OBITUARIES

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...

Lee Curtis Overton

Lee Curtis Overton

May 24, 2018

Lee Curtis Overton, 83, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. A service will be held at VFW Post 8652-Coeburn, Mountain Empire Post on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Lee Curtis.

John Kenneth Hitchcock, Sr.

John Kenneth Hitchcock, Sr.

May 23, 2018

John Kenneth Hitchcock, Sr., 71, of Piney Flats, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Atlanta, GA and he had resided in Piney Flats for the last 18 years. He was a christian and he loved playing the...

Phyllis Ann Willis

Phyllis Ann Willis

May 22, 2018

Phyllis Ann Willis, 81, of Meadowview, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Phyllis Willis.

Martha Sue Mullenix

Martha Sue Mullenix

May 14, 2018

Martha Sue Mullenix, age 81, of Kingsport, went to be with The Lord on Monday, May 14th, 2018 at her residence after a brief illness. Martha was born and raised in Kingsport. She was of the Baptist faith. Martha enjoyed gardening, cooking, flowers, and being outdoors. She always put someone's needs before her own. She is preceded in death...

Mary Lou Keymon

Mary Lou Keymon

May 13, 2018

Mary Lou Keymon, 44, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Sue Drinnon; brother, James Drinnon; Mary is survived by her fiance, Doyle Ritter; son, Scottie Davis; daughter, Lisa McNutt; brothers, Chris Drinnon, George Drinnon, Jeff Drinnon; grandchildren, Abigail McNutt, Karyssa Davis, and Chloe McNutt.;...

Sharon Ann Pincince

Sharon Ann Pincince

May 12, 2018

Sharon Ann (Harless) Pincince, 71, of Kingsport, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Sharon grew up in Rich Creek, Virginia and graduated from Narrows High School before moving to New Bedford, MA. She spent the last several years in Kingsport, TN. Sharon enjoyed NASCAR races, spending time with friends and family and listening to...