OBITUARIES

Lewis Robert Blankenship

Lewis Robert Blankenship

May 12, 2018

Lewis Robert Blankenship, 56, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord from a sudden illness on Saturday, May 12, 2018. He had spent the last 20 years in Kingsport. He was born in Grundy, Virginia and he had also lived in Ohio. He had attended Free Gift Gospel Mission where Pastor Vern Hall is the pastor. He tinkered...

Judy Ann Yoder

Judy Ann Yoder

May 11, 2018

Judy Ann Yoder, 71, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Judy Yoder.

Rhonda Marquette Hyatt

Rhonda Marquette Hyatt

May 11, 2018

I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith. Rhonda Marquette Hyatt, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Wilcox Hall. She was born in Sullivan County on April 26, 1960 to Robert McArthur Brummitt and Barbara Gerelene Simpson. She was a 1978 graduate from Ketron High School. Rhonda worked at Wal-Mart...

Fred Eugene Moore Jr

Fred Eugene Moore Jr

May 10, 2018

Fred Eugene Moore Jr., 54, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Fred will be remembered for his kind heart and gentle nature. He was an avid Miami Dolphins football fan and loved his music almost as much as his football. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in...

Charles Kevin Bourne

Charles Kevin Bourne

May 8, 2018

Charles Kevin Bourne, 61, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Laura Bourne; brother, Phillip Bourne; sister, Debbie. He is survived by his son, Justin and wife Denise Bourne; grandchildren, Alex and Jacob; brothers, Steve; sisters, Rhonda, Cheryl, and Lorie; several nieces and nephews; Graveside service...

Margaret A. Tweed

Margaret A. Tweed

May 8, 2018

Bristol, VA. Margaret Ann Tweed, age 70, passed away on May 8, 2018 at Wellmont Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Bonnie Chapman. She was born on October 3, 1947 in Glade Spring, VA. She attended Patrick Henry High School and was a graduate of Marion Senior High School. She received a bachelor's...

John Thomas Wilson

John Thomas Wilson

May 8, 2018

John Thomas Wilson, 83, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018. Born in DeQueen, Arkansas to the late Jack and Goldie Wilson. He was a decorated Korean War Veteran serving in the Navy. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judy Wilson; son, Linn and Donna Wilson; daughter, Kristina and Jeffrey Vannoy; and several...

Jean Jewell

Jean Jewell

May 7, 2018

Jean Emily Cook Jewell passed away peacefully on May 7th at her son David's home in Kingsport TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Keith LaVerne Jewell (2005) and brothers Francis (1999) and Don (2015). She and Keith shared 58 years in marriage including retirement in Sun City CA. They were blessed with 2 sons and 3...

Alonzo Clendon Keener

Alonzo Clendon Keener

May 7, 2018

Alonzo Clendon Keener, 72, of Greenville, TN, passed away on Monday, May 7th, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Keener; son, Clendon Keener. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Josie Keener; sons, Wayne and wife Melissa Goodwon, Quandrus and wife April Fanney; daughter, Rusty Goodwon; and ten grandchildren. Visitation for family...

Clinton Jones

Clinton Jones

May 4, 2018

Clinton Jones, 71, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Jones family.

Janet Sue Phibbs

Janet Sue Phibbs

May 4, 2018

Janet Sue Phibbs, 76, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2018 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Opal Arbough. She is survived by her son, Phil Rader; daughter, Chantay Rader Arnold; grandchildren, Evan Arnold, Ashlee Arnold and Austin Rader; great grandchildren, Charlee Arnold, Taylor Arnold and Porter Pratt. Trinity Memorial Centers...

Brenda Faye Gentry

Brenda Faye Gentry

May 4, 2018

Brenda Faye Gentry, 51, born on October 30th, 1966, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 4th, 2018 in her hometown of Kingsport, TN. Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Carolyn Joanne Roberts and father, Elmer Lee Gentry. Brenda's surviving relatives include her daughter, Sarah Gentry; son, Christopher Gentry; adored grandchildren, Aaron, Jacob, Lucas, and Lydia; sisters,...

Nicky Salerno

Nicky Salerno

May 3, 2018

Kingsport - In loving memory of Nicky Salerno. On May 3rd, 2018, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Nicky was born on December 31st, 1997 at Holston Valley Hospital. He started school at Jefferson with Todd Wagner as his teacher in kindergarten. His favorite teacher was Ms. Teri Walton. He graduated from...

Donald Ray Reibeling

Donald Ray Reibeling

May 2, 2018

Donald Ray Reibeling Jr., 74, of Bluff City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 after a long illness. Don was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Donald and Mabel Reibeling. He was a truck driver by profession. He was well loved by his family. He is preceded in death by parents, two brothers, two sisters, one...

Nancy Ann Roller

Nancy Ann Roller

Apr 30, 2018

Nancy Ann Roller, 77, Blountville, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday April 30, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness resulting from a stroke. She was born August 6, 1940 in Blountville, TN the daughter of Sylvan and "Maggie" (Bright) Laughlin. Nancy married the love of her life Burl Leonard Roller on September...

Patricia Sadiq

Patricia Sadiq

Apr 28, 2018

Patricia Sadiq, 64, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Sadiq family.

Ricky Scott Robinson

Ricky Scott Robinson

Apr 28, 2018

Ricky Scott Robinson went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on April 28th ,2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was of the Baptist faith, retired from the TVA in 2001, and was an avid sports fan, especially NASCAR and loved spending time with his best buddy Gus. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert...

Thomas Holbrook

Thomas Holbrook

Apr 26, 2018

Thomas Holbrook, 49, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Holbrook family.

Darrin Carter

Darrin Carter

Apr 25, 2018

Darrin Carter, 54, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Carter family.

Donald William Rutledge

Donald William Rutledge

Apr 25, 2018

Donald “Don” Rutledge, born August 23rd, 1961, passed away on April 25th, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Donnie was well known in the working world as an outstanding welder and pipe fitter. He was of the baptist faith and had a kind heart. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Rutledge. Donnie left behind a loving mother,...