All Obituaries

  Juanita Hickey Purkey “Moose”, age 89, of Sneedville, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  She was married to the late William Carroll Purkey.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Theodore & Rebecca Ivy Hickey and sisters, Annabelle Hickey & Jereline Hickey Dickerson Parker   Survivors include; Daughter; Shelia Carol Purkey “little turkey” Grandsons; Sunny TLanuwa and Rain Moore Special nephew; Jerry (Debbie)...

Frances Nadine Barker, 77, of Sneedville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27 in the year of our Lord 2021.  Through her mother’s example of faith, Nadine chose at a young age to ask Christ into her heart.  God was her refuge, her strength and an ever-present help in trouble.  This native daughter of Sneedville, TN lived many places and established life-long connections with those that God placed in her life.  Nadine was born November 26, 1944 to James P. and...

William Sheckell, age 81, of Sneedville, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021.  William was a prayer warrior and a soul winner for the Lord all his life.  He attended Duck Creek Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther & Lora Sheckell; his first wife & love of his life, Ellen Mae Sheckell; his second wife, Bennie Joyce Sheckell and his daughter, Tammy Watson   Survivors include; Daughter & Son-in-law; Elizabeth & Kevin Wininger...

SNEEDVILLE – Erma Barnes, 68, of Sneedville, died Thursday, April 15, 2021, after a brief illness.  She was saved at a young age at First Baptist Church in Sneedville.  She had a deep love for her grandchildren and all children, whom loved her as well.  Erma was an avid reader and one of her final wishes was for her body to be donated to science, as a way to help others.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  She is preceded in death by her father...

Lois M. Gibson, age 74, of Kyles Ford, left this life peacefully and went to her Heavenly home on Friday, April 9, 2021.  She was saved at an early age and was a faithful member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen & Lona Johnson; husband, Harvey Gibson Jr.; son, Kenneth Gibson and sisters, Argelene Johnson and Delia Gibson   She is survived by; Her children; Sharon Sizemore & husband Gary of Kyles Ford, Troy Gibson &...

Howard Earl Johnson, of Sneedville, was born to Rev. Elbert & Chloe Johnson on December 8, 1947. Howard left his body of clay on April 7, 2021 to rest in paradise until that great day when Jesus brings his soul back to reunite with his glorified body. So shall he ever be with the Lord.  Howard was saved at Briar Creek Baptist Church March 1975 at the age of 27.  Then he announced his calling to preach soon after.  He has pastored several churches and won many people to the...

Linda Miller (Seal), age 54, of Sneedville, departed her life after a strong battle on April 3, 2021.  She took the Lord as her savior at an early age at Swan Creek Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Narice Bowlin; father, Tommy Bowlin and brother, Terry Collins   Survivors include; Love of her life; Joe Seal Sisters; Opal Asbury & Rhonda Cowan Brothers; Terry Bowlin & Jerry Bowlin Daughter; Stephanie Seal Sons; Joseph Seal, Michael Seal,...

Rickey Wayne Gibson, born August 26, 1962, departed this life on Thursday, April 1, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathis & Ollie Faye Gibson   Survivors include; Wife; Teresa Gibson of the home Children; Rickey Gibson & wife Sarah and Amber Gibson, all of Sneedville Grandchildren; Tianna, Nevah, and Storm Other family members   No services are being planned   Online condolences can be made at...

Dusty Allen Mullins, entered this world on Wednesday, October 3, 1990 and left us way too soon on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. If, you knew Dusty personally then you know he would do anything to make you laugh, even when it should be a serious time. He would work all day and break his own back for his enemy. But, more than anything he loved to pull pranks on whomever's head he could catch turned for a split second. From a shy little boy going to church at First Baptist Church until he...

Ronald Keith Gordon, age 68, of Thorn Hill, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gordon; parents, Edward & Betsy Gordon; sister, Maxine Hensley and brothers, Robert Gordon, James Gordon, Kyle Gordon, Esco Gordon & Gather Gordon   Survivors include; Daughters; Betsy Schafer & husband Ronnie of Waycross, Ga., Jessica Burchfield & husband Josh of Treadway, Tn.  and Emily Milligan & husband Jessie of Mooresburg,...