All Obituaries

  Bonnie Gilliam age 87, of Kyles Ford, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.  She was a member of Livesays Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Orbin & Mattie Lawson; her brothers, Huce Lawson, Gale Lawson, Grant Lawson, Rob Lawson & Kermit Lawson; half-sisters, Minnie Keller & Monnie Johnson and her husbands, Steve Livesay, Bill Sullivan & Harold Gilliam   Survivors include; A host of nieces and...

  Betty Lee Greene, 84, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2020. She was a lifetime member of Cool Branch Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved life, especially gardening, reading, birds, flowers and her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Betty was born on September 19, 1935 in Hancock County Tennessee. She spent her entire life there. She worked at the Drive Inn in Sneedville for many years where she made numerous friends. She especially enjoyed...

Lester Nichols, age 78, of Sneedville, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020.  He was saved at an early age & was a member of Panther Creek Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil & Mary Nichols   He is survived by; Wife; Linda Nichols of Sneedville Son; Scottie (Rogie) Nichols of Sneedville Granddaughter; Bailey (Jordan) Lawson of Morristown Grandson; Eli Bailey of Sneedville Great-Granddaughter; Leanna Lawson of Morristown Sisters;...

Renelda “Rea” Elaine Trent, age 89, passed away January 30, 2020.  She was a faithful member of Stoney Gap Baptist Church as long as her health allowed.  Rea was preceded in death by her parents, Lon T. Trent and Ora M. Trent; her husband, Donald Blaine Trent; sister & brother-in-law, Velma “Ruth” & Paul Hurd; son-in-law, Russell Mills and grandson, Rev. Derek Jones   Survivors include; Daughters & Son-in-law; Donna Mills and Jeanne &...

Shirley (Trent) Lawson died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 28, 2020 in Morristown, TN at the age of 82.  Shirley was born on August 16, 1937 in Sneedville, TN to Mary Helton and James Ben Trent.  She married Alfred Paul Lawson in 1959 and had 48 wonderful years of marriage.  Shirley lived a life full of love for all those she met.  She enjoyed bird-watching, gardening, and most of all spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her...

Buster Collins, age 63, of Sneedville, passed away January 28, 2020.  He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Ellen Collins; sisters, Argelene Ramsey & Linda Seal; brothers, Billy Collins, Danny Collins, Wright Collins, Arnold Collins and infant twins, Stanley & Ralph   Survivors include; Wife; Janet Collins Children; Kasey Collins Patterson and Chase Collins Loving Grandchildren; Sadie Collins & Ella...

Arlen Hopkins, age 68, of Sneedville, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Don & Elsie Hopkins and brother, Larry Hopkins   Survivors include; His loving wife; Lora Hopkins of Sneedville Children; Arlen Dale (Kim) Hopkins Jr. of Mooresburg, Melissa (Dustin) Williams of Sneedville and Nathan (Stacy) Hopkins of Sneedville Step-Children; Joselyn (David), Jason, Andrea & Cody (Kim) Grandchildren; Alyssa Hopkins, Emily Hopkins,...

Nellie Esper Trent, age 86, of Sneedville, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2020.  She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Wright & Mary Trent; husband, James Trent; infant daughter, Nancy; son-in-law, Dennis Barnett; siblings, Helen Trent, Phyllis Manis, Ruth Bentley, Paul Trent, Freeman Trent, Henry Trent & Jay Trent and several nephews   She is survived by; Daughters; Pam Barnett and Connie Parker Son;...

Debbie Matlock, age 36, of Sneedville, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her infant sister, Christy Shults; grandmothers, Elsie Collins & Dorothy Martin and nephew, Keith Woods   Survivors include; Daughter; Ava Matlock of Sneedville Mother; Wanda Shults of Sneedville Father; Danny Shults of Sneedville Sisters; Sherry Shults of Sneedville, Lori Brown & husband Darrell of Sneedville and Katina Royster & husband James of...

Norma Jean Lawson, age 55, of Treadway, departed this life Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home.  She was saved at an early age and was a life-long member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleatis Dale Lawson Jr.; parents, Dellas & Mattielean Seal; brother, Roger Seal and infant sister, Kathy Seal   She leaves behind to mourn her loss; Daughter; Rachel (Todd) Williams of Sneedville Son; Blake Lawson of the...