OBITUARIES

April Lea Miller

April Lea Miller

Apr 25, 2016

April Miller, 70, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Kevin Lee Swanner, Jr.

Kevin Lee Swanner, Jr.

Apr 24, 2016

Kevin Lee Swanner, Jr., 33, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Kevin was born on October 10, 1982, at the Johnson City Medical Center and was the son of Elizabeth Hodges, of Johnson City. He lived in Johnson City his whole life and he went to David Crockett High School. Kevin was a boxer. He loved fishing and...

David Joe Cole

David Joe Cole

Apr 21, 2016

David Joe Cole, 58, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School where he played on the basketball team. It was during junior high school that he met his best friend and the love of his life, Carolyn....

Dessa Jo Cornett

Dessa Jo Cornett

Apr 15, 2016

Dessa Jo Cornett, 45, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Lajuanda Kirkwood

Lajuanda Kirkwood

Apr 13, 2016

LaJuanda Kirkwood, 54, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 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.

Patrick Dale Lifford

Patrick Dale Lifford

Apr 13, 2016

Patrick "Pat" Lifford, 48, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Holston Valley Hospital. Pat grew up in Kingsport, TN and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett where he played on the football team. To say Pat was a sports fan is an understatement. He loved all sports. Pat enjoyed riding his Harley as much as he could. To everyone who...

Crystal Lynn Collins

Crystal Lynn Collins

Apr 12, 2016

Crystal Lynn Collins, 28, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident and is now with her Lord and Savior. Crystal lived in Kingsport her whole life and is a graduate from Sullivan South. She loved to sing and was a member of her high school choir....

Frank Lawrence Charlton, Jr.

Frank Lawrence Charlton, Jr.

Apr 9, 2016

Frank Lawrence "Larry" Charlton Jr, age 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 9, 2016. He was born September 1, 1956 in Richmond, VA and was a longtime resident of Kingsport, TN. Larry served in the United States Marine Corps from February 1974 to November 1978. He is survived by his Mother, Mary Hamilton, Step-father, Herbert Hamilton...

Ruby Ellen Woodson

Ruby Ellen Woodson

Apr 6, 2016

Ruby Ellen Woodson, 47, passed away on Wednesday, April 06, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family. You may visit www.trinitymemorialcenters.com to send a message of condolence or flowers to the family.

Richard Longo

Richard Longo

Apr 5, 2016

Richard Longo, 44, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2016. Services will be private. 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.

Austin Dewayne Crawford

Austin Dewayne Crawford

Apr 2, 2016

Austin Dewayne Crawford, 61, passed away at his home. Dewayne was born in Springfield, IL then moved to the Fall Branch/Blountville area as a child. He was a 1973 graduate of Sullivan Central. He was a body builder and liked motorcycles. Dewayne retired several years ago from Eastman after a long career. He was preceded in death by his...

Frances Stegall

Frances Stegall

Apr 1, 2016

Frances Stegall, 65, passed away on Friday, April 1st, 2016. Arrangements will be private. 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.

Jimmy Wayne Maxwell

Jimmy Wayne Maxwell

Apr 1, 2016

Jimmy was born in Roanoke, VA and then moved to Kingsport, TN as a child. He met his soul mate, Tammy, at the age of 17 where it was love at first site. They were quickly married after school. He was a loving husband, a provider for his family and a wonderful father. His son, Scotty, was his best...

Brenda Pelston

Brenda Pelston

Mar 23, 2016

Brenda Pelston, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Services will be privately held by the family at a later time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Sandra Kaye Bays

Sandra Kaye Bays

Mar 23, 2016

Sandra Kay Bays, 64, joined the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at home after a lengthy illness of cancer. She fought a courageous and strong battle. She was a resident of Church Hill, TN where she loved working in her garden of flowers and being with her family. Preceding her in death were her father, Grady...

Tammy Smith

Tammy Smith

Mar 22, 2016

Tammy Loraine Smith, 43, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Tammy was full of life and loved taking care of her children. She was a precious mother, sweet friend, loving sister, and aunt Mammy. Tammy enjoyed the outdoors anytime she could and she especially liked the beach for its beauty. She leaves behind her dog, Chia, whom she...

Albert Ray Sutphin

Albert Ray Sutphin

Mar 21, 2016

Albert Ray Sutphin, 71, of Mount Carmel, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2016. He was a veteran of the US Navy and he fought in the Vietnam War. He attended Oak Grove Baptist Church when he was able to. Mr. Sutphin is preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Womack; son, Jimmy...

Roger Coy Bentley

Roger Coy Bentley

Mar 20, 2016

Roger Coy Bentley, 58, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Roger was born in Big Stone Gap, VA and lived the majority of his life in Kingsport, TN. He was a kind, loving, hard-working man. As a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, he took pride and joy in spending time with his family...

Steven Dwayne Goins

Steven Dwayne Goins

Mar 19, 2016

Steven Dwayne Goins, 63, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Johnny Waits

Johnny Waits

Mar 18, 2016

Johnny Waits, 66, passed away on Friday, March 18, 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.