Mr. James Calvin Skaggs

KINGSPORT — Mr. James Calvin Skaggs, 58, departed this life on Wednesday, (July 17, 2013), at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Mr. Skaggs was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Central Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be conducted from the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. on Friday at 1 p.m.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:45 at Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service, Inc.

Military rites by D.A.V. Chapter 40.

Please copy and paste this email address to send online condolensces to the family: skaggs@clarkfc.com

Professional services and care of Mr. James Calvin Skaggs and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 E Sevier Ave Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971

Hugh Hodges

KINGSPORT — Hugh Hodges, 85, 1036 Lake Street, Kingsport, departed this life at 6:18 a.m. Sunday (July 14, 2013) at Wexford House after a brief illness.

Mr. Hodges was a native of Newberry, S.C. He moved to Kingsport at an early age. He was employed at Tennessee Eastman Co., retiring in 1987 after 36 years of service.

Mr. Hodges was a member of Central Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Mrs. Vina Hodges; wife, Mrs. Frances Hodges; four sisters; and five brothers.

Surviving are a son, William Lewis (Sylvia) Bond, Gardenia Calif.; grandson Todd Bond, Atlanta, Ga; granddaughter, Mrs. Veronica (Derrell) Bradley, Long Beach, Calif.; great-granddaughter, Ms. Avynn Bradley, Long Beach; great-grandson, Evan Bradley; nephew/caregiver, Willie (Jeannie) Hodges; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Hugh Hodges will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hodges@   clarkfc.com 

Professional service and care of Mr. Hugh Hodges and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Anthony Wayne Wood

KINGSPORT — Anthony Wayne Wood departed this life on July 5, 2013. He was 53 years old.



Anthony worked at Big Lots for the last few years and was friendly to many who passed through. He was a person who enjoyed talking to people about “any and everything.” When his nieces were little they called him “Uncle or Uncum” and that nickname has continued through the years with family members.

He leaves behind his sister Mrs. Jackie Ross (Rollen); one nephew, Jonathan Ross; two nieces, Mrs. Lynette Reese (James) and Ms. Renee Daniels; a special Aunt Mrs. Mary Carpenter; and many special cousins, great and great-great nieces and nephews and many friends.

We’ll miss you Anthony! Rest in Peace!

Online condolences may be sent to the family at wood@clarkfc.com 

Professional services and care of Mr. Anthony Wayne Wood and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Justin Tyler Machen

    JOHNSON CITY — Justin Tyler Machen departed this life of Friday (June 28, 2013) after a brief illness. Justin was born in Kingsport, Tenn. on July 10, 1993.

   Justin was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Cecelia Henderson. 

 

   Surviving family includes his parents, Jerry Jr., and Karen Machen; brothers, Jasen and Dustin; grandparents, James Henderson, Alfreeda 

Machen, Jerry Sr., and Linda Machen; and a host of uncles aunts, cousins, and friends.

   The family will receive friends at the Birchette Mortuary Chapel on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.; a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.

   Prior to the services the family will receive friends at 1610 Fairview Ave. in Johnson City.

   Professional services provided by Birchette Mortuary Inc., www.birchettemortuary.com  (423) 926-6013.