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.

Ms. Virginia “Jenny” Hankins

   KINGSPORT — Ms. Virginia “Jenny” Hankins, 63, departed this life in her home after a long battle with cancer on Monday (June 24, 2013) surrounded by family and friends.

  

After her retirement from Eastman (32 years) in 2002, Jenny became a disaster relief volunteer with the American Red Cross and an advocate for CASA for Kids. She was a dedicated member of Bethel AME Zion Church. Also, she served as president of the Douglass Alumni Association 2011-2013.

   Preceded in death by parents Lloyd “Teen” Hankins and Mrs. Emogene C. Hankins; one brother, Timothy Hankins. 


   Survived by; two daughters, Ms. Tiffany Jeneen Hankins (Burbank, Calif.) and Ms. Michelle Hankins (Kingsport); two grandchildren, Ariana Wolfe   and Caiden Norfolk; one sister, Ms. Joy Hankins (Chattanooga, Tenn.); one brother, Norman Hankins (Richmond, Va.); an aunt, an uncle, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

   Memorial services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from Bethel AME Zion Church with Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service.

   Professional services and care of Ms. Virginia “Jenny” Hankins and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Tiara Charde Johnson

  “Yea, though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.”

   GATE CITY, Va. — On the afternoon of May 12, 2013, Miss Tiara Charde Johnson, of Gate City, Va., entered into her rest at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

   Tiara was born in Lee County, N.C., in 1991. Tiara was 21 years of age, and would have celebrated her 22nd birthday this month of May 22nd.

   Tiara was born the daughter of Stephanie Torres and the granddaughter of Mr. Herman Spriggs and the late Fannie Lynn Spriggs (August 2011 ). Tiara was raised by her maternal grandparents.

   She attended Hale’s Chapel United Methodist Church and Moccasin Street Church of Christ, Gate City, Va. with her family. She was a graduate of Gate City High School, where she was an avid track runner.  She attended Mountain Empire Community College.

Tiara loved the beauty of the world, she was always looking for the next beauty in God’s world to love. Tiara was taught to love and be loved by those who raised her, as they cared and gave true love. Tiara will be remembered as outgoing, friendly, generous and full of life. She never met or knew a stranger. Just as her grandmother though of her name, was a crown of jewels to her and others. “Tiara, a small girl with a big heart.” 
 

   Tiara is survived by a large and loving family, her mother, Stephanie Torres of Terre Haute, Ind.; great aunt and uncle, Mary A. (William ) Gamble, Kingsport,
  Tenn.; great-great aunt, Barbara Johnson, Gate City, Va.; aunts, Kim Owens, Sanford, N.C., Markita Ford, Charlotte, N.C., Yolanda Mack, Sheritta Spriggs, both of Kingsport, Tenn. and Tanisha Spriggs of Maryland; uncles and aunts-in-law, Tony Johnson, Sullivan Gardens, Robert Dion Spriggs, Jerome (Joy) Spriggs Spartanburg, S.C. and Herman (Tanya) Spriggs, Jr., Harker Heights, Texas. Tiara has many special cousins, along with numerous step-family members.

   We rejoice and thank God for Tiara’s life with us. Our family wishes to thank all those who made a difference in Tiara’s life and for whatever comfort you have given her and now us. 

    The family will receive Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home Weber City, Va.

   A celebration of Tiara’s life will follow immediately at 2 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Rochelle D. Maxwell and the Rev. James Whiteside officiating.

   Graveside service will follow at Holston View Cemetery Weber City, Va.

   Family and friends are welcome to a celebration of life reception at the Ebeneezer Baptist Church on Maple Street, Kingsport, Tenn., immediately after the interment.

   Pallbearers will be Stan Rogers, Leland Williams, David Wolfe, Wallace Ross, Jr., Ron Cope, and Gordon Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Oscar Simpson, William Gamble, Troy Anderson, Joe Anderson, Nicky Anderson, Bob Payne. 

 

   Online condolences may be sent to the family of Tiara Johnson by visiting Colonial Funeral Home’s website (  www.colonialfh   scott.com  ) or by emailing the funeral home  (cfhwc@sctv.coop  ).

   Colonial Funeral Home Weber City, Va., is serving the family of Tiara Johnson.

Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield

   BRISTOL, Va. — Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield, 66, 725 Russell St. Bristol, Va. departed this life May 4, 2013 at Wellmont Hospice House Bristol, Tenn.

  Mrs. Whitfield was born May 24, 1946 spending her entire life in Bristol, Va. She was a graduate of Douglass High School, Bristol,Va. She was employed at Raytheon plant for several years and employed with the Bristol Va. Sheriffs Department for 15 plus years. She was a member of the House Hold of Faith Community Church, Bristol, Va.

   She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Whitfield; parents, John and Annette Blevins, Larry Blevins; a special niece, Angie Blevins.
 

   Survivors include her sister Mrs. Cookie Harris, Kingsport; half brother, Morris (Nokie) Stewart Bristol, Va.; foster sister Ms. Peggy Harrison, Winston-Salem.

   Homegoing service will be conducted Friday at noon from  the Household of Faith Community Church with Pastor Jacqueline Nophlin officiating.

   The family will receive friends from 11a.m. until the hour of service.

   Burial will follow at the VA national Cemetery, Mountain Home Tenn.

   Online condolences may be sent to the family at  raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com
 

   Professional service and care of Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield and family are entrusted to R.A.Clark Funeral Service Inc. Bristol, Tenn. (423)764-8584