All Obituaries

Ruth Johnson, age 74, of Sneedville, passed away March 26, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Elisha & Naomi Greene; husband, Dayton Johnson; son, Jason Johnson; brothers, Ralph Greene & Billy Greene and sister, Rosie Clear   Survivors include; Son; Tony (Kathy) Johnson of Sneedville Granddaughter; Amanda (Payton) Helton of Sneedville Great-Grandson; Nathan Helton of Sneedville Brother; R.C. “Pete” (June) Greene of Sneedville Sister; Ruby...

Vickie Raye Burchett Hightower, born November 18, 1955, went home to be with the lord on March 18, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Cheila Ray Burchett & James Dewey Burchett; sister, Shiela Gail Johnson and brother, David Richard Burchett.    She is survived by; Husband; Carl Richard Hightower Children; Nicole and Scott Burgin, Teresa Lyn and Jeff Simmons Grandchildren; Alexandria and Paul McDermott, Lucas and Callie Simmons, Nicholas Burgin &...

Silas “Porter” Carroll, age 77, of Morristown, formerly of Sneedville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  He was a member of Swan Creek Primitive Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna & Silas Carroll; sister, Diane Gann and brothers, Barry Carroll & Larry Carroll   He is survived by; His loving wife; Wanda Carroll Son; Danny (Heather) Carroll Grandchildren; Hollie Varney & Todd...

Alice Jane Kinsler, age 76, of Kyles Ford, passed away March 17, 2020.  She was a member of Fox Branch Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess & Goldie Kinsler; sister, Nola Grace Kinsler Stewart and brother, J.C. Kinsler   Survivors include; Sisters; Inez (Hal) Elkins of Mosheim, Ann Kinsler of Kyles Ford & Minnie Kate Kinsler of Kyles Ford Brother; Joe Kinsler of Kyles Ford   Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, March...

Linda Sue Hatfield, age 73, of Sneedville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020 surrounded by her family at home.  She professed her faith in Christ at a young age.  She was a faithful member of Elm Springs Baptist Church and Faith Freedom Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a friend to all that knew her.  She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.  She was preceded in death by her...

Lucille McCoy, age 81, of Sneedville, passed away March 8, 2020.  She was a member of Chinquapin Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Martha McCoy; brothers, Delmas McCoy, Horace McCoy, Clifton McCoy & Dale McCoy and sisters; Hazel (Ray) George & Charlotte Holt   Survivors include; Sister; Shirley Yount of Lenoir City Several nieces and nephews   Graveside services will be held at 12 P.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at...

      Lyde E. Ramsey, age 96, of the Mulberry Gap Community, Sneedville, Tn., was born April 12, 1923 and died peacefully on March 7, 2020.  He professed faith in Christ at an earlier age and later joined Mulberry Gap Missionary Baptist Church where he served as church clerk.  He was a member of F & AM Masonic Lodge, where he served as Master of the lodge.  He was also a member of the OES Chapter # 443 and served as Worthy Patron.  One of his...

Sandra L. “Sandy” Carroll , age 50, of Bean Station, departed the arms of her fiancé & family at home to be in the arms of Jesus on March 1, 2020, after a battle of cancer.  At an early age she was saved at Cedar Flat.  She was preceded in death by her dad, Elmes Bruce Carroll; grandparents, Elmes & Cordie Carroll and Mack & Hassie Harvey and several aunts and uncles she loved very much!   She leaves behind to love & miss her...

Barbara K. Mullins, age 75, born March 10, 1944, of Kyles Ford, departed her life on February 28, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Mullins Jr.; son, Michael Drinnon; parents, Chester & Mae (Rhea) Seal and brother-in-law, Dillard Drinnon. She was saved at an early age and joined Cedar Grove Baptist Church and later joined Briar Creek Baptist Church.  She was a hard worker all her life.  She worked several jobs including in the Hancock County school...

Larry W. Collins, age 68, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2020.  He was saved at the age of 7 at Sulpher Springs Church and went on to be a member and deacon of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. He was a devoted father, loving grandfather and beloved husband.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Charlie Collins Jr. & Lillie Alice “Sissy” Collins and his wife of 35 years, Joyce Ann Collins.  Larry was best known by his family as a hard...