OBITUARIES

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...

Ray Herbert Amyx

Ray Herbert Amyx

Sep 28, 2016

Ray Herbert Amyx , 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Michael Wayne Smith

Michael Wayne Smith

Sep 27, 2016

Michael Wayne Smith, 50, went home to be with the angels on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Michael enjoyed fishing, hanging out with friends and working in his garden. Michael is survived by his mother, Ruby Smith; brother, Charlie Smith; sisters, Trina Smith, Rita Harville and Lori Smith; best friend, Paul Tesnear; and several nieces and nephews. A burial service...

Gary Lee Armour

Gary Lee Armour

Sep 26, 2016

Gary Lee Armour, 58, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Gary grew up in Indianapolis, IN. His parents moved to Kingsport where he would come to visit them. He eventually moved to Kingsport where he met his wife, Renee, and they were married for 22 years. He had 2 sons and 2 daughters, whom he loved. He spent...

Dawn Diane Burkhart

Dawn Diane Burkhart

Sep 23, 2016

Dawn Diane Burkhart, 49, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016. Dawn was a wonderful, loving person who enjoyed raising her children and spoiled her grandkids. She was born in New York and moved here when she was a young child. She met Jeff 13 years ago at work and fell in love immediately. They worked together for many...

James Leroy Bowen

James Leroy Bowen

Sep 14, 2016

Celebrating the life of James L. Bowen, age 74. He joined our Heavenly Father on September 14th, 2016 from his home in Bristol Tennessee. He was born on March 17, 1942 in Eastman, Georgia to John A. and Flossy Bowen. He leaves behind children Josh and wife Rachel Bowen, Lara and husband Michael Holmes and Gwen Hollingsworth. Four grandchildren,...