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Charles C. Alexander - Departed this transitory life, at the residence
of his Father, in Hawkins county, in the 26th year of his age, CHARLES C. ALEXANDER, after an illness of only 36
hours, supposed to be billious pleurisy. Charles Edward "Ed" Anderson, Sr. 70,
of Ellicott City, MD died on December 29, 2008. Born on August 31, 1938, in Kyles Ford, TN to Fred J. and Grace
E. Anderson, Mr. Anderson was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed keeping busy with projects around the house. He
was a man devoted to his family. He was preceded by death by his parents, half-sister, Stella Mae Sexton and half-brother
John Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Anderson of Ellicott City, Maryland; son and daughter-in-law,
Charles Jr. and Susan Anderson of Ellicott City, Maryland, daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and William Young
of Baltimore, Maryland; grandchildren, John and his wife, Leslie Kelley, Kristin and Emily Anderson and Bradley
Young; great-grandchild, Kaylah Kelley; sisters, Gertrude Misterka of Baltimore, Maryland, Edna Harrison of Sykesville,
Maryland, Betty Jo Wiles of Ellicott City, Maryland and brother Homer Anderson of Sykesville, Maryland; and many
relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on January 3, 2009 at Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home,
Inc. in Ellicott City, Maryland Enoch Anderson, age 74, Rogersville died Wednesday,
August 4, 2004 at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Charlie and Jalie Livesay Anderson; sister, Mary Anderson and brother, Hugh Donald Anderson.He is survived
by his wife, Betty Marie Anderson, Rogersville; daughters, Cindy Muggenborg and husband, Ron, Florida and Terrie
Jo Ravitsky and husband, Mike, Virginia; son, Edward Anderson and wife, Virginia, Gaston, NC; step sons, Jimmy
Akers and friend, Barbara, Weber City, VA and Dennis Akers and friend Debbie, Sterling, VA; grandchildren, Jennifer
and Vicky Anderson, Greg and Brian Ravitsky, Jimmy Nicholas, Matthew and Ashley Akers; great-grandchild, Amber
Anderson; sisters, Lucille Blakely, Kingsport, Edna Nix, Knoxville, Evelyn Gillenwater and husband, Ronald, Church
Hill, Nola M. Antrican, Sneedville; brothers, Emory Anderson and wife, Faye, Morristown and Allen Anderson and
wife, Ruth, Rogersville and several nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2004 at
Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2004 in the funeral
home chapel with Revs. Randy Epps and Kenny Bailey officiating. Music provided by the Gospel Four. Graveside service
will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Highland Cemetery.Broome Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Faneeda Belle Hall Anderson, age 77, Rogersville
died Monday, August 23, 2004 at Rogersville Care and Rehab Facility after an extended illness.She was a member
of Rogersville United Methodist Church. She was a lifetime member of Hasson Chapter No. 179 Order of the Eastern
Star where she held various officer positions including Worthy Matron. She was a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary where she was Post President and District President. She was a lifetime member of the Parent Teacher
Association and member of Hawkins County Republican Womens Association.She was preceded in death by her son, Ralph
L. Anderson, Jr.; father, Daffin Hall; mother, Gillie Hall and sister, Berta Hall.She is survived by her husband
of 59 years, Ralph L. Anderson; sons and daughters-in-law, Daffin H. Anderson and wife, Olivia, John S. Anderson
and wife, Molly, all of Rogersville and Mary Lyde Stanley, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Mary Ann Anderson Embleton,
Ralph (Andy) L. Anderson, III, Matthew, Michael, Jacob and Amber Anderson; great-grandchildren, Jack Embleton and
Nate Anderson; sister, Nora Harrison, Mobile, AL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lillian and George Yount,
Sidney and Joe Wallen and Nadean Anderson and numerous nieces and nephews.Hasson Chapter No. 179 O.E.S. conducted
Eastern Star services Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at the Rogersville United Methodist Church. Memorial services followed
with Revs. Charlie Harrison and Carl Jones officiating. Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 25, 2004
at Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rogersville First United Methodist Church
or the American Cancer Society. Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville was in charge of arrangements. Isobel E. Anderson, age 90, of Rogersville, died Wednesday, November
14, 2007 at her residence following an extended illness. She was retired from Dobyns Taylor Hardware as bookkeeper
and was a member of ValleyChurch of Christ. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Anderson;
granddaughter, Sara Genice Cretsinger; parents, Frank S. and Rita Ellen Cress Smith; sisters, Bette Proffit and
Oria Keys.She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Galloway and husband, Joe of Greeneville, Kathy Cretsinger
and husband, Jerry of Rogersville; grandchildren, Ed Galloway and wife, Shari of Richmond, VA, John Galloway and
wife, Arlene of Scotland, Brian Galloway and wife, Sharon of Tupelo, MS, Judy Meek and husband, Charlie of Florence,
AL, Diane Turpin and husband, Ron of Nashville, Larry Cretsinger and wife, Oma of Benton, KY; 16 great-grandchildren;
two great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephewsand cousins.Calling hours will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.,
Thursday, November 15, 2007 atBroome Funeral Home, Rogersville.Funeral service will be conducted 8:00 P.M., Thursday,
November 15, 2007 inthe funeral home chapel with Eddie Craft and Tony Hoss officiating. Graveside service will
be conducted 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 16, 2007 at Highland Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made
to Happy Haven Home For Children, 2311 Wakefield Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501Online condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.comBroome
Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Anderson family. Jolynn Stapleton Anderson, 53 of Rogersville passed away Saturday
(12/27/08) at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol following an extended illness. She was a member of East Rogersville
Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother; Ruby Stapleton Jones, niece; Shellina Pridemore; father-in-law,
Dan Anderson. She is survived by her husband; Larry Anderson of the home, daughter; Christy Dorton and husband
Harley, stepdaughter; Jennifer Winegar all of Rogersville, step grandchildren; Charity and Grace Winegar, mother-in-law;
Gladys Anderson of Rogersville, sisters; Charlotte and Elmo Dodson of Rogersville, Flossie and Boyd Watterson of
Shelbyville, brothers; Wayne and Sheila Wallace of Surgoinsville, Jimmy and Debbie Stapleton of Bulls Gap, sister-in-law;
Debora Manis of Rogersville, brother-in-law; Danny Anderson of Church Hill, several nieces and nephews. The family
received friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday (12/29/08) at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. Funeral services
followed at 8 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Ray Mullins officiating. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday
at Highland Cemetery. William H. "Ike" Anderson, age 87, Kingsport died Sunday,
May 23, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Kyles Ford and moved to Kingsport in 1947. He served in the U.S.
Army during World War II where he earned six Bronze Stars. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3382. He retired
from the U.S. Postal Service with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church.He
was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Smith Anderson; parents, Emmitt and Addie Bowen Anderson; brothers,
Dan, Don, Gene, Jason and Otis Anderson; sisters, Thelma Miller, Goldie Howe, Ethel Howe and Flora Stevens.He is
survived by his daughter, Shirley Maupin, Kingsport; sons, William H. "Bill" Anderson, Jr. and wife,
Vicki, Greensboro, NC and Wayne Anderson and wife, Peggy, Kingsport; grandchildren, Jimmy Maupin and wife, Tammy,
Cheryl Prewitt and husband, Scott and Anthony Anderson; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Funeral
services were conducted at Higher Ground Baptist Church Tuesday, May 25, 2004 with Dr. Phil Hoskins officiating.
Music was provided by the Higher Ground Baptist Church Choir and Law and Grace. Military graveside services were
Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Oak Hill Cemetery with VFW Post 3382 and Chaplain Joe W. Byrd officiating. Pallbearers
were Anthony Anderson, Jimmy Maupin, Scott Prewitt, David Quillin, Danny Anderson and Boda Lawson.Memorial contributions
may be sent to Good News and Jail Prison Ministries c/o Sullivan County Jail, PO Box 589, Blountville, TN 37617.
Condolences may be sent to the family via email at cartertrentfh@earthlink.net.Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown
Kingsport was in charge of arrangements. Jewel Odom Arnott, age 95, (Persia) Rogersville died at her home
Saturday, May 29, 2004. She was a civic leader in the Persia community and Hawkins County. She was past Regent,
Daughters of the American Revolution; past president, United Daughters of the Confederacy; past president, Pink
Ladies Auxiliary; past president, Hawkins County Home Demonstration Council; past president, John Sevier Home Demonstration
Club. She was honored as Community Leader of the Year for Hawkins County and was recognized as an outstanding leader
for Modern Woodmen of America. She was a member of the Tennessee Grigsby Association and honorary member in the
National Grigsby Association, member of the Hawkins County and Tennessee Preservation of Antiquities Association.
She was the oldest member of the Persia United Methodist Church where she was the MYF counselor, Sunday School
teacher and organizer of the Persia Community Easter Sunrise Service for more than 45 years. She was preceded in
death by her husband of more than 50 years, Edgar N. Arnott; son-in-law, Frederick "Rip" Ryan; parents,
James R. and Mary Etta Temple Odom; sister, Erma Mae Odom; brothers, Thomas J., Burchel L. and James R. Odom, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Lucille Arnott Ryan of the home; grandchildren, Bridget Baird and husband, Buddy,
Rogersville, Frederica Overbay and husband, Ron, Morristown, Mary Etta Clark and husband, John, Kingsport and Mary
Beth Winstead and husband, Kurt, Nashville; grandson, Timothy Arnott Ryan and wife, Susan, Rogersville; great grandchildren,
Tyler, Nicholas and John Parker Overbay, Morristown, Alex and Haley Clark, Kingsport, Bridget and Mary Hannah Winstead,
Nashville, Ryan Baird and Colin Alexander Ryan, both of Rogersville; brother-in-law, Samuel J. Arnott and wife,
Margaret (Peggy), Taylor, MI and sister-in-law, Mrs. James R. Odom (Mary Ann), Birmingham, MI. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Persia United Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Dimond and Elder John Arnott officiating.
Burial followed in the Grigsby-Arnott family cemetery. Donations may be made to the Persia United Methodist Church,
Old Highway 66, Rogersville, TN 37857 and ALPS (Alzheimers Lakeway Program Services), 600 N. Daisy St., Morristown,
TN 37814. Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville was in charge of arrangements. Maude F. Bishop - Church Hill - Funeral will
be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Mrs. Maude F. Bishop, 28, who died Sunday in a hospital at Wilmington, N. C. after
a short illness. The services will be conducted from the Mt. Carmel church. Surviving are husband, Tech. Sgt. Robert
Bishop of Camp Davis, N. C.; her mother, Mrs. R. L. Flanigan of Church Hill, three sisters, Mrs. York Mullins of
Church Hill, Mrs. Emmett Venoy of Amherstdate, W. Va., and Mrs. Herbert Shaw of Kingsport. John Lee Bradley, Sr., age 92, of Rogersville, bid his last farewell
to his family and friends as he went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2008. John was born March 27, 1916,
in Hawkins County, Tennessee, to William Holland and Agnes Bradley. He accepted Christ at the early age of 9. He
was a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church, where he served the Lord faithfully as a deacon and Sunday School Teacher.
He served this country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II serving in the Philippine Islands.
He is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Overton Masonic Lodge #5 F&AM in Rogersville. He
is preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Ruby Hurd Bradley, parents, Holland and Agnes Bradley, sons,
Lester and Tommy; grandsons, Larry Bailey, Jason Bradley and James Lee Bradley; great granddaughter, Rebecca Rogers,
daughter-in-law, Carolyn Bradley; sisters, Ruth Nadine Bradley, Marie Burton, Willa Lee Burton, and Magnolia Johnson;
and brothers, Joseph Eugene Bradley, Hobart Bradley, Austin Bradley, Namon Bradley, and Paul Bradley. He is survived
by his sons and daughters-in-law, Roy, Sr. (Susan) Bradley, John L. Bradley, Jr., and Rev. Glen (Nola) Bradley,
all of Rogersville. Daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice (Lawrence) Bailey, of Knoxville; Margaret (Leonard) Shirley
of Meansville, Georgia; and Dena (Mike) Dunnington, of Rogersville; and daughter-in-law, Patty Bradley, of Princeton,
West Virginia. Brother, George Bradley of Rogersville and Maxie Gordon of Rogersville. He has 28 grandchildren,
38 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, and relatives. There are several
special caregivers who John loved very much. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 19th from 6:00
to 9:00 pm, at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 20, at 2:00 pm,
at Maple Hill Baptist Church on Poor Valley Road, Rogersville with Rev. Eddie Elkins officiating. Following the
funeral service the Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard will conduct military honors
at the Dean Cemetery. Pallbearers will be deacons and preachers; and honorary pallbearers: Grandsons Orville Bradly, Esq. - Died - At Rogersville
on the -- day of September, Orville Bradly, Esq., one of the most prominent and respectable citizens of East Tennessee.
- We shall publish soon an extended obituary of Mr. Bradly. Edsel Larry Bradshaw - Funeral services will
be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for Edsel Larry Bradshaw, two-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edsel Lee Bradshaw. The
child died Sunday morning. Services will be conducted at Ross Camp Grounds in Hawkins county, and burial will be
in the nearby cemetery. In addition to its parents the child is survived by its paternal grandfather, C. L. Bradshaw
of Church Hill, and by its maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Bray of Kingsport. Carson Brewer, a well-known East Tennessee writer and former Hawkins
County resident, passed away January 15 at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville due to complications with pneumonia.
Born in 1920 in the Luther community of Hancock County, where his father was postmaster and storekeeper, Brewer,
age 82, rose to become one of Tennessee's most respected journalists and writers, beginning his career as a student-writer
for The Rogersville Review in the late 1930's. Early in his life, Brewer's parents moved from Luther to Hawkins
County where he later graduated from Rogersville High School. It was at RHS where Brewer got his first taste of
journalism. In a 1971 interview Brewer said, "I had always wanted to be a newspaperman. The high school student
body elected me correspondent for the weekly Rogersville Review." After graduation Brewer attended Maryville
College where he was a staff member on the school newspaper The Highland Echo. However, Brewer's college career
was short-lived as the United States entered World War II. Following several tours of duty, Brewer came back to
East Tennessee where he worked as a reporter for the Knoxville News-Sentinel, and attended the University of Tennessee.
He remained at the News-Sentinel until his retirement in 1985, but continued writing columns for the newspaper
until his health prevented him from doing so last year. Brewer received numerous honors during his career. In 1980,
he was appointed to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Commission and more recently he was honored by the
town of Norris with a hiking trail named in his honor. He also won various journalism awards in his lifetime like
the Scripps Howard Foundation Edward J. Meeman Conservation Award; the Knoxville Writers' Guild's inaugural Career
Achievement Award; the Kentucky-Tennessee Section of Society of American Foresters' Forestry Recognition award;
the Journalism award of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers; a special citation from Maryville College;
first place for local columns by UPI Tennessee Association of Newspapers; an honor by the East Tennessee area of
the Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts for public service to conservation for columns written on the
loss of prime farmland for agricultural use; and the Society of Professional Journalists' Golden Press Card award.
Brewer was also honored at the Front Page Follies where a scholarship fund was created in his name. Brewer was
known throughout Tennessee for his columns about the Smoky Mountains and the environment. He was also an avid hiker,
publishing a book in 1962 titled Hiking the Great Smokies that has sold more than 95,000 copies to date. The book
was re-released last year. In 1981 a book of Brewer's selected columns about the Great Smoky Mountains was also
published. Among others, Brewer has also written a folk history of the Little Tennessee Valley called Valley So
Wild with his wife, Alberta. Brewer has a son, Carson Trulock "Kit" Brewer of Nashville, and a grandson,
Coleman. Carl Houston Bruner, age 65 of Rogersville, died Friday, May 9,
2008 at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist
Church. Mr. Bruner was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Kingsport Press following
many years of service. He enjoyed farming and gardening. Mr. Bruner was preceded in death by his parents, James
W. and Robertle Smith Bruner. Surviviors include his wife, Ollie Mae Shanks Bruner, of the home; one son, Jason
M. Bruner and wife, Kristy; one grandson, Mason Bruner; sister, Joyce Goins; two brothers, Jimmy R. Bruner and
wife, Lena, and Delbert Bruner, all of Rogersville; special friend, John Hurd; several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral service
will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Brian Thurman and Rev.
Billy Guy Wilder officiating. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Hawkins County Memorial
Gardens with military honors provided by Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee Army National Guard. On line
condolences may be sent to broomefuneralhome.com Edward "Ed" Carmack, age 67 of Rogersville, died Saturday,
April 7, 2007 at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was a member and deacon
of Howes Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Carmack was retired from Tennessee Eastman and was a veteran having served
in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a volunteer with the American Red Cross. Mr. Carmack was preceded in death by
his parents, Edward Charles and Helen Collins Carmack; step-father, P.M. Carmack; sister, Virginia Ann Carmack
Davis. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hamblen Carmack; daughter, Jill Price and husband, Scott of Church Hill;
son, Jeff Carmack and wife, Lori of Rogersville; grandchildren, Hunter, Callie, Abby and Emma; sister, Linda Hicks
and husband, Tecky of Rogersville; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 p.m., Monday,
April 9, 2007 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 9,
2007 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tecky Hicks and Rev. Joe Frazier officiating. Graveside service will
be conducted 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at the Carmack Family Cemetery, Stanley Valley Rd., with Rev. Lawrence
Smith officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee Army National
Guard. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, Hawkins County Chapter,
501 South Wilcox Dr., Kingsport, TN 37660. Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Carmack family. Mearl 'Doc' Cavin, age 85, of Franklin, passed away Sunday afternoon
at his residence. He was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, May 24, 1921, a son of William and Phoebe Cavin. He
served in the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Cavin was a Plumber and Pipefitter, working for the McGraw Company and
later for the local Pipefitters Union. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church and Lincoln Masonic
Lodge. He also belonged to the VFW, Amvets, and American Legion. His wife of 55 years, lona, preceded him in death
in 2004. Survivors include his 4 brothers, Thomas of Sevierville, Tennessee, James Ray of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,
Vean of Trenton, Ohio, and Earl of Hamilton, Ohio; many nieces and nephews; and special friends James & Barbara
Carl, and Angie & Eddie Fields. Friends may call from 5 to 8PM Tuesday at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral
Home, with Masonic services at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 7, at
the funeral home, with Pastor Daniel Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Butler County Memorial Park. BREITENBACH
MCCOY LEFFLER FUNE 525 S SUTPHIN ST MIDDLETOWN OH 45044 Margaret "Peggy" Legg Cupp, age 82, of Morristown, died
Tuesday, July 28, 2009. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a 30+ year member of Ladies Reading Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Garrett Cupp of Morristown; parents, William and Inez Legg; sister,
Ann Mullins; brothers, William Legg Jr., and Robert Legg; and nephew, Bill Mullins, all of Rogersville.She is survived
by her daughters, Forrest Ann Moseley of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Michelle Marie Masengill, and husband, Wayne of
Morristown; six grandchildren, Drew, Dustin, and Devin Moseley of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Tyler, Kelly, and Haley
Masengill of Morristown; and several nieces and nephews.Mrs. Cupp will be cremated and buried in Hamblen Memory
Gardens. The family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown on Friday, July 31, 2009 from
6 to 8 p.m. with a memorial service to follow. The Rev. Gary Kelley will officiate. Interment will be Saturday,
August 1 at 11 a.m. in Hamblen Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian
Church or to the American Cancer Society. The family would also like to thank the staff and caregivers at Regency
Retirement Village and Smoky Mountain Hospice for their many kindnesses.Stubblefield Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements. Oscar Dalton, age 94, Mooresburg died Friday, June 24, 2005 at Wellmont
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was a member of the Mooresburg United Methodist
Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent and teacher. He was a retired school teacher, having taught
in the Hawkins County School System and Kingsport City School System. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Cox Dalton; parents, John Nelson and Hattie McCoy Dalton and brothers,
Mack, Rue and John Dalton. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James Nelson and Marjorie Dalton, Kingsport;
grandson, James Dalton, Knoxville; granddaughter, Catherine Morris, Orlando, FL and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Colboch-Price Funeral home chapel with Rev. Denver Davidson
officiating. The Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee Army National Guard conducted military honors in Highland
Cemetery. Colboch-Price Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Jack W. Davis, age 74, of Rogersville, Cloud's Creek Community passed
away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Wellmont-Hawkins County Hospital. He was born on October 9, 1934. He was a veteran
of the Korean War having served 18 months in Seoul, Korea. He was an employee of American Enka and BASF fibers
as a supervisor and retired in 1989 after 32 years and loved each day of his retirement. He was a member and deacon
of Choptack Baptist Church, where he attended regulary. He was a loving husband, father and papaw. He was preceded
in death by his parents, George W. and Birdie Howe Davis; an infant twin son, Jerry Lee Davis (1959); brothers,
George W. Davis, Jr. and Clifford Davis; sister, Pauline Livesay. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Claudine
Carpenter Davis; two sons, Terry Davis and wife,Diana and Jeffery Davis; grandson, Austin Davis; granddaughters,
Kristy Davis, Jennifer Davis and Brittany Davis; several nieces , nephews, great nieces and nephews; a host of
friends he loved and cherished, and a very special friend, Jack Price. Jack loved everyone. He loved to laugh and
have fun with his friends and family. He will be surely missed. The family received friends from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. Keith Osborne officiating. The Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee Army National
Guard will conduct military graveside honors at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Choptack Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Choptack Baptist Church Building Fund. Colboch- Price Funeral
Home in Rogersville is serving the Davis family. Roxie Virginia Davis, age 89, died on February 2, 2008, at Rogersville
Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, on January 29, 1919, and lived most
of her life in Rogersville. Miss Davis was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas William and Ida Belle Jones
Davis; brothers, Lewis Edgar Davis and Joe Thomas Davis; sister, Elsie Davis Roberts; and two infant sisters, Ruth
and Fannie. She is survived by a niece, Margaret Davis Richardson; several great and great-great nieces and nephews;
foster nephew, Donny Lambdin; and two sisters-in-law, Elsie Davis and Eleanore Davis. A graveside service will
be conducted by Dr. David L. Hale on Monday, February 4th at 2:00 p.m. at McKinney Cemetery. Family and friends
are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Monday to go to the cemetery. Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville
is serving the Davis family. Mrs. Margaret R. Dillon, formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee passed
away on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at her residence in Rogersville. After living in the Doe Valley community for over
fifty years, Mrs. Dillon moved to Rogersville in 2006 to live with her sister, Mary Kensinger. Mrs. Dillon was
a member of First Baptist Church of Mountain City, Daughters of the American Revolution-Mountain City Chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy, Wednesday Music Club and the Doe Valley Family Community Education Club. She
studied at Johnson City Business College and at East Tennessee Teachers College in Johnson City where she received
her teacher's certificate. Mrs. Dillon worked for 39 years in local businesses as a bookkeeper and as an office
manager. Mrs. Dillon was an avid bridge player and enjoyed reading, needlework and college football. She was also
an accomplished pianist garnering two gold medals in competition in her early years of music study. She played
for many weddings and funerals in Mountain City and was the oldest member of the Wednesday Music Club. Preceding
Mrs. Dillon in death were her husband of 48t years, Mr. Ben H. Dillon; her parents, Joseph Todd and Bessie Trivette
Ray, and her brother, Boyd S. Ray. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mary R. Kensinger, of Rogersville; nieces:
Mrs. Suzanne R. Cox (Larry) of Abingdon, Virginia; Mrs. Elizabeth R. Talton (Marshall) of Virginia Beach, Virginia;
and Alice Dillon Weaver (Wayne) of Cleveland, North Carolian; nephews: Dr. Joseph A. Ray (Debbie) of Mountain City;
John Rogers (Reba) of Franklin, North Carolian; Donald Rogers (Laura) of Clayton, North Carolina; and Dillon Wilson
of Durham, North Carolina. The family would like to thank Mrs. Dillon's caregivers, Junior and Charlotte Caldwell,
of Rogersville. At Mrs. Dillon's request there will be no funeral service. The family would like to receive friends
on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Eastside Memory Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home in Mountain
City. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Johnson County Public Library, P.O. Box 107, Mountain
City, TN 37683. Arrangements for the Dillon family are in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home. George Harlo Dyer, age 90, Rogersville died Tuesday, May 3, 2005
at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County
and member of McCloud Missionary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded two
bronze service stars. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Kite Dyer; daughter,
Janie Hughes; parents, Larry E. and Martha Jane Richards Dyer; sisters, Cecil Weems, Myrtle Drinnon, Jody Ray Hagood,
Dova Davis, Mary White and Joyce Bailey and brothers, Herman, Larry and Clarence Arthur Dyer. He is survived by
his daughter, Pat D. Houck and husband, Ron, Rogersville; grandchildren, Dale Hughes and wife, Heather, Mount Carmel,
Heather Parrott and husband, Jeremy and Brad Houck and wife, Kasey, both of Rogersville; great-grandchildren, Hunter
and Jordan Hughes and Tucker Houck; sisters, Sylvia Swecker, Greeneville and Francis Hayes, Chucky. Funeral service
was conducted Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in the Broome Funeral Home chapel with Revs. Robert Hopkins, Jr. and John
McPheron officiating. Graveside service was Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Highland Cemetery with military honors provided
by Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee National Guard. Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. J. Dykes - Rogersville - Funeral services
were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday for Mrs. J. Dykes, 32, who died Tuesday at her home east of here. The services were
conducted at Elm Springs church, and burial was in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, by two
brothers, James and Monroe Montgomery, and by three sisters, Frances, Edith and Mary Louise Montgomery. Charles O. Enix, age 79, Rogersville died Sunday, May 28, 2006 at
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired from Roy Wagner
Truckline. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anabelle Enix; brother, Carl Enix and sisters,
Mary Ferrell and Jenny V. Abbot. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Enix, of the home; special nephews,
Lowell Brewer, Eidson; sister, Helen Delph, Rogersville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Colboch-Price Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Eugene Hageman officiating. The Hawkins County
Color Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard will conduct military graveside honors at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May
31, 2006 in Highland Cemetery. Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville is in charge of arrangements. Virginia Elizabeth Everhart, age 81 of Rogersville, passed away,
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at her residence. She was a member of McCloud Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Everhart
was retired as charge nurse for Heritage Manor Nursing Home with more than 20 years of service. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Virgil M. Everhart; parents, Etter and Frances Wallace Davis; sister, Hazel Hamblen and
brothers, William Davis and Emory Davis.Survivors include three daughters, Theresa E. Hurd and husband, Kyle and
Carolyn E. Mallett and husband, David all of Rogersville and Marilyn Bacon of Morristown; five grandchildren, Susan
Gipson and husband, James, Letishia Hurd, Amber Hurd, Jake Bacon and wife, Erin and Joey Bacon; a number of nieces
and nephews.Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2009 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral
service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday July 31, 2009 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. John R. Parrott,
Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville, is serving the Everhart
family. William Everett Gibbons, M. D., age 85, of 206 Dobson Drive, Rogersville,
died Friday (July 27, 2007) at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital, Rogersville, following an extended illness
due to Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Gibbons was a prominent physician of Hawkins County, having received his Golden
Graduate certificate in October 1998 and 50 year pin from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Memphis,
in recognition of his 50 years of medical practice. He was born in Mills, New Mexico and as a child lived in New
Mexico, Arkansas and Missouri. He attended premedical school at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas,
and the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gibbons attended medical school at the University of
Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, graduating in 1948. He served his internship at John Gaston Hospital
in Memphis. He first established a medical practice in southwest Virginia to work with a coalfield doctor, Joshua
P. Sutherland, M.D., in Grundy, Virginia, in 1951. He was recalled by the Navy in 1952 and served two years in
the Navy Medical Corps (December 1952 - October 1954 having served at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii),
after having served in the U. S. Navy September 1943 - June 1946. After discharge, he came to Rogersville in 1954
and was employed by TVA in the medical clinic at John Sevier Steam Plant. Dr. Gibbons went into private practice
one year later at the suggestion of Dr. Walter L. Goforth, Rogersville physician. In 1959 he went back to school
for a year of post graduate training in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in Philadelphia.
There he was a member of the Phi Rho Sigma. He remained active in general practice and had a large obstetrical
practice, delivering approximately 3,600 babies during his career. He gave up his ob practice in 1984 because of
his health but continued his general practice until 1988. During his years of practice, Dr. Gibbons was a Life
Time Member of the Southern Medical Association, a member of the Tennessee Medical Association, the Hawkins County
Medical Society and a charter member of the Hawkins County Memorial Hospital medical staff. He served as the medical
advisor for the Hawkins County Department of Human Services Child Abuse Board, the local Cancer Society and was
the Hawkins County Medical Examiner for 23 years. When he retired the Medical Examiner post, he had held that position
longer than any other in the state of Tennessee. He also served as the Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Lab Director
from 1961-1988. He was honored by the Rotary Club and presented the Paul Harris Fellow Award for "Service
Above Self' September 27,1990. He was recognized by the Modem Woodmen of America Camp 15413 for his outstanding
service to the community June 30, 1991. Dr. Gibbons retired from his private medical practice, July 1, 1988. However,
he was called out of retirement by J. B. Howe, Executive Director of the Rural Health Consortium and joined the
Rogersville Medical Clinic on February 5, 1991 to fill in for Dr. Josie Marcelo while she served in Operation Desert
Storm. He last retired in December 1993. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rogersville since he first
came to Rogersville. Dr. Gibbons was a proud member of the Gideons, acting as secretary/treasurer, and was very
active in the local camp until his health failed. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edmond and Ruby
Lavina Everett Gibbons; infant sister, Fern Lavinia Gibbons; his first wife of 11 years, Eula "Mae" Mullins
Gibbons of Haysi, Virginia.; parents-in-law, Georgia L. and Paul H. Davis; son-in-law, Jerry Helton; brothers-in-law,
Tommy Lane, Donald Price, Bill Chandler, Aubrey Fuller and Donald Crawford. Surviving is his wife of 42 1/2 years,
Carolyn Davis Gibbons, of the home; a son, William Patrick Gibbons and wife "Sasha" Alexandra S.; and
three daughters, Sandra A. Kelley and husband, George, and Mary G. Turner, all of Huntsville, Alabama, Martha B.
Kaczmarek and husband Bob, of Calera, Alabama; two grandchildren, Matthew Black and Bethanna A. McCormick and husband
Ray; three step grandchildren, Illya Igororvich Gryngauz, Ben Kelley and Erika K. Myers; two great grandchildren,
Noah McCormick and Tabetha McCormick; three step great grandchildren, Brandon and Connie Kelley, and Iasiah Myers,
all of Huntsville, Alabama; two brothers, Raymond Royce Gibbons, Fort Worth, Texas and Glen Arlon Gibbons and wife
Lucille, of Chula Vista, California, three sisters-in-law, Barbara Jean Crawford, Haughton, Louisiana, Mollie Ann
Fuller, Martinez, Georgia, Martha Kay Kite, Rogersville; numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful companion,
his Boston Terrier, "Maggie," given to him by Jeffrey and Amanda Gunter. The family received friends
from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Colboch-Price
Chapel with Rev. Robert Riley officiating, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Rogersville. Music was provided by
Justin Nelson, music director, and Sharon Broome, organist, at First Baptist Church of Rogersville. Honorary pallbearers,
Hawkins County Medical Society, Rodney Price, Gene Hawks, Joe G. Price, William Pack, Don Broome, George Morgan,
Rex LaRoy, Raymond Absher, Walter L. Goforth, M.D., Andrew Johnson, M.D., Larry Elkins, M.D., and Daniel Carroll,
M.D. Pallbearers, Vic Wolfe, Mitchell Wolfe, Brian Russell, Mack Brooks, John Brooks, Henry E. Price, Randy Price,
and Jeffrey Gunter. The Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard conducted military graveside
honors 11 a.m. Monday in Highland Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the First Baptist
Church TV ministry, P.O. Box 267, Rogersville, Tennessee, 37857. Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville served
the Gibbons family. Victoria Carpenter Greer, age 88 of 481 Cold Springs Road, Surgoinsville
died Saturday morning (8/22/09) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a member of Cold Springs
Freewill Baptist Church which she attended faithfully until her health deteriorated. She was preceded in death
by her husband, J.C. Greer, parents, Melvin Bradford and Sarah Carpenter, three brothers and sister sisters. She
is survived by four daughter, Sarah (Jim) Clifton, Wanda Sue (Bennie) Davis, Wilma (Ronald) Bledsoe, and Betty
(Eddie) Sandidge all of Surgoinsville, 1 son, James Ronald (Janice) Greer of Surgoinsville, grandchildren, Calvin
(Leslie) Clifton, Jerry (Pam) Clifton, Anthony (Mary Ann) Davis, Brad (Emily) Davis, Scott (Pam) Bledsoe, Kenny
Bledsoe, Angela (Anthony) Housewright, Kristie (Keith) Arnold, Hannah (Weston) Morgan, Chad (Tammy) Sandidge, Brandi
(Brad) Mulkey, great grand children, Peyton and Megan Young, Conner and Dawson Clifton, Justin, Josh, Ben and Andy
Davis, Tia Trent, MaKenda, Kassidy and Jared Bledsoe, Austin and Makayla Arnold, Arielle Housewright, Dalton Sandidge,
Brianna Wells and Bayleigh Mulkey, special sister-in-law, Ossie (Cook) Greer, special nieces, Helen Persinger and
Bonnie Mauk, special friend, Olimpia Sexton, sister, Ida Mauk, several nieces and nephews and church friends. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m, Monday (8/24/09) at Cold Springs Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Anderson
and the Rev. Elser Bailey officiating. Burial followed in Hawkins County Memorial Gardens. The family received
friends from 6 - 9 p.m. Sunday at Christian-Sells Funeral Home and at the residence on 481 Cold Springs Road. James J. Grigsby , 75, of Route 2 Bulls Gap,
died at 8:30an Tuesday at Holston Valley Community hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Alvis,
Kingsport, Mrs. A.R. Cooper of Rogersville, and Mrs. Woodrow Garrett, Augusta Ark; two sons, Denver of Kentland
Ind, and Howard of Morristown; two sisters Mrs. J.T. Short, Bulls Gap and Mrs. Dana Gulley of Morocco, Ind.; 13
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10:30am Thursday at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church.
Rev. Earl Reins will officate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from Steward Funeral
Home to the church 30 minutes before services. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at the
funeral home. Raymond R. Harris, age 68 of Rogersville, passed away Friday, March
28, 2008 at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Tennessee Eastman and was a member of
Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Harris was a member of Overton Masonic Lodge No. 5 F. & A.M. and
was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Harris and Eva Jane
Harris Greene; grandson, Christopher Harris; sisters, Loretta Morris and Faye Harris; brothers, Frank A. Greene
and Lawrence Harris. He is survived by his wife, Nancy May Harris; daughter, Lisa Leeper and husband, Scott of
Surgoinsville; son, Tony Harris and wife, Tammy of Morristown; three grandchildren, Bradley Harris, Westley Harris
and Ashley Leeper; sisters, Mary Alice Parrish and husband, Jack of Morristown and Pauline Davis of Rogersville;
brothers, Guy Wilder of Campobello, SC, Charlie G. Harris and wife, Freda of Camden, OH; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, March 31, 2008 with Masonic Services provided by Overton
Lodge #5 prior to the funeral service at Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral service will be conducted
8:00 P.M., Monday, March 31, 2008 at Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Myers and Evangelist
Pat Hammond officiating. Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Hawkins County Memorial
Gardens with military honors provided by the Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee Army National Guard. Online
condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.com Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Harris family
Cpl. Willie Herron - Rogersville - Funeral
services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. for Cpl. Willie Herron, U. S. Army, who was drowned at Monroe, La., Thrusday.
The services will be conducted from Hickory Cove Baptist church, with burial in the Herron family cemetery. Survivors
include his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Herron of Rogersville. David Horner - Rogersville - Funeral services
were held Monday at 10 a.m. for David Horner, 58, who died unexpectedly Saturday at 5:45 a.m. at White Springs.
The services will be conducted at the family residence, with burial in St. Clair cemetery. Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Bessie Horner; one daughter, Mrs. Bert Price of Appalachia; four brothers, Fred and Mac Horner of Bristol,
Tenn., Sam of Marion, Va., and Clay of Knoxville; and by two sisters, Mrs. A. R. Russell and Mrs. M. D. Wampler
of Bristol. Judith Ellen Fugate Johnson, age 56, of Church Hill, departed this
life Friday, August 21, 2009, at Wellmont-Holston Valley Hospital. She was born to Mary and Joe Fugate in Rogersville,
Tennessee on August 6, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Fugate; brothers, Joe and Neil.
She is survived by her three sons, Chadwick Fugate and wife, Donna, Robert Fugate and Anthony Fugate and wife,
Kerri; grandchildren, Jacey, Anthony Jr., Kalia, Judah and Laila; brothers and sisters, Phyllis Ewing, Barbara
Johnson and husband, Rolax, Richard Fugate, Kathryn Tarter and husband, Lanny, Marshall Cartwright, Christine Johnson
and husband, Anthony, Pamela Fugate, Jeffery Fugate and wife, Melinda; special friend, Viola Beck; and several
nieces and nephews. The family recieved friends at the home of her sister, Christine and Anthony Johnson 1084 Timberridge
Trail, Kingsport, Tennessee 37760. The family received friends from 12:00 (noon) - 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009
at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Elder Hugh Allen
Hale, the Rev. Neil Ewing, the Rev. Roy Charles and the Rev. Justin Padgett officiating. Interment followed in
Mitchell-Crest Cemetery. Colboch- Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is serving the Fugate family. Sheay D. Johnson, age 30, Surgoinsville, died Monday, March 12,
2001, at his residence. He was a member of Rogersville United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Volunteer
High School and UT - Chattanooga, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Education. He was employed by the Hawkins
County Board of Education as a teacher at Rogersville Middle School. He was also employed at Wellmont Hawkins County
Hospital in the pharmacy department. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity, National Education
Association, Tennessee Education Association and Hawkins County Education Association. He was preceded in death
by his mother, Fern Roberts Johnson; maternal grandfather, Hiram Roberts; paternal grandparents, Dee and Cleo Harkleroad
Johnson; and a cousin, Susan Cardwell. He is survived by his father, James "Jim" Johnson, Surgoinsville;
maternal grandmother, Mary Roberts, Kingsport; paternal step-grandmother, Helen Johnson, Rogersville; aunts, Nancy
Roberts Cardwell and husband Keith of Georgia, Ann Reuschel, Rogersville, Jean Price and husband William, Surgoinsville;
cousins, John and Beth Reuschel, Linda Gillenwater, all of Rogersville, Carla Morrison, Killan, AL, Scot Cardwell
of Alabama, and Stephen and Sean Cardwell, both of Georgia. Calling hours will be 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15,
2001, at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2001, at Rogersville
United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles C. Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Hawkins County Memorial
Gardens. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. S/MSgt Frederick N. Kiser (ret.) age 79 of Rogersville, passed away
Saturday (8/1/09) at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital. He was retired from the US Air Force having served
27 years as a flight engineer. He was recipient of numerous honors and medals including the Bronze Star and the
Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV. He was a beloved husband, father and papaw.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine R. Kiser, grandson, Patrick Hagemeister, son, David M. Kiser and
parents, Russell E. and Herbert Kiser. He is survived by son, Howard S. Kiser and wife Linda of Collins, MS, 2
daughters, Linda G. Ware and husband Robert of Blountville, Julie R. Hartsock and husband Wayne of Johnson City,
2 grandchildren, Allison L. McDaniel and husband Ben of Ft. Drum, NY., and Wayne Hartsock, Jr. of Johnson City,
brother, Roy M. Kiser of Cave Creek, AZ., special thanks to neighbors Randy and Susan Wilson and family and to
the emergency room staff of Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital and Dr. Blain Jones and staff. The family
will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday (8/4/09) at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. The Tennessee Army
National Guard will conduct military graveside services 11:00 am Wednesday (8/5/09) at Hawkins County Memorial
Gardens. The Tennessee Army National Guard will service as pallbearers and The Peace Makers Motor Cycle Club will
serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be make to the Hawkins County EMS. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com James M. (Jim) Lewis, age 70, of Rogersville, went to be with his
Lord and Savior Thursday, August 27, 2009, after an extended illness. Jim was a member of East Rogersville Baptist
Church where he taught Sunday School and Discipleship Training classes in the past. He loved his church and Sunday
School class members.Jim was retired from Hawkins County Memorial Hospital after 16 years of service. He was past
president of Rogersville Kiwanis, past president, coach and referee of Rogersville Little League Association and
other organized sports, Scout Master, past chairman of Hawkins County Board of Education , serving a total of 16
years. Jim was also a member of Overton Lodge #5 Free and Accepted Masons and Knoxville Scottish Rite.He was preceded
in death by his parents, Harry M. and Mary Crowder Lewis; sister, Gloria Faye (Susie) Lewis; brother, Kenneth Richard
Lewis; niece, Megan Donaldson; nephew, Terry Lewis; brother-in-law, Ronnie Harris; and father-in-law, Conner Manis.He
is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth Lewis; devoted son, Scott Lewis; his pride and Joy, grandchildren,
Naome and Conner Lewis of the home; brothers, Johnny (Ann) Lewis of Kingsport, Harry M. (Teresa) Lewis, Jr. of
Erwin, TN; sisters, Phyllis (Jim) Boynton of Cleveland, TX, Ruth Harris of Cleveland, GA, Linda (Larry) McNeil
of High Point, NC, Loretta (Larry) Thompson of Jonesborough, TN, Bonnie Lewis of Spruce Pine, NC, Debbie (Johnny)
Tapp of Erwin, TN; mother-in-law, Irene Manis of Rogersville; several nieces and nephews.Memorial contributions
may be made to: East Rogersville Baptist Church, Family Life Center Building Fund, 1100 McKinney Eve., Rogersville,
TN 37857; or Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steeles Rd., Bristol, TN 37620.The family would like to give special thanks
to Wellmont Hospice, especially Josie Johnson, Renee Skelton, and Misty Vanett. They not only gave him the best
of care, but were a ray of sunshine each time they visited him.The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 29, 2009, at East Rogersville Baptist Church with the celebration of life services to follow at
8:00 p.m. with Rev. Steve Owenby and Rev. Jimmy Manis officiating. Overton Lodge # 5 F&AM will conduct Masonic
Graveside services 1:00 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2009, at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens. Mary Frances Leeper Looney, age 91, the third child of the late
David and Mary Long Leeper, was born on June 14, 1915 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Her earthly life came to a
peaceful close on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 in the Northeast Medical Center, Concord, North Carolina. Her two brothers,
Will and James; three sisters, Katherine, Grace and Bertha all preceded her in death. Her formal education was
received in the public schools of Hawkins County, Tennessee. Mary with her kind, gentle and caring personality,
touched the lives of many people beyond her family. She was a member of Russell Chapel AME Zion Church where she
worked and served diligently until her health failed. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Louis Looney and to this
union, four children were born. Her husband, Louis , a son, James and a granddaughter, Gloria all preceded her
in death. Left in the sunshine of life to cherish her memories are, two daughters, Inez and Jeanne; a son, David;
four grandchildren, Douglas, Dana, Byron and Michell; eight great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews;
a number of other relatives and friends. Her memory will also be held dearly in the heart of very special friend,
Trina Hillyer. The family will receive friends from 1:00- 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Russell Chapel
AME Zion Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Russell Chapel AME Zion Church with Rev.
C.C. Curry and Rev. Irving Greene officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Hill Cemetery. Colboch- Price
Funeral Home is serving the Looney family. Ava Rowena Watkins Odell, 94, passed away June 5, 2004, in Knoxville,
Tennessee. She was born May 24, 1910, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. She moved to Kingsport as a child and graduated
from Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee Teachers College. She taught at Jackson School before marrying
and moving to Washington County where she was a life long resident of the Oak Hill Community. She returned to teaching
at Fall Branch High School and Ketron High School, then retiring after 37 years. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Fall Branch where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. Preceding her in death
were her parents, William Thomas and Sally Cloud Click Watkins her husband, Eugene Hale Odell four sisters, Ruth,
Grace, Ester, and Louise eight brothers, Joseph, Willie, Creed, Bill, Frank, Ralph, George A. and Fred and a grandson-in-law,
Steve Bell. Surviving are her son, Richard Gene Odell and wife, Joanne daughter, Anna Mary Odell Mays and husband,
John Edward five grandchildren, Joanna and husband, George Lochen, Richard Patrick Odell and Bobbie Odell, Laurel
and husband, Martin Clapp, Anita Bell, and Cynthia and husband, Lt. Col. USAF Stephen Clark and four great-grandchildren,
Ashley Lochen, Clayton Odell, Shelby Clark, and Sydney Clark. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2:00
p.m. at the Fair View Cemetery. The procession will leave the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. for those wishing to go
in procession. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Fall
Branch with the Rev. Carl Strickler and Dr. David Guinn officiating. The family will receive friends following
the service at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ladies of Sunday School Class No. I of the First Baptist
Church of Fall Branch. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch, 1525
Highway 93, Fall Branch, TN 37656. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch, is in charge of arrangements. Hon. Judge Powell, the Circuit Judge of this Judicial District,
died at Rogersville, on the 2nd inst., after a brief but painful illnese. Virgie Mae (Dykes) Pratt - Funeral services
will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Virgie Mae Dykes Pratt, who died at her home on 34 Hill Street,
Monday afternoon, at the Elm Springs Methodist Church near New Canton in Hawkins County. The Rev. Hughie Morelock
will be in charge of the services. George Conner Rimer, age 70, Rogersville died Saturday, January
21, 2006 at Wellmont Hawkins County Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in 1935 in Rogersville
and was a life long resident of Hawkins County. He was a U.S. Navy veteran receiving the rank of petty officer
3rd class. He worked as an electrician and was a foreman at Tennessee Electric upon his retirement. He was a faithful
member of New Hope Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cad and Mary Rimer; brothers, Carl
and Richard Rimer and nephew, Michael Morrison. He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Peggy Arnold Rimer;
son, Steve Conner Rimer and wife, Connie; daughter, Sherry Ann Mowell and husband, Eddie; grandsons, Shannon and
Brandon Mowell and Zack Rimer; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Audrey, Conner and Emma Mowell; brother, Warren Rimer;
sisters, Inez Mowell and husband, Donald, Alice Morrison and husband, Charles; Margaret Lafollette and husband,
John and Faye Rimer. Funeral services were held Monday, January 23, 2006 at Colboch-Price Funeral Home chapel with
Rev. Grant Miller officiating. The Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard conducted military
graveside honors Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at the Mowell Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shannon and Brandon Mowell,
Zack Rimer, Mark Morrison, Barry Mowell, Eric Lafollette, David Lafollette, Dwight Rimer and Chris Rimer. Colboch-Price
Funeral Home, Rogersville was in charge of arrangements. Thomas Howard Rogan, Attorney, age 86, Rogersville, died Wednesday,
Oct. 17, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church. Born
Oct. 10, 1915, in Sullivan County, he spent most of his life in Hawkins County. He graduated from the University
of Tennessee Law School in 1938, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Law Review. He commenced practicing
law in Rogersville in 1938. In 1942 he entered the U. S. Army and served in the Counter Intelligence Agency until
1945. He moved to Greeneville to work for the law firm of Susong, Parvin & Fraker until 1950 when he returned
to Rogersville. On June 21, 1951, he was appointed as the first Criminal Justice of the 20th Judicial Circuit of
Criminal court and served as judge until he resigned in August 1955 to return to private practice in Rogersville,
where he remained in active practice through December 1999. He was a member of the Hawkins County Bar, the Tennessee
Bar, and the American Bar Associations, and was selected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in
August 1979. He was still a member of the Committee on Admissions to the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Tennessee. On June 6, 1998, he completed 60 years of law practice and was presented a certificate of
achievement from the Tennessee Bar Association. The Hawkins County Chancery Courtroom was renamed "The Tom
H. Rogan Chancery Courtroom," and June 5, 1998 was declared "Tom Rogan Day" in Hawkins County. He
was one of the original founders of The First National Bank of Rogersville and acted as its first president. He
was active in the Democratic Party, having served as Chairman of the Hawkins County Democratic Party for several
years. He received a plaque in appreciation for his dedication and service to the party on Oct. 10, 1996. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Heiskell Rogan and Ellen Purcell Wilson Rogan; a brother, Lance W.
Rogan; and two sisters, Mollie Rogan Livesay and Ailsie Rogan. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret
Lyons Rogan; a son, Dr. Frederick Heiskell Rogan II, Pittsburgh, PA; two daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Rogan) Eberly,
Signal Mountain, and Alice Rogan, Nashville; a sister, Nell Rogan Phipps, Rogersville; and several nieces and nephews,
friends and colleagues. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at St. Henry's Catholic Church,
Rogersville, with Father Thomas Vos officiating. Friends may pay their respects at the church following the service.
A private graveside service will be held at McKinney Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Hawkins
County Emergency Medical Services or the Church Hill Rescue Squad. Arrangements are under direction of Broome Funeral
Home, Rogersville. Elizabeth Gail Turner Schrier, age 46, of Rogersville, passed away
Saturday, August 22, 2009, at her residence. Her love for children was a constant reminder to all who knew her;
as she made gifts for family members and others. She owned and operated Handcrafts by Gail. She has provided handcrafted
items and a letter for her unborn grandchildren expressing her love for them even before they are conceived. She
loved nature, Native American artifacts, gardening, working with her yard and making a home for her children and
family. One of her greatest enjoyments was to have her family around her during the holidays. Gail was born to
Walter E. Jones and Ada W. Reeves Jones. She was welcomed into this world by her siblings and family: Phyllis A.
Jones, Larry R. Jones, C. Louise Jones, Gladys J. Jones; paternal grandparents, Luther E. Jones, Laura V. Elkins
Jones; maternal grandparents, Edgar Reeves, Bonnie Carmichael Reeves; 19 aunts and uncles; a niece and several
nephews; and a host of cousins. She was welcomed into Heaven by her grandparents; parents; brother, Kenneth; sister,
Louise Parker; brother-in-law, Eaurl Archer and Sister-in-law, Margaret Jones; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Schrier, Jr.; sons, Joshua Cody Turner, Christopher Wayne
Turner; step-sons, Eric and Billy Don Schrier; step-grandson, Caleb Schrier; step-parents, Harold and Angie Jones;
sisters, Phyllis A. Archer, Gladys J. Collins; brother, Larry R. Jones; mother-in-law, Mary Hockenburger; brother-in-law,
Mike Schrier; sisters-in-law, Sue Evans, Lynn Schlauger; 1 niece and several nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins;
and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the family at the funeral home. Memorial services
will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville with the Rev. Randy
Calton officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. Erma Lee (Fields) Shively, born January 19, 1929 in Hawkins County,
Tennessee, passed quietly in her sleep early morning, March 15, 2009 at Odyssey Hospice in Tucson, Arizona. She
is survived by a sister, Callie "Taddy" (Bill, deceased) Davis; brother, Darrel I. (Frances) Bennet;
sons, Robert (Connie) Fields, Gary (Sharyl) Fields, Dennis Fields; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceded by husband, Robert C. Fields and Howard Shively; two brothers; and one sister. She was a long time member
of Manor Baptist Church. Retired from Sunnyside School District. She spent her years around family and friends.
A closed casket service will be held Thursday, March 19, 2009 at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN at 1000 a.m. Viewing
will be available Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 400 p.m. - 700 p.m., 5401 S. Park Ave, Tucson, Arizona. She is always
in our hearts and memories.Harold Wonders, age 76, died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Wellmont Hawkins County Hospital
following a brief illness. He was born in Allen Township, MI but had resided in Rogersville for the past 13 years.
He served in the U.S. Air Force, receiving the rank of Staff Sgt. He retired as carpenter after 30 years. He was
of the Pentecostal faith, an ordained minister pastoring churches in Michigan and Texas. He presently belonged
to the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ, Church Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Williams Wonders;
granddaughter, Kristina Adams; parents, Buryl and Emma Foster Wonders and brother, Robert Wonders. He is survived
by his daughters, Sherry Wonders, Texas, Debbie Wonders Adams and husband, Gene, Rogersville, Vickie Wonders Wedge
and husband, David, Oregon and Kathleene Wonders Anderson and husband, Don, Rogersville; son, Randy Wonders and
wife, Cindy, Florida; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ethelyn Teck and husband, Jim and Audrey
Ackley and husband, Bob, both of Michigan; brother, Clyde Wonders and wife, Irene, Michigan and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill Monday, March 14, 2005 with
Pastor Luther Russell officiating. Military graveside services were conducted following the funeral service at
Hawkins County Memorial Gardens with Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee Army National Guard officiating.
Grandsons served as pallbearers. Condolences may be sent to the family via email at cartertrentfh@earthlink.net.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill was in charge of arrangements. Jerry Fred Short, age 56, of Rogersville, passed away Sunday, August
23, 2009, at his residence. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a farmer and an avid coon hunter.He was preceded
in death by his parents, Fred and Opal Short; father-in-law, James B. Davis; niece, Donna Helton; great nephew,
Gavin Short.He is survived by his wife, Kay Short; step-children, Brad and Angie Marshall, Wendi and Jacki Overbey
all of Church Hill, Cress Oaks of Rogersville; special step-grandson, Ryan Marshall; step-grandchildren, Marshall
Overbey, Alex, Hanna, Clarissi Oaks; sisters, Janyce (Boots) Greer, Gay Helton, Linda (Monnie) Greer; brother,
Danny Short all of Rogersville; mother-in-law, Dana Davis of Church Hill; brothers-in-law, Joel (Camilla) Davis
of Church Hill, Jimmy (Kathy) Davis of Greeneville; sister-in-law, Marjorie Hilton of Church Hill; 2 nieces and
6 nephews; several cousins, great-nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Oreo.The family received friends
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville and at the residence of his
sister, Linda Greer, 689 Caney Creek Rd., Rogersville. Funeral services followed in the funeral home chapel with
the Rev. J. C. Lawson officiating. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2009, at Highland
Cemetery. W. S. Skelton - Funeral services for W. S.
Skelton, 51, Kingsport, who died in a hospital early Sunday morning following an illness of several weeks, will
be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Elm Spring Church at Church Hill. The services will be conducted by
the Rev. J. L. Trent, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. W. S. Skelton; and
nine daughters, Mrs. Eugene Christian, Church Hill; Mrs. Archie Quillen, Mrs. Kyle Sluss, Mrs. Ray Harless, Mrs.
Clifford Broome, Beulah, Helen, Eula and Billy Ruth Skelton, all of Kingsport. Also survived by his father, Alex
Skelton, a brother, M. O. Skelton, both of Church Hill, and seven grandchildren. Mr. Skelton was born and reared
in Hawkins County and he moved to Kingsport 15 years ago. He was employed by the city. Mrs. Hannah Virginia Trent - Rogersville -
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday for Mrs. Hannah Virginia Trent, who died at her home near here Wednesday
morning. The services were conducted at the Shady Grove church and burial was in the Shady Grove cemetery. Survivors
include her husband, Frank Trent; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Ball and Mrs. Gertrude Ball of Rogersville; one sister,
Mrs. Rosa Roberts of Maryland; and six brothers, Elbert Witt of Stonega, Va., Jack Witt of Imboden, Va., Silas
Witt of Ben Hur, Va., Clive Witt of Annapolis, Md., Irwin Witt of Missouri, and John Witt of Tazewell.
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