OBITUARIES

Ralph David Benton

Ralph David Benton

Oct 27, 2026

Ralph David Benton

12/2/1960 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Ralph David Benton, 65, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Ralph to Shades of Grace UMC in Kingsport, TN.

Donna Faye Gainey

Donna Faye Gainey

Oct 26, 2026

Donna Faye Gainey, 64, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026.

In accordance with Donna's wishes, there will be no formal funeral services.

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.

Gertrude Emily Purdy

Gertrude Emily Purdy

Oct 25, 2026

Gertrude Emily Purdy, 83, passed away at her home on October 25, 2026, leaving behind a large, loving family and countless others whose lives she touched.

Born on September 3, 1943, to the late Stephen and Genevieve Stone, Gertrude became a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love reached far beyond her own children. She helped raise many children throughout her...

Joyce Loudema Richardson

Joyce Loudema Richardson

Oct 24, 2026

Joyce Loudema Richardson, 65, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away on October 24, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.

Joyce was born on November 23, 1960, in Elizabethton to the late Wanda and Bill Caldwell. She was a member of Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church, where she also served as custodian for 15 years.

Joyce was the mother of Donnie Lowe...

Richard Carl Bates

Richard Carl Bates

Oct 23, 2026

Richard Carl Bates, 70, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, Rick grew up in Gate City, Virginia, where he graduated from Gate City High School. He was raised in the Christian faith, helping to shape the man he became and the values he carried throughout the years.

Following high school, Rick began a...

George Earnest Carroll

George Earnest Carroll

Oct 21, 2026

George Carroll, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully, which was not his nature, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

George was born in Harris County, Texas and was raised in the Fifth Ward. George had a long and interesting life that built the character he was full of. He spent part of his life in an orphanage before becoming an iron...

Brenda Gayle McCracken

Brenda Gayle McCracken

Oct 21, 2026

Brenda Gayle McCracken, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Born in Abingdon, Virginia, Brenda was a strong, hardworking woman whose life was defined by her love for her family. After graduating from Abingdon High School, she dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) throughout her career. Whether at work...

Mark Matthew Waters

Mark Matthew Waters

Oct 20, 2026

Matthew "Mark" Waters, 73, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents James and Grace Waters; daughter, Brittany Martin; and several other family members.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Mindy Waters; grandsons, Brian Thomas, Dylan Davis, Zackary Davis, and Austin Davis; great grandson James Davis; son in law...

Timmy Ray Hall

Timmy Ray Hall

Oct 19, 2026

Timothy (Timmy) Ray Hall, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on October 19, 2026 after a lengthy illness.

Timmy was born April 6th, 1968, in Kingsport, TN to John and Ruby Hall. He was one of nine children.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John Jr., Jonas, and Dennis; and his sister, Rita Champ.

Left to cherish Timmy's memory...

Rex Lee Allen Hall II

Rex Lee Allen Hall II

Oct 17, 2026

Rex Lee "Allen" Hall II, 53, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1973, in Bristol, Tennessee, to Linda and Rex Hall I.

Allen had a love for fishing, hunting, finding joy in the simple things in life and making memories along the way.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rex Hall I, and...

Shannon Marie Amyx

Shannon Marie Amyx

Oct 15, 2026

Shannon Marie Amyx, 51, of Church Hill, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Shannon cherished the special moments she shared with her loved ones. She enjoyed extreme couponing with her friends, creating memories and sharing in the fun along the way. She had a special place in her heart for her beloved fur baby,...

Jose M. Mayen

Jose M. Mayen

Oct 15, 2026

Jose M. Mayen, 75, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:06 a.m.

Jose was born in Guatemala on March 19, 1951, where he met his beautiful wife, Maria. Together, they later welcomed their only daughter, Marlen, into the world. A year later, they moved to Miami, Florida, where they bought their first home and began building...

Leonard Othennile Burrows Sr.

Leonard Othennile Burrows Sr.

Oct 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of Leonard Othennile Burrows Sr.

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Leonard Othennile Burrows Sr., fondly known as "Skip," who left this world on October 15, 2026, at the age of 67, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on November 1, 1958, at the Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida, to his beloved...

Debbie Jo Foster

Debbie Jo Foster

Oct 14, 2026

Debbie Jo Foster, 71, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James Foster.

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.

Marion William Fox

Marion William Fox

Oct 12, 2026

Marion W. Fox, "Bud" to everyone who knew him, moved from this life to eternal life with Christ in the early hours of October 12, 2026.

Bud was the most amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He fell in love with the girl who tripped over his feet at a college dance. Bud married her, Ruth Ramey, on August 20, 1969....

David Anderson Roark

David Anderson Roark

Oct 10, 2026

David Anderson Roark, 50, of Bluff City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

David was a proud father who loved his babygirl fiercely. She was his world, and he took great pride in being her protector. The bond they shared was unbreakable, and his love for her will...

Carmen Vidia Mae Harris

Carmen Vidia Mae Harris

Oct 9, 2026

Carmen Vidia Mae Harris (36) beloved mother, sister, daughter, and kindhearted friend, returned to her Savior October 9, 2026.

Carmen was born on September 22, 1990 on Elsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota to Annette and Richard Harris and was the fifth of six children. As her father served in the United States Air Force the Harris family moved from...

Dale Arden Hotelling

Dale Arden Hotelling

Oct 9, 2026

Dale Arden Hotelling, 78, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Dale was a proud veteran who honorably served his country. His military service was a source of pride throughout his life and reflected his dedication to his country. His service and sacrifice will always be remembered with gratitude and respect.

Above all, Dale leaves behind a loving family...

Anthony Dean Dangerfield

Anthony Dean Dangerfield

Oct 8, 2026

Anthony "Tony" Dean Dangerfield

January 1, 1961 - October 8, 2026

A Lifetime of Service, A Legacy of Honor

Anthony "Tony" Dean Dangerfield, 65, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family.

For Tony, service was more than a profession. It was a calling that would define much...

Nancy Louise Oaks

Nancy Louise Oaks

Oct 8, 2026

Nancy Louise Oaks, 84, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was born on November 25th, 1941 to the late Mary Kathleen & Lonnie Roosevelt Oaks.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie & Mary Oaks; her brothers, Lonnie Oaks, Jr. (Carolyn), James B. Oaks (Loucella), and Raymond "Buster" Oaks.

Those left to cherish Nancy's memory...