OBITUARIES

Trina Gay Britt

Trina Gay Britt

Sep 25, 2023

Trina Gay Britt [Jessee], age 46, passed away around 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25th, 2023. Trina was a very loving mother to three children and dedicated her entire life to ensuring that each of them had the best life possible. Trina was truly a one-of-a-kind individual. She was a kind-hearted and loving person that would give the shirt...

Joshua Necessary

Joshua Necessary

Sep 18, 2023

Joshua Wayne Necessary August 13, 1988 - September 18, 2023 Joshua Wayne Necessary, 35, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Monday September 18, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Josh is survived by his mother and caregiver, Sherry Oliver; his father, Rocky Wayne Necessary; his maternal grandparents, L. Jack and Brenda Hurley; his aunts, Sheila Edwards and Shelley...

Michael Allen Tipton

Michael Allen Tipton

Sep 13, 2023

Michael Allen Tipton Sr., 55, of Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Michael loved his children and loved doing tree work. He spent most of his adult years working at his business, Tri-Cities Tree Experts. He enjoyed what he did and put his whole heart into his business. In his free...

Sheila Fern Morelock

Sheila Fern Morelock

Sep 12, 2023

Sheila F. Morelock, 76, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Sheila was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, and was a lifelong resident. She worked at Holston Medical Group as a triage phone nurse for many years and retired in 2022. She is preceded by her parents, Rayford and Trula Peters; sisters, Barbara and Shirley; brother, Wayne;...

James Light

James Light

Sep 11, 2023

James Light, 75, of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. James is survived by his two sons, Jimmy and Robert; two brothers, Junior and Carson; ex-wife, Mary; numerous grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Betty Jackson and Cathy. Service times will be held at Trinity Memorial Centers, of Kingsport, Tennessee on Sunday, September...

Christopher Mckinnley Rowe

Christopher Mckinnley Rowe

Sep 10, 2023

Christopher McKinnley Rowe, age 40, a beloved resident of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023, after a brief illness. Chris was born in Bristol, Tennessee, in 1982. He graduated from Central High School Class of 2001 and and furthered his studies at East Tennessee State University. Chris's went on to a fulfilling healthcare career as...

Esther Sadler

Esther Sadler

Sep 10, 2023

Ester Sadler, 92, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

James Ray Powers

James Ray Powers

Sep 10, 2023

James "Jimmy" Ray Powers, 56, of Norton, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Norton, where he worked at Food Lion for several years before retiring. Jimmy was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish and camp. He was a huge sports fan and loved cheering for...

Laura Denise Johnson

Laura Denise Johnson

Sep 10, 2023

Laura Denise Johnson, 52, of Erwin, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. A lifelong resident of Unicoi County, Laura raised her sons, Nicholas Kent Riddle, David E. Riddle and daughter, Elizabeth Nicole Riddle. She was a loving, caring mom, who had a warm heart for everyone. Laura was a God-fearing woman who grew up in church and...

Tony Lee Hall

Tony Lee Hall

Sep 9, 2023

Tony Lee Hall, 63, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Christopher Allen Castle

Christopher Allen Castle

Sep 8, 2023

Christopher Allen Castle, 47, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with COPD since April of 2023. Rest in peace my dear brother from another mother. Chris was of the Christian faith. He loved the Lord. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Maria...

William Edward Perkins

William Edward Perkins

Sep 8, 2023

Edward was born to Ray and Edna Perkins on March 16th, 1958, and departed this earthly life on September 8th, 2023. He received Christ at an early age under the leadership of his cousins Howard and Louise Keith, and later re-dedicated himself to the Lord. Recently, you could often find him watching services of preachers on television. He was...

William Raymond Osborne

William Raymond Osborne

Sep 7, 2023

William Raymond Osborne, 81, of Elizabethton Tn went home to be with JESUS around sunrise on September 7th, 2023. He last attended the Day of Deliverance Revival Center, where he enjoyed hearing the word and loved the people there. Raymond was an avid boxer in his early days. He enjoyed fishing. All he wanted to do was go fishing...

Hugh Ronnie Snodgrass

Hugh Ronnie Snodgrass

Sep 7, 2023

Hugh Ronnie Snodgrass, age 85, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, peacefully at home with his daughters near his side. He was the widower of Mollie Joann (McFarland) Snodgrass. They shared 63 years of marriage. As a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, Ronnie was always a caring, strong, and selfless presence. Born in Big...

John Lacey Byrd

John Lacey Byrd

Sep 6, 2023

John Lacey Byrd, aged 75, of Kingsport, TN, peacefully departed from this world on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. He was born in 1948 in Russell County, Virginia, to the loving embrace of his late parents, Grover and Emaline Byrd. John was of the Baptist faith and an esteemed Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, dedicating part of his life...

Scottie Lynn Hood

Scottie Lynn Hood

Sep 5, 2023

Scottie Lynn Hood, 57, of Weber City, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Scottie was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Betty and Hubert Hood in 1965. He was a graduate of Gate City High School with the class of 1984. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during Desert Storm as a part...

David Anthony Rodgers

David Anthony Rodgers

Sep 1, 2023

David Anthony Rodgers, 68, of Kingspot, TN, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. David served his country for 4 years, stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Center, where he took great pride in the service he provided for the United States. After becoming disabled, he left the Navy and attended ETSU in Johnson City, Tennessee. While there, he...

James Harry Sloan

James Harry Sloan

Aug 30, 2023

James Harry Sloan II, 35, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. James Sloan had a huge heart for his family, caring for his nieces and nephews, and any children that were around him. He loved all animals, but especially his dogs, Bailey and Scar. James loved to go to the lake, loved cooking and caring...

Norma Diane Wallen

Norma Diane Wallen

Aug 29, 2023

Norma Diane Wallen was a loving mother who everyone referred to as the nicest lady. She went to be with the Lord on August 29. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Jean Bellamy; paternal grandparents, Cecil and Gladys Bellamy; maternal grandparents, Nora and Arlie Gonce; and sister, Tracy Hankins. She is survived by her son,...

Timothy Jack Wilson

Timothy Jack Wilson

Aug 29, 2023

Timothy Jack Wilson November 11, 1958 - August 29, 2023 Timothy Jack "Poppy" Wilson passed away at his Church Hill home on Tuesday, August 29th at the age of 65. He was a loving and proud father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him during his full but relatively brief time on this Earth. Born...