OBITUARIES
Gertrude Emily Purdy
Oct 25, 2026
Gertrude Emily Purdy, 83, passed away at her home on October 25, 2026, leaving behind a large, loving family and countless others whose lives she touched.
Born on September 3, 1943, to the late Stephen and Genevieve Stone, Gertrude became a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love reached far beyond her own children. She helped raise many children throughout her...
Joyce Loudema Richardson
Oct 24, 2026
Joyce Loudema Richardson, 65, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away on October 24, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.
Joyce was born on November 23, 1960, in Elizabethton to the late Wanda and Bill Caldwell. She was a member of Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church, where she also served as custodian for 15 years.
Joyce was the mother of Donnie Lowe...
Richard Carl Bates
Oct 23, 2026
Richard Carl Bates, 70, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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.
George Earnest Carroll
Oct 21, 2026
George Carroll, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully, which was not his nature, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
George was born in Harris County, Texas and was raised in the Fifth Ward. George had a long and interesting life that built the character he was full of. He spent part of his life in an orphanage before becoming an iron...
Brenda Gayle McCracken
Oct 21, 2026
Brenda Gayle McCracken, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Born in Abingdon, Virginia, Brenda was a strong, hardworking woman whose life was defined by her love for her family. After graduating from Abingdon High School, she dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) throughout her career. Whether at work...
Timothy Ray Hall
Oct 19, 2026
Timothy (Timmy) Ray Hall, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on October 19, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Timmy was born April 6th, 1968, in Kingsport, TN to John and Ruby Hall. He was one of nine children.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John Jr., Jonas, and Dennis; and his sister, Rita Champ.
Left to cherish Timmy's memory...
Rex Lee Allen Hall II
Oct 17, 2026
Rex Lee "Allen" Hall II, 53, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1973, in Bristol, Tennessee, to Linda and Rex Hall I.
Allen had a love for fishing, hunting, finding joy in the simple things in life and making memories along the way.
He is preceded in death by his father, Rex Hall I, and...
Jose M. Mayen
Oct 15, 2026
Jose M. Mayen, 75, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:06 a.m.
Jose was born in Guatemala on March 19, 1951, where he met his beautiful wife, Maria. Together, they later welcomed their only daughter, Marlen, into the world. A year later, they moved to Miami, Florida, where they bought their first home and began building...
Leonard Othennile Burrows Sr.
Oct 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Leonard Othennile Burrows Sr.
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Leonard Othennile Burrows Sr., fondly known as "Skip," who left this world on October 15, 2026, at the age of 67, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on November 1, 1958, at the Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida, to his beloved...
Debbie Jo Foster
Oct 14, 2026
Debbie Jo Foster, 71, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James Foster.
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.
Marion William Fox
Oct 12, 2026
Marion W. Fox, "Bud" to everyone who knew him, moved from this life to eternal life with Christ in the early hours of October 12, 2026.
Bud was the most amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He fell in love with the girl who tripped over his feet at a college dance. Bud married her, Ruth Ramey, on August 20, 1969....
David Anderson Roark
Oct 10, 2026
David Anderson Roark, 50, of Bluff City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
David was a proud father who loved his babygirl fiercely. She was his world, and he took great pride in being her protector. The bond they shared was unbreakable, and his love for her will...
Carmen Vidia Mae Harris
Oct 9, 2026
Carmen Vidia Mae Harris (36) beloved mother, sister, daughter, and kindhearted friend, returned to her Savior October 9, 2026.
Carmen was born on September 22, 1990 on Elsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota to Annette and Richard Harris and was the fifth of six children. As her father served in the United States Air Force the Harris family moved from...
Dale Arden Hotelling
Oct 9, 2026
Dale Arden Hotelling, 78, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Dale was a proud veteran who honorably served his country. His military service was a source of pride throughout his life and reflected his dedication to his country. His service and sacrifice will always be remembered with gratitude and respect.
Above all, Dale leaves behind a loving family...
Anthony Dean Dangerfield
Oct 8, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Dean Dangerfield
January 1, 1961 - October 8, 2026
A Lifetime of Service, A Legacy of Honor
Anthony "Tony" Dean Dangerfield, 65, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family.
For Tony, service was more than a profession. It was a calling that would define much...
Nancy Louise Oaks
Oct 8, 2026
Nancy Louise Oaks, 84, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was born on November 25th, 1941 to the late Mary Kathleen & Lonnie Roosevelt Oaks.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie & Mary Oaks; her brothers, Lonnie Oaks, Jr. (Carolyn), James B. Oaks (Loucella), and Raymond "Buster" Oaks.
Those left to cherish Nancy's memory...
Lisa Kathryn Reynolds
Oct 7, 2026
Lisa Kathryn Reynolds, 72, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after a long battle with kidney disease, leaving behind family and friends that will miss her greatly. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Reynolds and her parents Lydia and Troy Hoskins.
Her devoted friends, Deborah and Harold Lane and her family Steve, Phil,...
Evelyn Carol Hill
Oct 5, 2026
Evelyn Carol Hill, 79, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Hillview Nursing Home.
Evelyn was born in Carter County, TN on August 26th, 1947 to the late Fred and Martha Markland Grindstaff. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is...
John Wesley Wilson Jr
Oct 5, 2026
John Wesley "Sawman" Wilson Jr., 61, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Born in Delaware, John spent much of his life on the move, following wherever life happened to take him. Though he called the East Tennessee area home for much of his life, his wandering spirit carried him to different places and through plenty of...
Ronald Clifford Duncan
Oct 5, 2026
Ronald Clifford Duncan, 82, of Erwin, TN, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. Ron was an avid bluegrass fan and musician. He could tell you all the history of bluegrass. He was a member of the Clinchfield Senior Adult Center, and enjoyed going there every day. He grew up in Kingsport and was a former employee at the MEAD....
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