All Obituaries

June Seal, age 91, of Sneedville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Hancock Manor Nursing Home.  She was a lifelong resident of Sneedville and retired from Citizens Bank following many years of service.  She was a former member of Sneedville Women’s Club and a lifetime member of Gaps Chapel Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo & Trecie Turner Seal; sister,...

Rev. Donnie Augustus Shaw, born October 18, 1932, departed this life on May 20, 2020 at his home at the age of 87.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Shafter & Birdie Shaw; nephew, Michael Finley and brothers-in-law, Bobby Finley, Robert Raley & Johnnie Riley Donnie was a member of Gaps Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.  Donnie started preaching in 1957 and pastored his first church Thankful Missionary Baptist Church in Morristown.  He later pastored...

Butch Dix, age 65, of Thorn Hill, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters   Survivors include; Wife; Jewell Dix of Thorn Hill Grandchildren; Jasmine Ramirez and William Garcia, both of Thorn Hill Sons; David Tomlinson, Shannon Tomlinson & J.Y. Tomlinson, all of Thorn Hill and Shane Tomlinson of California Daughter; Angie Ramirez of Florida   A memorial service will be planned for a later date by the...

Thurman Vincent Kinsler Junior, age 83, of Kyles Ford, Tn. passed away at Johnson City Medical Center on May 13, 2020 with his family by his side.  He was a loving husband of 55 years, father, and papaw.  He dearly loved his grandkids.  He was a good man, a Godly man.  He was a member of Fox Branch Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years up until he was physically unable.  He traveled the world with the armed forces and served as a medical...

Robert R. Rothman, born Oct. 4, 1953, in Greenville, S.C., died May 8, 2020 in Kingsport, Tn.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rothman and Dorothy & Forest Wortham and  brother, Ronald and Ronald’s wife.  Robert worked at Eastman for many years.  He was very active In our church in Kingsport.  He was a wonderful father and grandfather.   He is survived by; His parents; Robert & Rowena Rothman Sisters; Robin...

Betty Lou Trent Collins of Sneedville, born April 29, 1929, departed this life to her Heavenly home on May 7, 2020 at the young age of 91 years and 8 days, after a lengthy battle with Dementia.  She was saved at the early age of 12 at Sneedville First Baptist Church and was a long time member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  Thru the years she was blessed with wonderful friends, family and neighbors that she loved dearly.  She was a loving mother and “Mamaw Betty” to...

Rev. Larry Coldiron, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 with his friends and loved ones by his side after a long battle of lung cancer.  He was born October 14, 1950 and was a lifelong resident of Sneedville.  He accepted Christ into his heart at an early age and spent his life teaching others about the beauties and all of the riches that Christ has to offer and how amazing Christ has been to him.  He did not know a stranger and all that met him...

Ruby Jewell Setsor, age 93, of Sneedville, departed this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Hancock County Hospital.  She was born November 7, 1926.  She joined War Creek Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member until her death. She retired from the Hancock County Board of Education where she worked as a teacher for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Setsor; parents, Fred Johns & Laura Brewer Johns and brother, Eugene...

Jennifer Denise Reed, age 44, of Bean Station, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2020 at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Ramsey of Tazewell, Tn. and her grandparents, Horace & Ella Mae Gibson of Sneedville, Tn.   Survivors include; Daughters; Samantha (Brandon) Hileman and Paige (Ryan) Lawson Grandsons that she loved dearly; Braxton and Braydon Hileman Mother; Diane (Roger) Johnson Sister; Jackie (John)...

Benjamin Gordon, age 62, of Sneedville, passed away on April 25, 2020   No services are being planned