OBITUARIES

Mar 11, 2025

Jerrod Warren Pritchard, 46, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord with his wife and stepdaughters by his side, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Jerrod was an avid truck driver, dedicating his career to WCP Transportation. He had a passion for the open road, but his true joy was in life's simple pleasures-riding motorcycles, tending to his garden, and...

Mar 10, 2025

Mar 7, 2025

Phillip N. Tidwell

2/13/1952 - 3/7/2025

From Shelley:

Phillip and I started dating, the summer before our senior year in high school, spending many hours talking on the phone. In a very short time, we both seemed to know that this was "meant to be". We were -and remained- very different people, but we married at age 20 and recently celebrated our 52nd...

Mar 7, 2025

Mildred Louise Duncan, 65, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Millie was born in Elizabethton, TN and lived a majority of her life in Jonesborough, TN. She was a hard worker and took pride in being the best at whatever her occupation was at the time. She worked in factories, as a caregiver, and in her...

Mar 7, 2025

Terry J. Presley, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Friday, March 7th, 2025, surrounded by family.

She was born on November 12, 1954, in Kingsport, TN, the daughter of Jim Byers and Edith Housewright.

Terry will always be remembered as an incredibly loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and wife. She will be...

Mar 1, 2025

Margaret Ann Miller, 85, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis Miller and Myrtle; brother, Michael Miller.

She is survived by her son, Rick Miller; daughter, Debbie Miller; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can...

Mar 1, 2025

Joyce Ann Mellons (Roberts), 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 2025, with her loving family by her side.



Joyce was strong in her faith always giving God the glory from the mountaintops to the valleys. She loved the Lord with all her heart and put God first in all things. She was...

Feb 28, 2025

Juanita G. (Nitsie) McClellan, 86, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Nitsie was born on March 30th, 1938 in Arcola, Virginia to John & Helen Grimes. She married her best friend and love of her life, Henry D. (Cotton) McClellan. They had one daughter, born in Leesburg, Virginia. They moved to Pompano Beach, Florida, where they had...

Feb 27, 2025

Sonnie Rhea Phillips

1/13/1946 Thursday, February 27, 2025

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Sonnie Rhea Phillips, 79, of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Harris Phillips; and his brothers, Roger Phillips and Ronnie Phillips.

Those left to cherish Sonnie's memory are his loving wife of 56 years, Linda Phillips; his sons, Travis (wife, Kimberly) Phillips and Troy...

Feb 26, 2025

Gerald E. Kleven, age 90, of Kingsport, left his earthly home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Gerald Esten Kleven was born on May 9th, 1934, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Arthur Eugene and Gertrude Hubert Kleven. Jerry grew up in Onalaska, Wisconsin, and graduated from Onalaska High School in 1952. He went to work for Trane Company in La Crosse.

He...

Feb 26, 2025

Marcia Joanne (Griffin) Gordon, age 65, passed away on February 26, 2025, after a courageous 16-year battle against cancer.

She was born in Miami, Florida, on September 12, 1959, to the late Milford and Molly Griffin. In addition to her parents, Marcia was also preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Joseph Gordon; her brothers, Hal and David Griffin;...

Feb 26, 2025

John Cleveland Bowling, 80, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Mountain Home National Cemetery.

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.

Feb 25, 2025

Mary Jo Peters moved from her earthly residence to her new eternal home February 25, 2025, at the age of 79.

She was preceded in death and reunited with her parents, Bascom and Mae (Taylor) Peters; brothers, Allen Peters (Thelma), Preston Peters (Elizabeth), Cecil Peters, and Claude Peters; sisters, Dorothy Adinolfi (Sal), Wanda Peters, and Dana Bowen (Paul).

Left to mourn her...

Feb 24, 2025

Mac Arthur DeZarn, 82, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Mac was known for his lively spirit and sense of humor, making those around him smile. A highly skilled craftsman, he took great pride in his work as a drywall contractor, contributing to large projects across the East Coast. He loved building things, a passion that extended...

Feb 24, 2025

Randall Denver Morse, 73, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to fulfill Randy's wishes. Online condolences my be shared on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.

Feb 23, 2025

Tina Trent, 54, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Tina was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and spent her early career as a dental assistant before becoming a full time mother. Tina was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Tina was a light to everyone that knew...

Feb 23, 2025

Lou Virginia Laughlin McMurray, 86, of Bristol, TN, went to her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 surrounded by her family.

At the age of 9 years old she felt the calling in her heart to be saved and baptized. She was an active member of Gardener's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. She...

Feb 22, 2025

Doris Barbara Chervenie, 78, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 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.

Feb 22, 2025

Antonio Ramiro Saucedo, 51, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 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.

Feb 20, 2025

Morris Andrew Johnson, 65, of Surgoinsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Morris was a hardworking man who dedicated 30 years as a heavy machine operator at Republic Services Carters Valley Landfill. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, always putting his family first. He found joy in fishing with his loved ones, golfing, working on...