OBITUARIES

Frederick James Hegel

Frederick James Hegel

Feb 8, 2023

Frederick J. (Sparky) Hegel, 81, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Raised in New Jersey, he was employed by the Clorox Company as Safety Director and Environmental Coordinator. An employment opportunity brought him to Kingsport, Tennessee in 1991. Fred enjoyed vacations with family, Navy reunions and visiting historical sites. Fred was...

Debra Maureen Lyons

Debra Maureen Lyons

Feb 7, 2023

Debra Maureen Lyons, 64, of Church Hill, TN, was resting at home and flew to her heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Originally from Cook County, Illinois, Debra lived had lived in Wisconsin and Florida for much of her life. She moved to northeast Tennessee with her husband, John, at the end of 2021. Debra really enjoyed living...

Benjamin-Reuben Yoseph Jackson

Benjamin-Reuben Yoseph Jackson

Feb 6, 2023

Benjamin-Reuben Yoseph Jackson January 1, 1985-February 6, 2023 Benjamin was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, moved to Kingsport, Tennessee when he was 4 years old. He died, unexpectedly, in his home in Gray. After High School (Dobyns Bennett HS), he pursued several deep passions; he became certified in scuba diving to spend more time frequenting the Gray Quarry, opened...

Theresa Sue Ford

Theresa Sue Ford

Feb 6, 2023

Theresa Sue Ford, 70, of Gate City, VA, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. Teri Sue, also known as Susie, lived in the Tri-cities area for over thirty years after moving from Ohio. She was married to Allen Dean Ford for twenty-three years, and the couple had one daughter, Crystal Mary Ford. Teri Sue was a bird whisperer....

John Robert Hawkins

John Robert Hawkins

Feb 5, 2023

John Robert Hawkins, 75, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Ralph Lee Stapleton

Ralph Lee Stapleton

Feb 5, 2023

Ralph Lee Stapleton, 75, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord at his home on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. Ralph was born in Nickelsville, Va in 1947. He was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. After graduating he quickly became a truck driver, a career he enjoyed greatly....

Gary Edward Mcclintock

Gary Edward Mcclintock

Feb 3, 2023

Gary Edward McClintock, 68, of Mt Carmel, TN, passed away on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. Gary is survived by his brothers, Mark and Larry McClintock; sister, Susan Johnson; and friend, Dale Simcox. Graveside service will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 8th at 11:00 am. Military honors provided by American Legion Hammonds Post 3 /...

Jason Lee Wethington

Jason Lee Wethington

Feb 3, 2023

Jason Lee "Googley" Wethington, 39, of Big Stone Gap, VA, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Jason lived in southwest Virginia for twelve years. A loving husband and father, he never met a stranger and worked to make others happy. Googley was passionate about producing Youtube videos and posts on Tiktok. He had a...

Paul Franklin Haga

Paul Franklin Haga

Jan 30, 2023

Paul Franklin Haga, 82, of Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30th, 2023. Paul was born in Konnarock, Virginia. He moved to West Virginia in his early twenties and drove a coal truck in the mines for all his life. His family was his most important treasure, he made sure he put his children...

Marc David Pieniek

Marc David Pieniek

Jan 30, 2023

Marc David Pieniek, 57, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Robert William Ford

Robert William Ford

Jan 30, 2023

Robert William Ford Jr. "Uncle Bobby," passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home in Kingsport, TN. Specialist Robert William Ford Jr. was an exceptional soldier serving both in the United States Army Reserve and Army National Guard. he served in his position as a Combat Engineer in the Army Reserves from January 1994 to October 1995...

Robin Sharyn Hensley

Robin Sharyn Hensley

Jan 30, 2023

Robin "Sharyn" Hensley, 71, went home to be with our Lord, on January 30,2023. Sharyn was born in Kingsport TN, on March 5, 1951, to Margie and James Fields. On February 8, 1969, she married Ronald Hensley, and together they raised 3 children. Sharyn is preceded in death by her parents; Step-father, Verlon Ketron; son, Kenneth Hensley; brothers, Raymond,...

Kimberly Ann Davis

Kimberly Ann Davis

Jan 30, 2023

Kimberly Ann Davis, 60, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Kim was born February 13, 1962, in Richlands, Virginia, to the late Cecil Lee Davis and the late Sylvia Faye Neal. She was the youngest of six children. Kim graduated from Richlands High School, Class of 1980, later obtaining her Bachelors Degree from ODU....

Donald Ray Walker

Donald Ray Walker

Jan 29, 2023

Donald Ray Walker, 74, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Elizabeth Jean Debord

Elizabeth Jean Debord

Jan 29, 2023

Elizabeth Jean "Jeannie" Debord, 69, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 29th, 2023. Jeannie was born in Louisville KY. She was raised in Kingsport and lived her entire life in the region. In her early adult years she worked as a dental assistant but soon after moved into Early Childhood Education for Kingsport City Schools. Her passions...

Steven Vance Risk

Steven Vance Risk

Jan 28, 2023

Steven Vance Risk, 72, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28th, 2023. Steve was born in Kingsport, Tn. He was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. His hobbies included anything and everything having to do with corvettes. He loved his animals, his family, and being a truck driver. He drove a concrete...

Emil Negru

Emil Negru

Jan 27, 2023

Emil Negru, aged 66, returned home from the hospital Tuesday, Jan 24 and passed away Friday, Jan 27 in the comfort of his own home in Kingsport, TN holding hands with wife Ana and daughter Roxana. Emil was born April 18, 1956, in Nicseni, Romania. He served in the Romanian army and would entertain his family with countless stories...

Fred Wayne Akers

Fred Wayne Akers

Jan 27, 2023

Fred Wayne Akers, 51, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27th, 2023. Fred was born in Kingsport, TN. He attended Gate City High School. Growing up, his father taught him brick masonry, and after school, he started a career as one. He was a loving father, brother, and son. He will be greatly...

Preston Eugene Maddux

Preston Eugene Maddux

Jan 27, 2023

Preston Eugene "Gene" Maddux, 75, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023. Born in Roanoke, Alabama, in 1947, he was the eldest of four siblings. In 1966, he married his high school sweetheart Brenda and attended Auburn University. After graduating from Auburn with a Bachelor of Textile Chemistry in 1969, Gene...

Joanne Krise

Joanne Krise

Jan 26, 2023

Joanne Krise, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Joanne was a wonderful mother, sister, and great friend to many. She was a kind, generous, accepting soul who loved the Lord. She was raised in a big family of 6 kids and an extended family of...