All Obituaries

Catherine Harris, 59, of Rogersville TN passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Catherine, daughter of Marilyn and Leonard, loving mother of Valerie and William, and sister of Mary Ellen passed away on May 30th at her home unexpectedly in Rogersville TN. She was preceded in death by her parents Marilyn and Leonard Montalbano. She is survived by her two children Valerie (Michael) Sassone and William (Reyes) Rivera. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Giovanni and Viviana Sassone, and...

Rogersville:  Karen G. Hayes, age 65, of Rogersville passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, after a brief illness.  She was born on September 9, 1957 in Greeneville, TN.  Karen was of Christian faith.  She loved the Lord, her family and friends, and loved working in her flower garden.   She was preceded in death by her son Charles "Brad" Steele, parents Charles and Margaret "Susie"  Elkins, sister Amelia "Amy" Gregg, paternal...

Ronald “Ron” Mackie, age 84 of Rogersville, TN.  Born in Chesapeake City, Maryland on September 02, 1938, and passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at American House assisted living facility in Kingsport, TN. Ronald resided in Pensacola, Florida for some 30 years before following his first wife Brenda to her beloved Tennessee, where he resided until his death. Ron was accepted to MIT and attended until he ran out of money during his first year. He then joined the Marine...

Rogersville:  Leona C. Allen, age 100, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her residence.  She was an exceptional cook, seamstress, and gardener, mowing her own yard on her John Deere riding mower until her 98th birthday.  She was a sage business person and mentally astute up until her passing.  She was loved and admired by family and friends for her optimistic outlook on life and her indomitable spirit.  She was preceded in death by her husband...

Rogersville: Jimmy Drew Coffey, age 76, of Rogersville, went to his heavenly home on May 22, 2023.  Jimmy was a kind and gentle soul that loved horses, telling stories, hunting and playing his guitar with his brother Wayne, nephew Tyler, and son Jimmy Lynn.   Jimmy was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy and second wife Eula, parents John and Leona Helton Coffey, brothers Johnny and Kenneth Coffey, sisters Margie Justice and Mary Ann Manis. Survivors include daughter...

Linda Bailey Hamblen entered her heavenly home on May 8, 2023, at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her Father, Daniel Clarence (Dan) Bailey, her Mother, Lillie Bethel (Burchfield) Bailey of Surgoinsville, and her Brother, Kenneth Wayne Bailey, from Rogersville. She is lovingly remembered by her son; Michael Ross Linkous (Sue Derks), of the home. Her love, devotion, and care for Michael throughout her life was most important to her. Linda is also survived by her sister Kathy Finke...

Rogersville:  Jewell Howe Barker, age 91, of Rogersville died unexpectedly Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Ballad Health Johnson City Medical Center.  She retired from IPC and Label Co. following 43 years of service.  Jewell, appropriately named, was an active member of First Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William "Bill" R. Barker, parents Ernest and Beuna Smith Howe, infant brother Douglas Lyons Howe, brother J. E. "Pee...

Rogersville:  Billy Joe Harrell, age 90, of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Rogersville after a period of declining health.  He was saved at an early age and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Mr. Harrell was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  Mr. Harrell enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, playing and singing music, and truly loved working on his farm in Clouds Creek.  He was...

Rogersville:  Jesse Bean, age 103, of Rogersville passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System after a period of declining health. Jesse was a member of Gills Chapel Baptist Church. He retired from IPC&L after 40 plus years of service. After retirement his passion was woodworking and building many unique items. He had a  vivid memory of his childhood growing up in Hawkins County. Jesse was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...

Rogersville:  Billie M. Cobb Chappell, age 61, of Rogersville passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was a member of Hickory Cove Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Steven Chappell and parents J.K. and Ruth Lawson Cobb. Survivors include her son, Jason Cobb of Johnson City, four grandchildren Matt Cobb of AL, Kaitylin Cobb of CA, Phillip Cobb and Braiden Lawson both of Rogersville, one great- grandson Remington...