Janice Childress, 87, of Kingsport, died early Friday morning, January 24, 2020, at her home. Janice was born in Scott County, VA, and had lived in Kingsport for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Frankie Childress; and sisters, JoAnn Pendleton and Joice Childress. Janice is survived by her brother, John T. Childress; special nephews, Bryan and Neil Childress; and great-nephews, Jayden and Jaxon Childress. It was Janice’s wish to be cremated with a...

James “Jim” Bradshaw, 81, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, after an extended period of illness. Born in Hawkins County, he lived in Kingsport for 50 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Jim was a salesman for Purity Baking Company, Palace Vending and Terry’s Potato Chips. He was saved at a tent revival on the property of Jay and T. Winegar. Jim was a former deacon, treasurer, and adult Sunday school teacher at...

Virginia “Virgie” McBride Tichenor passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  She was born December 2, 1929 in Owensboro, Kentucky where she married her beloved husband of fifty years, Lee Tyler Tichenor.  Lee attended the University of Kentucky where they had their first-born, Michael. They became huge UK basketball fans and “bled Kentucky Blue” until their respective deaths.  After Lee obtained his mechanical engineering degree in 1952,...

Mary Ruth Starnes, 88, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Brookdale Rock Springs Assisted Living in Kingsport after a brief illness.  Mary was a woman of great faith who loved gardening. She had a large family and was loved by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Starnes of Kingsport; parents, W. Press Layne and Mary Layne; and two brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by sons, Michael Starnes and wife, Cheri, and...

James (Jim) White, 95, Surgoinsville, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon at his home.  He was born in Hawkins County and had resided in this area his entire life. Jim will be missed by his faithful companions, Patches and Grey Bob. His wife, Dolores White, several sisters and brothers preceded him in death. Surviving are his daughters, Beth Dye and husband Rick; Miriam Thornton; son, Gary Wilson and wife Freeda; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Estelle Staten of...

Hildred Marie Whitaker Taylor passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Wexford House after a period of declining health. She was born July 30, 1926 to George and Sarah Huffman Whitaker.  She retired from the Sullivan County School System having worked at Central Heights Elementary School in the cafeteria.  Hildred attended New Hurland Baptist Church in Hiltons, VA. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Taylor; daughter, Wilma Ruth...

Robert “Bob” Edward McNutt, 99, passed away from this life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  Bob was born in Blackwood, VA and had lived most of his young adult life in Hiltons, VA.  Later, his family moved to the Lynn Garden vicinity of Kingsport.  Bob was a WWII Army Veteran who proudly served his country in the 825th Tank Destroyer Battalion.  He was stationed in Europe during the Battle of the Bulge in France, Belgium, and Germany. ...

Joseph Olu Anjonrin-Ohu, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 to join his late son, Akin Anjonrin-Ohu. He retired from AFG Manufacturing and was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Titi Anjonrin-Ohu; 3 daughters, Taiwo Misra and husband, John, Kehinde Anjonrin-Ohu, and Tina Anjonrin-Ohu; 2 grandchildren, Carver and Evelyn; 3 senior brothers and 4 junior sisters; and a plethora of nieces and nephews. The family will receive...

Matthew Chase Donihe, 35, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 20, 2020. Born in Kingsport, Matt was currently employed with Eastman Chemical Company as a Planner in the Instrument Shop. Matt was always smiling. He had the biggest heart and loved his family immensely. His greatest desire in life was to be a father. As blessed as everyone was to love and be loved by Matt, his son, Chase, was the most blessed. To know Matt was to know pure love. He was preceded in death by...

Duane Charles Beasley (78) passed away on January 17, 2020 with his family by his side. Born in Belleville, Illinois, raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Duane spent the majority of his life in Kingsport, Tennessee where he owned and operated Beasley- Carter’s Septic Tank Service.  He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. In addition to being a devoted husband and doting father and grandfather, Duane was an accomplished banjo player. He performed on a Saturday gospel radio...