All Obituaries

Rogersville:  Mike Hoard, age 57, of Rogersville, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 17, 2021.  He was employed with Lear Corporation for 38 years and was currently employed with ABB Motors and Mechanical.  Mike was a member of Persia Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Fred and Jeanette Greene, paternal grandparents Kenneth and Flora Hoard. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Brenda Trent Hoard, son Jacob Hoard and wife Kayla of...

Rogersville:  Anthony "Hank" Hoard, age 51, of Rogersville, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center.   He is survived by his daughters Samantha Hoard and Alyssa Hoard, son Nicholas Hoard, parents James and Imogene Trent Hoard, grandchildren Keira Hoard, Braylen Lee, Mariya Lee, Zachariah Angell and Elijah Angell, brother Gary Wayne Hoard and wife Stephanie, two nieces, Summer and Amber Hoard. Visitation hours will be 2:00 P.M....

Ponte Vedra, FL:  Doris Cope Vaughn, affectionally known as “Honey”, of Ponte Vedra, FL, formerly of Rogersville, passed away surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rogersville and a native of Hawkins County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert A. Vaughn, parents, Dana and Lakie Church Cope, sister, Virginia Sullivan and husband, Howard Sullivan and niece, Betty Brooks. Survivors include two...

Rogersville: John "Johnny" Creed Myers, age 77, of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.  He was retired from AFG following 44 years of service.  Johnny was a member of Gills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the U.S. Army.  Mr. Myers was a Purple Heart recipient. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents Clay and Ocie Brown Myers, sisters Patsy Myers Woods and Betty...

Rogersville:  Kathy McGuire, age 69, of Rogersville, formerly of Cecil County, MD passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her son Donnie McGuire, parents Frank and Eunice Drasel, brother Bobby Drasel. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Don McGuire, son Jamie Lee McGuire both of Rogersville, grandchildren Janna McGuire, Trey McGuire and Cain McGuire, brother Frankie Drasel of Aberdeen, MD, several nieces and nephews. Visitation hours will be 5:00...

Surgoinsville:  Kenneth B. Shanks, age 83, of Surgoinsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 3, 2021.  He was born April 18, 1938 in Rogersville to the late J.C. and Dovie Shanks.  His last days here on Earth were spent at home with his loving wife and family by his side.  Ken was a member of Looneys Chapel Baptist Church where he served as deacon for many years.  He also served his country proudly in the United States Army.  In...

Rogersville:  Fred "Pete" Johnson, Jr., age 82, of Rogersville, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center.  He was a member of Westview Baptist Church.  Pete was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mary Burns Johnson, Sr., sisters Shirley Cobb, Barbara Manis and Patsy Brewer, sister-in-law Annie Johnson, brothers-in-law Jim Eller, Ted Eller, Randy Eller, Gene Eller and Larry Wheeler. He is survived by his wife of 48...

Rogersville:  Greg Hale, age 65, of Rogersville, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Hale, Jr., and Shirley Manis Hale, sisters, Lena Hale and Frances Hale, brother, Larry "Steven" Hale. He is survived by his son Gregory Hale, Jr. and wife Katrich of Harrison, TN, granddaughter, Kamiya Hale, sisters Shirlene Hale of Morristown and Edwina Hale of Rogersville, brothers Wendell Hale of Rogersville, Michael Hale of...

Rogersville:  Amelia "Amy" Elkins Gregg, age 62, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 under the loving care of her children at home.  She was a registered nurse and owner/operator of Hometown Home Health Care for over 20 years.  Amy was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Ralph Gregg, parents Charles and Margaret Mathes Elkins, nephew Brad Steele, sister-in-law Martha Gregg. She is survived by her daughters Rachel Morgan and husband Matthew...

St. Clair:  Bonnie Walker Robinson, age 76, of St. Clair passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  Bonnie retired from the Hawkins County School System following 30 years of service.  She was a member of St. Clair United Methodist Church.  Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Otis and Gwynell Shuey Walker; several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Thomas Robinson, son James "Jimmy" Robinson...