OBITUARIES

Oct 18, 2024

Timothy James Peters

12/23/1957 Friday, October 18, 2024

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Timothy James Peters, 66, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Timothy was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in fishing and hunting. He cherished time spent with his beloved dog, Amy, and was a man of strong Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James...

Oct 14, 2024

Melburn Nave Farmer

December 3, 1939 - October 14, 2024

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Melburn was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, to John C. Farmer and Eula M. Farmer on December 3, 1939. He passed away at home October 14, 2024, Melburn loved the Lord his whole life and served him faithfully. He was converted at the age of 6 and received the Holy Ghost at the...

Oct 13, 2024

David Lee Bellamy, age 67, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home on October 13, 2024.

 He was born in Kingsport, TN, and was a son of the late Raymond Echol and Marie Lynn Bellamy. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon, and his brothers, Ronnie, Rick, and Billie Joe.

 David spent his years...

Oct 13, 2024

Betty Householder Casey, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at The Blake Kingsport, following several years of suffering with Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Casey was very active in volunteer work in Kingsport and participated widely in community theater.

Mrs. Casey was born April 7, 1939, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and...

Oct 13, 2024

Tammy Faye Wyatt, 57, of Weber City, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Tammy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was also known for her generous and giving heart, as well as her contagious laugh.

She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, sharing her love through crafting, gardening, and countless do-it-yourself projects. Tammy had a...

Oct 13, 2024

Jerry Lee Lewis Jr., age 31, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Kingsport, TN to Jerry Lee Lewis Sr., and the late Kimberly Renee (Hammonds) Lewis. In addition to his mother, Jerry was also preceded in death by his grandparents.

Jerry had a shining personality and he never met a...

Oct 12, 2024

Jerry Lynn Hammonds

2/4/1958 Saturday, October 12, 2024

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Jerry Lynn Hammonds, of Kingsport, Tn went home to be with Jesus on October 12, 2024.

He was born on February 4, 1958 to the late Reverend Garland and Helen Hammonds. Jerry was a minister who loved to sing and play guitar. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Oct 10, 2024

Larry James Grindstaff, 69, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Dawn Rankin; parents, J.B. and Doris Grindstaff; brother, Gerald Grindstaff; sister, Kathaleen Grindstaff.

Left to cherish his memories are his children, Beth Barbe, Adam Grindstaff, Jessica Carroll; grandchildren, Joseph, Willow, Tyler, and Emilee; great grandchildren, Ashton, Mila, Orion, and...

Oct 10, 2024

Michael William East, known to some as Jager and to others as Billy Ray Hosslefloft, left this world too soon on October 10, 2024, in Bristol, TN, at the age of 48.

He left behind so many people who loved and cared for him, including his four children, Donovan, Natashia, Blayze, and Khadian; his father, Michael; his brother, Dustin and wife...

Oct 10, 2024

Linda Faye Haren, 77, of Colonial Heights, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Her grandchildren, Hunter and Haley, were the love of her life.

Linda is preceded by her husband, Dale Haren; and her parents, James and Francis Taylor.

Services for Linda are to be determined.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be...

Oct 9, 2024

Judy Kreger

July 11, 1948 - October 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our beloved mother, Judy Kreger, passing away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the age of 76. Judy fought bravely through her battle with leukemia, displaying unwavering faith, strength, resilience, and humor that inspired everyone around her. She never gave up, praising...

Oct 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Nestell, 73, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eugenia Lamora; sister, Patricia O'Brien; grandsons, Dylan Hunter and Heath Hendrix.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 54 years, Del; daughters, Wendy Lescarbeau and husband...

Oct 8, 2024

Freddie Dale Dalton, 73, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Born in 1951 in Laurel Fork, VA, Freddie moved with his family to Kingsport as a young child. It was in Kingsport that he met the love of his life, "Woman." Their playful connection started with her...

Oct 6, 2024

Cheryl "Marla" Gay Larsen

April 29, 1949 - October 6, 2024

Cheryl "Marla" Gay Larsen, 75, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Born in Belton, TX, Cheryl graduated from Maynard Evans High School in Pine Hills, FL. She was the beloved mother of her "one and only Brat," Stefaney, and was known for her selfless devotion to her...

Oct 6, 2024

Katherine “Kathy” Elizabeth Fletcher, age 67, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital after a short battle with cancer. 

Kathy was born May 18, 1957, in Kingsport, TN, the daughter of the late Claymon and Annis Rimer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rick Rimer; brothers-in-law,...

Oct 4, 2024

Dorinda S. Wood, 77, of Johnson City, TN, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Gardner Samuel Steakley and Dorothy Steakley, her son, Damien Wasarovich, her daughter, Penelope Lynn Sewell, and her beloved husband, Thomas Wood.

Dorinda leaves behind her cherished family: siblings Buddy (Cecilia) Steakley of the Philippines, Cheryl (Larry)...

Oct 3, 2024

Leona Mae Andrews, 93, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

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.

Oct 3, 2024

Linda Sue Kilgore, age 76, of Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Born into a military family, Linda had the unique experience of graduating from high school in Spain while her father was stationed overseas. She later earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), pursuing a lifelong passion for caring for...

Oct 2, 2024

Donald M. Erickson passed away on October 2, 2024 in Kingsport, TN. Born in NJ on September 22, 1937 to parents Julian Erickson and Dorothy Berry. Don graduated from Boonton High School and lived his life in the Morris County, NJ area.

Don is survived by his children Lynn Krieger (Aaron), Jon Erickson (Amy), Sherry Scerbo (Richard) and Dawn Pollock (Robert)....

Oct 1, 2024