OBITUARIES

Guenther Heinrick Krupp

Guenther Heinrick Krupp

Apr 3, 2025

Guenther H. Krupp, 94, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

He was born in Brohl, Germany in 1930 to the late Josef & Guestel Krupp of Germany. Guenther was a chef for over 65 years. He prepared meals for many famous people, including Ronald Regan, Elvis Presley, and Martin Luther King.

He is preceded...

Jimmy Ray Kiser

Jimmy Ray Kiser

Apr 3, 2025

Jimmy Ray Kiser

Kingsport, TN - Jimmy Ray Kiser, age 89, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and entered his Heavenly Home.

Born in Pound, Virginia, Jimmy was a proud U.S. Army veteran and a hardworking electrician. He was a dedicated 63-year member of IBEW Local 934. Known to many as Jim or Jimmy, but...

John Francis Holmes III

John Francis Holmes III

Apr 2, 2025

John francis Holmes III, 37, of Roan Mountain, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Services will be private.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.

Daniel Gary Morris Jr

Daniel Gary Morris Jr

Apr 2, 2025

Daniel Gary Morris Jr, 42, of Hampton, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Services will be private.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.

Franklin Dale Landingham

Franklin Dale Landingham

Apr 2, 2025

Franklin Dale Landingham, 59, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Services will be private.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.

Andrea Rose Russell

Andrea Rose Russell

Apr 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrea Rose Russell-a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and compassionate friend-who left us on April 2, 2025, at the age of 53, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

Born on February 4, 1972, Andrea was a beacon of love and kindness. She devoted her life to her son, Gethin,...

Howard Henry Clark

Howard Henry Clark

Apr 2, 2025

Kingsport, TN - Howard H. Clark, a beloved storyteller and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 2nd, 2025. Howard's love for hunting, fishing, and a good Western-especially anything starring John Wayne-will be remembered by all who knew him.

Howard was a proud and dedicated employee of Brock Services at Eastman, retiring after 32 years of service. He...

Tammy Beth Stout

Tammy Beth Stout

Apr 1, 2025

Tammy Beth Stout, 52, of Butler, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Services will be private.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.

Whitney Jeane Nichole Riner

Whitney Jeane Nichole Riner

Mar 31, 2025

Whitney Jeane Nichole Riner, 36, of Limestone, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Whitney lived with a fierce and passionate love that touched everyone who knew her. Her world revolved around her beloved daughter, Lexy, who was the light of her life. Known for her high-spirited nature, Whitney had a way of lighting up any...

Samantha Alice Collins

Samantha Alice Collins

Mar 30, 2025

Samantha Alice Collins (Maggard), age 53, passed away on March 29, 2025, in Nickelsville, Virginia. She was born on December 26, 1971, in Norton, Virginia.

Samantha was the beloved wife of Michael Collins and a devoted mother to Jessica Maggard, Cole Collins, Brittany Church, Marcus Collins, and Michael Collins Jr. She was also a proud grandmother to Skyler, Jeffrey, Hunter, Elizabeth,...

Cynthia Lynn Magruder

Cynthia Lynn Magruder

Mar 29, 2025

Cynthia Lynn Magruder, 70, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 29th, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband, Joe; two nephews, by her parents, Jim and Sylvia Leyman; sister, Sandy; brothers, Jeff and Craig. and a host of friends.

There will be no services at this time.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online...

David Lee Cody

David Lee Cody

Mar 28, 2025

David Lee Cody, 54, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Known to most by "Cody", he was born on January 8, 1971, to the late Roy David Cody and Bona Carolyn Brooks.

He was a hardworking man who took immense pride in his work as the owner and operator of his lawn care business. His customers appreciated him...

Linda Banks Lucas

Linda Banks Lucas

Mar 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Banks Lucas, born on September 24th, 1943, and passed away on March 28th, 2025, at the age of 81.

Linda is survived by her 2 children, Beth Lucas Callahan and her husband, Keith; and Jon Lucas and his wife, Melinda, whom Linda loved as a daughter; her three grandchildren,...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

Mar 26, 2025

Shirley Ann Smith, 75, of Mount Carmel, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

A fiery redhead with a heart as fierce as it was kind, Shirley was a devoted advocate for the people she loved. She was fiercely protective of her family, always ready to stand up for those dear to her heart. With an...

Chester Wayne Hinegardner Sr.

Chester Wayne Hinegardner Sr.

Mar 26, 2025

Chester Wayne Hinegardner, 61, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2025. When he started getting sick, he made us all promise not to leave him at a hospital but bring him home to be surrounded by his wife, kids, and grand-babies until his last day.

He was a carpenter, and his favorite part of...

Robert Preston Hutchins

Robert Preston Hutchins

Mar 26, 2025

Robert "Robbie" Preston Hutchins, 49, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Robbie was the life of the party—adventurous, fun-loving, and always ready to bring laughter to those around him. He embraced life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity to have fun and cut up with family and friends. Above all, he...

Richard Alan Carper, Sr.

Richard Alan Carper, Sr.

Mar 24, 2025

Richard Alan Carper Sr., 88 of Bristol, VA passed away on March 24, 2025 after a courageous 2-year battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Richard (Al) was born in 1936 in Hanover, Pennsylvania to Esten and Lillian Carper. He later moved to Northern Virginia. He went to work for the Postal Service in 1962 and retired from the Bristol post office in 1996...

Jason Alexander Duby

Jason Alexander Duby

Mar 21, 2025

Jason Alexander Duby, 54, of Kingsport, TN, passed peacefully with his family by his side after fighting a battle with cancer and its complications on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Born in Albia, Iowa, Jason (known to many as Jay or Duby) made East Tennessee his home after his family relocated to Knoxville in 1981 - just in time to enjoy...

Joe Franklin Crabtree

Joe Franklin Crabtree

Mar 21, 2025

Joe F. Crabtree, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lannie Crabtree; sisters, Mary, Ferrel, and Joy; brother, Jay; grandsons, Aaron Crawford and Shane Crabtree; and great-grandsons, Carson Laster and Kamryn Lawson.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Wanda; daughters, Lana (Lenny), Tonya (Darrell), Deborah (John), and Kimberly (James);...

Chance Cole Crawford

Chance Cole Crawford

Mar 19, 2025

Chance Crawford, 30, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19th.

He is preceded in passing by his grandparents, Charlie and Betty Crawford, and his uncle, Todd Crawford.

He is survived by his mother, Tyanna Crawford; his sister, Chasity Crawford; his brother, Chase Crawford; his cousins, Josh Roberts, Courtney Hodge, and Dillon Hodge; his aunt, Martie Roberts;...