OBITUARIES

Naomi Vera Fields

Naomi Vera Fields

Dec 23, 2023

Vera Fields, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 23rd, 2023. She was born in Hiltons, Va and was a lifetime resident of Kingsport, TN. She was known for her vibrant personality and work ethic having careers that comprised of Southern Airlines, legal and medical administrative assistant, Red Cross Andrew Jackson clinic nurse, World Book encyclopedia,...

Timothy Morey Krulish

Timothy Morey Krulish

Dec 23, 2023

Timothy M. Krulish, 74, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sarah Krulish; brother, Mike Krulish. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Tracy Howard and husband Adam, Shannon Krulish; son, Sean Krulish and wife Veronica; grandchildren, Tara and Celia Howard, Liam, Brenna, and...

Elizabeth Ann Hamilton

Elizabeth Ann Hamilton

Dec 22, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Hamilton, 63, of Fall Branch, TN, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Friday, December 22, 2023. Beth, also known as "Momma B", was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Originally born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Beth called East Tennessee home for forty years. She raised her children, Jeremy, Chris, Jaylee, and Krissy with love and devotion....

Sherman Andrew Weed

Sherman Andrew Weed

Dec 19, 2023

Sherman Andrew Weed Jr., 67, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Randall Jeffrey Collins

Randall Jeffrey Collins

Dec 19, 2023

Randall "Randy" aka "Piglet" Jeffrey Collins, 63, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Randy was number one Tennessee Vols fan. He was a commercial and residential painter by trade. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Randy had most recently been attending Preaching Christ Church prior to his illness. He also had many...

Paul Randall Britt

Paul Randall Britt

Dec 19, 2023

Paul Randall Britt Sr., 78, of Kingsport, TN entered the Gates of Heaven while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023. Paul was born in Kingsport TN, to the late Bruce and Susie Britt. He graduated from Ketron High School and ETSU. Growing up, Paul had a love for basketball, baseball, boxing, and Boy Scouts. Paul shared...

William T Chadwick

William T Chadwick

Dec 19, 2023

William T Chadwick, 63, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Services will be private at this time and announced at a later time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Henry William Herceg

Henry William Herceg

Dec 18, 2023

Henry W. Herceg Jr, "Papaw", 77, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded in comfort by his two daughters. Henry was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 20, 1946. Henry was a Navy Veteran and a career long haul truck driver who called East Tennessee home....

Benny Gordon Ely

Benny Gordon Ely

Dec 18, 2023

Benny Gordon Ely II, 58, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Dustin Allen Carr

Dustin Allen Carr

Dec 16, 2023

Dustin "Dusty" Allen Carr (1980-2023) peacefully departed for his heavenly home on Saturday, December 16th. Anyone who knew Dusty would tell you that his children were the light of his life. He was a wonderful provider and encouraged them to pursue their hobbies and their dreams. He took great pride in his children's accomplishments and enjoyed watching his older...

Sharon Kay Wilson

Sharon Kay Wilson

Dec 15, 2023

Sharon Coffman Wilson went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2023. She had been receiving excellent care from a wonderful staff at the hospice house in Bristol. She is preceded in death by her father, Gerald Coffman and a Special Aunt, Grace Morse, and her mother and father-in-law, Conway, and Ruth Wilson. Sharon leaves behind her mother,...

Hayes Clyde Bledsoe

Hayes Clyde Bledsoe

Dec 15, 2023

Hayes Clyde "Junior" Bledsoe Jr., 69, a 30 year resident of Hiltons, VA, passed away on Friday, December 15th, 2023. Junior's life was a testament to the enduring spirit captured in 2 Timothy 4:7: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." He held a deep passion for farming, he especially...

Patricia Sue Arnold

Patricia Sue Arnold

Dec 14, 2023

Patricia Sue Patrick Arnold, 83, of Greeneville, TN, joined her husband in their Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 14th, 2023. She was born in Marion, NC; however she resided in Kingsport her whole life. She was born to George W. and Cassie Lee Knighton Patrick and is now reunited with them in eternal rest, along with her sister, Sandra...

James Ray Robinette

James Ray Robinette

Dec 14, 2023

James "Jamie" Robinette, Sr., 56, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born "War Dog," as a Native American member of the Cherokee Indians, Jamie was a native of Kingsport, Tennessee. He married "Little Dove," Angela Presley, and the couple had five children, James, Amber, Jamie Juanita, Dakota, Eveningstar. He was an amazing father to all...

Christy Renee Estrella

Christy Renee Estrella

Dec 13, 2023

Christy Renee Estrella, 45, passed into the arms of her Savior on December 13, 2023, after suffering with an extended illness. Christy loved her family and her pets. She served in many areas of service such as food service, store clerk, care giver, and homemaker. Her wishes were to be cremated. Christy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Don Radford Ketron

Don Radford Ketron

Dec 12, 2023

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Don Ketron was more than a professional, an employee of a place of business or a regular worker. Among places blessed to have him work for them were the Kingsport Press, Berry Construction, and Hunt Assisted Living. If you knew...

David Merle Lantz

David Merle Lantz

Dec 11, 2023

David Lantz, passed away peacefully next to his wife of 37 years on December 11, 2023. In those 37 years of marriage, they shared 3 beautiful kids, 5 grandchildren, and raised two god children. He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Eunice Jean and William Arthur Lantz; and his mother in law, Audrey "sis" Beeson. He...

Peggy Joan Hoilman

Peggy Joan Hoilman

Dec 8, 2023

Peggy was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to Tennessee after the death of her 3-year-old daughter, Paula Arndt.. Later she moved to S.C. for five years before returning back to the mountains of Tennessee, where her heart was. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur "Bob" Henderson Barnette and Margaret Marie McInturff Barnette; daughter Paula Arndt;...

Wayne Fortner

Wayne Fortner

Dec 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Wayne Fortner, who departed from this world and entered the presence of Jesus on December 8, 2023. Wayne was born on September 1, 1959, to Stuart and Cathren Fortner in Bristol, TN. His life was marked by love for God and others, quiet humility, kindness, and sacrificial service....

Roberta Blanche Fallen

Roberta Blanche Fallen

Dec 8, 2023

Roberta Blanche Fallen, 61, a native of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on December 8, 2023. Bobbi was the daughter of Arnold and Virginia Fallen. She graduated from Fairfield High School Class of 1980 and earned a BBA [Bachelor of Business Administration] degree from Thomas More University, followed by a career as a Medical Office Administrator She is preceded in...