OBITUARIES

Charles Emmit Schnell

Charles Emmit Schnell

Nov 8, 2018

Charles Emmit Schnell, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Schnell family.

Delores "Jean" Pearcy

Delores "Jean" Pearcy

Nov 7, 2018

Delores "Jean" Pearcy, 62, of Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 unexpectedly at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Kingsport, TN and has been a resident of this area all of her life. She was a member of Way of Life Baptist Church for many years. Jean loved to...

Steven Wayne Marafchik

Steven Wayne Marafchik

Nov 6, 2018

Steven Wayne Marafchik, 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Steven was travelling through the area from Los Angeles, CA. Services will be held in California at a later time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the Marafchik family.

Gregory Lacey Skeen

Gregory Lacey Skeen

Nov 6, 2018

Gregory Lacey Skeen, 63, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Holston Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Virginia, he lived all of his life in Kingsport. Gregory was a self employed painter and he loved old cars, football, and he loved and adored his family and friends. Gregory is preceded in...

Carrie Ann Cole

Carrie Ann Cole

Nov 5, 2018

Carrie Ann Cole, 42, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Dwayne Cole; daughter, Katie Cole; son, Dalton Cavin; grandson, Michael Cavin; parents, Kenny and Myra Bryson; mother and father in law, Bobby and Lisa Cole; grandmother, Judy Walls; sister, Audra Smith and Bobby; brother, Brandon Bryson and Amy; nieces...

Alma Jeanette Watson

Alma Jeanette Watson

Nov 5, 2018

Alma Jeanette Watson, 87, of Kingsport, TN passed away of natural causes on November 4th, 2018. Alma was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1931 to Wendel and Anna Dorner where she grew up until moving to Ohio in 1951. She was employed by the Ohio Edison Company as a secretary for 10 years. She loved animals, especially dogs and...

Thelma Louise Mccauley

Thelma Louise Mccauley

Nov 4, 2018

Thelma Eloise (Lou Lou) Ball McCauley, 49, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 4th, 2018, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, TN and was raised in the area. She loved her cat "Boots". She loved making people smile and be happy. She loved her family with all her heart. She is preceded in...

Dovie Jean Guy

Dovie Jean Guy

Nov 4, 2018

Dovie Jean Guy, 79, of Weber City, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 4th, 2018. She was born in Scott County, VA where she lived most of her life. She graduated Dungannon High School and went on to attend Mtn Empire College. She was a teachers aid for many years. She spent most of her life...

Lynn “Julio” Edward Akers

Lynn “Julio” Edward Akers

Nov 4, 2018

Lynn “Julio” Edward Akers, 55, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2018. He was born in Bristol, TN. He graduated Sullivan Central High School. He worked at I-81 Motorsports exit 44 and did roofing with his brother. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Akers; brothers, James Franklin Akers, William Westly Akers;...

Shelvie Jean Griswold

Shelvie Jean Griswold

Oct 28, 2018

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31) Shelvie Jean Griswold, age 80, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 28, 2018, in Kingsport, Tennessee, surrounded by her family. She was born...

Ronnie Lynn Hite

Ronnie Lynn Hite

Oct 25, 2018

Ronnie Lynn Hite Sr., age 54, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2018 after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a carpenter by trade. He was of the baptist faith. He attended Sullivan South High School and Ronnie loved racing, riding his motorcycles, and Tennessee football. He...

Richard Bob Lee

Richard Bob Lee

Oct 24, 2018

Richard Bob Lee, 57, of Kingsport, passed away at his residence unexpectedly on October 24th, 2018. He was born in Mannheim, Germany then moved to Owensboro, KY and spent the last 20 years living in Kingsport, TN. Richard proudly served in the United States Army. He worked the last 15 years as a chef at Chop House. He was...

Edgar Rennie Catellier

Edgar Rennie Catellier

Oct 23, 2018

Edgar Rennie Catellier, age 71, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Asbury Place in Kingsport, TN after a brief illness. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a volunteer for Amedisys Hospice and Holston Valley Medical Center. He loved working with horses, reading and University of Michigan college football and basketball. He...

Connie Lynne Cook

Connie Lynne Cook

Oct 21, 2018

Connie Lynne Cook, age 51, of Glade Springs, VA, passed away October 21st, 2018 at her home. She was happiest while spending time with family, friends and her dog, Marchie. Connie enjoyed taking care of her horses. She loved flowers and plants of all kind and always kept her flower beds full. She was born on April 8, 1967....

Timothy Ray Gilreath

Timothy Ray Gilreath

Oct 20, 2018

Timothy Ray Gilreath, 50, of Kingsport, Tn went to be with The Lord on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a avid Steelers fan and Vols fan. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors include his parents, Billy and Faye Gilreath (Kingsport, Tn); children, Heather Ervin and husband Josh,...

Daniel James Ratliff

Daniel James Ratliff

Oct 19, 2018

Daniel James Ratliff, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Holston Valley Hospital. Born on September 28, 1950 in Pikeville, KY, he lived his life his way and in his later years, enjoyed playing in billiards leagues around the northeast Tennessee, tricities area. He always had a good sense of humor and he loved to tell...

Timothy Booker

Timothy Booker

Oct 19, 2018

Timothy Booker, 52, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 19,2018. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 20 years, Marcie of the home. Also survived by one child, Travis Kim Ratliff (Randall). He was the son of Edith Benfield and the late Bill Benfield of Jonesboro and father David Booker of...

Mary Kathern Cole

Mary Kathern Cole

Oct 19, 2018

Mary K. Cole, 87, of Fall Branch, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2018. She was a homemaker who loved to garden and go dancing. She enjoyed cooking for her family, loved her Lincoln Town Car and her fur baby, Missy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Cole; and her son, Thomas Cole. She...

Jennifer Michelle Lane

Jennifer Michelle Lane

Oct 18, 2018

Jennifer Michelle Lane, 32, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2018 after a brief illness. She spent most of her life in Kingsport. She attended Sullivan South High School and was of the christian faith. Jennifer loved to play the guitar, sing, music, and going to the beach, but most of all,...

Gordon Charles Castle Jr.

Gordon Charles Castle Jr.

Oct 15, 2018

Gordon Charles “George” Castle Jr., 57, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15th, 2018 with his family by his side. George was born in Wise County, VA in 1961. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He was self-employed in construction. George met his wife, Judy, almost 30 years ago and it was love at first sight....