All Obituaries

Kingsport:  Loretta Wolfe, age 74, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.  She was born in Rogersville, TN.  Loretta was preceded in death by her son Darren Bowlin, parents John and Helen Matlock Wolfe, sister Dana Pearson, brothers D.C. Church and J.W. Wolfe. She is survived by her son Jim Powers, Jr. and wife Sherry of Winston-Salem, NC, brothers Harold Wolfe and wife Frances of Church Hill, Glenn Wolfe of Kingsport, several nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Bulls Gap: Paul Qualls, age 80, of Bulls Gap, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, after a brief illness. He was a retired police chief for the town of Bulls Gap. Paul was preceded in death by his father Ora Qualls, mother Mary Qualls, brother Ralph Qualls, sons Marcus and Paul Jr. Qualls, and daughter Brenda Qualls McGee. Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruthie Mae Albright Qualls of the home; daughter Trish Qualls,...

Rogersville:  Lonnie Hoard, age 78, of Rogersville, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center.  He was a member of Persia Baptist Church.  In his early years he worked for Monroe's Body Shop for 20 years and was retired from Dodge following 10 years of service.  He was preceded in death by his son Mike Hoard, parents Kenneth and Flora White Hoard. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Gail Greene Hoard, daughters Tracy...

Rogersville:  Dora Belle Maddox, age 61, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents Worley and Retha Mae Johnson Hurd. She is survived by her husband Donny Maddox, daughters Angel Graybeal and husband Johnny, Clesta Taylor Maddox, son Chris Graybeal all of Rogersville, ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, sisters Patricia Cope and fiance` Johnny, Janet Bradley and husband...

Rogersville:  Mary L. Laster, age 79, of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Life Care Center of Morristown.  She was a member of Friendly View Missionary Baptist Church.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Buttry, daughter Peggy Sue Lane, son Robert Lane, granddaughter Chrystal Lane, parents J.D. and Lucy Belt Murray, sister Inez "Elaine" Collins, brothers Gilbert Murray, Joe Murray, James Murray and Ray Murray, sister-in-law Doris...

Rogersville:  Barbara Perry Winkle Sturgeon, age 77, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center following a short illness.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Barbara was a member and attended East Rogersville Baptist Church.  She also attended Westview Baptist Church for many years.  Barbara was born October 11, 1944 to Carl and Beulah Perry who preceded her in death.  She was a special person who leaves...

Rogersville; William "Bill" Manis, age 60, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center after period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Jeanette Manis and brother, James "Bad Eye" Manis. Survivors include his girlfriend Marie Russell, her son Brandon, her granddaughter Sissy, several cousins. Due to COVID-19 friends and family may visit the Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville from...

Rogersville:  Jimmy C. Gilliam, age 85, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Loraine Gilliam, wife of Jimmy, age 83, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, both due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  The Gilliams were married 65 years.  Jimmy was retired from Eastman Chemical Company following 31 years of service.  Loraine was retired from Hawkins County School System as manager of Cherokee High School cafeteria.  The Gilliams were members of...

Morristown: Darcilla Cobb Jackson, age 69, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 from an apparent heart attack at her residence after an extended illness. Darcilla was a 1970 graduate of Church Hill High School and a 1974 graduate of East Tennessee State University. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Margaret Cobb. Darcilla is survived by one brother, Jerry Cobb and wife Dianne of Church Hill and two children Pam Jackson Lovell of Morristown and Brien Jackson...

Rogersville: Daisy Burns Smith, age 88, of Rogersville passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her residence. She was a member of Persia Baptist Church. Daisy, along with her husand Luke owned and operated Smith Auto Parts in Rogersville. She worked with Luke in the parts business until the couple purchased the Lance Motel, which Daisy operated until its closing upon her retirement.  She was preceded in death by her husband Luke Smith; parents Jack and Delia Wallace Burns; brothers...