Obituaries

Jan 25, 2020

Proverbs: 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Virginia Parker (age 87) of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord, with her family by her side, Saturday evening, January 25, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Born in Russell County, Virginia, on May 26, 1932, a...

Jan 24, 2020

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,...

Jan 23, 2020

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...

Jan 22, 2020

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...

Jan 22, 2020

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...

Jan 22, 2020

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;...

Jan 21, 2020

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.

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Jan 21, 2020

Jan 21, 2020

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...

Jan 20, 2020

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...

Jan 17, 2020

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...

Jan 14, 2020

Karen Kay Starnes, a Kingsport, TN native, passed peacefully from life to eternal LIFE on January 14, 2020, after an extended illness.  Born in 1962 to William Ronald Starnes and Elizabeth Ann Milligan Starnes, Karen was a 1981 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She graduated from University of Tennessee with a degree in Early Childhood Development and worked for several...

Jan 12, 2020

Edith Inez (“Iney”) Stata Bedford Todd, 94, of Kingsport, passed away on January 12, 2020 in Woodbridge VA.  Born May 28, 1925, she graduated from Blountville High School in 1943.  Inez worked at Kingsport Press before beginning a long and successful career as head of personnel at Northern VA bank in Springfield VA.  She attended First Baptist Church in Kingsport...