OBITUARIES

Rachel Carolyn Cunningham

Rachel Carolyn Cunningham

Oct 26, 2025

Rachel Carolyn Cunningham, 82, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Full obituary to be posted online soon.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Funeral to follow with Pastor Joe Hill and Pastor Joel Trigg officiating with special music by the Friendship Chapel Singers.

Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial...

James Gamble

James Gamble

Oct 25, 2025

James Gamble, 70, of Kingsport, TN, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

James was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee to Billy and Nannie Gamble. He was a proud member of Calvary Baptist Church for 34 years and cherished his faith deeply. James worked for JP Stevens for many years, where he was known for his skill and reliability....

David Donell Mitchell

David Donell Mitchell

Oct 23, 2025

David Mitchell, 41, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2025.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unforgettable joy. David is survived by his four beloved children - Jeremiah Mitchell, Bryant Taylor, Nylah Mitchell, and Jaydis Mitchell - as well as his devoted mother, Pamela Mitchell. Known for his infectious smile and generous spirit, David...

Susan Carol Crowder

Susan Carol Crowder

Oct 22, 2025

Susan C. (Carol) Crowder, 79, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center after a long illness.

Carol was a native of Erwin, TN and graduated from Unicoi County High School. Carol married Robert H. (Bob) Crowder and dedicated her life to being a homemaker, and mother to two children. Carol had the...

Shirley Joyce O'Connor

Shirley Joyce O'Connor

Oct 21, 2025

Shirley "Sherrie" (Jenkins) O'Connor passed away on October 21st, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born in Bluff City, Tennessee on December 18th, 1940, to Clifton and Dorothy Jenkins.

Sherrie grew up in the Chinquapin Grove community, she was a member of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church, and graduated from Bluff City High School.

In the...

Eva Spring Spitzer

Eva Spring Spitzer

Oct 20, 2025

Eva Spitzer, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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.

A.J. Barnett

A.J. Barnett

Oct 20, 2025

A.J. Barnett, 85, of Erwin, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2025.

A.J. grew up and attended school in Poplar, North Carolina. In 1962, he met the love of his life, Mary Faye, in the Rock Creek and Norton Hollow area of Erwin, Tennessee, and the two were married on May 9, 1963. They shared fifty...

Tina Renee Brewer

Tina Renee Brewer

Oct 18, 2025

Tina R Brewer, 61, of Kingsport, TN peacefully passed away on October 18th, 2025. She was born October 25, 1963, in Kingsport TN.

Tina was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School, Northeast State Tech, and received her BA at East Tennessee State University. She loved DB football, 80's music, and was very artistic.

She is survived by her sister, Tracy...

Earl Duane Williams

Earl Duane Williams

Oct 18, 2025

Earl Duane Williams, born on October 21, 1953, went on to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Duane was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN where he was a minister, teacher and worship leader for over 40 years. He also, had the pleasure to minister the word of God overseas in Haiti,...

Eleanor Louise Detamore

Eleanor Louise Detamore

Oct 18, 2025

Eleanor Louise "Nanny" Detamore, 86, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Wexford House surrounded by family.

Nanny was born on November 29, 1938, in Wilsonburg, West Virginia, to the late Ethel Pauline Shingleton and Emmit Dennison. She was adopted and lovingly raised by Losha Louise Wolfe and Mack Wolfe.

She worked for Radford Army Ammunition Plant...

Craig Monroe Stambaugh Sr.

Craig Monroe Stambaugh Sr.

Oct 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Craig Stambaugh Sr, Of Bluff City, TN, Born on August 19, 1944.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Craig Stambaugh Sr, a proud veteran, devoted family member, and courageous fighter, who passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Craig and Darlene shared 63 years...

Pamela Julia Vanhoy

Pamela Julia Vanhoy

Oct 15, 2025

Pamela Julia Vanhoy, 52, of Watauga, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Pamela was born in West Virginia and graduated from Ripley High School, where she proudly cheered on the sidelines as a cheerleader. She and her husband, Travis, were high school sweethearts and shared 35 wonderful years together. More than anything, Pamela loved...

Rebecca Carol Spivey

Rebecca Carol Spivey

Oct 14, 2025

Rebecca Carol Spivey, 50, of Duffield, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Rebecca was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, where her bright smile and kind heart first began touching lives. She attended Walters State Community College in Morristown, and it was soon after that she met the love of her life, Rickie Spivey. The...

Sandy Lea Rush

Sandy Lea Rush

Oct 13, 2025

Sandy Lea Rush, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Welch, West Virginia, Sandy spent most of her life in Bluff City, Tennessee, where she built a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. She was the beloved daughter of Brenda Mae Stacy...

Thomas Martin McCloud

Thomas Martin McCloud

Oct 13, 2025

Thomas Martin McCloud, age 67, of Surgoinsville, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 6, 1957, he was the son of the late Bruce and Ruth McCloud. He is preceded in death by his cherished son, Jeremiah McCloud; beloved step- granddaughter, Kinsley Housewright; as well as George, Sandra, and Louise McCloud.

Thomas...

Roy Ivan McClelland

Roy Ivan McClelland

Oct 12, 2025

Roy Ivan McClelland, 85, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Very early Sunday morning, Mom's only brother passed from this world into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We do not mourn his passing, for we know we will see him again in heaven one day. For now, we find comfort knowing...

Beulah Ann Simpson

Beulah Ann Simpson

Oct 12, 2025

Beulah Ann Simpson, 75, of Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Beulah was born and raised in Dry Creek, Virginia, and attended Rye Cove High School. In 1973, she married the love of her life, Terry K. Simpson.

A proud and savvy entrepreneur, Beulah successfully ran two businesses and later retired from Sears....

Michael Ray Cagle

Michael Ray Cagle

Oct 12, 2025

Michael Ray Cagle

9/19/1960 - 10/12/2025

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Michael Ray Cagle, 65, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 12th, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hershel Cagle and Tempest Kay (Arms); twin sister, Lisa Marshall; sister, Jackie Dangelo.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; sons, Dallas Knapp, Patrick Knapp and wife Haley; daughters, Mary Jane Kerns and fiance Brandon, Sabrina...

Brenda Ann Barrett

Brenda Ann Barrett

Oct 12, 2025

Brenda Ann Barrett, 56, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 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.

James Bernard Dye

James Bernard Dye

Oct 9, 2025

James "Jimmy" Dye, of Kingsport, TN, and formerly of Gate City, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy was born on July 12, 1944, at Holston Valley Hospital to JC and Mildred Dye. He graduated from Gate City High School in 1962 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from...