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Larry William Smith

Larry William Smith

Aug 2, 2019

Larry William Smith, 62, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2019. Born in 1956, Larry lived in Kingsport since 2009. Larry was a quiet and simple man. He was a coal miner for over 10 years working underground. He loved motorcycles and old cars. He loved his companion, Shirley and his Mother. And although...

Laura Lee Barker

Laura Lee Barker

Jul 29, 2019

Laura Lee Barker, 40, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 after a long illness. She was born in Abingdon, VA in 1979. She graduated with honors from John S. Battle High School Class of 1997. After school she was briefly married, had a wonderful daughter named Peyton, and became a homemaker. She is preceded in...

James David Strickler

James David Strickler

Jul 28, 2019

James David Strickler, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was born in Kingsport in 1960 and was lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Joyce Strickler. He leaves behind a son, Jamie Lee Strickler and wife Miranda (Colonial Heights); daughters, Teresa Strickler and boyfriend Ricky Dykes (Chucky, TN),...

David Joseph Cohen

David Joseph Cohen

Jul 28, 2019

David Joseph Cohen, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, July 28, 2019. David was passionate about carpentry/woodworking, golf, Georgia Bulldogs football, walking his dogs and all things technology. David is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Edith Cohen. He is survived by his wife, June Cohen; children,...

Dana Marie Ramseur

Dana Marie Ramseur

Jul 28, 2019

Dana Marie Ramseur, 63, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Ramseur family.

Carla Ruth Kinsler

Carla Ruth Kinsler

Jul 28, 2019

Carla Ruth Kinsler, 56, of Kingsport, Tn, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a Christian. She enjoyed caring for others, laughing, writing, being creative and had a passion for Fleetwood Mac. She loved spending time with her daughter and family. Her favorite color was pink....

Larry Manuel Boyd

Larry Manuel Boyd

Jul 25, 2019

Larry Manuel Boyd, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 From 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Trinity Memorial, (1221 Stewball Circle). Everyone is invited to come and reminiscence and enjoy the stories told of this remarkable man. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve...

Sharon Pauline Bowyer

Sharon Pauline Bowyer

Jul 22, 2019

Sharon Pauline Bowyer, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family. She was born in Flint, MI on August 10, 1949 and had lived in Kingsport, TN. She loved to play cards and dice and she also loved to fish and watch old TV shows. She was a devoted mother...

Paula Denise Weldon

Paula Denise Weldon

Jul 22, 2019

Paula Denise Weldon, 56, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22nd, 2019 with her family by her side. Paula was born in Kingsport in 1963 where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Central High School Class 1981. After school she worked at Holston Valley Hospital for about...

Melissa Ann Hawkins Palmer

Melissa Ann Hawkins Palmer

Jul 20, 2019

Melissa Ann Hawkins Palmer, 51, of Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She is proceeded in death by her grandparents, Ben and Sylvia Sage; and aunt, Debi Sage. Melissa is survived by her son, Christopher Palmer; mother, Ann Goodman; sisters, Jennifer Hawkins and Kelly Goodman; brother, Joey...

Debra Elisa Begley Hurst

Debra Elisa Begley Hurst

Jul 19, 2019

Debra Elisa Begley Hurst, 57, of Rogersville, TN, went home to be with her parents and two of her children. Born in Kingsport, she had lived in Rogersville for the last four years. She was of the baptist faith and she loved to cook, clean, garden and she loved her flowers. She especially loved her family and her fur...

Edward Allen Byrns, Sr.

Edward Allen Byrns, Sr.

Jul 19, 2019

Edward “Butch” Allen Byrns Sr. aka “Pop Pop”, 71, of Rogersville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19th, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1948 and later in childhood moved to Ellicott City, MD. After school he took a job at Ellicott City Times where he met...

Philip Mason "Mickey" Turner

Philip Mason "Mickey" Turner

Jul 18, 2019

Philip Mason "Mickey" Turner May 9, 1942 - July 18, 2019 Philip Mason "Mickey" Turner, 77 of Bristol, Virginia went to his heavenly home and reunited with his beloved wife Joann Turner on 7/18/19 at Bristol Regional Medical Center with his daughter holding his hand, his sons and family at his bedside. For 6 months our father fought a...

Ellen Yvonne Vermillion

Ellen Yvonne Vermillion

Jul 18, 2019

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". 2nd Corinthians 5-8 Ellen "Yvonne" Vermillion, 66, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home. Born June 7th, 1953 in Russell County Virginia, she was a long time resident of the Kingsport area. Ellen was a strong, loving,...

Derek Steve Woody

Derek Steve Woody

Jul 16, 2019

Derek Steve Woody, 59, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Betty Rogers

Betty Rogers

Jul 16, 2019

Betty Rogers, 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

James Lee Jefferson

James Lee Jefferson

Jul 14, 2019

James Lee Jefferson, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

William Chalmers Ruckelshaus

William Chalmers Ruckelshaus

Jul 14, 2019

William Chalmers Ruckelshaus, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.

Brenda Darnell Lingerfelt

Brenda Darnell Lingerfelt

Jul 12, 2019

Brenda Darnell Lingerfelt, 72, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019. The family will have a private service. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the Lingerfelt family.

William Murray Cox

William Murray Cox

Jul 11, 2019

William “Bill” Murray Cox, 59, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11th, 2019. Bill was born in Kingsport in 1960 where he resided his whole life. He was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. After graduating his sister, Marsha, helped him get a job at Eastman. He worked there for a long...

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