OBITUARIES
Robin Sharyn Hensley
Jan 30, 2023
Robin "Sharyn" Hensley, 71, went home to be with our Lord, on January 30,2023. Sharyn was born in Kingsport TN, on March 5, 1951, to Margie and James Fields. On February 8, 1969, she married Ronald Hensley, and together they raised 3 children. Sharyn is preceded in death by her parents; Step-father, Verlon Ketron; son, Kenneth Hensley; brothers, Raymond,...
Marc David Pieniek
Jan 30, 2023
Marc David Pieniek, 57, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
Elizabeth Jean Debord
Jan 29, 2023
Elizabeth Jean "Jeannie" Debord, 69, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 29th, 2023. Jeannie was born in Louisville KY. She was raised in Kingsport and lived her entire life in the region. In her early adult years she worked as a dental assistant but soon after moved into Early Childhood Education for Kingsport City Schools. Her passions...
Donald Ray Walker
Jan 29, 2023
Donald Ray Walker, 74, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
Steven Vance Risk
Jan 28, 2023
Steven Vance Risk, 72, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28th, 2023. Steve was born in Kingsport, Tn. He was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. His hobbies included anything and everything having to do with corvettes. He loved his animals, his family, and being a truck driver. He drove a concrete...
Emil Negru
Jan 27, 2023
Emil Negru, aged 66, returned home from the hospital Tuesday, Jan 24 and passed away Friday, Jan 27 in the comfort of his own home in Kingsport, TN holding hands with wife Ana and daughter Roxana. Emil was born April 18, 1956, in Nicseni, Romania. He served in the Romanian army and would entertain his family with countless stories...
Fred Wayne Akers
Jan 27, 2023
Fred Wayne Akers, 51, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27th, 2023. Fred was born in Kingsport, TN. He attended Gate City High School. Growing up, his father taught him brick masonry, and after school, he started a career as one. He was a loving father, brother, and son. He will be greatly...
Preston Eugene Maddux
Jan 27, 2023
Preston Eugene "Gene" Maddux, 75, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023. Born in Roanoke, Alabama, in 1947, he was the eldest of four siblings. In 1966, he married his high school sweetheart Brenda and attended Auburn University. After graduating from Auburn with a Bachelor of Textile Chemistry in 1969, Gene...
Karen Blackburn Lowe
Jan 26, 2023
Karen Blackburn Lowe, 74, of Rogersville, TN, was called home on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born in Scott County, Virginia, to Richard and Juanita Blackburn, Karen lived most of her life in Tennessee with several years spent in North Carolina. She was married to Ronnie Lowe for forty-one years and the couple had two children, Jenny and Curt. Karen...
Joanne Krise
Jan 26, 2023
Joanne Krise, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Joanne was a wonderful mother, sister, and great friend to many. She was a kind, generous, accepting soul who loved the Lord. She was raised in a big family of 6 kids and an extended family of...
Mark Dorton
Jan 26, 2023
Mark Dorton, 66, of Kingsport,Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on January 26th 2023. Mark was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Jones Dorton; son Christopher Mendez and wife Rachel. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle James; son, Ronald Victor James and wife Christina James; grandchildren, Michael James, Joshua James, Christopher James, Alexandria Mendez, Jasmine...
Donald Eugene Roberts
Jan 25, 2023
Donald E. Roberts, Jr. "Donny," age 62 of Yuma, Virginia, passed away on January, 25, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Donny was born on July 24, 1960, to Don Roberts, Sr. and Carole (Skaggs) Roberts. He graduated from Gate City High School in 1978. He worked for many of the grocery chains in the region. Donny was preceded in...
Susan Jean Goodell
Jan 25, 2023
Susan Jean Goodell, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
Junior Dean Royal
Jan 23, 2023
Junior Dean Royal, 75, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. A native of southwest Virginia, Junior was born to Redford and Ruby Royal. Junior was a talented musician who played most string instruments. Over the years, he had several bands including "Royal Grass," "Dixie River Boys," and "Classic Country." Along with his spouse, Nancy, Junior...
Billy Joe Nelson
Jan 23, 2023
Billy Joe Nelson Sr., 53, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. A native of Kingsport, Billy spent most of his life in northeast Tennessee. Billy worked in the transportation department for Kingsport City Schools for twenty-three years. He also provided CDL training for commercial driving. Billy was married to Donna Nelson for eleven years. He...
Howard William Oliver
Jan 23, 2023
Howard William Oliver, 70, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
Marta Lou Curry
Jan 22, 2023
Marta L. Curry, 70, of Church Hill, went to be with the lord on January 22, 2023. She was born in York, Pennsylvania, to Edward F. Sweeney and Erma G. Sweeney. She proceeded in death by two brothers, Phillip Sweeney and Edward Sweeney; two sisters, Doris Flinchaugh and Phyllis Jackson; one living brother, Richard Sweeney; four surviving children, Linda...
Elaine Margaret Wallen
Jan 22, 2023
Elaine Wallen, age 77, was called home to our Lord on January 22, 2023, residing in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born on July 1, 1945, in Englewood, NJ, to Paul and Phyllis Dvorak. Elaine was the sister to Barbara Burns (James) of Pearl River, NY, wife of John Wallen (deceased), stepmother to Brian Wallen (deceased, wife Allison, grandson Ethan)...
Ronald Clifford Penland
Jan 22, 2023
Ronald Clifford Penland, 68, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Ron proudly served his country as a US Army Ranger. He was a good Christian man who is now in the arms of his Savior. He was a wonderful "PawPaw" to Jesse, Josh, Knoxx, Mia, and Jett. Ron was a loving and caring companion to...
Jackie J. Skeens
Jan 21, 2023
Of the Baptist faith, Jackie J. Skeens, 67, of Mt. Carmel, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Born in Dante, Virginia, to Frank and Ethel Skeens, Jackie grew up in Scott County. He became a drywall contractor. He met the love of his life, Sheila Skeens, and the couple raised five children....
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