OBITUARIES

Tommy Ray Matheny

Tommy Ray Matheny

Jun 13, 2025

Tommy Ray Matheny, 91, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Friday, June 13, 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.

Phynix Michael Mitchell

Phynix Michael Mitchell

Jun 13, 2025

Phynix Michael Mitchell, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2025.

Phynix Michael Mitchell was born on June 16, 2024, to Shelby Barden and Michael Mitchell. Phynix became our Guardian Angel just 4 days before his 1st birthday. All Phynix ever knew was love. With his beautiful long dark brown hair and big green eyes, he made it so...

Thomas Hamm

Thomas Hamm

Jun 9, 2025

Thomas Hamm, 81, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Monday, June 9, 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.

Charles Carl Burton II

Charles Carl Burton II

Jun 9, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Carl Burton II, age 56, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Charlie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and from a young age, he lived life full throttle-working hard, laughing often, and loving deeply. At just 18 years old, he began his lifelong career with Nickels and...

Nancy Ruth Mack

Nancy Ruth Mack

Jun 6, 2025

Nancy Ruth Mack, 76, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Friday, June 6, 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.

Katrina Joyce Thompson

Katrina Joyce Thompson

Jun 6, 2025

Katrina "Tina" Thompson, age 52, of Chuckey, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 6th, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of Robert "Bobby" Miller and the late Mencie Miller, sister of Herbert "Eugene" Miller and the late Robert "Allen" Miller, loving wife of Charles "Ernie" Thompson, and proud mother of Laila Thompson.

Tina devoted her life to being a loving...

Barbara Jane Diamos

Barbara Jane Diamos

Jun 6, 2025

Barbara Jane Diamos, 88, of Bluff City, TN, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born on September 1, 1936, in Knoxville, Ohio, to John Bruce and Dorothy Elizabeth Watkins. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her life was marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and an unwavering love...

Jonathan Alexander Clark

Jonathan Alexander Clark

Jun 5, 2025

Jonathan Alexander Clark, 66, of Johnson CIty, TN, went to be with the LORD on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Jonathan was born on June 17, 1958 in Raleigh, NC, but spent the majority of his life in Johnson City, TN. He attended Science Hill High School and graduated in 1976. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After...

Sheila Mae Griffith

Sheila Mae Griffith

Jun 5, 2025

Sheila Griffith Kanipe, 56, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kanipe; her mother, Elva Griffith; and her brother, Randy Dockery.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Zachary and Stephon Neil; her sister, Karen Griffith; her brothers, Rick, Jim, Mick, and Charlie Griffith; granddaughters, Natalie Jenkins and...

Paul David Torrie

Paul David Torrie

Jun 5, 2025

Paul David Torrie

October 26, 1956 - June 5, 2025

Paul David "Dave" Torrie, 68, of Greeneville, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

He is survived by his son, Jordan Torrie of West Virginia; his brother, Steve Torrie (Pam); his sister, Janie Stanley (Clifford); nephews, Carmen Torrie and Matthew Stanley (Kiela); and niece, Lindsey Bolton (Matthew). He...

James Michael Riddle

James Michael Riddle

Jun 4, 2025

James Michael Riddle, 74, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 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.

Bobby Harold Weldon Jr.

Bobby Harold Weldon Jr.

Jun 4, 2025

Bobby Harold Weldon Jr., 73, passed from this life to be with Jesus early on the morning of Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. He was the firstborn child of Bobby and Virginia Weldon in Bradenton, Florida, in 1968, and worked alongside his father and uncle at Champion Homes before moving on to work in the Tropicana box plant. Then he became...

Linda Kay Estep-Montgomery

Linda Kay Estep-Montgomery

Jun 2, 2025

Linda Kay Estep-Montgomery, 76, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Monday, June 2, 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.

Howard Doran Jr.

Howard Doran Jr.

Jun 2, 2025

Howard Doran, age 66, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at his cherished homestead where he lived his entire life.

Born and raised in Blountville, Howard was a man who valued hard work, family, and simple pleasures. For 40 years, he worked faithfully at Avis, where he was known for his dedication and dependability. Outside of work,...

Carol Christine Sams

Carol Christine Sams

Jun 2, 2025

Carol Christine Sams, 81, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1943, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to George H. and Mary Lucille Hobbs Judd.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Jack Judd, George Judd Jr., and Ralph Judd.

Carol is survived by one daughter, Stephanie C., and husband,...

Larry Dallas Murphy

Larry Dallas Murphy

Jun 2, 2025

Larry Dallas Murphy, age 77, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025. He was born to Harl and Beulah Murphy in Galax, Virginia, and is preceded in death by his parents.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy Murphy, with whom he shared nearly 49 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son...

Linda Christine Tanner

Linda Christine Tanner

May 31, 2025

Linda Tanner, 75, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 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.

Jerry Blaine Arnold

Jerry Blaine Arnold

May 31, 2025

Jerry Blaine Arnold, 68, of Saltville, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Jerry dedicated his life to serving others, especially children. A tireless advocate for children's causes, he gave his time, his heart, and his laughter to any child in need. He was a strong supporter of children's charities and never hesitated to step in when help was...

Robert Lynn Barkley

Robert Lynn Barkley

May 28, 2025

Robert L. Barkley, 76, of Church Hill, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

He grew up in Lewisdale, Maryland, and worked as a contractor for many years before retiring from the Department of Public Works in Fairfax County, Virginia.

He is survived by his loving wife, Paula (nee Zimmerman); his children, Daniel (Sonya) Tippett, John Lane,...

Alan Clyne

Alan Clyne

May 28, 2025

Alan Clyne, 77, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

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.