OBITUARIES

Seth Christian Williams

Seth Christian Williams

Sep 8, 2019

Seth Christian Williams, 40, former Marine, of Florence, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 8th, 2019 while working in town. Arrangements are being handled by Elkins Funeral Home in Florence, Alabama. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Williams family.

Linda Kay Morton

Linda Kay Morton

Sep 8, 2019

Linda Kay Morton, 68, passed away on Sunday, September 8th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Paul Michael Morton; youngest daughter, Kathy Lean Morton; then by the love of her life, John Davenport, whom was just as special, loved, and as important to her children and grandchildren as he as to...

Wanda Whitson

Wanda Whitson

Sep 7, 2019

Wanda Whitson, 64, passed away on Saturday, September 7th, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Whitson family.

Larry Leon Steele

Larry Leon Steele

Sep 4, 2019

Larry Leon Steele, 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the Steele family.

Richard Charles Wilson

Richard Charles Wilson

Sep 4, 2019

Richard Charles Wilson, 66, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Marlin Sanders Jaynes, Jr.

Marlin Sanders Jaynes, Jr.

Sep 3, 2019

Marlin S. Jaynes, Jr. went to his eternal home with his precious Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born on November 28, 1942 in Kingsport, he devoted 59 years of his life to the ministry. He pastored churches in Missouri, Alabama, Ohio, Virginia, Illinois and Tennessee. He was serving as the Senior Pastor at Oakwood Forest Christian...

Patrick Oliver Hansen

Patrick Oliver Hansen

Sep 2, 2019

Patrick Oliver Hansen, 27, of Kingsport peacefully passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2019. Patrick was born on February 26, 1992 in Sanford, FL to Mary Lou Fajman and Christopher Hansen. His family moved to Kingsport in 1996. Patrick graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 2010, where his passion was football. He was all state offensive lineman...

Christopher Robert Morgan

Christopher Robert Morgan

Aug 31, 2019

Christopher Robert Morgan, 46, of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Chris grew up in Baileyton, TN and went to North Greene High School. Chris had a lifelong love of music and practicing on his banjo and guitar. Chris knew computers inside and out and built them in his spare time. He will be dearly missed...

Joseph William Moore

Joseph William Moore

Aug 30, 2019

Joseph William Moore, 60, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. Services were private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Moore family.

James Cecil Richards

James Cecil Richards

Aug 28, 2019

James Cecil Richards, 55, of Fall Branch, TN passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was of the Christian faith and he enjoyed hunting and being in the outdoors. James is preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Richards (2014); mother, Mary Ann Richards; and aunt, Pauline Thomas. He is survived by his son, Aaron Richards. A celebration...

Tony James Benfield

Tony James Benfield

Aug 28, 2019

Tony James Benfield, 72, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Tony grew up in Hawkins County and graduated from Church Hill High School in 1967. Tony worked for Holston Defense (B.A.E.) for over 20 years and was currently employed by Triad Freightliner of TN. He loved his family very much,...

Barbara Ann Egan Kilgore

Barbara Ann Egan Kilgore

Aug 26, 2019

Barbara Ann Egan Kilgore entered into rest on August 26, 2019 in Kingsport, TN at the age of 72. Barbara is survived by her children, Samuel Scott & his spouse, Jennifer R. Kilgore (of the home) and Jennifer Marie Kilgore & her spouse, Jay Wolff (Chicago, IL); her granddaughter, Desmond Elizabeth Kilgore (of the home); siblings, Shirley Egan Kiser...

Jacqueline Ruth Doss

Jacqueline Ruth Doss

Aug 26, 2019

Jacqueline Ruth Doss (Mamaw), age 65, of Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2019 at her residence very unexpectedly. She was born on January 2, 1954 in Bristol, TN and was a lifelong resident of Bluff City, TN. Jacqueline was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed playing hayday. She loved her family very...

Joshua Aaron “Squishy” Mcconnell

Joshua Aaron “Squishy” Mcconnell

Aug 25, 2019

Joshua Aaron McConnell, 23, was reported missing on April 13, 2019. He was discovered on August 25, 2019. Joshua was born on December 6, 1996 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Chad McConnell and Melisa McConnell. His passions were Yu-Gi-Oh cards, playing guitar, skateboarding and indulging in his spirituality. He brought much joy and light to those around him. He was...

Robert Lynn Cassidy

Robert Lynn Cassidy

Aug 25, 2019

Robert Lynn Cassidy, 55, passed away on August 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Shades of Grace Church on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 4:00 PM. The service will be officiated by Pastor Will Shewey with special music performed by Oscar Harris. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the Cassidy family....

Alan William Cook

Alan William Cook

Aug 24, 2019

Alan W. Cook, of Piney Flats, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Mr. Cook was born in Little Falls, NY and has lived in TN the past 23 years. Alan served 26 years in the Army National Guard and retired from Silgan in 2014. He was preceded in death by his...

James Falk

James Falk

Aug 24, 2019

James Falk, 53, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family.

Jerry Allan Matthews

Jerry Allan Matthews

Aug 23, 2019

Jerry "Orf" Allan Matthews, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, August 23, 2019. Born to Helen and Frank Matthews of Hawkins County, TN in 1961, Jerry "Orf" Matthews began his journey through life along with what was originally a total of 14 brothers and sisters. It was here that he started...

Melissa Deonne Barker

Melissa Deonne Barker

Aug 23, 2019

Melissa Deonne (Norris) Barker, 59, went peacefully on August 23, 2019. She was born on July 19, 1960 in Kingsport, but resided in Church Hill, TN. She was a loving friend, mother and wife and she will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her mother, Eunice Peters Norris; father, John Garner Norris; and infant son, William...

Robin D. Arthur

Robin D. Arthur

Aug 22, 2019

Robin D. Arthur, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He had been a member and a servant at Shades of Grace storefront church. His testimony was one of the love for Jesus. May his soul rest with our Risen Lord where all things will be made new and all the torments of a troubled mind will never...