OBITUARIES
James Dean Sexton
May 30, 2026
James "Jimmy" Dean Sexton, 63, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026
Family and Friends are invited to Graveside Services to honor the life of Jimmy Sexton at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Smithers Moffitt Cemetery in Robbins, Tennessee. The service road to the cemetery is located behind the Scott County Masonic Lodge #670, 410...
Kathleen Lynne Esposito
May 30, 2026
Kathleen Lynne Esposito, 76, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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.
Gary Lynn Neeley
May 23, 2026
Gary Lynn Neeley, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Born on June 2, 1956, Gary was the son of the late Billy Neeley and Billie Jo Neeley. He was a man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and especially loved fishing, hunting, and golfing. Gary will be remembered...
Ernie Mack Jones
May 23, 2026
Ernie Mack Jones, 87, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Sheila Darlene Jones.
He is survived by his son, Christopher Jones; his daughter, Angela Jones; his grandson, Matthew Austin; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who will forever cherish his memory....
Ronald Lee Spellar
May 21, 2026
Ronald "Lee" Spellar went to be with the Lord on May 21st, 2026 at his home. Lee was born on September 20th, 1966 to the late Conrad and Virginia Smith. He attended Daniel Boone High School. He was an avid Sword Collector. He loved watching movies and always considered "The Terminator" his favorite movie. He was a loving and wonderful...
Maria Elena Cruz Jimenez
May 19, 2026
Maria Elena Cruz Jimenez, age 73 of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on 5/19/2026. She was born on March 5th, 1954 in Mexico City, Mexico to Sabino Cruz Juarez and Maria Ofelia Jimenez.
A devoted woman of faith, Maria Elena lived her life as a true reflection of Proverbs 31. Her strength, grace, and unwavering...
Margaret Sayna Bieber
May 18, 2026
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Margaret "Marge" Bieber, 83, of Kingsport, Tennessee, on May 18, 2026.
Born in Johnson City, NY on May 12, 1943, to John and Beatrice Sayna, Marge spent a lifetime building a beautiful legacy centered around family, and friends. A proud, fiercely independent woman, she brought dedication to every role she held, including...
Jimmy Lester
May 18, 2026
Jimmy Lester, age 67, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Born in Buchanan County, Virginia, Jimmy grew up in Big Rock and graduated from Grundy High School. Over the years, he made his home in Bristol, Tennessee, before residing in Gray. Jimmy was a retired coal miner, a hardworking entrepreneur, and a man whose...
Marvin Dean
May 18, 2026
Marvin Dean, 68, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lilly Clark and father Bea Dean; sister, Mae Dean; son, Billy Dean; brothers, Hue Jack Dean, Walter Fred Dean; sister, Coreen Quillen.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia Dean; step-son, James W. Hooks; daughter-in-law, Shannon Hooks;...
Marty Allen Smith
May 17, 2026
Marty Allen Smith went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2026, after a brief illness and with his loving wife, Kristy and sons, Alex and Wes by his side.
Marty was born to Judy Charles and the late Lawrence "Bud" Smith. He was a proud combat veteran of Desert Storm. He loved being in the Army and all...
Bradley Wade Parlier
May 17, 2026
Bradley Wade Parlier, age 50, of Church Hill, Tennessee, passed away on May 17, 2026. Born on September 21, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia, Brad lived a life marked by laughter, enthusiasm, and a personality that could brighten a room.
Brad was known for being funny, outgoing, and full of excitement. He had a way of drawing people in and making life...
Robert Steven Cash
May 16, 2026
Robert "Steve" Steven Cash went to be with the Lord on Saturday surrounded by his family at Johnson City Medical Center. Steve was the oldest of five children born to Bob and Frances Cash. Steve was a good caretaker of his mom after the passing of his dad. Steve loved to ride motorcycles in his younger days. He taught his...
Steve Allen Candler
May 15, 2026
Steve Allen Candler, 64, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Steve was a proud graduate of Sullivan West High School, Class of 1980. During his school years, he distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete, earning recognition as Baseball Player of the Year in the state of Tennessee and contributing to a State...
Clyde Carlise Wilson
May 14, 2026
Clyde "Tiny" Wilson, age 87, of Bristol, Tennessee, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Ballad Hospice House.
Born on February 22, 1939, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Clyde was the son of the late Arthur and Madie Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings; his beloved...
Donna Lee Turner
May 13, 2026
Donna Lee Turner (Sis), 67, took her final breath at home in Blountville, Wednesday night, May 13, 2026 and was called home to her Heavenly Father after a long battle with liver disease.
Donna was born in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Donald Lee Pope and Wanda Lou Hall Pope. The Pope's relocated from the city to Bristol, Virginia, in 1965....
Stephen Joseph Williams
May 11, 2026
Stephen Joseph Williams, 57, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Stephen was a devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend, and a man whose kindness touched countless lives. He shared a life filled with love and memories with his wife of 27 wonderful years, Cathy Williams. A mechanic his entire life, Stephen was known for his hard work,...
Rebecca Dawn Albright
May 10, 2026
Rebecca Dawn Albright, 51, of Greeneville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Proverbs 14:32 "Lord, we trust in Your promise that those who walk uprightly enter into peace and find rest. As we mourn Rebecca, fill out hearts with Your wisdom and comfort, holding us close in this time of sorrow, and granting our loved...
Peggy Anne Dexter
May 9, 2026
Peggy Anne Dexter born October 4, 1945, in Charleston, SC. She was raised in Key West, Florida. She passed to eternity while surrounded by family on May 9, 2026, in Johnson City, TN. Peggy was preceeded in death by her parents Charles McCauley and Inez Russell, her loving husband Arthur, beautiful daughter Nora, grandson Lawrence, brothers Harry, Johnny, Jack, and...
Martha Carolyn Laster
May 8, 2026
Martha Carolyn Laster (Collins) was born on May 23, 1961 to JP and Hattie Collins. She married Gary Laster in 1984 and later became a mother to Aaron Laster. She was also a grandmother (nisi) to two little boys.
Martha loved to sew and make quilts for the ones she loved. She also loved to talk about Jehovah's promises of what...
Eugene Clifton Rhoton Jr.
May 8, 2026
Eugene "Butch" Clifton Rhoton Jr., 78, of Gray, TN, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. Born at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., Butch spent his early years in the surrounding area before his family later settled in Duffield, VA.
A proud American, Butch answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army in...
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