OBITUARIES
Ralph Lee Stapleton
Feb 5, 2023
Ralph Lee Stapleton, 75, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord at his home on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. Ralph was born in Nickelsville, Va in 1947. He was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. After graduating he quickly became a truck driver, a career he enjoyed greatly....
Gary Edward Mcclintock
Feb 3, 2023
Gary Edward McClintock, 68, of Mt Carmel, TN, passed away on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. Gary is survived by his brothers, Mark and Larry McClintock; sister, Susan Johnson; and friend, Dale Simcox. Graveside service will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 8th at 11:00 am. Military honors provided by American Legion Hammonds Post 3 /...
Jason Lee Wethington
Feb 3, 2023
Jason Lee "Googley" Wethington, 39, of Big Stone Gap, VA, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Jason lived in southwest Virginia for twelve years. A loving husband and father, he never met a stranger and worked to make others happy. Googley was passionate about producing Youtube videos and posts on Tiktok. He had a...
Paul Franklin Haga
Jan 30, 2023
Paul Franklin Haga, 82, of Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30th, 2023. Paul was born in Konnarock, Virginia. He moved to West Virginia in his early twenties and drove a coal truck in the mines for all his life. His family was his most important treasure, he made sure he put his children...
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.
Robert William Ford
Jan 30, 2023
Robert William Ford Jr. "Uncle Bobby," passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home in Kingsport, TN. Specialist Robert William Ford Jr. was an exceptional soldier serving both in the United States Army Reserve and Army National Guard. he served in his position as a Combat Engineer in the Army Reserves from January 1994 to October 1995...
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,...
Kimberly Ann Davis
Jan 30, 2023
Kimberly Ann Davis, 60, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Kim was born February 13, 1962, in Richlands, Virginia, to the late Cecil Lee Davis and the late Sylvia Faye Neal. She was the youngest of six children. Kim graduated from Richlands High School, Class of 1980, later obtaining her Bachelors Degree from ODU....
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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