All Obituaries

Rogersville: Georgia Louise Kenner, age 89 of Rogersville, she was born December 30, 1928 and passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 11, 2018 at home surrounded by her children. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a young woman and was baptized at Choptack Baptist Church. Mrs. Kenner lived a blessed life and went home to be with her devoted husband of 36 years. She had a large family whom she loved and sacrificed for and was their rock. Mrs. Kenner loved going for rides, singing and...

Rogersville;  Doris “Jean” Rymer of Rogersville, died peacefully, July 17, 2018, at the Ben Atchley Veteran’s Home in Knoxville, TN.   She was 90 years old.  Jean was born in Greenwood, SC, to a loving Christian family, being the oldest of three children.  She had a large extended family, most working in the textile mills and living in the mill village.  Jean was a member of West Side Baptist Church where her father was a deacon and she and...

Rogersville: Michael Lynn Starnes, of the Beech Creek Community, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at  Ballad Hawkins County Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Starnes; maternal grandparents, Orbin (Cub) and Ora Rhoton and paternal grandparents, Sherman and Bessie Starnes. Survivors include his mother,  Norene R. Starnes of Rogersville; brother, Steve Starnes...

Rogersville: William Edward Way, age 81, of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 after an extended illness.  Mr. Way was a retired farmer.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Way; parents, Neal and Maude Sissom Way; foster parents, Silas and Fannie Bruner Archer. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Way; sisters, Shirley Way and Elizabeth Way Savage; brother, Keith Way; several nieces and nephews. Visitation hours will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June...

Rogersville:  June Leila Stubblefield Wolfe, age 81 of Rogersville, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at U.T. Medical Center, Knoxville.  She was a member of Tunnell Hill Missionary Baptist Church.  Mrs. Wolfe was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Lee Morrison Stubblefield; sister, Mildred "Bobbie" Bradley; brothers, Lester Stubblefield, Jack Stubblefield and Jimmy Stubblefield. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles H. Wolfe; daughters,...

Rogersville: Margaret  "Susie" Weems, age 76, of Rogersville passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Henard's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.  Mrs. Weems was preceded in death by her parents, Jess I. and Jessie Jacobs Davis; sisters, Doris Davis and Patsy Williamson. She is survived by her husband, Murrell Weems; daughters, Doris McMillan and husband, Howie, Susan Trent and husband, Brian, all of...

Rogersville: Beulah A. Thurman, age 70, of Rogersville, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Burel Brice and Edna Grace Tuggle Survivors include her fiance' John Bare of Rogersville; sons, Eddie Skonie of Homerglenn, IL, Greg Skonie and wife, Blanca of Westmont, IL and Ronnie Skonie of Wilmington, DE; sister, Dorothy Amis of Rogersville; and number of nieces and nephews. Beulah was...

Rogersville:  Ida Mae Robinson, age 98, of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her residence.  She was a member of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church.  "Mamaw" Robinson loved and cared for many people throughout the years.  She was especially proud of her ability to provide home cooked meals to loved ones and friends.  "Mamaw's"  legacy will continue, as the garden she planted, which will be ready for harvest in the...

Rogersville: It is with great sadness that the children of Eula Varnell Dodge announce her passing May 29, 2018. She passed away at the young age of 93. Eula was born January 17, 1925 in Zeigler, Illinois. She was the third oldest in a family of 10 brothers and 5 sisters. Her father, William Suel Morgan, was a farmer and a coal miner. Her mother, Roxie, took care of the household. Eula enjoyed golfing, quilting, and traveling. She was a charter member of the Happy Hearts Quilt Guild and a...

Rogersville: Betty Jo Pugh, age 79, of Rogersville, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital after a brief Illness.   Mrs. Pugh was of the Baptist faith and served as a church pianist for many years.  She was a member of Hasson Chapter No. 179 Order of the Eastern Star.  Mrs. Pugh was preceded in death by her husband, Borden Pugh; parents, Riley and Roberta Kennedy Clamon; sister, Mary Ann Melton; nephew, Greg Clamon. She is survived by her...