OBITUARIES

Betsey Hope Weston

Betsey Hope Weston

Nov 24, 2016

Betsey Hope Weston, 58, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Phoebe Decatur; and sister, Jeanie Decatur. She is survived by her sons, Raymond Decatur, Willie and wife, Dawn Lewis, and Lee and Sarah Lewis; sixteen grandchildren; sisters, Darla Carter and Vickie Oliver; and several brothers. A memorial service...

Gary Lynn Bragg

Gary Lynn Bragg

Nov 22, 2016

Gary Lynn Bragg, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Services for Mr. Bragg will be announced at a later date. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family.

Susie Elizabeth Wright

Susie Elizabeth Wright

Nov 21, 2016

Susie Elizabeth Wright, 58, of Kingsport, TN went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 21, 2016 after an extended battle with cancer. She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, sister and she was a blessed child of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Rachel Trent; in-laws, George and Nancy Wright ; sister,...

Virginia Juanell Wilson

Virginia Juanell Wilson

Nov 19, 2016

Virginia Juanell Wilson, 80, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Sharanlee Galastro

Sharanlee Galastro

Nov 18, 2016

Sharanlee Galastro, 62, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Donnie Lynn Brickey

Donnie Lynn Brickey

Nov 16, 2016

Donnie Lynn Brickey, 61, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Brickey; and brother, Bobby Alan. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edith Brickey; son, Jack and wife, April Fitzwater; daughter, Jennifer and husband, Roland Roberts; grandkids, Katie (Roberts), and Casey and Jackson...

Leeann Samantha King

Leeann Samantha King

Nov 13, 2016

Ms. LeeAnn Samantha King unexpectedly passed away in Kingsport, TN on November 13, 2016 at the young age of 51. LeeAnn was born on June 19, 1965 in Winter Park, FL to John and Suzy Roberts. She served in the U.S. Navy and later worked at Bojangles as Store Manager, where she made an impact on each of Kingsport...

Cindy Sue "Angel" Rittenour

Cindy Sue "Angel" Rittenour

Nov 13, 2016

Cindy Sue "Angel" Rittenour, 55, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Angel was born in Minot, ND and moved to Tennessee a few years ago. She loved her family, especially her grandson, Dusty. When she had time, she would shop online or play mahjong. She loved her pets, Toby and Skittles. Angel was attending Crossroads Christian Church with...

Lena Mae Overbay

Lena Mae Overbay

Nov 11, 2016

Lena Mae Overbay, 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, Allen Bud Begley and Martha L. Cavin; husband, John Overbay; and brother, James Begley. She is survived by her brother, Hubert Begley Sr. A private graveside service will...

Juanita Frances Morelock Lane

Juanita Frances Morelock Lane

Nov 9, 2016

Juanita Frances Morelock Lane, 80, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a lifelong active member of Sunrise Baptist Church. She was an alto singer for the Morelock Singers for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kyle E. Morelock and Annie Florence...

Clinton Wade Ketron

Clinton Wade Ketron

Nov 8, 2016

Clinton “Wade” Ketron, born on June 23, 1954, passed away on Tuesday, November 08, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after on extended illness. He was born and raised in Kingsport, but lived many years in Knoxville. He was employed by the City of Kingsport for 23 years. He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School and was...

Estill William Fairchild

Estill William Fairchild

Nov 5, 2016

Estill William (Bill) Fairchild died peacefully at his home after a long illness on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on August 29, 1927 and he grew up in Paintsville, Kentucky. At the age of 18 years old, he joined the Merchant Marines as an Able Bodied Seaman and retired after 50 years as a...

Robert Julio Quinones

Robert Julio Quinones

Oct 29, 2016

Robert “Bob” Julio Quinones, 66, of Mt. Carmel, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Bob was born in Willimantic, Connecticut and lived in Mt. Carmel for the last 12 years. Bob loved to travel the Florida beaches with his bud. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julio...

Keith Allen Swangle, Sr.

Keith Allen Swangle, Sr.

Oct 27, 2016

Keith Allen Swangle Sr. of Kingsport, TN, born on May 3rd, 1948 in Visalia, CA, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016, in his home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Henry Swangle. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Swangle of 46 years; son, Keith Swangle Jr; daughter, Allison...

Annie Mae Fletcher

Annie Mae Fletcher

Oct 24, 2016

Annie Mae Fletcher, 92, of Yuma, VA, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 with her family by her side, after a lengthy illness. Annie was a native of Scott County all of her life. She worked at F.W. Woolworths and Oakwood in her earlier years, later becoming a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Cowans Branch Missionary...

Elizabeth “Sissy” Ann Vencelov

Elizabeth “Sissy” Ann Vencelov

Oct 23, 2016

Elizabeth “Sissy” Ann Vencelov, 66, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, October 23, 2016. Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her family. Sissys favorite pass time was playing Bingo, mainly because she had so many friends there. She felt her friends were more like family to her. She cared for all of her friends dearly. Christmas was her favorite...

Willidean Overbay

Willidean Overbay

Oct 23, 2016

Willidean (Simpson) Overbay, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016. She was the president of the Dogwood Association. She is preceded in death by her parents, Branch and Sally Barrette Simpson; husband, T.J. Overbay; brothers, Ira Simpson, Eugene Simpson, Bill Simpson, Ralph Simpson, and infant; sisters, Ellen Ward, Betty Phillips; and daughter, Tracy Lynn. She is survived by...

Benjamin Craig Hawkins

Benjamin Craig Hawkins

Oct 21, 2016

Benjamin Craig Hawkins, 44, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 21, 2016. Ben was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and of the Baptist faith. At the age of 3, he knew he wanted to be a fireman. He started serving the Sullivan West Volunteer Fire Department at the age of 15 and he became...

Jerry Dennis Curtis

Jerry Dennis Curtis

Oct 20, 2016

Jerry Dennis Curtis, 69, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Service with military honors will be privately held. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Verna Ilene Booher

Verna Ilene Booher

Oct 20, 2016

Verna Ilene Booher, 71, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from a long term illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a faithful member of Gardner's Chapel Church. Verna loved flowers, her children, grandchildren, and animals. She was blessed with meeting her soul mate, Alfred, 53 years ago and spent a lifetime in...