OBITUARIES
Mark "Steve" Trent
Oct 1, 2025
Mark "Steve" Trent, 65, of Blountville, Tennessee, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Paul and Rachel Trent, Steve was a twin, and grew up surrounded by his large family as one of ten children. He met the love of his life early on, growing up alongside Mary...
John Shelby
Sep 30, 2025
Kingsport, TN - John Shelby, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.
John proudly joined the United States Air Force right out of high school and was stationed in Tucson, Arizona, where he met the love of his life, Doris. They soon married and began their journey together. He enjoyed working...
Lynda Sue Garrett
Sep 29, 2025
Lynda Sue Garrett, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.
She was born on March 18th, 1957, in Pennington Gap, VA to the late Dewey and Bobbie Garrett. Lynda was also preceded in death by her brothers, Roger, Richard, and Billy Garrett.
Lynda was a loving sister, mother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who...
Otis Vicars
Sep 28, 2025
Otis Wayne Vicars, 85, of Kingsport, Tennessee left this world to go to his heavenly home on Friday September, 26. 2025.
Otis was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Otis was a very talented individual, he was a fantastic athlete, artist, singer, and dancer. He was a star full back at Sullivan West High School and a golden glove...
James Steven Joyner
Sep 28, 2025
James Steven "Steve" Joyner, 69, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2025.
Steve was born on March 19, 1956, to the late Leroy and Charlotte Joyner. He attended Gravely School and Lynn View High School. For several decades, he worked as a brick mason with Joyner Masonry until his retirement.
Steve was fun-loving and full of life, with a gift...
Chesna Jeane Hulsey
Sep 28, 2025
Church Hill, TN - C. Jeane Hulsey, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Jeane's life was marked by an unwavering devotion to Christ. She grew up in central New Mexico and on the Navajo Reservation, places she often spoke of with pride, not for herself, but for...
Jacklyn Mae Laird
Sep 27, 2025
Jacklyn Mae Laird, 71, of Kingsport TN was welcomed into heaven Saturday September 27th, 2025 where she passed peacefully in her home.
Jacklyn was born September 4, 1954, in Los Angeles, California. Proudly raised by Frank and Fay Ritchie, Jacklyn graduated from Cleveland High School in 1973.
Although deeply rooted in southern California, Jacklyn eventually found herself settling in Hood River Oregon...
Darla Ann Whaley
Sep 27, 2025
Darla Ann Whaley, 63, of Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Darla was born September 2, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Craig and Darlene Stambaugh. She grew up in Baltimore and was a proud graduate of Chesapeake High School. In 1983, she married the love of her life, Michael Whaley Sr., and together...
Valerie Faye Dougherty
Sep 26, 2025
Valerie Dougherty, 71, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Born Valerie Faye Barker on January 19, 1954, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, she graduated from Southern High School and soon after moved to Bristol, Tennessee.
Valerie was a family-oriented woman who served as a pillar for her loved...
Kathryn Margaret Kost
Sep 26, 2025
Kathryn Margaret (Vernon) Kost, affectionately known as Kathi, and nicknamed Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes by her mother, was born on June 14, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Kathi was a devoted wife to Jeff Kost and a loving mother to her two children, Tamara Marie (Kraus) Jackson and Andrew...
Johnny Stuart Peters
Sep 24, 2025
Johnny "Rocket" Peters, age 63, of Telford, TN, passed away Wednesday, September 24th, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Peters.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Tonya Barnett; his sister, Debra (Eddie) Matthews; his son, Jonathan; two granddaughters; and two special women, Cheryl and Sharon.
A small Celebration of Life will be held at...
Marlin Jo Hammonds
Sep 24, 2025
Marlin Jo Hammonds, 59, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, after a long battle with brain cancer.
Marlin was born in Scott County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Betty Jo Hammonds. She was proud of her family roots, especially her grandfather who served as a Methodist pastor in Nickelsville, VA. Faith was always a part of...
Richard Lee Dean Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
Richard "Richie" Lee Dean Jr., 59, of Surgoinsville, TN, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Richie was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on November 4, 1965, to Richard "Dickie" Lee Dean Sr. and Wanda "Hope" Mullins. A proud graduate of Sullivan North High School, Class of 1983, Richie carried his joyful spirit and God-given talents with him throughout his...
Scott Edward Skinner
Sep 23, 2025
Scott Edward Skinner, 62, of Unicoi, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Services will be private.
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.
Opal Juanita Wheelock
Sep 22, 2025
Opal "Jean" Wheelock, age 78, of Gray, TN, entered the gates of Heaven on 9/22/25 at Abundant Christian Living in Johnson City, TN. She came to live in Gray when she was 16 years old, where she met the love of her life, Bobby Lee Wheelock.
She was born in Spartanburg, SC, on July 31, 1947, as the youngest of eight...
Elizabeth Ann Fields
Sep 20, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Fields, 63, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, to A.G. and Maxie Sampson, Elizabeth grew up in a close-knit family and attended Lynn View Middle School. In 1981, she married the love of her life, Johnny Fields. From that day forward, the two were inseparable, never...
Dennis Jay Baird
Sep 17, 2025
Dennis Jay Baird, 70, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
He was born on April 2nd, 1955, in Elizabethton, TN, to the Late Paul and Anna Mae Baird. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Baird Jr.; his sister, Ginger Ford; and his wife,...
Diana Griffith
Sep 17, 2025
Diana Griffith, 76, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. A truly precious and gentle soul, Diana was adored for her kindhearted nature, joyful spirit, and her remarkable ability to bring comfort and laughter to those around her.
She loved attending Way of Life Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tennessee, where her faith blossomed...
Jack Lynn Steele
Sep 16, 2025
Jack Steele, age 70, of Bristol, VA, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025.
He was born on February 27th, 1955, to the late Lindsey Chesley and Linda Faye Steele. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his nephew, Lindsay Steele.
Those left to cherish Jack's memory include his brothers, Jeffery Steele and wife...
Danny Thomas Sampson
Sep 15, 2025
Danny Thomas Sampson, 74, went to be home with the Lord on Monday, September 15, 2025 in Kingsport, TN. Danny passed away after a brief hospital stay. He loved his family more than anything, enjoyed hunting on Holston Mountain, was an avid NASCAR fan, and was a lifelong brick mason.
Danny was born on July 10th, 1951 in Kingsport, Tennessee to...
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