OBITUARIES

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...

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.

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...

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...

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)...

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....

Jan 20, 2023

Irma Dell Hall, 76, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Jan 18, 2023

Katie Elizabeth Arnold, 36, passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. Katie is survived by her parents, Ronnie and Donna Arnold, Daughters Lilly and Kimi, Nephew Luke, and Niece Lucy. Several aunts and uncles also survive her. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 12:00 PM at the Mt. Carmel FWB Church (3711 Beech Creek...

Jan 18, 2023

Brandy Lou Mallory, 48, of Surgoinsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Originally born in Kansas, Brandy moved to Kingsport as a young girl and spent the rest of her life in northeast Tennessee. She was a loving and devoted mother to her daughters, Brittanie, Madison, and Kylie, who knew her as "Mama Bear." She was also...

Jan 15, 2023

Randall Allen Morelock, 72, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Jan 12, 2023

Ralph Donald Struck, 87, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Ralph was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He settled in Kingsport, Tn. with his wife of 64yrs. Ralph was a fireman for the City of Phoenix. He then became a master electrician and had his own business. Ralph was a very hard-working man and didn't have...

Jan 11, 2023

James Earl Ford, 86, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023. He was born in Harriman, TN, in 1936. He graduated class of 1954 from Lynn View High School. He and his high school sweetheart, Irene, married on November 21st, 1956, at the La Mesa Baptist Church in La Mesa, CA. After the wedding, they moved...

Jan 11, 2023

Fairleigh David Small, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. David was born in Morehead City, NC to Fairleigh Alfred and Rhoda Louise Small. David graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in drama. He served in the US Army as a member of the...

Jan 11, 2023

Fairleigh David Small, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

David was born in Morehead City, NC to Fairleigh Alfred and Rhoda Louise Small. David graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in drama. He served in the US Army as...

Jan 11, 2023

Kristin Rice Carpenter, 41, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Jan 9, 2023

Patricia Gail Minor, 59, of Bristol, VA, passed away after a long battle with illness on Monday, January 9, 2023. "Trish" was born to Charles and Shirley Tolley in Bristol, Virginia, and lived there most of her life except while pursuing higher education. She attained a master's degree in Counseling Education and she worked in the counseling field for...

Jan 7, 2023

Owen Keith Wells, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, after a brief hospitalization in Nashville, Tennessee. Owen was born and raised in Sullivan County, Tennessee, and spent his whole life in the area. He served in the US Army in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam era. Owen enjoyed time on the water...

Jan 6, 2023

Timothy Adam Kilgore, 42, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Shirley Skeens; uncle, James Skeens; and father, Roger Kilgore. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Kathy Busick and husband Ronnie; brothers, Matt Kilgore and wife Destani, Brian Kilgore and wife Roberta, Bobby Kilgore...

Jan 5, 2023

Donovan Lynn "Sonny" Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5th, 2023. He is preceded in death by mamaw, Dorothy Johnson; pepaw, Clarence Blue Johnson; sister, Nikki Johnson. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Damien Johnson, Kaydon Johnson, McKenzie Johnson, Donovan Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Natalie Dawn Johnson, Riley Johnson, Draven, and Azalea Mae Johnson; mother, Sherrie Johnson;...

Jan 5, 2023

McKinley Caldwell passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Grace Christian Church, 1713 East Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tennessee. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Caldwell family.