OBITUARIES

Carl Wesley "Toby" Harless

Carl Wesley "Toby" Harless

Feb 19, 2019

Carl Wesley "Toby" Harless, 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and he loved his family. Toby was proud of his Navy background and served on the USS Garcia. He was full of life and was considered a jokester. He could make you smile even on your bad days....

Harry Grey Blaising

Harry Grey Blaising

Feb 18, 2019

Harry Grey Blaising, 74, passed away on February 18, 2019. Harry had many challenges in life, but thru it all, he lived life his way. He is now in heaven, able to hear and speak. All of us should be so blessed. Harrys best friend was his sister, who cared for him. She was Harrys rock, which allowed him...

Jerry L. Gray

Jerry L. Gray

Feb 18, 2019

Jerry L. Gray, 67, passed away on Monday, February 18th, 2019. Jerry is an unclaimed veteran who proudly and valiantly served a tour in Vietnam in the Marine Corps. He earned the National Defense Service medal, Vietnam Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and a Rifle marksman badge. Military rites will be held on Monday, February 25th, 2019 at...

Allen Wayne Sellers

Allen Wayne Sellers

Feb 17, 2019

Allen Wayne Sellers, 65, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the Sellers family.

Timothy "Frog" Fugate Sr.

Timothy "Frog" Fugate Sr.

Feb 17, 2019

Timothy "Frog" Fugate Sr. ,age 61, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 17, 2019 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Lynn View High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, loved going to auctions, and loved spending time with his family...

Dr. Laura Vanini Grobovsky

Dr. Laura Vanini Grobovsky

Feb 17, 2019

Dr. Laura Vanini Grobovsky, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Grobovsky family.

Carol Marie Mullenix

Carol Marie Mullenix

Feb 16, 2019

Carol Marie Mullenix, 76, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Mullenix family.

William Raymond Sullivan

William Raymond Sullivan

Feb 14, 2019

William Raymond Sullivan, Sr., 61, of Kingsport, TN, unexpectedly was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 14, 2019. William, aka Foster (to some) Bill (to most) was a loving, devoted husband and dad. He touched all who came in contact with him and was just a simple, good, honest man. He served honorably in...

Sherry Etta Johnson

Sherry Etta Johnson

Feb 14, 2019

Sherry Etta Johnson, 53, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Greystone Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but has been in this area most of her life. Sherry attended Shades of Grace as her health permitted. She loved spending time with her family and adored...

Edward Ray Perry

Edward Ray Perry

Feb 14, 2019

Edward Ray Perry, 67, of Bluff City, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 14th, 2019. Eddie was born in Elizabethton, TN in 1951. He was a graduate of Sullivan East High School. Eddie worked with his parents painting business early on in life and would later work a few more years for them. He also worked at Sperry for...

Rickie Glen Bear, Sr.

Rickie Glen Bear, Sr.

Feb 14, 2019

Ricky Glen Bear, Sr., 49, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and...

Kelly Darlene Sterling

Kelly Darlene Sterling

Feb 13, 2019

Kelly Darlene Sterling, 52, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 13th, 2019. Born in Freeport, Texas on December 29th, 1966, she moved to the Kingsport area in 1982 growing up in the Indian Springs Community and remaining there much of her life. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a wonderful...

Gelacio Guerrero

Gelacio Guerrero

Feb 13, 2019

Gelacio Guerrero, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Guerrero family.

Marisol Perez

Marisol Perez

Feb 10, 2019

Marisol Perez, 51, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. No services are currently scheduled. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Perez family.

Sara Frances Thomson

Sara Frances Thomson

Feb 10, 2019

Sara Frances Thomson (Pete, Granny, Granny Franny, Franny Baby), 72 of Saltville, VA went home to be with the Lord on February 10th, 2019. She was born on May 25th, 1946 in Bruce, MS. Fran retired from Saltville Insurance Agency CSE Insurance in Abingdon, VA after 25+ years. She was a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church in...

Robert Phil Chatman Jr.

Robert Phil Chatman Jr.

Feb 9, 2019

Robert Phil Chatman Jr., 58, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Imogene Chatman (Fall Branch,TN). He is survived by his sister, Jessica Goodwin and husband, Larry (South Carolina); nephews, Julius (Jay) Goodwin (Atlanta), Chris Goodwin and wife, Jodi and son Jacob (Atlanta). A Memorial Service will be held...

Anthony Woodrow Christian

Anthony Woodrow Christian

Feb 8, 2019

Anthony "Tony" Woodrow Christian, 67, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Friday, February 8th, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer and COPD. Tony was a devoted follower of Christ and a teacher of the Word. He is proceeded in death by his mother and father, Allie and Hazel Christian; nephew, Wesley Christian; mother-in-law, Vivian Amburgey. Tony was...

Terry Eugene Ashley

Terry Eugene Ashley

Feb 8, 2019

Terry Eugene Ashley, age 83, of Roan Mountain, TN, went to be with the Lord and his beautiful precious wife on Friday, February, 8, 2019 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Roan Mountain, TN. He was a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family and he was...

Kathleen Yvonne Britt

Kathleen Yvonne Britt

Feb 6, 2019

Kathleen Whetsel Britt, age 69, passed away suddenly on February 6th 2019 at her home in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born on the 2nd of December 1949 and grew up in Sullivan County Tennessee. Kathleen was the last living daughter of the late Homer Ray and Edith Whetsel and spent most of her life in Tennessee until her marriage...

Shyane Ieshia Nicole Bishop

Shyane Ieshia Nicole Bishop

Feb 5, 2019

Shyane Ieshia Nicole Bishop, age 27, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Shyane was a stay at home mother. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a vibrant smile that lit up any room she entered. She was of the Christian faith. Shyane is preceded in...