All Obituaries

Jerrilynne Alder, age 60, born April 10, 1960, departed this earthly home August 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by family, after a long battle with COPD.  She professed her faith in Christ when she was 29 years old. Her life's work was in the construction business.  Jerrilynne was a beloved mother and sister.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Hugh Kyle (Rusty) Holt; her mother, Leona Nell Hopkins Kephart; father, Richard Kephart; brother, Donald Kephart...

Judy Carol Wolfe Hurley, 73, of Treadway, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2020, after an extended illness.  She was a long standing member of Rock Bridge Missionary Baptist Church where she was faithful in her attendance until her illness no longer allowed it. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Glen & Jessie Wolfe and her sister, Patsy Pearson    She is survived by; Her loving and devoted husband of 56 years; Roy Hurley Jr., who unselfishly cared for her...

Roger L. Ramsey, age 68, of Sneedville, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 27, 2020.  He was a member of Duck Creek Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his father, Layton Ramsey; sister, Cathy Greer; grandparents, Woodrow & Pauline Martin.  Roger was a smart, kind, honest and  generous man.  He spent his life as a hardworking, dedicated and faithful man.  He is loved and will be missed by many.  Without a doubt, Roger Ramsey’s...

Christopher Dodson, age 47, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Norma Dodson and brother, Timothy Wayne Dodson   Survivors include; Sister; Regina Tucker of Morristown Nephews; Tyler Mayes, Caster Tucker & David Buttrey   Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Sneedville Holiness Tabernacle Rev. Randy Smith & Rev. Charlie Grooms officiating Interment will...

Gladys Marie Jarvis, age 72, of Rutledge, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  She was a faithful member of Yellow Branch Baptist Church in Sneedville.  She was a member of the Eastern Star, Tate Springs Lodge # 425.  She was a devoted & loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & sister to her family and a dear friend to many.  She was greatly loved by all who knew her.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe...

Una Greene Mills, age 92, of Thorn Hill, Tennessee, born on August 18, 1927, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate, Tennessee. She was a very strong and independent woman, and a faithful servant of the Lord. Una was saved at Friendlies Chapel Missionary Baptist Church when she was 11 years old. She was a longtime member of War Creek Baptist Church and loved her church family.   She is preceded in death by...

Randall (Luger) Ferguson, age 62, of Sneedville, departed this life on July 7, 2020 at Holston Valley Hospital.  He was born October 14, 1957.  Randy was saved at an early age at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a member until his death.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva (Wilder) Ferguson; mother, Hazel Ferguson; baby sister, Brenda Ferguson and half-brother, Tommy Horton.   He is survived by; His pride and joy, his loving son; Brady...

Lawrence William Gregory, 72, of Sneedville TN, was Reborn in God’s Everlasting Light on June 29, 2020, after passing over peacefully from a stroke at Johnson City Medical Center.   He was born in Sneedville, TN on February 14, 1948, son of the late Kyle Gregory and Cora Lee Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lucy Ellen Taylor and his sister Betty Seal. He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Kitts of Morristown TN, and his son, Timothy Gregory...

Jessie James Gilliam, born November 27, 1966, of Kyles Ford, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2020 at the age of 53 due to a sudden illness.  He was preceded in death by his dad, J.D. Gilliam; aunt, Mary Reed, Grandpa & Grandma, Robert & Carrie Fisher; son, Brian Maxwell; mother-in-law, Margie Sellers; brother-in-law, Junior Drinnon; nephew, David Johnson and nieces, Starla Dalton & Sapphira Livesay He is survived by; Wife; Ramona Gilliam Mother; Vonenva...

Sam Kinsler, age 80, of Sneedville, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bradley & Bunnie Kinsler; son, Roger Kinsler, daughter, Connie Burchett; brothers, Marvin Kinsler, Jimmy Kinsler, Howard Kinsler & Ralph Kinsler and sister, Emma  Jean Kinsler Survivors include; Sons; Ronnie Kinsler & Tony Kinsler, both of Sneedville Daughter; Colette Collins of Sneedville Grandchildren; Casey KInsler, Jason Kinsler, Nathan Kinsler,...