Obituaries
Virginia "Virgie" Tichenor
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...
Mary Ruth Starnes
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;...
Hildred Marie Taylor
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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Joseph Olu Anjonrin-Ohu
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...
Matthew Chase Donihe
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...
Duane Charles Beasley
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...
Karen Kay Starnes
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...
Inez "Iney" Stata Todd
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...
Dr. Jack Ellsworth Watson
Jan 12, 2020
Dr. Jack Watson, 81, died on January 12, 2020 at Baysmont House in Kingsport, TN. He was born on April 17, 1938 in Robertsdale, PA to Ella Nagle and John Watson. He earned a BS degree from Shippensburg University in 1961 and a PhD from Purdue University in 1968. Jack loved his career as a genetics professor at Auburn University,...
Betty Jo Arabie
Jan 11, 2020
Betty Jo Arabie, 92, of Kingsport passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at The Wexford House following an extended illness. Betty Jo was born in Billmore, MO on March 7, 1927 a daughter of the late Almus Thomason and Leo (Netherland) Thomason.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dr. Phipps Arabie; sisters, Shirley...
Anna Kathleen Thompson
Jan 11, 2020
Anna Kathleen Thompson, 52, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many. Anna was a loving volunteer in her community.
She was preceded in death by her father, Earnest Thompson and several brothers and sisters.
Surviving are her son...
Coy Barrett
Jan 10, 2020
Coy Barrett, age 92, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020.
Coy was born March 11, 1927, Surgoinsville, TN, to the late Coy E. and Flora G. (Walters) Barrett.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara; children, Sondra Barrett, Linda (Dave) Brown, Sharron (Tom) Jenkins and Mark (Tammy) Barrett; grandchildren, Robert Sprytzer, Chris Ostrander, Karen Boden, Angela Block, Robin...
Marie Burton
Jan 7, 2020
Marie Burton died peacefully on January 7, 2020. She was born October 20, 1926.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie; son, Jerry; father, LE Roberts; and mother, Georgia Roberts.
Marie is survived by her son, Michael; grandsons, Heath and David and wife, Carolyn; five great-grandchildren; brother, RC Roberts and wife, Louise; and loving friends, Mickey Burton, Harold...
Mary Jane Hultin
Jan 6, 2020
Mary Jane Dade Hultin, 92, born March 5, 1927, in Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on January 6, 2020, in Kingsport. She is survived by her three brothers, Douglas Dade and wife Charlotte; Robert Dade; and William “Sandy” Dade and wife Ann; two granddaughters, Medora Snyder and Katlin Snyder; one grandson, William Snyder; son-in-law, Chris Snyder; nieces, Susan McConnell, Carolyn Elizabeth...
Tim Morrison
Jan 6, 2020
Tim Morrison, 55, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center. Tim was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He co-owned and operated Morrison’s Construction for 40 years with his partner and brother, Dave Morrison.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Linda Morrison, and brother, Johnny Morrison.
Tim is...
Virginia (Jenny) Woodruff Meade
Jan 6, 2020
Psalm 150:4
“Praise him with tambourine and dancing"
Virginia (Jenny) Woodruff Meade, 91, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born on April 5, 1928 in Cranberry, NC to the late Charles M. and Kathleen (Collins) Woodruff, Jenny attended school in Johnson City, TN, graduating from Science Hill High School in...
Patti Fleenor
Jan 6, 2020
Patricia Weikel Fleenor, 60, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, January 6, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. Born and raised in Elizabethton, she graduated from Elizabethton High School and ETSU. Patti had been a teacher at Andrew Johnson Elementary School for many years. She attended Celebration Church. Patti loved her family, trips to the...
Rose Ellen Carter Phillips
Jan 5, 2020
Rose Ellen Carter Phillips, 100, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 after a brief illness. Rose was born in Scott County, Virginia on August 10, 1919 to the late Ballard and Ella Flanary Carter. She was a charter member of Oakwood Forrest Christian Church and was a member of the Dorcas Circle. Rose was a woman of great...
Carolyn Yvonne Douthat
Jan 5, 2020
Carolyn Yvonne Douthat went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a 5-year battle with cancer. She was a longtime member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church where her father, Rev. Joe W. Byrd, was pastor for 61 years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eileen Barker Byrd; father, Rev. Joe W....
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