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Bobby Thomas Depriest

Bobby Thomas Depriest

Sep 30, 2023

Bobby Thomas DePriest, 46, of Rogersville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Bobby was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Earl Franklin DePriest and Shirley Jean Eades. He was a graduate of Sullivan North High School, where he played baseball. He was an avid weight lifter, loved fishing, and was very handy with vehicles helping others with...

Henry Stephen Lowrance

Henry Stephen Lowrance

Sep 29, 2023

Henry Stephen Lowrance, 74, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away at 12:34 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, with his wife and daughter by his side. In his 74 years here, Steve was able to experience life at its fullest and had many exciting stories to share, like proposing to Stevie Nicks at August Jam in the early 70s, being...

Betty Ann East

Betty Ann East

Sep 29, 2023

Betty Ann East, 68, of Mount Carmel, TN, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. Betty was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee and lived here her whole life. She was a caretaker, babysitting many children. She was a member of Bethel Apostolic Church, where she took care of the children during services. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and...

Christopher Mcglamary

Christopher Mcglamary

Sep 28, 2023

Christopher McGlamary, 61, of Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28th, 2023 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. Chris loved to spend his spare time with his wife and fur baby. He enjoyed working outside, watching movies, tv, cooking and living life the fullest. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bee Robert McGlamary and...

Richard Larry Kerney

Richard Larry Kerney

Sep 28, 2023

Richard Larry Kerney, 66, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Born and raised in Kingsport, he was a graduate of Ketron High School. Richard was an avid UT Vols fan, as well as a fan of the Cincinnati Reds. Richard was married to his beloved wife, Michelle, for nearly forty-four years. They had two children,...

Nancy Carol Pendergrass

Nancy Carol Pendergrass

Sep 25, 2023

Nancy Carol Pendergrass, 83, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 after a brief illness. Nancy was the oldest of nine children born to Randolph and Elizabeth Sexton in Wise County, Virginia. Nancy moved to Kingsport at an early age where she met and married John Clifford Pendergrass. The couple lived in Florida for several years...

Alma Ruth Bishop

Alma Ruth Bishop

Sep 25, 2023

Alma Ruth Christian Bishop, 83, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Alma grew up in Church Hill, Tennessee, until marrying her husband Tommy Lee Bishop and moving to Kingsport. She loved to take care of the neighborhood kids. Alma attended and was married at Morrison City Christian Church in Kingsport where she was a lifetime...

Trina Gay Britt

Trina Gay Britt

Sep 25, 2023

Trina Gay Britt [Jessee], age 46, passed away around 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25th, 2023. Trina was a very loving mother to three children and dedicated her entire life to ensuring that each of them had the best life possible. Trina was truly a one-of-a-kind individual. She was a kind-hearted and loving person that would give the shirt...

Joshua Necessary

Joshua Necessary

Sep 18, 2023

Joshua Wayne Necessary August 13, 1988 - September 18, 2023 Joshua Wayne Necessary, 35, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Monday September 18, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Josh is survived by his mother and caregiver, Sherry Oliver; his father, Rocky Wayne Necessary; his maternal grandparents, L. Jack and Brenda Hurley; his aunts, Sheila Edwards and Shelley...

Michael Allen Tipton

Michael Allen Tipton

Sep 13, 2023

Michael Allen Tipton Sr., 55, of Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Michael loved his children and loved doing tree work. He spent most of his adult years working at his business, Tri-Cities Tree Experts. He enjoyed what he did and put his whole heart into his business. In his free...

Sheila Fern Morelock

Sheila Fern Morelock

Sep 12, 2023

Sheila F. Morelock, 76, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Sheila was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, and was a lifelong resident. She worked at Holston Medical Group as a triage phone nurse for many years and retired in 2022. She is preceded by her parents, Rayford and Trula Peters; sisters, Barbara and Shirley; brother, Wayne;...

James Light

James Light

Sep 11, 2023

James Light, 75, of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. James is survived by his two sons, Jimmy and Robert; two brothers, Junior and Carson; ex-wife, Mary; numerous grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Betty Jackson and Cathy. Service times will be held at Trinity Memorial Centers, of Kingsport, Tennessee on Sunday, September...

Esther Sadler

Esther Sadler

Sep 10, 2023

Ester Sadler, 92, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

James Ray Powers

James Ray Powers

Sep 10, 2023

James "Jimmy" Ray Powers, 56, of Norton, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Norton, where he worked at Food Lion for several years before retiring. Jimmy was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish and camp. He was a huge sports fan and loved cheering for...

Laura Denise Johnson

Laura Denise Johnson

Sep 10, 2023

Laura Denise Johnson, 52, of Erwin, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. A lifelong resident of Unicoi County, Laura raised her sons, Nicholas Kent Riddle, David E. Riddle and daughter, Elizabeth Nicole Riddle. She was a loving, caring mom, who had a warm heart for everyone. Laura was a God-fearing woman who grew up in church and...

Christopher Mckinnley Rowe

Christopher Mckinnley Rowe

Sep 10, 2023

Christopher McKinnley Rowe, age 40, a beloved resident of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023, after a brief illness. Chris was born in Bristol, Tennessee, in 1982. He graduated from Central High School Class of 2001 and and furthered his studies at East Tennessee State University. Chris's went on to a fulfilling healthcare career as...

Tony Lee Hall

Tony Lee Hall

Sep 9, 2023

Tony Lee Hall, 63, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.

William Edward Perkins

William Edward Perkins

Sep 8, 2023

Edward was born to Ray and Edna Perkins on March 16th, 1958, and departed this earthly life on September 8th, 2023. He received Christ at an early age under the leadership of his cousins Howard and Louise Keith, and later re-dedicated himself to the Lord. Recently, you could often find him watching services of preachers on television. He was...

Christopher Allen Castle

Christopher Allen Castle

Sep 8, 2023

Christopher Allen Castle, 47, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with COPD since April of 2023. Rest in peace my dear brother from another mother. Chris was of the Christian faith. He loved the Lord. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Maria...

Hugh Ronnie Snodgrass

Hugh Ronnie Snodgrass

Sep 7, 2023

Hugh Ronnie Snodgrass, age 85, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, peacefully at home with his daughters near his side. He was the widower of Mollie Joann (McFarland) Snodgrass. They shared 63 years of marriage. As a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, Ronnie was always a caring, strong, and selfless presence. Born in Big...

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