OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

Willie Vincent Kiser

Willie Vincent Kiser

Oct 8, 2025

Willie Vincent Kiser, 75, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Vincent Kiser and Evelina Lenada Templeton.

Those left to cherish Willie's memory are his two sisters, Lina Barna of Bluff City, TN, and Teresa J. Miller of Gate City, VA.

There will be a memorial service to honor Willie at...

Patricia Seagroves

Patricia Seagroves

Oct 8, 2025

Patricia Ann Seagroves

April 25, 1947 - October 8, 2025

Pat went to be with the Lord October 8th, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. She lived 78 years, 5 months, and 13 days. A celebration of her life and legacy will be held at Kingsport First Assembly of God Church on Saturday, October 25 at 11:00 AM.

She was...

William Howard

William Howard

Oct 8, 2025

William "Willie" Randall Howard, 45, of Rogersville, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the Lord's embrace on October 8, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by loved ones and even laughter. Always the jokester even to the very end. "I have fought the hard, long fight and I'm ready Lord" never passed his lips, only smiles, laughter, and love. A man's...

Geraldine Bell

Geraldine Bell

Oct 7, 2025

Geraldine “Tootsie” Hatfield Bell, 83, of Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord on October 7th, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones, following roughly a 27-year battle with metastatic breast and bone cancer.

She was born April 4th, 1942, in Sneedville, TN, where she attended Vardy Community School and Hancock County High School as the Class of 1960....

Glendia Diane Rollins

Glendia Diane Rollins

Oct 6, 2025

Diane Carr Rollins, 69, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her son Michael, daughter Amanda, and parents Stuart and Ogal Carr.

Diane is survived by her son Adam; sister Zelda Slemp; brothers Tim Carr, Chris Carr, and Wyatt Carr and his wife Rinda; grandchildren Laken Wood, Daylen Rollins, and Dawson Rollins; great-granddaughter...

Lindora Agnes Ridings

Lindora Agnes Ridings

Oct 2, 2025

Lindora Agnes Ridings, age 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose warmth and love touched the lives of all who knew her.

Lindora was preceded in death by her cherished son, James Ridings. She is survived by her five devoted children: Donna Barger, George (Debbie) Ridings, Debbie Ridings,...

Wanda Annis Blevins

Wanda Annis Blevins

Oct 2, 2025

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness." II Timothy 4:7-8

Wanda Annis Blevins, 71, of Kingsport, TN, answered God's call and went to her heavenly home peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025 with her family by her side at home.

Wanda was...