Obituaries

Nancy Sue Bellamy

Nancy Sue Bellamy

Sep 24, 2019

Nancy Sue Bellamy, 75, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Born in Wise, VA, she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Bessie Salyers; sister, Barbara Kiser; and brother, Pete Salyers.

Nancy is...

Frances Osborne

Frances Osborne

Sep 23, 2019

Mary Frances Osborne, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 23, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary was a devoted spouse who loved her husband and the life they made for themselves. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. That showed through by receiving several Keep Kingsport Beautiful Awards. They attended Higher...

J.D. Bacon "Candy Man"

J.D. Bacon "Candy Man"

Sep 22, 2019

J.D. Bacon “Candy Man”, 87, of Kingsport, died early Sunday morning, September 22, 2019, at his home. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, he was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he was a member of the football team. J.D. was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was employed with Eastman Kodak for 31 years,...

Margie Beatrice Hand

Margie Beatrice Hand

Sep 22, 2019

“SHE LOVED THE LORD”

Margie Doran Hand, 88, Blountville, TN passed away peacefully to go home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Greystone Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

She was born in Sullivan County, TN on August 27, 1931.  Margie was the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Bowery Doran.  She...

Leo Fred Brewer

Leo Fred Brewer

Sep 22, 2019

Leo Fred “Papaw” Brewer, 93, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Born in Cincinnati, OH, his family moved to Bristol at age two, he then spent most of his life in Kingsport working in management at both Oakwood Markets and Leepers Market.

He grew up in the Christian Church and accepted Christ at a young age.

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Edward W. "Edd" Little

Edward W. "Edd" Little

Sep 21, 2019

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7

Edward W. “Edd” Little, 66, of Kingsport, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully, Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol. Born in Sullivan County, TN, on August 17, 1953, a son of the late R.F....

Raymond L. Scism

Raymond L. Scism

Sep 19, 2019

Raymond L. Scism, 74, of Blountville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, September 19, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center, with his family by his side. Born in Church Hill, he spent most of his life in Sullivan County. Raymond retired from TPI in Gray after 48 years of service. He attended Bethel United Methodist Church...

James H. Brumley

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

Patricia Ann Chase

Sep 17, 2019

Times New Roman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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