OBITUARIES

Jessie Dezarn

Jessie Dezarn

Aug 5, 2022

Jessie Dezarn passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Dezarn family.

Gregory Hopkins

Gregory Hopkins

Aug 3, 2022

Gregory Allen Hopkins Sr., 71, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Gregory was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1951. He has traveled a lot during his life. He had different ambitions in each place he lived and was proud to be a small business owner then. Gregory immensely enjoyed cruising the ocean waters....

Rene Altra Buenafe

Rene Altra Buenafe

Aug 3, 2022

Rene Altra Buenafe, 63, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. Rene was born in Sasebo, Japan in 1959 where his father was stationed. He graduated from Chula Vista High School in San Diego. After high school he served in the U.S. Navy. Rene loved riding his motorcycle. He was a quite caring sole who will...

Melody Ramsey

Melody Ramsey

Aug 1, 2022

Melody Ann (Horath) Ramsey, 74, of Rogersville, TN, went to be the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2022. Melody was born in Mattoon, Illinois, to Clifford and Bessie Horath. She met and married Larry Ramsey and they celebrated thirty-three years of marriage together. Melody loved music, bird watching, and sewing. She was happy and she enjoyed her life. In...

Harwada Gardner

Harwada Gardner

Aug 1, 2022

Harwada Gardner passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Gardner family.

James Gordon Weaver

James Gordon Weaver

Jul 31, 2022

James Gordon Weaver, 63, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Gordon was born in Somerset, Kentucky, Pulaski County, to James and Heniretta (Henderson) Weaver. He proudly served four years in the US Army in Panama City, Panama. He was married to Donna Thompson and the couple had two children together, making a total of four...

Sharon Lee Dezarn

Sharon Lee Dezarn

Jul 30, 2022

Sharon Lee Dezarn, 69, of Blountville, TN, passed away peacefully at Holston Valley Medical Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022, after a gradual decline in health. Sharon was born in Chattanooga, TN, but moved to East Tennessee, where she lived most of her life. She worked many years at Conoco Phillips and was a supportive caregiver to many. Sharon...

Beverly Shaffer

Beverly Shaffer

Jul 28, 2022

Beverly Shaffer passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Shaffer family.

Peggy Pierson

Peggy Pierson

Jul 28, 2022

Peggy (McNutt) Pierson, 79, of Duffield, VA passed away July 28, 2022, at Holston Valley Hospital after several years of declining health. Peggy was born May 20, 1943, to Ezra and Lucy (Reese) McNutt. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Danny Aaron Pierson (2014). Peggy is survived by her loving husband of almost...

L. Dale Haren

L. Dale Haren

Jul 27, 2022

L. Dale Haren passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Haren family.

Richard Bryant

Richard Bryant

Jul 26, 2022

Richard Bryant passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Bryant family.

Amber Bowman

Amber Bowman

Jul 25, 2022

Amber Bowman, 41, of Kingsport, TN, passed away after a lengthy illness. Amber was a kind, loving person and will be missed. Amber is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Bowman; grandparents, Bill and Myrtle Applegates grandfather, Joe Brooks. She is survived by a daughter, Destiny Bowman; granddaughter Kairi; son, Jayden Bowman; mother, Melinda Love; grandmother, Wilma Brooks;...

Mollie Mccoy

Mollie Mccoy

Jul 22, 2022

Mollie McCoy passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the McCoy family.

Velma Joan Freeman

Velma Joan Freeman

Jul 22, 2022

Velma Joan Freeman, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Born September 25, 1953, in Lakewood, Ohio, Velma grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee. Velma was very family oriented and loved and cared for everyone. She was known as “Mutter” to her great-grandchildren, Red and Booger. She was a good sugar Mama to Mario. Velma loved...

Lucy Lenora Gilkey

Lucy Lenora Gilkey

Jul 22, 2022

Lucy Lenora Gilkey, 101, of Kingsport, TN, arrived at her Heavenly home on Friday, July 22, 2022. Lenora married Eugene Wilson Gilkey in 1945, and they celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage together. In her long life, Lucy worked as "Rosie the Riveter"; she provided foster care to many young babies, sold Avon, worked in her own home, and also...

Bobby Ray Gilliam

Bobby Ray Gilliam

Jul 20, 2022

Bobby Ray Gilliam, 53, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Bobby was a man who led a wonderful life, a life full of family, friends, and fond memories. Bobby was raised in Church Hill, TN, and formed a love for the great outdoors. He loved horseback riding and spending time in nature. Bobby was a...

Helen Adams

Helen Adams

Jul 19, 2022

Helen Adams passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Adams family.

Dudley Shone

Dudley Shone

Jul 18, 2022

Dudley Shone passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Shone family.

Darold Freeman

Darold Freeman

Jul 17, 2022

Darold Freeman passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Arrangements are private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Freeman family.

Carol Ann Turner

Carol Ann Turner

Jul 15, 2022

Carol Ann Turner, age 82, of Bristol, Va, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Earl Turner; parents, Eugene Felty and Rosa Gay McNeil; sister, Phyllis Jean Pope; daughter, Beckie Turner-Williams; grand son, Jason Turner; great grand son, Collin Turner. Left to cherish her memories are...