Obituaries
James H. Brumley
Sep 19, 2019
James H. Brumley, 87, Fall Branch, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday (Sept. 19, 2019) at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and a veteran of the U.S. Army. James retired from the Kingsport Press. He attended the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch.
His parents, two sisters, and two brothers preceded him...

Patricia Ann Chase
Sep 17, 2019
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Patricia Ann Davidson Chase, Kingsport, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Arrangements will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
Betty Million Collier
Sep 17, 2019
Betty Million Collier, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dicy Clarice Ervin Million; husband; Ray Collier; two sons, Scotty Ray and Robby Joe Collier; and several sisters and brothers.
Betty is survived by three...
Randy Joe Fraser
Sep 16, 2019
Randy Joe Fraser, 60, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Randy was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the fourth child of Harlan and Ellen Fraser. He graduated from Lynn View High School in 1979.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Randy is survived by his sisters, Debbie Fry and husband Bill of Burlington,...
Nita Holt
Sep 12, 2019
Mrs. Nita Holt, 76, of Mount Carmel, was called home Thursday morning, September 12, 2019, following an extended illness. Born in Speers Ferry, Virginia, she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. Nita retired from Eastman after 28 years. She was of the Christian faith.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother,...
David Hampton Witt
Sep 11, 2019
David Hampton Witt, 89, of Kingsport Tennessee, formerly of Hilton Head Island, SC, died Wednesday September 11, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born in Swansea, SC, July 3, 1930, the eldest son of the late Thelma Crook and Lee Harold Witt, Sr.
A retired engineer and manager, with a B.S. in Engineering from Clemson College, Class of 1951,...
Vinnie Archer
Sep 11, 2019
Vinnie Archer, 63, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen Spears, brother David Barley; sister Helen Jones; and grandson David Thomas.
Surviving are her husband Jimmy Archer, daughter Christy Thomas, and sister...

Judy Kay Godsey
Sep 8, 2019
Judy Kay Godsey, 56, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, September 8, 2019, at her residence. Born in Kingsport on February 12, 1963, a daughter of Janie Duncan and the late Carl Duncan, she has resided in this area her entire life. Judy was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by three...
Clifford C. Phillips
Sep 4, 2019
Clifford C. Phillips passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at The Wexford House in Kingsport, after a long illness. He was born in Cookeville, TN, on October 3, 1932, and graduated from Central High School in Cookeville. Clifford was also a graduate of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (now Tennessee Technological University) in Cookeville, where he received a B.S. degree in...
Sean Morelock
Sep 3, 2019
Sean Morelock, 38, Church Hill, went to be with Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born in Kingsport, he had resided most of his life in Church Hill. Sean loved his family, Mickey Mouse, Winne the Pooh, and watching game shows.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice Nicely, and Earl and Linda Morelock; and aunt, Pamela Boone.
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Roger Bear
Sep 1, 2019
Roger Bear, 62, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Roger began a long career in the food service industry by working with his family at the Village Restaurant. He more recently was a district manager with Houchens Food Service....
Marlene H. Dolen
Aug 31, 2019
Marlene H. Dolen, 80, Beech Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born in Pulaski County, KY where she resided until she was 21 years of age. Marlene then moved to Indianapolis where she lived for 25 years and was an employee of Western Electric for more than 19 years. In 1985...
Robert "Bob" Hasek
Aug 30, 2019
Bob Hasek, 101, died on Friday, August 30, 2019 at The Village at Allandale. He was born in State College, PA, where he earned a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Penn State. He was awarded a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Illinois and joined the research labs of Tennessee Eastman in 1943. His 35 year career with...
George Henry Crawford
Aug 29, 2019
George Henry Crawford, 72, of Kingsport, TN died Thursday, August 29, 2019, in Greene County, TN after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Henry had worked 25 years at AFG Glass Plant in Kingsport before having to retire due to health reasons.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Ball Crawford; parents, Henry and...

Thomas N. Erb
Aug 29, 2019
Thomas N. Erb, 80, Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Mr. Erb, a native of Boyertown, PA, was a graduate of Mitchell Jr. College in New London, CT and Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. He spent his working career in various corporate financial positions with National Broadcasting Co. in New York City and...
Jolene Hubbard Townsend
Aug 27, 2019
Jolene Hubbard Townsend passed away in the hands of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1939 in Sullivan County, TN and resided in Fairfax County VA for 37 years. Jolene was a graduate of Sullivan High School and retired from the DMV in Virginia. She was of the Baptist faith.
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Matthew Wayne Blair
Aug 26, 2019
Matthew Wayne Blair, 31, of Kingsport, died Monday, August 26, 2019. Matthew was the son of Douglas and Stephanie Blair.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Will Blair and niece Emerie, and Logan Blair and wife Kindra and nephew, Tucker, both of Kingsport; grandparents, Esther Blair (late John Blair), Pat Whitfield (late Keith Whitfield); aunts...
Jean Marie Hanz
Aug 26, 2019
Jean Marie Jackson Hanz, 73, died peacefully on August 26, 2019, at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Jean was born on February 4, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana, where she grew up and graduated from high school. She received a BA degree from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois and a Master in Social Work degree from the University...
Maria Combs Still
Aug 25, 2019
Maria Combs Still, 77, of Kingsport, went to be with her loving Lord on August 25, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Bluff City, TN, she was a graduate of Bluff City High School and resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was employed in the Purchasing Department of Holston Valley Hospital prior to working with her beloved...
LaWanda Dickerson
Aug 24, 2019
Mrs. LaWanda Light Dickerson, age 97, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 24, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Dickerson was a lifelong native of Washington County and the daughter of the late William Barton & Myrtle Mae Light. She was the oldest of six children and was very close with all of her siblings. She...