Obituaries

Teresa Klepper Fleming
Sep 22, 2014
Teresa Klepper Fleming, 56, of Kingsport died Monday, September 22, 2014. Arrangements will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
Heather Hilton Cutshall
Sep 20, 2014
On September 20th Heather Hilton Cutshall moved into the presence of Christ and is now in heaven, where no more cancer exists. She was an amazing mother, wife, daughter, grand-daughter, sister, nurse, and friend. She was born on October 12, 1978 in Johnson City, TN. She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2000 with her BSN in Nursing. She...
Paul (Bodie) B. Scott
Sep 20, 2014
Paul Bowen (Bodie) Scott, Jr., of Kingsport, died unexpectedly early Saturday morning, September 20, 2014. He was born July 28, 1936 at Holston Valley Hospital, the son of Paul Bowen Scott, Sr., and Ruth Brownell Scott.Bodie was a product of the Kingsport city school system, graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1954, where he played running back on the football...
Norma Andrews
Sep 18, 2014
Norma Jean Andrews, 78, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Blount County, TN she had resided in Kingsport since 1996. She retired from Walgreens as a pharmacy technician after many years of service. Norma was a Baptist. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially...
Norman King
Sep 18, 2014
Norman King, 89, of the Sullivan Gardens Community, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at his home with his family by his side, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Sullivan County and was a lifelong resident, having attended Sullivan High School. Norman was a lifelong farmer. He attended Glen Alpine United Methodist Church and was a member...
Ricky R. Hill
Sep 18, 2014
Ricky R. Hill, 56, of Rogersville, TN (Beech Creek Community) passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father Blane Hill and sister Malanie S. Lady.Survivors include his daughter Mandy Hill-Phommachanh [Anongdeth (Kak)]; grandchildren Thi'Le and Danyo; mother Nettie Hill; siblings Maxine, Sherry, Rendall, Edward, Gwendolyn and Sifty; along with several nieces, nephews and...
Orville Steadman
Sep 17, 2014
Orville Steadman, born to N.E. and Stacy Steadman on March 2, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, with family and friends at his bedside. Orville retired from J.P. Stevens after working there for 35 years. He loved his family very much and was blessed with many good neighbors and friends.He leaves behind his devoted wife of 54 years,...
Lena Ann Hinson Smith
Sep 16, 2014
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed... Proverbs 31:10, 28Lena Ann Hinson Smith, 79, of Mt. Carmel, joined her family in Heaven on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, following a lengthy illness. A native of Speers Ferry, Virginia, Lena lived in the Church Hill area most of...
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...