OBITUARIES

Wanda Jean Wilson

Wanda Jean Wilson

Feb 15, 2020

Wanda Jean Hand Wilson, 65, was taken from us on February 15th, 2020 at a time we all needed her, and felt she had so much more to give. Our family is mourning for the loss of a loved wife, mother, sister and aunt. We will miss the stories she told us about our family, the love she had...

Jerry Lee Ingram

Jerry Lee Ingram

Feb 15, 2020

Jerry Lee Ingram, 76, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Ingram family.

Katherine Elizabeth Sauls

Katherine Elizabeth Sauls

Feb 15, 2020

Katherine Elizabeth Sauls, 65, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Gerald "Jerry" Rudolph Litzinger

Gerald "Jerry" Rudolph Litzinger

Feb 15, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Rudolph Litzinger, 56, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 15th, 2020. Jerry was born in Philipsburg, PA in 1963. He grew up in Osceola Mills where he worked as an arborist. Later on in life he moved to Roanoke, VA where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. It was around this time he met...

Alan Timothy Minor

Alan Timothy Minor

Feb 14, 2020

Alan Timothy Minor, 34, of Gate City, VA, passed away on Friday, February 14th, 2020. A1 was born and raised in Toledo, OH. Later on in life he moved to Kingsport, TN. He met Misty in 2012 and they were married shortly after. Over the years he has made many close friends. He loved his children and his family....

Ricky Ray Henry

Ricky Ray Henry

Feb 13, 2020

Ricky Ray Henry, 37, of Bristol, Tennessee, took his last breath and looked up to heaven with his mom and sister holding his hand. He was our best friend and rock and this hurt is incredible. He was always there for his family even in the hardest of times. He had a heart of gold. Although he was so...

Savannah Nicole Higgins

Savannah Nicole Higgins

Feb 12, 2020

Savannah Nicole Higgins, 22, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Vernon Hoover Elam

Vernon Hoover Elam

Feb 12, 2020

Vernon Hoover Elam, age 91, of Russell County, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born in Lower Grassy Creek, Virginia and was a farmer most of his life. He was an avid fisherman and card player. He is preceded in death by his wife, Retha Marie Kegley Elam; Daughters, Wilma Gaye Davis, Susan Elaine Elam,...

Melody Weidleman

Melody Weidleman

Feb 10, 2020

Melody Kay Weidleman, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, February 10th, 2020. Melody was born in Lima, OH in 1951 and grew up in Fulton County. After High School she married and had 2 wonderful children whom she loved. She was a graduate of Owens Community College where she acquired her accounting degree. She went on to...

Violet Enelva Norris

Violet Enelva Norris

Feb 10, 2020

On February 10th, 2020, Violet E. Norris was called to her eternal rest. Born April 7th, 1931 in Cookeville, Tennessee, she was the oldest of six children born to Ernest and Mary Kuykendall. While working as a waitress, she became acquainted with the love of her life, Steve F. Norris, and they got married after only one official date...

Bobby G. Franklin

Bobby G. Franklin

Feb 10, 2020

On Monday, February 10th, 2020, Bobby G Franklin of Fall Branch, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was a four year veteran of the Army National Guard of Tennessee serving as an E-4 specialist. He lived his life in service to his faith, always a humble and selfless man, putting others before himself. He and...

Jerry Lee Sneed

Jerry Lee Sneed

Feb 9, 2020

Jerry Lee Sneed, 63, of Kingsport, TN, joined the Lord on Sunday, February 9th, 2020 after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. Jerry was born in 1956 in Kingsport, TN and resided here his whole life. He was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School class of 1974. After high school he went on to receive...

Terri Lynne Ingle

Terri Lynne Ingle

Feb 7, 2020

Terri Lynne Ingle, of Kingsport Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on February 7th, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina and had been in Tennessee for most of her life. She was a lover of music, especially the Eagles. She was an amazing singer and loved to travel. She was a...

Freda Jean "The Postal Queen" Booher

Freda Jean "The Postal Queen" Booher

Feb 7, 2020

Freda Jean "The Postal Queen" Booher, 75, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2020 with her family by her side. Freda was born in Big Stone Gap, VA in 1944. She was a graduate of Holston Valley High School where she also cheered. She was an avid reader and highly intelligent. She became a mother of...

Brenda Carico

Brenda Carico

Feb 6, 2020

Brenda Cassel Carico, 62, of Hiltons, VA, passed unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 6th, 2020. She attended Shades of Grace UMC. Brenda worked at United Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice “Bea” Cassel and Walter Cassel; husband, Ricky “Buzz” Carico; brother, Ricky Cassel. She is survived by her son, Justin Carico; uncle, George...

Patricia Gail Presley

Patricia Gail Presley

Feb 6, 2020

Patricia Gail Presley, 59, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

James Moore

James Moore

Feb 5, 2020

“Coach” James Linwood Moore Jr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020. Coach Moore was a well like and loved coach at Gate City many years ago. He also was a well respected and wonderful history teacher. He proudly served in the US Navy when the call came he answered and served his country well. Military honors will...

Sherry Larkins

Sherry Larkins

Feb 5, 2020

Sherry Larkins, 56, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Friday February 7th at 4:00pm at Shades of Grace UMC with Pastor Will Shewey officiating. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Larkins family.

Loretta Edna Spencer

Loretta Edna Spencer

Feb 4, 2020

Loretta Wood Spencer, 80, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. Loretta was born in Hiltons, VA in 1939 and lived in the area all her life. After school she went to work at Hawkin's County Press for around 30 years. She worked and managed to raise 3 wonderful children...

Sherry Ann Absher

Sherry Ann Absher

Feb 2, 2020

Sherry Ann Absher, 58, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Sherry was a loving mother of 2 and was a very hard worker. She was kind hearted, regardless of any negativity that was cast upon her. Just as in any relationship, friends, or family there will be good and bad times mixed together. The bigger image is memories...