Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home

04/03/2026

Patricia Lou Grubb

Patricia Lou Grubb, 75 of Bristol TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born on July 4th 1950 in Kingsport, TN to the late Russell and Clevia Marrs of Scott County, VA.

Patricia "Patty" was a loving mother, nana, and aunt. In addition to her parents, she was proceded in death by her loving husband Homer Grubb, infant grandson Caleb Joshua Nunn, sister Elizabeth "Libby" Harper and sister-in-law Jeanette Vanover.

Patty married her love on March 31st 1972 and reunited with him on their 54th wedding aniversary.

Patty was a graduate of Gate City High School in Gate City, VA. She worked many years as a quality inspector at Sperry Univac, and spent many years caring for her husband before his passing. Patty was of the Baptist faith. She loved a good yard sale and thrift store shopping with her girls.

Surviors include her son, Eddie Grubb (Julie) of Bristol, TN; daughter, Angela Nunn (Brad) of Piney Flats, TN; granddaughters, Raina Travis (Brennan) Blountville, TN; and Riley Nunn of Piney Flats, TN; brother-in-laws, Stanley Harper of Bolivia, NC; Sammy Grubb of Bluff City, TN; nieces, Leslie Harper of Wilmington, NC; Tracy Harper of Denver, CO; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her little dog Brownie and cats Tater, Chloe and Baby.

Her wishes to be cremated with no service are being honored by her family.

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04/01/2026

Jimmy Lynn Hill

Jimmy Lynn Hill, 34, of Elizabethton, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Jimmy was a 2010 graduate of Happy Valley High School and an only child who was deeply loved by his parents. He attended East Side Freewill Baptist Church in Elizabethton, where he was grounded in his faith and cherished the fellowship of his church family.

Jimmy was a true people person, easy to love and never meeting a stranger. He was talkative and open, always willing to share what was on his mind and brighten someone's day with conversation. He cherished his time spent with family and friends, and those moments meant the most to him.

He found joy in the simple things in life. Whether it was going out riding, mowing and weed-eating, or just being outdoors, Jimmy was happiest when he was busy and in the fresh air. He loved working with his hands, taking on odd jobs, tinkering, and fixing things. He especially enjoyed working on watches, and fixing up knives, always finding satisfaction in bringing something back to life. His faithful cat, Kelly, was a constant companion by his side.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willing and Lucy Guine, and Andy and Irene Hill.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Carrie Hill; his father, Jimmy Dean Hill; his special friend, Samara; along with many dear friends and his church family who will forever hold him close in their hearts.

Friends and Family are invited to Services at East Side Freewill Baptist Church, 704 Siam Road, Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

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03/31/2026

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03/31/2026

Nancy Boyd Hooven

Nancy Boyd Hooven, 71, of Kingsport, TN, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Friday March 27th, 2026.

Nancy was born in New Kensington, PA, but spent the majority of her life in Kingsport, TN, where she attended St Dominic's Catholic School, was a graduate in the class of 1972 at Dobyns Bennett High School, then proceeded to study drafting at Tri-Cities State Technical Institute. Her favorite job was at True Value Hardware Store. In her spare time Nancy enjoyed riding with her family or friends, whether it was to Gatlinburg, or to Johnny Cash's house. She enjoyed many sports, with football being her favorite. She was a lifelong UT Vols & Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She loved music, the outdoors, hunting for Bigfoot, sleepovers with her daughters & grandbabies, holiday celebrations, game shows, & playing the lottery. She was a dedicated wife, mother, & Grommy; she could always be depended on. She loved her some Nancy!

Nancy is preceded in death by her mother & father Dorothy & Kenneth Boyd, sisters Patricia Dowell, & Ilene Glymp, & best friend Deborah Conkin.

Nancy is survived by her husband, her "Babycakes" Peter Hooven, sister Mary Catherine (John) Nance & brother Richard Boyd. Daughters Jennifer (Don) Kincaid, Elizabeth Blair, & Victoria (Bruce) Williams. Grandchildren Auria Barrett, Kaira (Brandon) Kincaid, Dontre Kincaid, Devin Hooven, & Brentley (Ruby) Blair. Great-grandchildren Ezra & Mayumi Barrett, Kennedy, Keylan, & Braylen Byrd, & Alijah Kincaid. Special family member Deana Demonbreun, & best friends Deborah Watson and Tina Morrison. Nancy also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, & friends.

The family will receive friends at Trinity Memorial Centers Friday April 3rd, 2026 from 7pm to 9pm to remember & honor Nancy's life.

The family would like to express gratitude to ICU staff at Holston Valley Medical Center, & Bristol Select for their kind & compassionate care of Nancy.

"Sweet dreams in your head, smarter everyday!"

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03/30/2026

Delbert Blaine Botkin

Delbert "Blaine" Botkin went to be with the Lord on March 28th, 2026, at his home. Blaine was born in Virginia but grew up here in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Blaine was a great pool player who loved to spend time with his family and friends. If you knew Blaine, you knew he was a man of few words, but had a heart of good intentions. He always tried to be kind and giving to others.

He is preceded in death by his father; Rembert Botkin; mother, Blanch Botkin; brother, Bob Botkin; and sister, Betty Frye.

Blaine leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Linda Botkin, who he enjoyed calling LB; one son, Shawn Botkin and wife, Clarissa; two grandchildren; Keylee Botkin and Noah Botkin; and great grandson, Myles Carpenter. He is also survived by his two sisters Helen Fleenor and husband, John, and Barbara Morgan and husband, Gene. Blaine has many special nieces and nephews. He also has friends that have been like family to him.

Blaine was easy going. He loved Nascar and playing poker. Blaine worked most of his life in construction or the labor industry where he excelled at his work. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. He will be missed and loved forever. In place of flowers, please make any donations to the family for final expenses.

A celebration of life will be held at Trinity Memorial Centers, 1221 Stewball Circle, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660, on Friday, April 3, 2026. The family will receive friends at 4pm. A service will follow at 5pm.

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03/27/2026

Selena Diane McMurray

A beautiful angel, Selena Kestner McMurray, entered heaven on March 14, 2026 when God called her home. With arms open were her daddy, Earl Kestner, grandparents Everett and Daisy Yates and Clarence and Talitha Kestner, nephews Zach Daugherty, Lucas Henry, niece Megan Thomas and brother-in-law Gary Blevins.

Selena was loving and caring but also strong and stubborn as she fought cancer for 13 years. Cancer may have won the battle on earth but Selena won the Victory as she now has a new body and is with her Savior Jesus Christ.

Loved ones here are her husband, Bobby McMurray, always the love of her life, son Korey McMurray and daughter Keyonna McMurray. Selena cherished her children as a special blessing from God. Other family includes her mother, Alice Yates Kestner; sisters Brenda Kestner Wagner (Eddie) and Nancy Kestner Blevins; brothers Jack Kestner and Ronnie Kestner (Sharen); and many nieces, nephews and family members.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, April 2, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with funeral service at 7:00 at Living Praise Assembly of God Church, 207 New Beason Wells Road. Officiating will be Living Praise Pastor Bob Yates and Central Assembly Pastor Phil Kestner.

Graveside service will be Friday, April 3 at 11:00am at East Lawn in the Garden of the Well.

Pallbearers will be Chase Gill, Joe Miller, Scottie Henry, Chuck Hammonds, Tyler Henry and Shawn Lathrop. Honorary pallbearers are Steven Blevins, Tyler Miller, Caleb Daugherty and Tony Wagner.

A special thank you to all that helped and donated to Selena and our family and especially for all the prayers we received. May God bless.

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03/26/2026

Richard Eugene "Rick" Edens

Richard Eugene "Rick" Edens, 78, of Erwin, TN and formerly of Jonesville, VA, passed away March 26, 2026, at his home in Erwin, TN.

He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was retired from a long career working for Walmart. He was a member of Grace Church in Erwin,TN.

He is survived by Shirleen Orr Edens, his wife of 59 years; two sons, Richard "Rich" and Shelley Edens, and Robert and Megan Edens, all of Erwin, TN; daughter, Barbara "Beth" and Bradley Redmond of Knoxville, TN; and sister, Martha and Michael Willis, of Pennington Gap, VA.

He is also survived by his pride and joy, his grandchildren: Sydney and Billy Elmore, Gracie and Matthew Gutierrez, Lauren and James Ellington, James Katy Edens, Bailey Redmond, and Linnie Edens. He is also survived by his other pride and joy, his great grandchildren: Ficsher and Eden Ellington.

Survivors also include his his extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews, and sisters-in-law and their husbands whom he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Eugene and Hazel Edens; brother Mark Edens, and great- grandchild Hollis Ellington.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 29th, at Grace Church in Erwin, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Grace Church or a charity of your choice.

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03/26/2026

Beecher Charlie Lane

Beecher Charlie Lane, age 93, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

A lifelong resident of the area, Beecher was a man who truly loved the land and the life it provided. He found great joy in farming and trading, and he had a special affection for his animals. He was happiest outdoors, staying busy and working with his hands, always tinkering and finding something to do.

Beecher had a deep love for bluegrass music and enjoyed playing the banjo. He never met a stranger and was known for his friendly nature and warm personality. Above all, he was a loving father who cherished his family dearly.

He was preceded in death by his son, Randall Lane; grandson, Brad Smith; siblings, Lester, Bruce, Lilly, Dan, Ballard, Elsie, Leland, Pearl, Allen, Leonard, Fred.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Karen Smith and husband Randy, Denny Lane and wife Lisa, Darlene Williams, and Mechelle Clonce and husband Brian; grandchildren, Denny, Sarah, Kevin, Thomas, and Mackenzie; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 30, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Memorial Centers. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Webb officiating.

A graveside service will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be family. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Smith, Denny Lane, Brian Clonce, Layton Lane, Brady Lane, Isaac Crawford.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ashlee Arnold for several years of devoted caregiving, and to Courtney, his nurse with Caris Hospice, for her compassionate care.

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03/25/2026

LeAnn Martha-Nell Cloyd

LeAnn Martha-Nell Cloyd, 43, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

LeAnn was a walker, day and night. It was her personal goal to spread kindness to anyone needing a helping hand.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Presnell; her caring step-father, Keith Witt; grandparents, Ross and Martha Anders, B.H. and Mary-Nell Graybeal, and Floyd Presnell; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

LeAnn is survived by her husband, Richard Cloyd; son, Leon Cloyd; daughter, Carrie Cloyd; mother, Ann Witt; brothers, Kevin Ford and Jesse Presnell; step-brother, Dana Blancarte.; niece, Elizabeth Ford; special nephew, Lucas Ford; special friend, Olivia Naff; special great-nephew, Roman Ford; special aunt and uncle, Maxine and James Blankenship.

"Do not weep for me, I am near.

I am the wind that blows, the rain that falls,

the sun that shines, and the winter snows."

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03/23/2026

Charles Albert Barnes III

Charles A. "Chuck" Barnes, III passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at StoryPoint Assisted Living in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the age of 89.

Chuck was born on July 2, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois, to Charles A. Barnes, II and Sara Gale Barnes. He spent his early childhood in Evanston while his father served in World War II. Following the war, his family relocated to Plainfield, New Jersey. He attended Syracuse University, where he was a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity, and later served as a Corpsman in the United States Naval Reserves.

On April 14, 1962, he married the love of his life, Jean Ann Straka, with whom he shared nearly 64 years of marriage. Chuck began his career in the lumber and insurance industries in Connecticut. In 1969, he and his family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he built a successful career in mortgage brokerage, real estate, and property management. Upon retiring in 1998, Chuck and Jean moved to Johnson City, Tennessee, to be closer to their children.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Gale B. Schlitt of Jasper, Alabama.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jean S. Barnes; his son, Charles E. "Curt" Barnes (Beth) of Johnson City, Tennessee; his daughter, Karen B. Drury (Kevin) of Canton, North Carolina; and five grandchildren: Emily A. Buxton (Grey) of Jacksonville, North Carolina; David A. Barnes (Abby) of Casselberry, Florida; Megan E. Barnes of Johnson City, Tennessee; Trevor J. Oakes; and Luke E. Barnes of Los Angeles, California.

Chuck was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He found great joy in working in his yard and taking on home projects. He maintained a well-equipped workshop and took pride in crafting toys, tools, and furniture for his family and friends. He also dearly loved his dog, Sophie, who passed shortly before he did.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shriners Children's Hospitals, or Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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03/23/2026

Fredrick Dewolf Derrick III

Fredrick D. Derrick III (F.D.)

Fredrick Dewolf Derrick III, 73, of Rogersville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

He loved the Lord with all his heart. At 13 years old, he accepted the Lord as his Savior during Bible School at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

He was a charter member at Indian Ridge Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. He had taught Sunday School for 40+ years. He loved to tell others about Jesus.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fredrick D. Derrick Jr.; mother, Margaret Ann Crawford; step-dad, Jim D. Crawford; brothers, David, Charles (Bob), and James (Jimmy) Crawford; daughter-in-law, Debra Derrick; mother and father-in-law, Bertie and J.S. Arnold; brother-in-law, Gerald Arnold; and sister-in-law, Linda Goad.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Janet Arnold Derrick; sons, Andy Derrick and Jason Derrick; Aaron and Katie Derrick; grandchildren, Maelyn and Riley; uncle Bill and Kay Helton; aunt Delores Helton; aunt Peggy Derrick and John Derrick; brother-in-law, Jimmy (Punkin) Arnold; as well as several nieces, nephews, and special cousins.

Service will be held on Friday March 27th at 6:00 pm at Indian Ridge Baptist Church (516 W Main Blvd, Church Hill, TN 37642.)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Indian Ridge Baptist Church, Church Hill, TN, or to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for all the prayers and love that has been shown to our family at this time. God bless you all.

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03/23/2026

Bobbie Jo Lacey

Bobbi Jo Lacey, Elizabethton, was born June 15, 1981 and her spirit was released on March 18th , 2026 at the age of 44. She passed unexpectedly at the Johnson City Medical Center due complications after a brain bleed.

Bobbi was born in Show Low, AZ, but spent the majority of her life in Carter county, TN. Bobbi spent most of her life as a homemaker, but had notable periods of waitressing at Perkins restaurant in Johnson City and at the Mayflower in Elizabethton.

Bobbi was a lover of animals of all sizes, and had three beautiful kitties named Aries, October and Ms. Kitty at the time of her passing. Bobbi loved 90s music like Tool and Stevie Nicks, and enjoyed spending summer days relaxing at the lake. Her favorite vacation spot was visiting the beach just to feel the sand between her toes and hear the gentle roar of the ocean.

Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents Guy A Peterson and Brenda Lee Peterson, her Grandparents Bobbie Lee Hughes, and Alma Lee Hughes, and her beloved dog Oscar Bleu.

Survivors include her husband, Jeremy Wayne Lacey, and children Sophia Peterson, Mason Peterson, Xander, Axle and Phoenix Cook.

Private Funeral arrangements will be made by the family.

Donations to the East Tennessee Spay and Neuter in lieu of flowers will be accepted in her honor.

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