All Obituaries

Rogersville: Dena V. Weston, age 101, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, after a period of declining health. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rogersville where she was also active in Ruth Sunday School Class and Joyce Wyatt Circle. She was also a member of American Legion Auxiliary #21 and Rogersville Lions Club. Dena was employed by International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union in Pressmen's Home, Tennessee and in Washington DC. She retired from the organization...

Rogersville:  Kimberly Michelle Wallace Abbott, age 44, of Rogersville, passed away, Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Ballad Health Hospice House.  Kim was preceded in death by her parents, R.V. and Shirley Hale Wallace; sister, Phyllis Reeves; brother, Ricky Wallace; nephew, Robert Bowman. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Abbott; sons, Joshua Gibson, Nicholas Collins and Robert Abbott; grandson, Chris; sisters, Rhonda Wallace of Rogersville, Jennifer Davidson and husband, Elmer...

Rogersville: Faye Corbin, age 85, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at her residence after a period of declining health. She was a member of Howe's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Faye retired from the Rogersville Water Department after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell "Wimp" Corbin; parents Harvey and Edna Courtney Williams and brother, Earl "Shorty" Williams. Survivors include a number of nephews, nieces,...

Rogersville:  Homer "Lynn" Knox, age 81, of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence.  He was retired from Holliston Mills.  Lynn attended Hope Community Church, Rogersville.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Homer "Cobe" and Cora Louise Mayo Knox; sister and brother-in-law, Ruby Knox Burton and Rev. Gene Burton; nephews, David Burton and Greg Burton; daughter-in-law, Julie Hoffman Knox. He is survived by his...

Rogersville: Robert Edward "Bob" Bundren rode out of this world to a better place March 18, 2021. A Hawkins County, Tennessee resident, he was fond of saying he was born October 15,1937,and born again October 18,1948.   On July 23,1954, he married his childhood sweetheart, Nadine Shaw. Their union produced two devoted children, Cynthia and David, four grandchildren, five bonus grandchildren and half dozen great-grandchildren. Bob was a man who loved his family and was...

Kingsport:  Harvey D. "Little Harvey" Hardesty, Jr., age 57, of Kingsport, formerly of Maryland, passed away, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Delbert Hardesty, Sr. and Eileen Elizabeth Hamer Hardesty. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Boone and husband, Ray of Rogersville; niece, Kristin Wade of Kingsport; nephew, Nicholas Boone and wife, Stefani of...

Rogersville:  Robert Michael White, age 37, of Rogersville, passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  He was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Long Foundation Drilling, Co. for 20 years.  He was a loving father to his two children. He is survived by his daughter, Kylah Brea White; son, Jaxon Cole White; parents, Robert and Barbara White; brother, Justin White and wife, Candie. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be made...

Rogersville:  Rev. Harold Manis, age 84, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.  Harold was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army.  He was preceded death his parents, Henry Clay and Kate Elizabeth Manis. He is survived by Kathleen Manis Harrison; daughters, Penny Handy and husband, Leslie, Jennifer Greene; son, Tim Manis and wife, Lynette; grandchildren, Kyle Manis, Katie Handy, Jared Greene, Kateea Manis and Jaden...

Rogersville:  Judy Belcher Adkins Gilliam, age 61, of Rogersville, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021.  She was retired from Eastman Chemical Company.  Her greatest goals in life were to provide for her children and to ensure they felt supported and loved. She was immensely proud of the adults they became. Judy’s friends and family knew her as a strong but warm person. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Gene Adkins and Genive Justice Adkins. She is survived...

Mooresburg: Billy Joe Hill, age 88, of Mooresburg, began his journey to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at his residence following a three year battle with dementia. He was saved in August 1975, and was a member of Big Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Baptist minister on February 8, 1997.  Billy Joe was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifetime farmer and logged for many years. Mr. Hill was preceded in...