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Holly Patricia Reibeling

Holly Patricia Reibeling

May 29, 2019

Holly Patricia Reibeling, 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Ellen Casteel Shelton

Ellen Casteel Shelton

May 27, 2019

Ellen Casteel Shelton, 69, of Kingsport, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 27, 2019. She was born in Big Stone Gap, VA but had been in Kingsport since she was 7 years old. She was a homemaker. Her most cherished time was loading the 1965 Nova wagon with kids and...

Donald "Don" Edward Perkey

Donald "Don" Edward Perkey

May 24, 2019

Donald "Don" Edward Perkey, 57, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. Don was born in Johnson City, TN in 1962. He was a graduate of Central High School. He lived most his life in Blountville, TN. Don was a longtime former employee of Brock Services. Don was an avid NASCAR fan. Anytime there was a...

Steven Wayne Hundley

Steven Wayne Hundley

May 23, 2019

Steven Wayne Hundley, 55, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Anita Louise Kennedy

Anita Louise Kennedy

May 21, 2019

Anita Louise Kennedy, 72, of Church Hill, TN passed peacefully to her eternal home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Known as “Granny” to many, she will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Randall Yeary; parents, Estel and Blanche Carty; sister, Helen Hawthorne; and great granddaughter, Quinn Cornett. She is survived by her daughter...

Roy Lee "Bo" Simpson

Roy Lee "Bo" Simpson

May 21, 2019

Roy Lee "Bo" Simpson, 51, of Gray, TN, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019. Bo was born in Johnson City, TN in 1968. He was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School class of 86. Those who knew him when he was younger can remember what a jokester he was. Bo was well liked...

Richard Alden Rutter

Richard Alden Rutter

May 20, 2019

Richard Alden Rutter, 82, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Rutter family.

Martin James Schmiechen

Martin James Schmiechen

May 19, 2019

Martin James Schmiechen, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Schmiechen family.

Anthony "Tony" James Custer

Anthony "Tony" James Custer

May 18, 2019

Anthony "Tony" James Custer, 61, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 with his family by his side. Tony was born in Waukengan, Illinois in 1958. He graduated from Zion Benton High School class of 77. After graduating he felt called to serve his country and went into the Army where he served faithfully and...

Mary Clydie "Peggy" Adkins

Mary Clydie "Peggy" Adkins

May 17, 2019

Mary Clydie "Peggy" Adkins, 71, of Chuckey, TN, went to meet the Lord on Friday, May 17th, 2019 with her family by her side. Peggy was born in Kingsport in 1947. She lived near her soon to be husband when they were kids. They met while they were playing neighborhood softball together... or that's the story we are told....

Jerry Lee Sparks

Jerry Lee Sparks

May 16, 2019

Jerry Lee Sparks, 56, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness. Arrangements be announced at a later date. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family.

James Monroe "Doc" Depew

James Monroe "Doc" Depew

May 16, 2019

James Monroe "Doc" Depew, 77, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16th, 2019. Doc was born in Kingsport in 1942 where he spent his youth. He was a graduate of Church Hill High School. After high school he felt called to serve his country and joined the Army. Doc served in Vietnam as...

Edward Lee Wimmer

Edward Lee Wimmer

May 15, 2019

Edward Lee Wimmer, 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 25th at 11 AM at the Shades of Grace Church, (313 E Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN) Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church,(191 Central Heights Rd, Blountville, TN). Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving...

James Joseph Houck

James Joseph Houck

May 14, 2019

James Joseph Houck, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center. Military graveside will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Mountain Home National Cemetery with American Legion Post 3/265 Honor Guard. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Ralph Eugene Moore

Ralph Eugene Moore

May 11, 2019

Ralph Eugene Moore, 75, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 11th, 2019. Ralph was born in Church Hill, TN in 1944. He was a graduate of Church Hill High School, class of 1963. He was drafted into the Army where he served two years in Germany. Ralph's nickname was "Hawk Eye" because he shot straight and he...

Louise Bernard Tittle

Louise Bernard Tittle

May 9, 2019

Louise Bernard Tittle, 71, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Louise was born in Kingsport. She went to Sullivan West High School. She was a member of Primitive Baptist on Rock Springs Road. She was the most loving mother anyone could have asked for. Louise is...

Joseph Edward Faulkner

Joseph Edward Faulkner

May 8, 2019

Lance Corporal Joseph Edward Faulkner, 66, of Abingdon, VA, lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Joe was born in Bristol, Virginia and attended John Battle High School. In 1971, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp spending his time at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he proudly...

Wanda Robertson

Wanda Robertson

May 8, 2019

Wanda Robertson, Piney Flats, TN, age 76, passed away peacefully May 8, 2019 at NHC in Johnson City. She was born August 30, 1942 in Mitchell County, NC to Clemmie and Minnie Atlas Cox. She was preceded in death by her parents, her granddaughter Jessica Robertson and her ex-husband Johnny Robertson. She was very generous and left a lot...

Albert "Bimbo" Clarence Cilley Jr.

Albert "Bimbo" Clarence Cilley Jr.

May 8, 2019

Albert "Bimbo" Clarence Cilley Jr, 56, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019. Albert was born in Queens, NY in 1962. His dad, Albert Sr., was active duty in the Navy and so Albert traveled growing up. He spent most of his life here in the area. If you ever met Albert you would know he...

Christina Robin Ricker

Christina Robin Ricker

May 8, 2019

Christina Ricker-Butler, 43, of Fall Branch, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her father, Johnny Harmon; grandfather, Ervin Owens. Left to cherish her memory is her children, Shon and Lashae Winwood; step-girls, Madison, Emma, Jacie and husband Jamie Butler; mother, Robin Mozack; sister, Michelle Jaynes;...

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