All Obituaries

Surgoinsville: Barbara Malpas, 83, of Surgoinsville, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at NHC Healthcare, Greenville, SC after a period of declining health. Barbara was born in Cadwell, Georgia and graduated Cadwell High School as Salutatorian of her class. She started her career at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, GA. Barbara (B.J.) loved cooking and had a passion for helping and serving others. Barbara was a loving wife, mother and was always dedicated to her church. She was...

Rogersville:  Jean Henderson Riley, age 89, of Rogersville, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at her residence after a period of declining health.  She attended Shepard's Chapel Baptist Church for many years.  Jean was employed 22 years with Dr. Walter L. Goforth and was appointed and elected as Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk from 1986-1994.  Following retirement she was employed by East Tennessee Human Resource Agency as a misdemeanor probation...

Joanne DeSantis Fleischer, age 68, of Surgoinsville, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville. Joanne was born in Manhattan, NY on October 9, 1955.  Joanne attended Minisink Valley High School where she was color guard captain, a member of the leadership team and drama club, an officer of the Student Council, and played soccer.   After graduating high school in 1973,  Joanne attended Orange County Community...

Waymon C. Livesay, age 77, of Rogersville, formerly of Greeneville, Tn., passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Durham - Hensley Health and Rehabilitation Center, Chuckey, Tn.,  after a period of declining health.  Waymon was an Army Veteran.   He was retired from Magnovox /Phillips and enjoyed antique cars and his mini farm.   He is preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Oney Wallen Livesay and infant brother James Edward Livesay. Survivors include...

Faye Bailey Henegar, 90, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the home of her family after a period of declining health.  Faye was saved at an early age at Pilgrims Rest Church and was a member of Maple Hill Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Wesley Henegar, daughter Shelia Brooks, parents Chris and Maude Cody Bailey, granddaughter Amanda Jones, infant granddaughter Christy Henegar, great grandson Cody Henegar, sisters,...

Wilbur Crockett Lee, 88, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. Crockett was born in Rogersville to William and Ethel Lee. After high school, he graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Civil Engineering degree.  He served as a Rogersville City Alderman for many years and worked for Dodge Reliance Electric.  After retirement, he proudly served as Hawkins County Mayor for two terms.  He loved and faithfully served the...

Peggy Jane Hicks Trent, age 76, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.    She was a born - again Christian, saved at an early age and a lifelong resident of Hawkins County.  Peggy was a member of Henard's Chapel Baptist Church.  She graduated from Rogersville High School in 1965, and then began her working career, working almost 30 years at Hawkins County Hospital, and then retiring from Rural Health in 2012.  She...

Thomas Jette Bundy, Sr., 90, of Rogersville, Tennessee passed away on October 7, 2023, after years - long declining health. Tom was born on September 3, 1933, in Lebanon, Virginia where he was loved and raised by his father Paul Bundy, grandmother May Bundy and beloved aunt Jessee Hargis. After graduating from Lebanon High School in 1951, he studied at Virginia Tech, Bluefield College, and Auburn University before graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree in...

Rogersville:  Helen Hawthorne Testerman, age 95, of Rogersville, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Asbury Place of Steadman Hill, Kingsport after a period of declining health.  She was an active member of Rogersville First Baptist Church, serving as Sunday School teacher for many years.  Mrs. Helen was awarded Miss Tennessee in 1950.  She was preceded in death by her husband George M. "Bud" Testerman,  parents John Cleveland and Ada Hyder...

Sonya Lee Dykes, age 47, of Mt. Carmel passed away unexpectedly September 25, 2023 at her home.  She was a loving mother and daughter.  She worked many years as a Respiratory Therapist at  Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.   She was preceded in death by her mother Linda Winegar and grandparents Harry and Madge Winegar. Survivors include sons Dillon, Dakota, and Devan Dykes all of Mt. Carmel, father Harold Winegar of Surgoinsville, sister Alison Winegar of...