OBITUARIES

Keith Allen Swangle, Sr.

Keith Allen Swangle, Sr.

Oct 27, 2016

Keith Allen Swangle Sr. of Kingsport, TN, born on May 3rd, 1948 in Visalia, CA, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016, in his home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Henry Swangle. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Swangle of 46 years; son, Keith Swangle Jr; daughter, Allison...

Annie Mae Fletcher

Annie Mae Fletcher

Oct 24, 2016

Annie Mae Fletcher, 92, of Yuma, VA, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 with her family by her side, after a lengthy illness. Annie was a native of Scott County all of her life. She worked at F.W. Woolworths and Oakwood in her earlier years, later becoming a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Cowans Branch Missionary...

Elizabeth “Sissy” Ann Vencelov

Elizabeth “Sissy” Ann Vencelov

Oct 23, 2016

Elizabeth “Sissy” Ann Vencelov, 66, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, October 23, 2016. Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her family. Sissys favorite pass time was playing Bingo, mainly because she had so many friends there. She felt her friends were more like family to her. She cared for all of her friends dearly. Christmas was her favorite...

Willidean Overbay

Willidean Overbay

Oct 23, 2016

Willidean (Simpson) Overbay, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016. She was the president of the Dogwood Association. She is preceded in death by her parents, Branch and Sally Barrette Simpson; husband, T.J. Overbay; brothers, Ira Simpson, Eugene Simpson, Bill Simpson, Ralph Simpson, and infant; sisters, Ellen Ward, Betty Phillips; and daughter, Tracy Lynn. She is survived by...

Benjamin Craig Hawkins

Benjamin Craig Hawkins

Oct 21, 2016

Benjamin Craig Hawkins, 44, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 21, 2016. Ben was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and of the Baptist faith. At the age of 3, he knew he wanted to be a fireman. He started serving the Sullivan West Volunteer Fire Department at the age of 15 and he became...

Jerry Dennis Curtis

Jerry Dennis Curtis

Oct 20, 2016

Jerry Dennis Curtis, 69, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Service with military honors will be privately held. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Verna Ilene Booher

Verna Ilene Booher

Oct 20, 2016

Verna Ilene Booher, 71, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from a long term illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a faithful member of Gardner's Chapel Church. Verna loved flowers, her children, grandchildren, and animals. She was blessed with meeting her soul mate, Alfred, 53 years ago and spent a lifetime in...

Johnny Ray Linebaugh

Johnny Ray Linebaugh

Oct 19, 2016

Johnny Ray Linebaugh, 34, of Kingsport, TN passed away on October 19, 2016. Johnny will be missed by his beloved mother, step-dad and brother. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family.

Earl Houston Barker

Earl Houston Barker

Oct 17, 2016

Earl Houston Barker, 85, a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. Earl was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a loving, devoted father, grandfather and husband. He was a truck driver by occupation and worked for Freight Liner. He is preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” and Molly Barker; brothers,...

Larry Edwards Burks

Larry Edwards Burks

Oct 17, 2016

Larry Edwards Burks, 53, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Charles Luther “Luke” Glasgow

Charles Luther “Luke” Glasgow

Oct 16, 2016

CHARLES LUTHER GLASGOW (LUKE) of Kingsport passed away on Sunday, October 16th after an ongoing illness. He is preceded in death by his mother, Frankie Owens Hicks and his father, Bobby Rex Glasgow. He is survived by his sisters, Debbie and husband, Dan Spivey, and Sandra Fugate; brothers, Bobby Rex Glasgow Jr. and Brian Davis; nieces, Danielle, Mechell, Shyanne...

Gary Randall Turner

Gary Randall Turner

Oct 13, 2016

Gary Randall Turner, 64, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Harless Turner and Darlene Sue Lockhart; brothers, Steven Craig Turner and Richard Dean Turner; and sister, Tonya Cyrese Barker. He is survived by his brother, Thomas T-Bone Turner; son, Kaiden Turner; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service...

David Wayne Sams

David Wayne Sams

Oct 12, 2016

David Wayne Sams, 71, a loving father and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. David was born in Kingsport, TN and was a lifelong Tennessee Volunteer fan. He was also a proud Veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany during the Cold War. After his service he returned to Kingsport where he raised his...

Billy Rene Fletcher

Billy Rene Fletcher

Oct 11, 2016

Billy Rene Fletcher, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Indian Path Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 18, 1934 in Clintwood, VA. Before moving to Kingsport, TN in 2002, he resided in Michigan and in Maryland. Billy was of the Christian and of the Baptist...

Cynthia Ann Anderson

Cynthia Ann Anderson

Oct 10, 2016

Cynthia Ann Anderson, 56, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Minnie Geraldine Barrett

Minnie Geraldine Barrett

Oct 10, 2016

Minnie Geraldine Barrett, 86, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016. Mrs. Barrett was born on April 1, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Minnie Blevins. She was a member of Buffalo Christian Church and she was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Barrett; two...

Archibald Campbell, Iii

Archibald Campbell, Iii

Oct 8, 2016

Archibald Campbell, III, 72, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family. You may visit Trinitymemorialcenters.com to send a message of condolence or flowers to the family.

James Mack Ketron

James Mack Ketron

Oct 7, 2016

James Mack Ketron, 80, passed away on Friday, October 07, 2016. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee and was raised in Hiltons, VA. James worked at Kingsport Foundry for many years. He was a faithful member of Apostolic Gospel Church in Kingsport and his hobbies included hunting and making gun stocks. James was married to his wife, Salley, for...

Penelope Lynn Sewell

Penelope Lynn Sewell

Oct 5, 2016

Penelope "Penny" Lynn Sewell, 47 of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Penny is survived by her Life Partner Eric Arwood, Mimi's Little Bird, granddaughter Ciara Mayberry, and her loving cat Sushi of the home. She leaves behind her parents Thomas Dorinda Wood of Johnson City along with her four children Akira Sewell of Johnson City,...

Valerie Nicole Crawford

Valerie Nicole Crawford

Oct 4, 2016

Valerie Nicole (Necessary) Crawford, 47, passed away on Tuesday, October 04, 2016. Valerie is survived by her loving husband, Steve Crawford; precious daughter, Lindsey Cox of Cookeville, TN; three precious stepchildren, Tabitha Crawford, Josh Crawford and fiance, Brittany, Marcus Crawford and wife, Holly; father, Gary Necessary and wife, Alice; mother, Teresa Meade and husband, Padge; mother in law, Ruby...