All Obituaries

Rogersville:  Mike Forgety age 60 of Rogersville, passed away, Tuesday, February 19, 2019.  He was formerly employed with the Rogersville Sanitation Department.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Clyde and Nancy Lee Templeton Forgety. He is survived by his brother, Larry Forgety of Surgoinsville; nephew, Devon Chase Forgety of Kingsport; aunts, Barbara Bradley, Wanda Forgety and Audrey Forgety. Visitation hours will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday,...

Bulls Gap:  Mary Kate (Gray) Hawkins, age 95 of Bulls Gap, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 after a period of declining health. Mary was saved at an early age and was a member of Speedwell Missionary Baptist Church. She worked with her son for several years at Hawkins Music Store in Rogersville.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Carl Hawkins who passed away, November 29, 2018; son, Wayne Hawkins; parents, George Thomas and Della Minerva...

Rogersville: Frank Earl Farrow, of 115 Bunker Hill Road, Rogersville, Tennessee , a former teacher, prison chaplain, & missionary went on to his reward in the loving hands of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the 12th of  February. 2019. He was born on the 28th of December, 1931, at Wrightsville Sound, North Carolina just East of Wilmington, North Carolina. Chaplain Farrow was a graduate of the New Hanover High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, the University of North...

Rogersville: Peggy Lawson Byrd, age 81, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of Rogersville First Christian Church. Peggy was the youngest of eight children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Edward Byrd and parents, James H. and Emma Bass Lawson. Survivors include daughter, Lisa Johnson and husband Gary of Rogersville; son, Jerry E. Byrd and wife, Diane of Knoxville; seven grandchildren, Matia Messemer and husband,...

Rogersville, TN:  William "Billy" Pooley, age 48 of Rogersville, TN formerly of New Jersey, passed away, Monday, February 11, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Pooley. He is survived by his daughters, Britny Pooley of NJ and Kaitlin Pooley of DE; grandchildren, Jordan Pooley and Aria MeCleary; sister, Debbie Brady and husband, Mark of Rogersville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A service for Mr. Pooley will be held at a later...

Rogersville:  Wilma Jo Bennett, age 86 of Rogersville, went home to be home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Ballad Health Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.  She was a member of East Rogersville Baptist Church.  Wilma was preceded in death by her son, Mike Bennett; parents, Ewing and Cassie Hobbs; grandson, James Bennett; brother, Larry Hobbs; father of her children, James "Jeep" Bennett; sister-in-law, Ann Hobbs, nieces, Kim and Kristy Hobbs. She...

Rogersville:  Homer Kyle Tackett, Sr., age 72 of Rogersville, passed away, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center.  He was retired from TRW following 25 1/2 years of service.  Homer was a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church.  He was preceded death his parents, Charles and Flossie Richie Tackett; infant twins; sister, Ruth Poarch; brother, Rufus "Pop" Tackett. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Wanda Tackett;...

Rogersville:  Douglas MacArthur "Mac" Smith, age 76, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  He was a native of Grundy, Virginia, and had lived in Rogersville for most of his life. Mr. Smith received a Bachelor of Education Degree from East Tennessee State University.  He received a Masters Degree of Aerospace Education and also an Education Specialist Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Mr. Smith was a teacher for 15 years, then principal for 20 years...

Rogersville: Katherine "Kitty" Ellis, age 74 of Rogersville, passed away, Monday, February 4, 2019.  She was a member of Caney Creek Missionary Baptist Church.  Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Ray Ellis; parents, George Washington and Helen Rose Jones; grandsons, David "Skeet" Ferrell Courtney and Colin James Ray Ellis; sisters, Barbara Sanders, Mary Marsee and Shirley Whisman. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Courtney and Linda...

Rogersville:  Betty Jo Ann Kite Sexton, age 86, of Rogersville, passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her residence in the Strahl Community following an extended illness.  Betty was a cook with the Hawkins County School System for 15 years.  She served at Dodson Creek Elementary School with her mother, Logan Kite.  Betty was a devoted and faithful member of Dodson Creek United Methodist Church, where she served as the song leader for more than 25 years. She loved...