OBITUARIES

Carl Everette Cleek

Nov 29, 2023

Carl Everette Cleek, 71, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born in Sullivan County to Warren and Violet Cleek, Carl grew up in Gate City, Virginia. He went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army in the Vietnam War. After his service, he worked as a lineman in the cable optic...

David Grant Turpin

Nov 27, 2023

Our beloved David Grant Turpin, age 74, passed peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023. David was unconditionally loved and supported by his wife of 52 years, Pamela Caudell Turpin, and his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren Ashley, Greg, and Collins LaFon of Bristol, TN, and Lora, Eric, Roan, and Milo Leininger of Greensboro, NC. David was born March 3, 1949,...

Shirley Diane Lester Willis

Nov 24, 2023

Shirley Diane Willis (Steadman), of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24th, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home. Born in Welch, West Virginia, Shirley had lived in Kingsport since 1974, and was retired from Senior Home Health Care. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dillard and Ollie Vanover Lester; sisters,...

Curtis Allen Hodge

Nov 22, 2023

Curtis Allen Hodge, 60, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Curtis was known, primarily, as a devoted and loving grandfather to all of his grandchildren. He was also an avid fisherman and loved woodworking and building birdhouses. Curtis was also a biker, who loved to ride his Harley. Cookouts and family time were a...

Debra Ann Davis

Nov 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of Debra Ann Davis Debra Ann Davis, a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on November 20th, 2023, at the age of 70. She was truly a beacon of love and compassion in the world, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will forever be cherished. Debra's life journey led...

James Walter Rukkila

Nov 20, 2023

James Walter Rukkila, 74, of Gate City, VA, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Donna Lee Davis

Nov 18, 2023

Donna Lee Davis, 55, of Bluff City, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Originally from Cecil County, Maryland, Donna recently relocated to Tennessee, where she continued her thirty-five year career as a school bus driver. Donna loved her dog, and her grand babies. Donna is preceded in death by her mother, Ann Stuart; husband, Robert Davis; son,...

Janice Jeffers

Nov 17, 2023

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. Janice Marie Rowland-Jeffers, 77, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, after a...

Robert Henry Nelson

Nov 16, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Henry Nelson III, 65, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born to Robert Nelson II and Janice Nelson in Bristol, Tennessee, Bobby spent his life in northeast Tennessee. He was skilled in his craft as a brick mason from which he had just recently retired. Bobby had three children, Bobby, Josh, and Jerry....

Ronnie Richard Arnold

Nov 15, 2023

Ronnie Richard Arnold, 65, of Weber City, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Ronnie was a native of Sullivan County, Tennessee, where he lived most of his life. Ronnie was a proud and loving grandfather of Amanda Reed and Tyler Bartley. He had retired from a beloved career as a long-haul truck...

Rickey Dwayne Williams

Nov 12, 2023

Kingsport, Tennessee - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rickey Dwayne Williams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this world on Sunday, November 12th, 2023, at the age of 67. His life was a testament to dedication, service, and a strong sense of family. Born in Duffield, Virginia in 1956,...

Jimmy D. Hardy

Nov 11, 2023

Jimmy D. Hardy II, 54, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Jimmy was a family man who enjoyed time with his children, grandchildren and beloved wife Denise Hardy. He loved his carpentry work and the outdoors. He made beautiful porch swings and benches to relax in the fresh air. Jimmy enjoyed life in general. He...

Jean Ward

Nov 10, 2023

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Rev 21:4

Jean Ward, 85, of Rogersville, passed away at her home on Friday, November 10, 2023.

She was...

Lisa Dawn Meade

Nov 10, 2023

Lisa Dawn Meade, 47, of Bristol, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2023 surrounded by family. Lisa was born in Wise, Virginia September 19th, 1976. She grew up in Dryden, Virginia with her mother Peggy Milam and siblings. Lisa was a graduate of Lee High School and a member of the class of 1994....

Jason Scott Powers

Nov 9, 2023

Jason Scott Powers, 39, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Jay Terwilliger

Nov 9, 2023

Jay Terwilliger, 71, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Samuel Ray Williams

Nov 9, 2023

Samuel Williams, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Gregory Keith Dye

Nov 8, 2023

Gregory 'Keith' Dye, 66, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in his home with his family. Keith was a lifetime resident of Bristol, Virginia. He attended and graduated from John S. Battle High School. He was employed predominantly as a manager in many local grocery stores. Keith was a huge football fan, he loved the...

Debroh Sue Holtzclaw

Nov 8, 2023

Debroh Sue Holtzclaw, 55, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Debbie was a loving and devoted mother to her kids and several others. She loved whole-heartedly. When she wasn't with her countless friends and family, she was a volunteer and board member of Hunger First for 25 years. She loved to help anyone in need...

Thomas Edward Beilharz

Nov 8, 2023

Thomas Edward Beilharz, 55, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father Gene, brother Alan, sister Lora. He is survived by his son Ryan Ziemer and granddaughter Wynonna; mother Eleanor; sisters, Vicki Kreitzer, Cheryl and Lisa; brothers, Dennis and Joe. He has so many nieces and nephews, great nieces...