OBITUARIES

Carolyn Marie Brown

Carolyn Marie Brown

Jun 10, 2018

Carolyn Marie Bennett Brown, 65, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital due to a sudden illness. Carolyn was born in Sullivan County and was a lifelong resident. She was a dental assistant for family dental centers for many years. Carolyn spent most of her time raising her children, whom she loved...

Ann Kabler Philbeck Stallard

Ann Kabler Philbeck Stallard

Jun 10, 2018

Ann Kabler Philbeck Stallard, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease, at the age of 76. Ann was a life time resident of Kingsport, TN. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School (1959) and the University of Tennessee (1963). She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and was married...

Earnest Keith Collins

Earnest Keith Collins

Jun 8, 2018

Earnest Keith Collins, 54, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, builder by trade and he was of the baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Patsy Collins; and two brothers, Jeff Collins and Scotty Collins. He is survived...

Robert Edgar Miller

Robert Edgar Miller

Jun 8, 2018

Robert E. Miller, 80, of Rhineback, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Holston Manor. Mr. Miller moved to Kingsport three years ago to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren. He loved horticulture and music. He was an organist, pianist, and he loved to sing. He is survived by his loving daughter...

Timothy Lee Ward

Timothy Lee Ward

Jun 8, 2018

Timothy Lee Ward, 58, passed away at his home in Hampton, TN on June 8, 2018. He was the son of the late Paul and Anna Lee Ward. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff and Brett Ward; and grandmother, Rosie Joyner. Timothy is survived by his fiance, Ginger Hall; stepchildren, Misty Hilton...

Carroll Reece "Ricky" Smith

Carroll Reece "Ricky" Smith

Jun 7, 2018

Carroll Reece "Ricky" Smith, 57, of Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord early in the morning on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County where he was a member of Faith House of Prayer Church. He was a carpenter and a greenskeeper. Ricky is preceded in death by his...

John Bowman Mclain, Jr.

John Bowman Mclain, Jr.

Jun 6, 2018

John Bowman McLain Jr., age 60, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Kingsport, TN on August 16, 1957 and was the son of the late John McLain, Sr. and Pansey Adkins McLain. He was employed by City of Kingsport and was a talented artist and he loved...

Mamie Lee Wynn

Mamie Lee Wynn

Jun 5, 2018

In loving memory of our loving wife and mother. You will be greatly missed. We all love you very much. Fly high. Mamie Lee Wynn, 55, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018. Mamie lost her battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert Wynn; daughters, Virginia Wynn, Barbara Wynn-Puckett and...

Lemuel Tristan Lee Thombs, Jr.

Lemuel Tristan Lee Thombs, Jr.

Jun 5, 2018

Lemuel Tristan Lee Thombs, Jr., son of Shatonna Pleasant and Lemuel Thombs, Sr. Our baby boy met the Lord on June 5, 2018 at 10:17 AM. He is preceded in death by Lemuel Eugene Thombs, Frank James Lee, Brenda Fay West, Edward Pleasant, Sr., and several others. Other survivors include his sister, Kaydence Artrip-Thombs; grandparents, Ella Wilson, Edward Pleasant,...

Flo Jeanette Laton Clark

Flo Jeanette Laton Clark

Jun 3, 2018

Flo Jeanette Laton Clark, 80, went peacefully into that great night on June 3rd, 2018 with family by her side. Flo loved working on handmade crafts for her friends and family. She was blessed with the gift of word often writing poems on her carefully crafted cards to be given with love. Flo was a skilled seamstress by trade...

Charles Roger Slagle

Charles Roger Slagle

Jun 2, 2018

Charles (Chuck) R. Slagle, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on June 2, 2018 and joined his parents, Robert and Dorothy Slagle and his brother, Gene Slagle in Heaven. He graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1977 and he retired in 2016 after 31 years of service at Eastman Chemical Company. He was an avid UT sports fan....

Troy Light Dorton

Troy Light Dorton

Jun 2, 2018

Troy Light Dorton, 57, of Duffield, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended battle with cancer. He was born July 31, 1960 in Kingsport. Troy was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Rye Cove, VA. He was preceded in death by his...

Emma Jean Dickey

Emma Jean Dickey

Jun 2, 2018

Emma Jean Dickey, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Emma Dickey.

Vincent Pisano

Vincent Pisano

Jun 2, 2018

Vincent Pisano, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Pisano family.

Tracy Bishop Spivey

Tracy Bishop Spivey

May 31, 2018

Tracy Bishop Spivey, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and most of all, her family and grandchildren. Tracy is preceded in death by her husband, Chad Spivey in 2015; and her parents, Howard Bishop and Betty Falin Bishop. Survivors...

Kenneth Harvey Brown

Kenneth Harvey Brown

May 30, 2018

Kenneth Harvey Brown, 61, passed away May 30 in Oklahoma, due to COPD. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents William "Sonny" Brown and Rettie Brown Mullins. He is survived by siblings David Brown (Michelle), Danny Mullins (Pat), Sheri Rose, Kathy Sturgill (Jack), Teresa Lackey (Hunter), Diana Vanlandingham, and Janice Edwards. A private memorial service will be held...

Gerald Benton

Gerald Benton

May 29, 2018

Gerald Benton, 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Benton family.

Gladys Ann Young

Gladys Ann Young

May 28, 2018

Gladys Ann Young, 49, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2018, after a short illness. Gladys loved reading, fishing and playing bingo. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother and grandmother. Her favorite place to visit was Gatlinburg. She was a member of Feathers Chapel Freewill Baptist church. She is survived by her husband of 31...

Carl R. Saurer, Jr.

Carl R. Saurer, Jr.

May 27, 2018

Carl R. Saurer, Jr., 67, of Chuckey, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Illinois and had been a resident of Chuckey, TN since 2011. His favorite things were riding motorcycles and camping in Florida during the winter. Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Carl...

Jerry Monroe Cox

Jerry Monroe Cox

May 25, 2018

Jerry Monroe Cox, 77, passed away on Friday, May 25th, 2018 at his residence. He was retired from Eastman. He is survived by his wife, Lorna Cox; son, Joe Cox; daughter, Rachel Cox; brothers, Herman Cox (Evelyn), Luther Cox(Nancy); sister-in-law, Gail Combs; several nieces and nephews. At his request there will be no formal services or visitation. Trinity Memorial...