OBITUARIES
William Mack Gilliam
Mar 18, 2026
William Mack Gilliam, 87, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Family and Friends are invited to Trinity Memorial Centers on Monday, March 23, 2026. Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM, and Services will begin at 7:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be held the following day, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Oak...
David Lee Engle
Mar 18, 2026
David Lee Engle, 59, of Erwin, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Betty and James David Engle.
Left to cherish David's memory are his sons, DJ (Tabitha) Engle and Josh (Christal) Engle; six grandchildren, Isaiah Engle, Ryan Engle, Skyler Engle, Aaliyah Engle, Castiel Engle, and Tori Lane; two brothers, Curtis (Donna) Engle...
Ernest Ray Cole
Mar 17, 2026
Ernest Ray Cole, 69, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center with his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Lou, by his side.
Ernest was born in Johnson City, TN on November 1, 1956 to the late Melvin Cole and Jeanette Long Cole. He was the 11th child...
Donald Albert Crismond
Mar 16, 2026
Our husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Donald Albert Crismond, left this earthly life on March 16, 2026, bound for his new heavenly home. Although we will miss him terribly, we are comforted in knowing that he is with the Lord-pain-free and disease-free. We look forward to a great reunion in Heaven.
Don worked in the coal industry in Wise County, Va...
James Michael Henry
Mar 15, 2026
James Michael Henry, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
James, better known as Red, was a very special person. He was funny, had a good sense of humor, loved most everyone, and was a Walking Dead enthusiast with a huge heart. He was also known for trying to care for the homeless.
He is preceded by his...
Martha Katherine Lewis
Mar 13, 2026
Martha "Sue" Katherine Lewis, age 80, of Kingsport, TN went home to rest on Friday, March 13th, 2026. Sue was unexpectedly born to surprised, yet seasoned parents on February 19th, 1946 in Memphis, TN. An "oopsie-daisey baby" as her siblings were teenagers when she arrived. Although a surprise she was a pleasant one. She cared that spirit with her through...
Howard Lewis Smith Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
Howard Lewis Smith Jr., 74, of Piney Flats, TN, gained his Heavenly wings on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Howard was a devoted family man whose greatest joy in life was his grandchildren, who were truly the pride of his heart. He cherished every moment spent with them, whether it was tending to the garden, playing games like badminton, or simply enjoying...
Belinda Jane Tolbert
Mar 12, 2026
Belinda Jane Tolbert, 66, of Castlewood, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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.
Luke Frazier Greene
Mar 11, 2026
Luke Frazier Greene, 22, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Luke Frazier Greene was born in Kingsport, Tennessee. Luke brought joy and laughter to those around him, and he will be remembered for the love he had for his family and the simple things that made him happy.
Luke attended South High School and...
James Robert Trent
Mar 10, 2026
James Robert Trent, 44, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
James enjoyed traveling with his wife, Tiffany. He was a man who wore many hats and had many talents. James worked with his hands and enjoyed time in his man cave and with his dog, Lucy. He touched many people in a very positive way. James will...
James Richard Matherly
Mar 8, 2026
James "Jimmy" Richard Matherly, 62, of Elizabethton, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, Jimmy spent most of his life in the community he loved. He attended Johnson County High School and later studied at ETSU. Jimmy was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church, where his beliefs and values helped guide...
Charles Wayne Nunley
Mar 7, 2026
Charles Wayne Nunley (Wayne), 62, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Wayne was a simple man who enjoyed simplicity of life. You could always find him up in the mountain visiting his Dad. He enjoyed cutting grass and working on lawnmowers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bud Nunley and his mother Wilima Carter; his...
Walton Duyane Von Bank
Mar 6, 2026
Walton Duyane Von Bank, 83, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Walt was born in Armstrong, IA but grew up in Sherburn, MN, where he was the eldest of six children. He attended Sherburn High School (Class of 1960) where he was a wrestler, track and field member, member of the football team, and a choir...
Antonio Marcelino Burdier
Mar 6, 2026
Antonio Marcelino Burdier, 81, of Abingdon, VA, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Antonio was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family deeply. He was a man whose warmth and kindness could be felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Genuine, caring, and admirable in every way, Antonio lived his life with a joyful...
Victoria Christina Kendall
Mar 6, 2026
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones."
-Proverbs 17:22
Victoria Christina Kendall, 47, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026 after a long, hard, courageous fight.
She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Victoria will be greatly missed by those who love her....
Michael Eugene Hartgrove
Mar 5, 2026
Michael Eugene Hartgrove, 70, of Gate City, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Mike was a man who till his very last breath fought to do things his own way. He was a simple man, hippie, animal lover (whisperer of sorts), who enjoyed smoking weed, singing to Hank, Willy and Johnny, and he always had a good story from...
Brittany Renee Johnson
Mar 5, 2026
Brittany Renee Johnson, 33, of Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Born in Decatur, Illinois, Brittany grew up in the Kingsport, Tennessee area, where she built a life centered around family, love, and devotion to her children. She graduated with honors from Sullivan North High School, where she was a proud member of the...
William Lynn Cox
Mar 4, 2026
William Lynn Cox (Buster), 74, went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2026, with family by his side. Buster was a loving son, brother, husband, dad, stepdad, granddad, and great granddad.
Buster was a proud American veteran, serving his time in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Buster retired from Kennametal in Johnson City after 40 years of...
Wanda Jean Bare
Mar 3, 2026
Wanda Jean Bare, 88, of Watauga, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Wanda was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 10th, 1938. She was married to Burl Bare Sr. They lived in Flint, Michigan, until 1989. He retired and they moved to his home state of Tennessee, where she has lived ever since. Wanda was a homemaker who loved...
William Timothy Reynolds
Mar 3, 2026
William Timothy Reynolds, 60, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Tim was born in Elizabethton, TN, and attended Central High School. He later met the love of his life, Hope, and the two were united in marriage for 36 wonderful years, building a life centered around love, loyalty, and family.
Tim found joy in the simple things in...
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