All Obituaries

Georgia Ann Shelby Patterson, age 42, of Tazewell, passed away on October 10, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Pisani and her husband, Robert Patterson She is survived by; Father; George Willis Sr. Brother; George Willis Jr. (Melissa) Sister; Amanda Willis Step-Mother; Regina Willis Children; Brittany Wyrick, Victoria Patterson & Raymond Patterson Grandchildren; Vernon Dakota, Tristan Alexander & Riley Rayann Nieces & Nephews; Nicholas Purkey,...

 Mattie Gibson, age 84, of Sneedville, our Mother and grandmother took her heavenly flight Thursday October 10, 2019 to be with Jesus.  She was a member of the Holiness Tabernacle, and enjoyed attending Faith Home Mission and House of Prayer Church. She attended faithfully until her health declined. She loved the Lord and she loved people. She loved baking stack cakes and making quilts to give to friends.  She was preceded in death by her Husband, James Gibson; parents,...

Edith “Granny” Antrican Seal, age 91, of Sneedville, born October 12, 1928 in West Carlton, Ohio, departed this life October 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Hanagan (Hank) Seal; parents, Otis & Della Antrican; son, Dewain Seal; brother & sister-in-law, Doyle & Nola Antrican; sister & brother-in-law, Alieen & C.E. Houston; grandson,...

Michael Wilson, age 55, of Sneedville, passed away October 6, 2019 from complications of Pneumonia.  He was a member of Sandy Springs Missionary Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his father & mother, Dellas & Ruby Wilson; sisters, Evelyn Bell & Charlotte Whitehouse and nephews, Tommy Harris & Adam Owen He is survived by; Sister; Ida (Fred) Moser of Bean Station Nephews; Dustin & Eric Owen Caregiver; Nancy Turk and family   Graveside...

Argel  Hatfield, age 77, of Sneedville, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019.  She was a member of Elm Springs Baptist Church where she attended for over 50 years when she was able.  She was preceded in death by her parents, David & Oma Hatfield and brother, Oakie Hatfield Survivors include; Sisters; Della J. Hatfield of Sneedville, Linda Farmer & husband Raymond of Morristown, Lillian Dooley & husband Milton of Tazewell, Mable Collins & husband Claude of...

Cleo Boots Stubblefield Wallen, age 92, of Sneedville, Tn. went to be with her savior on Monday, October 1, 2019 after a short illness.  She gave her heart and life to Jesus at Ida’s Chapel Baptist Church where she remained a lifelong member.  She was preceded in death by her loving, devoted husband, Arvis T. Wallen; her loving parents, Hampton & Dovie Reed Stubblefield; brother, L.C. & Daisy Stubblefield and sister, Helen & Elisha Greene, Frances & Sonny...

Margaret Stewart, age 83, of Thorn Hill, passed away October 1, 2019.  She was born in Verda, Ky. to Willie & Janie Hensley Napier.  She was saved at a young age and was of the Pentecostal faith.  She attended The Holiness Tabernacle and Mullins Chapel Pentecostal Church up until her illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Marvin Hughes and Arnold Stewart; brother, Joe Napier; sisters, Martha Hensley & Ellen Sheckell; nephews, Bobby...

Mrs. Blanche Russell Seal, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at West Hills Nursing Home in Knoxville.  Mrs. Seal was born in Hawkins County.  Upon her marriage to her beloved late husband, William Grant in 1949, she moved to Hancock County.  She retired from Forest Products in Morristown.  She was saved at a young age and is a member of Spruce Pine Baptist Church.  She had a passion for her flowers and loved them as if they were...

Kenneth Roscoe Sexton, age 64, of Sneedville, passed away on September 16, 2019 peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer.  Kenneth was born in Sneedville on August 2, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Reece Sexton & Mary Ellen Sexton; brothers, Clovis Jr. & Jim Sexton; sister, Darlene Seal; son, Daniel Sexton and granddaughter, Lakin Danielle Sexton.  Kenneth spent most of his career farming and later truck driving.  He enjoyed...

Elnora Hester Lawson went home to be with the Lord on Monday ,September 16, 2019 at her home in Clarkston, MI.  Elnora was saved at the tender age of nine during a revival service at Chinquipin Baptist Church in Sneedville, Tn.  As she walked home alone after that church service she recalled being so happy to be saved and could not wait to get home to tell her Mom and she’s been telling others ever since.  Elnora was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lyons...