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Harlan Chester Fitzpatrick

Harlan Chester Fitzpatrick

Jun 14, 2018

Harlan Chester Fitzpatrick, 63, of Gate City, VA passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Pike County, KY, but he had been a resident of Gate City most of his life. He enjoyed wood working and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death...

Shirley Irene Shackelford Bowman

Shirley Irene Shackelford Bowman

Jun 14, 2018

Shirley Irene Shackelford Bowman, 66, of Mosheim, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born on April 25, 1952 in Manila, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Ira and Grace Hitt Shackelford. Shirley lived most of her life in the Bristol area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Willis Allan Runnion

Willis Allan Runnion

Jun 14, 2018

Willis Allan Runnion, 52, of Blountville, TN, went to fly high with the angels after a courageous battle with an illness. He was born in Spencer, WV and was a resident of Blountville for the last 20 years. Willis was a christian. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry Phillip Runnion; and brother, Roger Runnion. Willis is...

Norma Jean Moore

Norma Jean Moore

Jun 13, 2018

Norma Taylor Moore, 87, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in Kingsport after a brief illness. She was born in Greene County, TN on November 29, 1930. Except for a few years in Corpus Christi, TX, she spent most of her life in the Kingsport area. Norma was a pioneer in many ways. She loved animals, especially dogs, and...

Josephine "Josie" Francine Keener

Josephine "Josie" Francine Keener

Jun 13, 2018

Josephine "Josie" Francine Keener, 62, of Greeneville, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Keener (May 17, 2018); parents; son, Clendon Keener; and daughter, Lorie Goodwon. Josie is survived by her sons, Wayne Goodwon and wife Melissa, and Quandrus Goodwon and wife April; daughters, Rusty Goodwon and...

Ann Kabler Philbeck Stallard

Ann Kabler Philbeck Stallard

Jun 10, 2018

Ann Kabler Philbeck Stallard, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease, at the age of 76. Ann was a life time resident of Kingsport, TN. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School (1959) and the University of Tennessee (1963). She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and was married...

Carolyn Marie Brown

Carolyn Marie Brown

Jun 10, 2018

Carolyn Marie Bennett Brown, 65, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital due to a sudden illness. Carolyn was born in Sullivan County and was a lifelong resident. She was a dental assistant for family dental centers for many years. Carolyn spent most of her time raising her children, whom she loved...

Robert Edgar Miller

Robert Edgar Miller

Jun 8, 2018

Robert E. Miller, 80, of Rhineback, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Holston Manor. Mr. Miller moved to Kingsport three years ago to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren. He loved horticulture and music. He was an organist, pianist, and he loved to sing. He is survived by his loving daughter...

Timothy Lee Ward

Timothy Lee Ward

Jun 8, 2018

Timothy Lee Ward, 58, passed away at his home in Hampton, TN on June 8, 2018. He was the son of the late Paul and Anna Lee Ward. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff and Brett Ward; and grandmother, Rosie Joyner. Timothy is survived by his fiance, Ginger Hall; stepchildren, Misty Hilton...

Earnest Keith Collins

Earnest Keith Collins

Jun 8, 2018

Earnest Keith Collins, 54, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, builder by trade and he was of the baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Patsy Collins; and two brothers, Jeff Collins and Scotty Collins. He is survived...

Carroll Reece "Ricky" Smith

Carroll Reece "Ricky" Smith

Jun 7, 2018

Carroll Reece "Ricky" Smith, 57, of Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord early in the morning on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County where he was a member of Faith House of Prayer Church. He was a carpenter and a greenskeeper. Ricky is preceded in death by his...

John Bowman Mclain, Jr.

John Bowman Mclain, Jr.

Jun 6, 2018

John Bowman McLain Jr., age 60, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Kingsport, TN on August 16, 1957 and was the son of the late John McLain, Sr. and Pansey Adkins McLain. He was employed by City of Kingsport and was a talented artist and he loved...

Lemuel Tristan Lee Thombs, Jr.

Lemuel Tristan Lee Thombs, Jr.

Jun 5, 2018

Lemuel Tristan Lee Thombs, Jr., son of Shatonna Pleasant and Lemuel Thombs, Sr. Our baby boy met the Lord on June 5, 2018 at 10:17 AM. He is preceded in death by Lemuel Eugene Thombs, Frank James Lee, Brenda Fay West, Edward Pleasant, Sr., and several others. Other survivors include his sister, Kaydence Artrip-Thombs; grandparents, Ella Wilson, Edward Pleasant,...

Mamie Lee Wynn

Mamie Lee Wynn

Jun 5, 2018

In loving memory of our loving wife and mother. You will be greatly missed. We all love you very much. Fly high. Mamie Lee Wynn, 55, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018. Mamie lost her battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert Wynn; daughters, Virginia Wynn, Barbara Wynn-Puckett and...

Flo Jeanette Laton Clark

Flo Jeanette Laton Clark

Jun 3, 2018

Flo Jeanette Laton Clark, 80, went peacefully into that great night on June 3rd, 2018 with family by her side. Flo loved working on handmade crafts for her friends and family. She was blessed with the gift of word often writing poems on her carefully crafted cards to be given with love. Flo was a skilled seamstress by trade...

Emma Jean Dickey

Emma Jean Dickey

Jun 2, 2018

Emma Jean Dickey, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Emma Dickey.

Charles Roger Slagle

Charles Roger Slagle

Jun 2, 2018

Charles (Chuck) R. Slagle, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on June 2, 2018 and joined his parents, Robert and Dorothy Slagle and his brother, Gene Slagle in Heaven. He graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1977 and he retired in 2016 after 31 years of service at Eastman Chemical Company. He was an avid UT sports fan....

Troy Light Dorton

Troy Light Dorton

Jun 2, 2018

Troy Light Dorton, 57, of Duffield, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended battle with cancer. He was born July 31, 1960 in Kingsport. Troy was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Rye Cove, VA. He was preceded in death by his...

Vincent Pisano

Vincent Pisano

Jun 2, 2018

Vincent Pisano, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Pisano family.

Tracy Bishop Spivey

Tracy Bishop Spivey

May 31, 2018

Tracy Bishop Spivey, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and most of all, her family and grandchildren. Tracy is preceded in death by her husband, Chad Spivey in 2015; and her parents, Howard Bishop and Betty Falin Bishop. Survivors...

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