KINGSPORT - Ernestine Mathis, 70, of Kingsport, formerly of the New Canton community, passed away on January 19, 2018, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her son, Eddie Robinson; mother, Mary Alice Robinson; and father, Claude Robinson. Ernestine is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dale Mathis; son, Anthony Dale Robinson, Eric Robinson, and Terry Robinson; grandchildren, Terry, Jr., Erica, Alisha, Tyler, India, Kaleb, Judea, Nazareth; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m.