Obituaries
John Mahoney
Jan 29, 2020
John Mahoney, 90, Kingsport, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. John was born just eight days before the stock market crash on October 18, 1929. When his parents lost their jobs in the depression, his family moved to Youngstown, OH where his father’s brothers lived.
He graduated from Ohio State University in 1953 with Bachelor’s and...
Russell Wagner
Jan 29, 2020
Russell “Russ” Edward Wagner, 71, of Jonesborough, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Born in Bristol, Russ was raised in Blountville and lived most of his life in the Tri-Cities area, along with seven years in Fairbanks, AK. Russ graduated from Holston High School and Tri-Cities State Tech, and he had a 33...
Tommy Lloyd
Jan 28, 2020
Thomas A. “Tommy” Lloyd, age 71, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, January 28, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Hawkins County on April 12, 1948, a son of the late Reece and Pearl Ford Lloyd, he had resided in this area his entire life. He graduated from...
Clyde C. Correll
Jan 28, 2020
Clyde C. Correll, 89, of Kingsport, TN, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Preston Place II after a brief illness. Clyde was born in Duquesne, PA and was raised in Jonesborough. He served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean conflict. Clyde worked in the car/auto sales business for over 60 years. He was a longtime member of Oakwood Forest...
Elmo Howard Light
Jan 27, 2020
Elmo Howard Light, 70, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at his home following a prolonged illness.
Born on June 10, 1949, Elmo was a lifelong resident of the Beech Creek community of Sullivan and Hawkins Counties and a 1971 graduate of Sullivan West High School. He spent much of his life farming and was always willing to lend a...
Thelma Light
Jan 27, 2020
Thelma Light, 89, of the Beech Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of the Beech Creek Community. Thelma attended Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church and Gospel Mission Church. She loved to sing gospel music. Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by...
Thomas (Pete) D. Duncan
Jan 26, 2020
Thomas (Pete) D. Duncan Jr., of Kingsport, passed away, Sunday, January 26, 2020, following a brief illness. Born in Richlands, VA, Pete had resided in Kingsport for the past 8 years. He was a district manager for Superior Carriers prior to his retirement. Pete was a veteran in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. Pete was an avid golfer, member...
Franklin Hayes Welder
Jan 25, 2020
Franklin Hayes Welder, Sr. (87) was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. A longtime resident of Kingsport, TN and native of Monroe County, West Virginia, Frank was an avid outdoorsman, sports enthusiast and dedicated family man. He was a proud graduate of Potomac State and West Virginia University, where he obtained his chemical engineering...
Warren Strickler
Jan 25, 2020
Warren Strickler, 53, went peacefully to Heaven Saturday evening, January 25, 2020 surrounded by loved ones dear to him. Warren lived in Kingsport, TN and graduated from Sullivan South High School in 1985 and from Virginia Tech with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1989. He was a talented Engineer most recently working at MacDermid in Morristown, TN as well as owning...
Virginia Parker
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...
Janice Childress
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,...
James Robert Bradshaw
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...
James Douglas White
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...
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...
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