OBITUARIES
James Reece Bush
May 6, 2024
James Reece Bush "Tooter" 86, of Bristol, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1937, in Harlan County, KY. James was a hard worker and skilled craftsman. James went in to the Army at the young age of 17 years old to try...
Bobby Wayne Hite
May 6, 2024
Bobby (Bubby) Wayne Hite Jr, 34, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Bubby was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a self employed contractor in construction, enjoyed fishing, and watching racing. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded by his father, Bobby (Joe) Wayne Hite, Sr; his brother, Joseph Carl Hite;...
Michael Salvatore Verde
May 6, 2024
Miklos Salvadore Verde aka "Big Mike", "MediaM5", 50, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024. Mike was well known in East Tennessee for faithfully attending wrestling events, he went by "Big Mike" and "MediaM5". Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
Wayne Allen Smith
May 4, 2024
Wayne Smith, aged 80, of Kingsport, TN, peacefully departed at home Saturday, May 4, 2024 with his son Tyler and wife Gina by his side. A pillar of his community, Wayne's legacy spans far and wide. He dedicated himself to nurturing young talents as a coach, notably has the record for most wins in girls basketball in Sullivan County,...
Leo Joseph Kearns
May 3, 2024
Leo Joseph Kearns, 72, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. Leo was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to several different states to fish different lakes. He loved his time on the water. Leo was a United States Marine Corp Veteran who received cared at Mountain Home VA in Johnson City, Tennessee. He wanted to...
Wayne Monroe Begley
May 3, 2024
Rev. Wayne Monroe Begley, 69, transitioned to his eternal home on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Kingsport, TN. Wayne, a native of Kingsport born in 1954, was a man of many passions. In his youth, he showcased his athleticism on the football field at Ketron, nurturing a lifelong love for sports. An enthusiastic raccoon hunter and angler, Wayne embraced...
Jeremy Lee Hughes
Apr 30, 2024
Jeremy Lee Hughes passed into his Heavenly Home on April 30th, 2024 after a long illness.
He was born October 1st, 1971 to Phillip Gary Hughes and Jo Ellen Edwards Hughes. Jeremy was baptized by Dr. Grant Jones of Unaka Avenue Baprist Church in Johnson City, TN on July 21, 1985. Jeremy lived overseas in Dhahran ,Saudi Arabia during some of...
Rhonda Dee Parker
Apr 30, 2024
Rhonda Dee Parker, 55, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Rhonda previously worked in the medical supply chain at Ballad Health. She loved her job and her coworkers. She was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in May of 2022. She would go to chemotherapy during the day and...
David John Ambrose
Apr 29, 2024
David "DJ" John Ambrose, 30, of Blountville, TN, passed away on April 29th, 2024. Born in La Palma, CA, David was a proud alumnus of Murrieta Valley High School and later earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics from California State University, Fullerton. His family equally cherished his accomplishment of being the first to graduate college, a testament to his...
Dennis Harrison Peters
Apr 29, 2024
Dennis Harrison Peters 2/10/1963 Monday, April 29, 2024 --------------------------- Dennis Harrison Peters, aged 61, from Kingsport, TN, passed away on April 29th, 2024, and has gone to be with the Lord. A dedicated Christian with a servant's heart, Dennis was born in Kingsport, Tennessee. He retired in 2018 after a fulfilling career as a crane operator at Eastman Chemical....
Jake "Jay" Raleigh
Apr 29, 2024
Jay Raleigh, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. From racing to mowing grass, Jay loved to be outside. He loved his children and grandchildren. He was fun, active, and loved making everyone laugh. Jay was a great storyteller and knew Kingsport better than most. He enjoyed life. Jay is preceded in death by his...
Donna Jean Gregg
Apr 28, 2024
Donna Jean Gregg, aged 38, passed away on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, and has now gone to be with the Lord. Donna was born in New York but moved to Tennessee at the age of seven, where she lived for the remainder of her life. Known for her vibrant personality, Donna was exceedingly outgoing, talkative, friendly, and sociable. She...
Patricia Ann Matthews
Apr 28, 2024
Patricia Ann Matthews 4/5/1939 Sunday, April 28, 2024 --------------------------- Patricia Ann Phillips Matthews (Rachel) was born April 5th, 1939 in Grassy Creek, NC. She grew up at Grandfather Home for Children in Banner Elk, NC under the tutelage of Dr. Anne Bryan. She also had foster parents in Arthur and Mary Nell Spurgeon in Bristol, VA who treated her,...
Dennis Wayne Widener
Apr 26, 2024
Dennis Wayne Widener, age 57, of Bluff City, TN passed away suddenly on Friday April 26, 2024. He was born July 6 in Bristol TN to the late Bud and Jennie Widner and has lived in Bluff City for over 50 years. Dennis was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School, Class of 1984. He has worked at Northeast State...
Daniel Ross Mccarthy
Apr 24, 2024
Daniel "Dan" Ross McCarthy, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Fall Branch, TN. Born in Rockford, Illinois, Dan was an accomplished electrical engineer in the manufacturing sector and a savvy entrepreneur who owned Commander Boats and Command Technologies, a respected machine shop. Dan's passions extended beyond his professional life. He was a gifted woodworker, creating many beautiful...
Daniel Bradford
Apr 22, 2024
Daniel Bradford, aged 76, from Flint, TX, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. Born in Springfield, Missouri, Daniel spent most of his life in Texas. He dedicated many years to working as a crane operator for the railroad, a job he took great pride in. Daniel had a zest for life, frequently found riding along backroads, and had a...
Clayton Maynard Proctor
Apr 21, 2024
Clayton Maynard Proctor, 39, of Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
James Edward Akers
Apr 21, 2024
James Edward Akers, 90, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He passed away at the CLC at Mountain Home, VA, Johnson City. James was born on May 26th, 1933, in Sullivan County, Tennessee. He proudly served the United States in the Air Force for 10 years. He was a successful...
Claudia Gail Otey
Apr 21, 2024
Claudia Gail Otey 12/22/1960 Sunday, April 21, 2024 --------------------------- Claudia Gail Otey, 63, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Claudia is preceded in death by her parents, Dayton and Bertha May Townsend; siblings, Roncella Phillips, Daylene Tolley, Bobby Townsend, and Maria Townsend; and son, Greggory. She is survived by her loving children, Angel Trent (husband,...
Melissa Gail Leonard
Apr 20, 2024
Melissa G. Leonard "Missi" passed away at home Saturday, April 20, 2024. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. She was a graduate of Powell Valley High School in 1993. She loved the outdoors, and her music, and her little dog, Oogley. He was so special to her. She lived all her life in Big Stone Gap....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
