OBITUARIES

Carol Pruett Gagin

Carol Pruett Gagin

Aug 15, 2019

Carol Pruett Gagin, 66, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Pastor Tony Neal Gilliam

Pastor Tony Neal Gilliam

Aug 12, 2019

How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 10:15 Pastor Tony Neal Gilliam's membership at the Jonesborough Church of God was transferred to Heaven on August 12th, 2019. He was promoted and relocated to a new city- the City of God! He loves his new home...

Julie Katelen Rebecca Presley

Julie Katelen Rebecca Presley

Aug 10, 2019

Julie K. Presley, 25, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was of the Baptist faith. She attended Sullivan North High School. She loved to paint, draw, and do crafts. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents,...

Timothy Dale Greene

Timothy Dale Greene

Aug 9, 2019

Timothy Dale Greene, 61, passed away on Friday, August 9th, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Greene family.

David Joseph Simpson, Sr.

David Joseph Simpson, Sr.

Aug 8, 2019

David Joseph Simpson Sr., 67, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley J. Simpson (Blakley); son, David J. Simpson Jr.; and grandson, David Scharringhausen. David is survived by his daughter, Angela Scharringhausen and husband, Todd; sister, Shirley Noel; nephew, Landon Noel and...

Joseph Thomas Bruce

Joseph Thomas Bruce

Aug 8, 2019

Following a gallant fight, Joseph Thomas (Tom) Bruce went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 8th, 2019. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Wesley Bruce; mother, Beaulah Mae Anchors; step-father, Edward Davis (Ned) Anchors; brother, Johnny McArthur Bruce; a number of aunts and uncles; and his closest pal, his dog...

Tives Arthur Staten

Tives Arthur Staten

Aug 7, 2019

Tives Arthur Staten, 63, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Velma Staten. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family.

Joel Hansford Boggs

Joel Hansford Boggs

Aug 6, 2019

Joel Hansford Boggs, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Sandra Mae Queen

Sandra Mae Queen

Aug 6, 2019

Sandra Mae Queen, 73, of Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle. Born in Omaha, Nebraska moving to Blountville in 2013. She was retired as a hotel manager. She was of the Methodist Faith. She was an avid animal lover and took pride in...

Ernest Thomas Harbo

Ernest Thomas Harbo

Aug 5, 2019

Ernest Thomas Harbo, 70, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019. A private service will be held at a later date. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family.

Larry William Smith

Larry William Smith

Aug 2, 2019

Larry William Smith, 62, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2019. Born in 1956, Larry lived in Kingsport since 2009. Larry was a quiet and simple man. He was a coal miner for over 10 years working underground. He loved motorcycles and old cars. He loved his companion, Shirley and his Mother. And although...

Delmon Junior Ratliff

Delmon Junior Ratliff

Aug 2, 2019

Delmon Junior Ratliff, 47, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. Delmon was born in Virginia but lived most of his life in Kingsport. He was a kind person, had a lot of friends, and loved to walk around the community. He is survived by his fiance, Shelley Breed; friend of 25 years, Bobby Bullock. A...

Laura Lee Barker

Laura Lee Barker

Jul 29, 2019

Laura Lee Barker, 40, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 after a long illness. She was born in Abingdon, VA in 1979. She graduated with honors from John S. Battle High School Class of 1997. After school she was briefly married, had a wonderful daughter named Peyton, and became a homemaker. She is preceded in...

David Joseph Cohen

David Joseph Cohen

Jul 28, 2019

David Joseph Cohen, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, July 28, 2019. David was passionate about carpentry/woodworking, golf, Georgia Bulldogs football, walking his dogs and all things technology. David is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Edith Cohen. He is survived by his wife, June Cohen; children,...

James David Strickler

James David Strickler

Jul 28, 2019

James David Strickler, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was born in Kingsport in 1960 and was lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Joyce Strickler. He leaves behind a son, Jamie Lee Strickler and wife Miranda (Colonial Heights); daughters, Teresa Strickler and boyfriend Ricky Dykes (Chucky, TN),...

Carla Ruth Kinsler

Carla Ruth Kinsler

Jul 28, 2019

Carla Ruth Kinsler, 56, of Kingsport, Tn, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a Christian. She enjoyed caring for others, laughing, writing, being creative and had a passion for Fleetwood Mac. She loved spending time with her daughter and family. Her favorite color was pink....

Dana Marie Ramseur

Dana Marie Ramseur

Jul 28, 2019

Dana Marie Ramseur, 63, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Ramseur family.

Larry Manuel Boyd

Larry Manuel Boyd

Jul 25, 2019

Larry Manuel Boyd, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 From 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Trinity Memorial, (1221 Stewball Circle). Everyone is invited to come and reminiscence and enjoy the stories told of this remarkable man. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve...

Sharon Pauline Bowyer

Sharon Pauline Bowyer

Jul 22, 2019

Sharon Pauline Bowyer, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family. She was born in Flint, MI on August 10, 1949 and had lived in Kingsport, TN. She loved to play cards and dice and she also loved to fish and watch old TV shows. She was a devoted mother...

Paula Denise Weldon

Paula Denise Weldon

Jul 22, 2019

Paula Denise Weldon, 56, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22nd, 2019 with her family by her side. Paula was born in Kingsport in 1963 where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Central High School Class 1981. After school she worked at Holston Valley Hospital for about...