Obituaries
Dr. Benjamin H. Smith
Sep 15, 2014
Dr. Benjamin H. Smith, Jr., age 91, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, at Wellmont Holsten Valley Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Manchester, Georgia and received his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Emory University. After serving in the US Navy in World War II, primarily in the western Pacific Theater, Dr. Smith continued graduate studies...
Ezra Lee McConnell Jr
Sep 14, 2014
Mr. Ezra Lee "E.L." McConnell, Jr., 87, of Cameron, North Carolina entered into rest on September 14, 2014. He was a native of Scott County, VA and was the son of the late Ezra Lee, Sr., and Norma Quillen McConnell. Mr. McConnell lived in Bristol, TN for 51 years before moving to North Carolina in 2007.He graduated from Gate City...
Courtney Michelle Radtke
Sep 13, 2014
Courtney Michelle Radtke, 29, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at her residence.The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.A memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Steve Counts officiating. Visitation SEP 17. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes
117 E. Charlemont Ave.
Kingsport, TN,...
David Elkins
Sep 12, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation SEP 15. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes
117 E. Charlemont Ave.
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
[email protected]
http://www.hamlettdobson.com
Funeral Service SEP 16. 2:00 PM
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes
117 E. Charlemont Ave.
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
[email protected]
http://www.hamlettdobson.com
Burial SEP 16
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Kingsport, TN, US,...
Robert Frank Seymore Jr
Sep 11, 2014
Robert Frank "Bob" Seymore, Jr, 72, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2014. He was a God loving man, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Leigh Seymore; and daughter, Rebekah Seymore.Bob is survived by his children, Robert Seymore, III, Richard Seymore, and Rawleigh Seymore, all...
Becky Whitlock
Sep 11, 2014
Becky Whitlock, a longtime resident of the Kingsport area, died Thursday, September 11th at Smyth County Community Hospital. Born in 1964 in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, Becky received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications and a Minor in Latin from Valparaiso University. At the time of her death, she was pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree from Lutheran Seminary...
Gary Dwayne Dykes
Sep 10, 2014
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. -II Timothy 4: 7-8Gary Dwayne Dykes, age...
Walter Cline Collins
Sep 10, 2014
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7Walter Cline Collins, 80, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2014 at Holston Valley Medical Center. A native of Hawkins County, he was the son of the late Herman and Beatrice Collins. Walter proudly served in the...
Mike Witt
Sep 8, 2014
Mike Witt, 84, of Kingsport entered into rest on Monday, September 8, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born in Sullivan County and lived his entire life in the Kingsport area. Mike attended Holston Institute and Dobyns-Bennett High School and was a graduate of ETSU. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force....
Sevier Gray
Sep 4, 2014
Calvin Sevier Gray, 86, Rock Springs Community, passed away at 8:40 am, Thursday, September 4, 2014, at his home following and extended illness. Sevier was born in Hawkins County and had lived in the Kingsport area since his childhood. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of '47. Sevier was employed by Meade Corporation until his retirement in...
Stacie Irene Hulse
Sep 4, 2014
Stacie Irene Hulse, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Indian Path Hospital. She was a loving mother and sister and will be greatly missed.She was preceded in death by her father, William A. Hilton; her mother, Rose Ella Hilton; and her sister, Beulah Jean Hulse.Stacie is survived by her two sons, Jimmy...
Betty Rector
Sep 2, 2014
Betty Joyce Rector, 66, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at her residence. Born in Coeburn, VA on December 29, 1947, a daughter of Mary Lockie Rhea Kilburn, and the late Ulysses Rhea, she had resided in this area since 1955. Betty was a Baptist and a member of Kingsport Baptist Temple.In addition to her father...
Ed Harward
Sep 2, 2014
Ed Harward, 74, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his home. Born in Durham, NC, he had resided in Fall Branch for the past seven years. He had retired from Edgecomb Clothing Manufacturing Company in Tarboro, NC. Ed and his wife, Vicky owned and operated J & C Grill in Williamston, NC....
Tom Runion
Aug 31, 2014
Franklin Thomas "Tom" Runion, 74, of Blountville passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 31, 2014 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Erwin, TN on February 13, 1940, a son of the late Ralph T. and Ann Love Runnion, he lived in this area his entire life. Tom graduated from Erwin High School and attended the University of Tennessee,...
Betty Elam
Aug 31, 2014
Mrs. Betty Deuel Cock Elam died early Sunday morning, August 31, 2014 at her home. She was born September 20, 1924 in Hampton, VA, the daughter of Roland Deuel and Annie Berry Cock. Betty graduated from Farmville State Teacher's College (Longwood University) in 1946 with a degree in Home Economics. She substitute taught for many years in Kingsport City Schools,...

Wilma Alice Baskett
Aug 30, 2014
Wilma Alice Baskett, 89, of the Oak Hill Community in Washington Co., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Wellington Place, Colonial Heights. Wilma was a beloved sister and aunt who had a kind heart and a gentle spirit. She displayed the love for her Lord through her kindness and silent service to others. Wilma was the second of six...
Eva L. Farmer
Aug 27, 2014
Eva L. Farmer, 81, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014. She was born in Valley Creek, TN and retired as an RN from Holston Valley. Eva was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Elise Comparoni, and siblings, Jack Comparoni, Pete Comparoni, Cecilia Lay, Rena Lambdin and Sandra Ayers.Eva...
Janice "Jan" Murray Roberts
Aug 27, 2014
Janice "Jan" Murray Roberts, 68, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, following a lengthy illness. A native of Kingsport, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Bessie Gardner Murray.She was preceded in death by her son, Jody Roberts; granddaughter, Morgan White; sister, Jacquline Adams; and three brothers, Herbert, Verlin and Charles...
John T. "J.T." Crawford
Aug 26, 2014
John T. "J.T." Crawford, 55, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord and his parents, on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2014, ending a long struggle with M.S. Born in Kingsport on July 20, 1959, a son of the late Raymond and Veda Cox Crawford, he had resided in this area his entire life. J.T. was saved at a...
Thomas J. "Sonny" Kilgore Sr
Aug 26, 2014
T. J. "Sonny" Kilgore, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 26, 2014 after professing a commitment of faith in the summer of 2014.He was born in Norton, VA, in 1933. Sonny lived and grew up in Old Kingsport and attended Lynn View High School. He served in the U. S. Air Force Strategic Air Command...