OBITUARIES

Troy Eskew Brown

Troy Eskew Brown

Dec 30, 2017

The Model City lost an icon on Saturday (12/30) as "Downtown" Troy Eskew Brown passed away. He was 69 years young. Troy (pictured here at that iconic popcorn popper that's only slightly more of a landmark than was Troy himself) spent 47 years behind the counter at Wallace's News on Broad Street. He began working for the original owner,...

Daniel Paul Long

Daniel Paul Long

Dec 28, 2017

Daniel was born in Springfield, TN, December 13, 1975. He grew up Tullahoma,Tn. Survived by his father, John P. Long of Lynchburg, Tn; Mother, Judith A Sissom and Stepdad, Edward Sissom of Woodbury, TN;Brother, John Noble Long of Murfreesboro, TN;Sisters, Stephanie Rebecca Long of Murfreesboro, Tn, and Sara Beth Barnett of Nashville, TN;one nephew, Phoenix L. Gillies of Murfreesboro,...

Robert Lee Bowman

Robert Lee Bowman

Dec 26, 2017

Robert Lee Bowman, 66, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2017. Robert enjoyed being active. He spent a lot of time out fishing and camping. Robert loved playing the lottery and poker. His favorite show was MASH. He spent the first part of his life driving trucks with his dad. Robert spoke to his grandchildren often,...

Ricky Lee Ferguson

Ricky Lee Ferguson

Dec 25, 2017

Ricky Lee Ferguson, 62, passed away unexpectedly December 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 25 years Kathy Ferguson, parents Odell and Margie Robinson, brothers David Robinson, Richard "Bo" Ferguson, and Steven Robinson. He is survived by his children Lori Randolph (husband Shawn) and Matthew Smith (wife Kathy), grandchildren Matthew Randolph (wife Whitney) and...

Grady Musick

Grady Musick

Dec 25, 2017

Grady Wade Musick age 65 of Kingsport, TN passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on December 25, 2017. Grady was born on February 5, 1952 in Bristol, Virginia to the late Grady Musick and Minnie Jean Richardson Musick Hobbs. Grady is a 1970 class graduate of Wetumpka, AL where he was number 62 on the football team....

Tiffany Jean Davenport

Tiffany Jean Davenport

Dec 24, 2017

Tiffany Jean Davenport, 47, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Services will be private. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Jacob Tatum

Jacob Tatum

Dec 24, 2017

Jacob Elijah Tatum passed away at six weeks of age in his mother and fathers arms on December 24th at Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt after a brief illness. A memorial visitation will be held from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Trinitys Downtown Life Celebration Center(Model City Event Center, 201 E Center Street,...

Timothy Farmer

Timothy Farmer

Dec 21, 2017

Timothy Delmont “Tiny” Farmer, 58, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 after a period of declining health. He was born May 24th, 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee the son of the late Jack Farmer and Eva Farmer. He was an electrician in the Kingsport area and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his...

Cecil Culler Minter

Cecil Culler Minter

Dec 18, 2017

Cecil “Red” Minter, 81, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was born September 17th, 1936 the son of the late Stafford Minter and Martha Anne Minter. Mr. Minter graduated from Martinsville High School, Ferrum College and Elon College. He was a hard worker and a lover of the great outdoors....

Dwayne Conley Shaffer

Dwayne Conley Shaffer

Dec 17, 2017

Dwayne Conley Shaffer, 51, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 17th, 2017. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Harold Lane

Harold Lane

Dec 16, 2017

Harold Lane, 78, of Chucky, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at James H. Qullien Va Medical Center. Mr. Lane was a lifetime resident of Tennessee; a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He enjoyed living and working on his farm in Greene...

Melody Collins

Melody Collins

Dec 16, 2017

Melody Collins, 56, of Knoxville, Tn, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. There will be no formal arrangements instead please give a donation to Friends of Animals of Loudon County, Tn. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Jeffrey Allen Reeves

Jeffrey Allen Reeves

Dec 16, 2017

Jeffrey Allen Reeves, 64, of Rogersville, TN, crossed over to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Jeff was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in Indiana. After graduating from Madison Heights High School in Anderson, IN he moved to Bourbonnais, IL and attended Olivet Nazarene University where he met Anemone while singing in Orpheus...

Linda Mae Robbins

Linda Mae Robbins

Dec 16, 2017

Linda Mae Robbins, 53, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Mary Sue Painter

Mary Sue Painter

Dec 15, 2017

Mary Sue Painter, 90, of Mount Carmel, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017. She was born in Kingsport, Tn to the late Ordie Miles and Lola Nelson Baines. She was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Mt Carmel, Tn. Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years,...

Joyce Burch

Joyce Burch

Dec 13, 2017

Joyce Burch, 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Funeral Arrangements are being handled by Garrett-Sykes Funeral Home in Ahoskie, N.C. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Terrance Wayne Rachell

Terrance Wayne Rachell

Dec 10, 2017

Terrance Wayne Rachell, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

Sandra Kay Mullins

Sandra Kay Mullins

Dec 9, 2017

Sandra Kay Mullins, 65, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Way of Life Baptist Church. Preceded by her husband, Danny Mullins in 1982; grandfather, Barney Osborne; grandmother, Ethel Osborne; mother, Ruth Osborne; uncle, Clarence (Buck) Osborne; and father, Billy...

Patricia Anzie Ledbetter

Patricia Anzie Ledbetter

Dec 7, 2017

Patricia Anzie Ledbetter, 53, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. It is with great sadness we announce the loss of Patricia Ledbetter, mother to Bischuwi Aney Chapter Adviser Joe Fox and grandmother of Bischuwi Aney Chapter Chief Joseph and his brother Tristan. We invite all Arrowmen to share respect and join in support Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at...

Joanne Ethel Turner

Joanne Ethel Turner

Dec 7, 2017

"Your wings were ready but our hearts were not" It is with great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved feisty little Mom Nanny, Joanne Turner 70, of Bristol VA, went to her heavenly home on December 7, 2017 at Bristol Regional Hospital with her daughter (her best friend) by her side holding her hand. She will be...