All Obituaries

    Marilyn Ferguson, age 63, of Kyles Ford, TN. passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Sneedville Holiness Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Ferguson; father, Earl Williams and mother, Lelah Stubblefield; twin sisters, Earline and Maxine Williams. She is survived by her husband, Bill Leabow of Rutledge; children, Donna Johnson, Tracy Carroll, Jennifer Hensley, Misty (Dustin) Parks, Joni (John) Baker, Crystal...

Helen Juanita (Tankersly) Hopkins, age 69, born July 16, 1950, went home to be with Jesus on July 26, 2019.  She was beautiful inside and out.  She was a wonderful mother, daughter, grandmother, wife and friend.  She is with her daughter Amy and husband Lewis in Heaven rejoicing.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Hopkins Jr. who was her soul mate she loved so much; daughter, Amy Lawson, who she loved so much and missed; grandbaby, Skylar Faith Hurd;...

Randle D. Lawson, age 54, of Sneedville, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was saved at Little Sycamore Baptist Church and attended Chestnut Grove Pentecostal Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Ameline Lawson; infant sister, Dorothy Lee Lawson; step-dad, Daniel Collins; grandparents, Earl & Ethel Yeary and Tyler & Lillie Lawson; niece, Dorothy Mae Ann Dean; infant great nephew, Richie Joe Rouse; several aunts & uncles   Survivors...

Hugh Kyle Martin (Pep) (Papaw Dad), age 58, of Sneedville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Holston Valley Hospital following a brief illness.  He was saved at an early age.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob & Nellie Martin, sisters, Debbie Anderson, Brenda Joyce Jones & Edith Edens; brothers, Benjamin Martin, Joe Martin , Dale Glen Martin & Alvin Fred Martin Pep is survived by; His wife of 13 years; Dawn Martin Mother to his...

Clinnen Swiney, age 76, of Sneedville, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Sarah Swiney and sister, Barbara Faircloth Survivors include; Wife of 54 years; Betty Lou Swiney of Sneedville Son; Robyn Swiney of Sneedville Daughter & Son-in-law; April & Wade Wiles of Madisonville, Tn Grandchildren; Heather Peels & Whitney Upman Sister; Gladys Goins of Sneedville Half Brother; Jerry Collins of Sneedville   Funeral...

Maverick Jace Seal, infant son of Emily Johnson and Jason Seal, gained his wings July 11, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Jean & Horace Lawson and Hank Seal; uncle, Michael Seal; great aunt & uncle, Virginia & Will Taylor Collins and cousin, Mitchell Collins He is survived by; Parents; Emily Johnson and Jason Seal Sister; Autumn Bowlin Brothers; Zack Seal, Trevor Seal & Benlee Seal Aunts & Uncles; Angela & Brennan Nichols, Donna...

  John Charles Grindol, 71, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Sneedville TN.   John was born on April 17, 1948 to Phayo “Bud” and Billie Grindol in Battle Creek MI.   John lived his life in Lake Charles where he graduated from LaGrange High School. He enrolled in McNeese State University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and received a Chemical Engineering degree.   He worked as an engineer for 45 years at Firestone Polymers before retiring...

Chester A. Autry, age 71, of Sneedville, passed away July 3, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Annette Autry and a brother Survivors include; Wife; Bertha Autry Daughters; Jenna & Kristen 4 Grandchildren Sister; Julie A dear special cousin; Teresa of Florida   A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home     McNeil Funeral Home in Sneedville is serving the Autry family

Kenneth Edward “Eddie” Hatfield, age 57, of Bloomington, IN., went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2019 at the IU Health Hospice House.  Eddie was the son of Kenneth Hatfield and Rosa Lee (Goins) Kerr.  Eddie was born March 4, 1962 in Bedford, IN. and was a carpenter by trade. Eddie worked all over the United States and built many of the finest homes ever seen and was very proud of his work.  Eddie loved playing pool, watching golf, Jeopardy, NASCAR and...

Jeffery Wayne Kerney, age 65, of Eidson, went to meet his savior on Monday, June 24, 2019 with family by his side.  Jeff served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation mechanic.  He was honorably discharged after 4 years of exceptional service.  Jeff worked in various positions throughout the years including tobacco farmer, factory foreman and diesel mechanic.  Jeff accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age and was a member of Wallen’s Bend Missionary Baptist...