All Obituaries

Rogersville:  Annie Eller Johnson, age 68 of Rogersville, has left behind her Earthly family for her Heavenly family on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.  She was a devoted wife and a precious sister who loved spending time with all of her family.  Annie was a faithful member of Gills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and loved her church family.  She worked in medical records at Hawkins County Medical Center ( Rural Health).  Annie was preceded in death by her parents Paul and...

Rogersville:  James E. West, age 90, of Rogersville, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was retired from Romoco Farm Store following 50+ years of service.  James was a faithful member and deacon of Persia Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine "Gerri" West; parents Elbert and Mable Stringer West; sisters Kathryn Derrick, Lucille Holdway and husband, Paul Holdway. He is survived by his brother William C. West and...

Rogersville:  Mary Edith Carr Wright, age 103, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 13, 1918. Mary was saved and a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond "Wright.  parents John and Hannah Carr, son Bobby Ray Wright, grandson Bobby Ray Wright, Jr. and granddaughter Rhonda Elkins; brothers Harrison, Wood, Clay, Oscar, and George Carr, sisters, Betty McGinnis and Laura Mae...

Rogersville:  Margaret Lois Howe, the youngest child of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Newton Howe, was born May 12, 1928 and died July 12, 2021. She was a member of First Families of Tennessee, directly descended from Richard Mitchell who was a signor of the Tennessee State Constitution. She attended Rogersville City School and Rogersville High School, where she was on the women’s basketball team and in the Art Club. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Rogersville where...

After a long and well-lived life, Joseph Maclin Wright passed away at the age of 86 in Knoxville, TN on July 2, 2021.  Joe was born in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on October 22, 1934 to Charles and Lula Wright. He graduated from Cleveland High School in Cleveland, Tn. and went on to attend and graduate from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN in 1958. While there, he received his degree in Physical Education and was a three year letterman in football. The day after college graduation...

Rogersville: James "Clay" Brooks, age 91, formerly of Mooresburg, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at Signature Health Care following a period of declining health. He was a member of Gills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Clay was a retired cattle farmer. He loved to coon hunt and "spin a yarn" to whomever would listen. Clay was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Lois Bentley Brooks; parents Jessie and Mary Church Brooks and sister, Emma Carpenter. Survivors...

Rogersville:  Melvin "Red" Northern, age 83, of Rogersville, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center.  He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Rogersville where he also enjoyed driving the church van for senior members.  Melvin was retired from TVA following 33 years of service.  He was also a local house painter.  Melvin was employed at Broome Funeral Home for approximately 30 years.  In his...

Surgoinsville:  James Huston "Jim" Barrett, age 86 of Surgoinsville, passed away, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Ballad Health Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.  He was retired from TRW following 30 years of service.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Bessie Burchfield Barrett; brother, Bill Barrett. He is survived by his wife, Mary Barrett; son, Randy Barrett of Surgoinsville; special step-daughter, Michelle "Sissy"...

Rogersville: Peggy Marie Austin Shuck, 87, of Rogersville, passed away Sunday, June 6th, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones and some of her favorite hymns. She was born at her parent’s home in Tatumville, TN, and was baptized at Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church as a child. She was a member of Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she and her husband William served as accompanists and organists for several years. They loved music and enjoyed sharing it...

Rogersville:  Jerry Wayne Frix, age 76, of Rogersville, formerly of San Antonio, TX, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. He was retired from Exxon as a chemical engineer.  Jerry was a member of Austin Street Baptist Church, Yoakum, TX.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marjorie Rafferty Frix; and an infant brother. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Raye Myers Frix; daughter, Sandy Dutton of Grayford, TX;...