All Obituaries

Lolita D. Carter, age 85, of Rogersville, passed away April 17, 2024, after a period of declining health.  She was a member of  Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Treadway.   She was preceded in death by her husband Donald F. Carter,  parents, Carbet and Rose Bray Drinnon, sister Cora Sue Drinnon Wilder, brother Larry "L.C." Drinnon, Sr. and nephews, Mike and Chris Drinnon. Survivors include sister Linda Faye Minor of Kingsport,  nieces, Kim...

Penny J. Seals, age 60, of Rogersville, gained her angel wings April 17, 2024, at her home following a period of declining health.  She was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church.  Penny was preceded in death by her daughter, Candy Riddle, son John Bowlin, step son Shane Seals, grandson Christopher Sean Young, parents, David and Tursey Johnson Jennings. Survivors include her loving husband of 31 years Kenzie Seals, 3 grandchildren, Haley Ward of Greeneville, Taylor Seals and...

Sawyer Dylan English, age 33, formerly of Rogersville passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was saved at an early age. Sawyer was a pharmacy operations manager in Southport, N.C. Survivors include his mother, Shelia J. Sizemore of Rogersville, father, Jerry K. English, Sr. of Mooresburg; special friend Bradley Austin Kenobi of the home, maternal grandmother Mildred Sizemore of Rogersville, half-brothers, Dustin English of Tazewell, Jerry...

Homer Ray LeRoy was welcomed into his heavenly home by his Savior on Friday, March 29, 2024, following an extended illness. As a young man Homer accepted Christ into his heart, made a profession of faith and was baptized at First Baptist Church of Rogersville. Late in life during an evening church service at Regency Retirement Village Homer humbly rededicated his life. Homer was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and...

Anita C. Clark, 91, Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Anita, Mom, Mama, Mommom or Mrs. Clark as she was known to those who loved her, was a devoted and faithful wife, a loving and supportive mother, a caring and generous grandmother and great grandmother.  Anita loved life and was passionate about her family and her faith.  She was an amazing bright light in so many lives. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1932, Anita was the...

Maurice Greer Jr, 77, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, following an extended illness.  Maurice was owner/operator of Greer Construction and Greer Septic Tank Pumping.  He was retired from The Town of Rogersville Water Department and Co-owner of Discount Plumbing.  Maurice was an avid farmer, where he was most happy digging in the dirt.  He professed his faith in the Lord in March of 1986 and was a member of North Fork Missionary Baptist Church. ...

Roger Bel, age 93, of Rogersville, formerly of Palenville, NY, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his residence following a brief illness.  He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Malone Bel and parents, Louis Gustave and Lucy Perrier Bel. On April 5, 1930, in the heart of the depression, Roger was born in Manhattan, NY, to Louis and Lucie Bel, who recently emigrated from France. He served his country from 1951- 1953 in Korea as a member of the Army Signal Corp....

Oscar Cleveland Arnold, age 86, of Pigeon Forge, formerly of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Smoky Mountain Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health.  Oscar was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rebecca Richardson Arnold, sisters, Jeanette Arnold, Pearl Yount, Clarice Beeman, Delphia Smith, brothers, Earl Arnold, Jake Arnold, Kyle Arnold and Charlie Arnold. Survivors include son Del C. Arnold and wife Julia of Severna Park,...

Mary Frances Tunnell, age 79, of Rogersville, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at her residence after a period of declining health.  She was a member of West View Baptist Church.  Mary was a life long dairy farmer on their family farm.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Tunnell, parents Bud and Cora Belle Thomas Williamson, sister Melva Henslee and brother Earnest Williamson. Survivors include daughter Mary Jane Green of Rogersville, sons, James Tunnell...

Rogersville: Danny "Dan" Eugene Trent, age 74, of Rogersville, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of  Thursday, February 22nd. He was saved in 1981 and was a faithful member  of Grassy Springs Missionary Baptist Church until his health declined. His hobby was birdwatching. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivis and Mary Slater Trent, brother Gary Trent, grandparents, George and Kate (Granny) Slater and John and Zanie Trent, mother and...