OBITUARIES
Sandra Joan Smith
Jun 19, 2026
Sandra Joan Smith, age 87, of Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Goshen, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1938, in Ligonier, Indiana, to the late John and Edith Guthrie.
Sandra was a faithful follower of Jesus and lived a life marked by quiet strength, devotion, and love for her family....
Gary Lee Foster
Jul 20, 2026
Gary Foster, 62, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at The Greens of Erwin on July 20, 2026.
Gary was born on March 14, 1964, in Erwin, Tennessee, where he spent most of his life. An avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He found happiness in the quiet beauty of nature and the time spent pursuing the outdoor...
Janice Ann English
Jul 18, 2026
Janice English, 80, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2026, following a short illness.
Janice was born on January 6, 1946, in Fall Branch, Tennessee, to Haynes and Reba Jones. Janice never met a stranger. She had a warm, welcoming heart, was a friend to everyone she encountered, and was loved by...
Dennis Wayne Green
Jul 17, 2026
Dennis W. Green, 68, of Bluff City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dennis was born on February 18, 1958, to the late Ruby and Vernon Green. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Green, and his sister, Gloria Frederick.
He leaves behind his son, Travis Green, whom he loved...
Kenneth Harold Wolfe
Jul 16, 2026
Kenneth Wolfe, 83, of Eidson, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
A native of Pennsylvania, Ken moved to Jacksonville, FL, and met and married Winnie Norton. They had three children, Kenny, Kevin, and Amy. The couple moved to Tennessee in 1984. They were happily married for 59 years.
Ken worked as a Ford mechanic...
Jeffery William Stacy
Jul 16, 2026
Jeffery William Stacy, 57, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Services will be held at a later date, more information will be announced here.
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.
Marcus Antonio Simonton
Jul 16, 2026
Marcus "Spida" Antonio Simonton, 55, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Marcus was a loving father, devoted husband, and loyal friend whose family meant everything to him. He was immensely proud of his children and worked hard to make sure they always felt loved, protected, and supported. To his family, he was more than a father. He...
Cheryl Darlene Rochester
Jul 15, 2026
Cheryl Darlene Rochester, 73, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
She was born on February 3, 1953, in Buena Vista, VA, where she was raised in a loving, close‑knit community. Cheryl lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose gentle...
T.J. Gibson
Jul 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of T.J. Gibson
T.J. Gibson, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026.
Born on September 8, 1956, in Sneedville, Hancock County, Tennessee, T.J. was a man known for his deep love of God, his family, and his many friends. He found great joy in the outdoors and especially loved camping and spending time along the rivers of...
Michael Lyn Winkle
Jul 14, 2026
Michael Winkle, 67 of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026.
Born on November 8, 1958, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Michael was the eldest son of the late James and Ernestine Winkle. He attended Sullivan Central High School and later went on to pursue a career at Eastman Chemical Company, where he worked dedicatedly for 39 1/2 years.
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Billie Jean Reed
Jul 14, 2026
Billie Jean Reed, 81, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Born in Bluff City, Tennessee, Billie spent most of her life in Kingsport, where she built a home filled with love, laughter, and devotion to family. She met the love of her life, Jerry Reed, and their love grew into a marriage that lasted 55 wonderful years...
Harry Lee Colerick
Jul 14, 2026
Harry Lee Colerick died July 14, 2026, in Kingsport, TN. He was born May 3, 1941, in Gillette, WY, to Lloyd Scott Colerick and Elsie Hart Colerick. The family moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, where Harry attended grade school. He was a 1959 graduate of Rapid City High School. From there, he did some studies at Spearfish College and...
Glenn Russell Swearingen
Jul 13, 2026
Glenn Russell Swearingen, 68, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Born in Ocala, Florida, Glenn lived a life defined by service, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family. In 1979, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as the driver of the Amtrak, or Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), a...
Kathy Lynne Owens
Jul 12, 2026
Kathy Lynne Owens, 72, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose love for her family was evident in every aspect of her life. She enjoyed crafting, tending to flowers, fishing, spending time at the beach, and dancing. A graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, she dedicated many...
Billy Glenn Blizzard
Jul 11, 2026
Billy Glenn Blizzard, 61, of Surgoinsville, Tennessee, passed away on July 11, 2026.
Billy enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved listening to music, riding motorcycles, fishing, and, most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family and the memories he created with those who knew him.
He was preceded...
David Lynn Renshaw
Jul 11, 2026
David Lynn Renshaw, 83, of Erwin, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Born in Salisbury, Maryland, David spent his early years there before attending the University of Maryland, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1965, he proudly answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Army, where he served as a translator....
Daniel Stewart Vestal
Jul 10, 2026
Daniel "Danny" Stewart Vestal, 61, of Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10th, 2026.
Danny was born in Bristol, TN in 1964 and resided in the area all his life. He spent most of his life working for the City of Bristol Parks and Recreation Department where he started part time at the age of 16....
James Paxton Gilliam
Jul 8, 2026
James Paxton Gilliam, age 74 of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on July 8, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1952, in Front Royal, Virginia, to Howard Gilliam Sr. and Margaret Paxton Davis.
James, or to his family and friends he was known simply as Pax. He was raised in Decatur, Georgia and graduated from Decatur High School in 1970....
Heather Tittle Lockett
Jul 8, 2026
Heather Tittle Lockett, 54, of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Heather was born on June 1, 1972, in Richmond, VA. She was the child of Thurman and Louise Tittle. Heather will be remembered for her infectious smile, always welcoming her home to anyone who needed it.
She is survived by Brian Hall,...
John Carl Baldwin Jr.
Jul 7, 2026
John Carl Baldwin Jr., 58, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at Bristol Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, following a lengthy illness, with family by his side.
John was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose kind heart left a lasting impression on everyone he met. A member of Living by Faith Church, he lived with a...
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