OBITUARIES

Tammie Kay Amyx

Tammie Kay Amyx

Jun 26, 2019

Tammie Kay Amyx, 55, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Tammie was born in 1963, and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, Tennessee. She was an avid reader, in particular a fan of Stephen King's stories and loved spending time in her flower garden. Another of her favorite hobbies was visiting thrift shops and...

Mary A. Manuel

Mary A. Manuel

Jun 24, 2019

Mary A. Manuel, 64, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Manuel family.

Marichal Devaughn Hairston

Marichal Devaughn Hairston

Jun 24, 2019

Marichal Devaughn Hairston, September 24, 1963 - June 24, 2019 Rest in Heaven, My dear brother you are very much loved. Fly my brother. Fly home. I love you, Love baby sis. Marichel is preceded in death by his mother: Wanda Cole, Father, Percy Hairston Jr. Uncles: James Hairston, Charles Hairston. Nephews; Bryson Lebron Hairston, Charles Hairston. Survivors include...

Elaine Miller

Elaine Miller

Jun 23, 2019

Elaine Miller, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Miller family.

Paul Jennings Hyatt

Paul Jennings Hyatt

Jun 22, 2019

Paul Jennings Hyatt Jr, 66 years old, of Big Stone Gap, VA, born in 1953 in Flint, MI and completed his journey here on Earth on June 22nd, 2019 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. Paul went to join his father, Paul Hyatt Sr, and his mother, Margaret in their heavenly home. Paul is survived by his devoted...

Bobby Wayne Hite

Bobby Wayne Hite

Jun 22, 2019

Bobby Wayne (Joe) Hite, age 53, of Kingsport, Tn, passed from this life on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Indian Path Community Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN. He was self employed in construction, enjoyed fishing, and watching racing, He was of the Baptist faith. Joe is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Carl Hite,...

Kimberly D. Laster

Kimberly D. Laster

Jun 22, 2019

Kimberly Dawn Laster, 48, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was a United States Army Veteran an served her country well. Dawn accomplished several honors during her service including, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Badge, Grenade Marksman, Marksmanship...

Dennis Richard Taylor

Dennis Richard Taylor

Jun 21, 2019

In loving memory of Dennis Richard "Lumpy" Taylor. Dennis Richard Taylor, 55, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. He was born August 23, 1963. Dennis had 30 years of service to IJ Foods and Reinhart foods. He loved to fish, hunt, and loved his family with all his heart. Dennis never knew a stranger and...

Sammy Kaye Waldron

Sammy Kaye Waldron

Jun 21, 2019

Sammy Kaye Waldron, 74, of Bristol, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on August 25th, 1944 in Clinchco, Virginia and was a graduate of Ervinton High School (class of '63), where he met the love of his life. Sammy and his devoted wife Linda (Hill) married in...

Martha Sally Tome

Martha Sally Tome

Jun 21, 2019

Martha Sally Tome, 77, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Lawrence Alvin Winegar Jr.

Lawrence Alvin Winegar Jr.

Jun 20, 2019

Lawrence Alvin Winegar Jr., 77, of Gray, TN, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center on Thursday, June 20 2019. He was born in Scott County, VA and lived in the Gray area for 45 years. After graduating from Lynn View High School he enlisted in the U.S....

Paul Roy Griswold

Paul Roy Griswold

Jun 19, 2019

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:23. Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Paul R. Griswold returned to his Father in Heaven and the loving arms of his...

Darrell Lynn Mcclain

Darrell Lynn Mcclain

Jun 18, 2019

Darrell Lynn McClain, age 60, of Kingsport, TN. passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He worked for the City of Kingsport as a foreman for the last 23 years. He attended Salem United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, music and dating. Darrell is...

Michael Robert Ruth

Michael Robert Ruth

Jun 18, 2019

Michael R. Ruth, age 52, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 unexpectedly at Holston Valley Medical Center. He has been in this area most of his life, he loved fishing, his grandchildren and his family. He attended church in Gray, TN. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...

Phyllis Kay Whetsel

Phyllis Kay Whetsel

Jun 17, 2019

Phyllis Kay Whetsel, 78, of Kingsport, TN, entered into eternal rest at Holston Valley Medical Center on Monday, June 17, 2019 after a long period of declining health. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 1959, and was of the Baptist faith. She lived all her life in East Tennessee, worked at the Kingsport Press and...

Robert Harold Genthner

Robert Harold Genthner

Jun 15, 2019

Robert Harold Genthner, 75, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born in Maine and loved to talk about all of his experiences and adventures while trucking. He loved to travel, fish, to sew things and his fur baby, Daisy. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara, of 14 years; his...

Dusty Justice

Dusty Justice

Jun 15, 2019

Dusty Justice, 51, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Randy Duane Benton

Randy Duane Benton

Jun 15, 2019

Randy Dwayne Benton, 55, of Church Hill, TN passed away unexpectedly on June 15th, 2019. Randy was born in Hawkins County in 1964 where he lived his whole life. He attended Church Hill High School. After high school he worked farms for different people. After a few years he got into landscaping which he found he really loved doing,...

Roger Douglas Henson

Roger Douglas Henson

Jun 11, 2019

Evangelist Roger Douglas Henson, 70, of Mt. Carmel, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his residence after a period of declining health. Roger was born in Ducktown, TN and had been in this area for the last 32 years. He went in to full time evangelism for the past 22 years....

Cecile Rolande Fortin

Cecile Rolande Fortin

Jun 9, 2019

Cecile Rolande Fortin, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. A private burial will be held in Maine. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family.