OBITUARIES

Bobby Wayne Hite

Bobby Wayne Hite

Jun 22, 2019

Bobby Wayne (Joe) Hite, age 53, of Kingsport, Tn, passed from this life on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Indian Path Community Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN. He was self employed in construction, enjoyed fishing, and watching racing, He was of the Baptist faith. Joe is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Carl Hite,...

Kimberly D. Laster

Kimberly D. Laster

Jun 22, 2019

Kimberly Dawn Laster, 48, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was a United States Army Veteran an served her country well. Dawn accomplished several honors during her service including, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Badge, Grenade Marksman, Marksmanship...

Dennis Richard Taylor

Dennis Richard Taylor

Jun 21, 2019

In loving memory of Dennis Richard "Lumpy" Taylor. Dennis Richard Taylor, 55, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. He was born August 23, 1963. Dennis had 30 years of service to IJ Foods and Reinhart foods. He loved to fish, hunt, and loved his family with all his heart. Dennis never knew a stranger and...

Sammy Kaye Waldron

Sammy Kaye Waldron

Jun 21, 2019

Sammy Kaye Waldron, 74, of Bristol, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on August 25th, 1944 in Clinchco, Virginia and was a graduate of Ervinton High School (class of '63), where he met the love of his life. Sammy and his devoted wife Linda (Hill) married in...

Martha Sally Tome

Martha Sally Tome

Jun 21, 2019

Martha Sally Tome, 77, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Lawrence Alvin Winegar Jr.

Lawrence Alvin Winegar Jr.

Jun 20, 2019

Lawrence Alvin Winegar Jr., 77, of Gray, TN, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center on Thursday, June 20 2019. He was born in Scott County, VA and lived in the Gray area for 45 years. After graduating from Lynn View High School he enlisted in the U.S....

Paul Roy Griswold

Paul Roy Griswold

Jun 19, 2019

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:23. Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Paul R. Griswold returned to his Father in Heaven and the loving arms of his...

Darrell Lynn Mcclain

Darrell Lynn Mcclain

Jun 18, 2019

Darrell Lynn McClain, age 60, of Kingsport, TN. passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He worked for the City of Kingsport as a foreman for the last 23 years. He attended Salem United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, music and dating. Darrell is...

Michael Robert Ruth

Michael Robert Ruth

Jun 18, 2019

Michael R. Ruth, age 52, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 unexpectedly at Holston Valley Medical Center. He has been in this area most of his life, he loved fishing, his grandchildren and his family. He attended church in Gray, TN. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...

Phyllis Kay Whetsel

Phyllis Kay Whetsel

Jun 17, 2019

Phyllis Kay Whetsel, 78, of Kingsport, TN, entered into eternal rest at Holston Valley Medical Center on Monday, June 17, 2019 after a long period of declining health. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 1959, and was of the Baptist faith. She lived all her life in East Tennessee, worked at the Kingsport Press and...

Robert Harold Genthner

Robert Harold Genthner

Jun 15, 2019

Robert Harold Genthner, 75, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born in Maine and loved to talk about all of his experiences and adventures while trucking. He loved to travel, fish, to sew things and his fur baby, Daisy. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara, of 14 years; his...

Dusty Justice

Dusty Justice

Jun 15, 2019

Dusty Justice, 51, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Randy Duane Benton

Randy Duane Benton

Jun 15, 2019

Randy Dwayne Benton, 55, of Church Hill, TN passed away unexpectedly on June 15th, 2019. Randy was born in Hawkins County in 1964 where he lived his whole life. He attended Church Hill High School. After high school he worked farms for different people. After a few years he got into landscaping which he found he really loved doing,...

Roger Douglas Henson

Roger Douglas Henson

Jun 11, 2019

Evangelist Roger Douglas Henson, 70, of Mt. Carmel, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his residence after a period of declining health. Roger was born in Ducktown, TN and had been in this area for the last 32 years. He went in to full time evangelism for the past 22 years....

Cecile Rolande Fortin

Cecile Rolande Fortin

Jun 9, 2019

Cecile Rolande Fortin, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. A private burial will be held in Maine. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family.

Carl James Tester

Carl James Tester

Jun 9, 2019

Carl James Tester, 57, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Charles Melvin Grizzle

Charles Melvin Grizzle

Jun 5, 2019

Charles Melvin Grizzle, 83, of Gate City, VA, went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Manville, VA in 1936. Early in life he met his sweetheart, Doris, and they started a family in 1956. Charles was a great husband, father and grandfather. He loved to be around people...

Debra A. Johnson

Debra A. Johnson

Jun 3, 2019

Debra A. Johnson, 65, entered into rest on Monday, June 3, 2019. She had raised many foster children and she was a member of Shades of Grace United Methodist Church in Kingsport, Tn. She is survived by her daughter, Shelly ONeil and husband, Ed (Pennsylvania); sons, David Brager (Connecticut) and Eddie Goodwin and wife, Carole (Pennsylvania); sister, Sharon Shipley...

Roswitha "Rose" Franziska Schultz

Roswitha "Rose" Franziska Schultz

Jun 2, 2019

Roswitha "Rose" Franziska Schultz, 68, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 surrounded by her family. Rose was born in 1950 in Berlin, Germany. Her father, Charles Davidson, was stationed overseas where he met her mother Ingeburg. Around the age of 9 they moved back to the states. Growing up she enjoyed taking...

Tammie Renee Vicars

Tammie Renee Vicars

Jun 1, 2019

Tammie Renee Vicars, 55, passed away in her sleep at home on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Tammie's main course in life was her children, whom she loved with all of her heart. Tammie had struggled with health issues over the last several months and was recently placed in hospice care. Tammie will be "forever in our hearts". Tammie is...