. Tolle, 61, of Walland, Tennessee, formerly of Vanceburg, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Kim graduated from Lewis County High School in 1983 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University in 1987.
She worked in the newspaper industry for more than 30 years, including positions with The Lewis County Herald, The Ledger Independent in Maysville, and The Daily Times in Maryville, Tennessee, before retiring due to an extended illness.
Kim enjoyed reading, sewing, and watching movies. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Townsend, Tennessee.
Survivors include two sisters, Beverly (Brad) Sinders of Walland, Tennessee, and Theresa (Tony) Tolle Rizzo of Vanceburg; one brother, Troy (Andora) Tolle; an aunt, Mary Ellen Roe of Lexington, Ohio; a special friend, Dee Bradden; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, Harold L. and Nina L. Tolle, she was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.
A Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Church in Vanceburg and a private graveside ceremony in Clarksburg Cemetery in Vanceburg will be at a later date.
