Vernon Leach-age 66 of New Tazewell passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at U. T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by son, Charles Leach; daughter, Raven Kay Leach; parents, Charlie and Ann Lee (Barnard) Leach.

Survivors: sister, Margaret Smallwood of Sharps Chapel; brothers, Johnny Leach of Sharps Chapel; Rick Leach and Roger Leach, both of Speedwell. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023 with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Saturday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Jim Seals officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023 Brooks-Seals Cemetery, 4449 State Highway 33, Sneedville. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.