Published August 5, 2026Patricia Ann Neely (Pat) – age 82 of New Tazewell, TN, was born April 19, 1944, and passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at 8:34 a.m. at Claiborne Nursing Home & Rehab. She worked in the Claiborne County Courthouse at the Register of Deeds and Trustees Office for several years. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Jolene Neely of New Tazewell, TN; granddaughters, Emily Neely (Doran Grieshaber) of Knoxville, TN and Baylee Neely of Knoxville, TN; brother-in-law Jim Buchanan of Tazewell, TN; sister-in-law Thelma Neely of Knoxville, TN; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A special thank you to Claiborne Medical Center CCU Nurses and Staff and Second Floor Nurses and Staff of Claiborne Nursing Home & Rehab. Pallbearers: Chris Wells, Blake Wells, Brad Wells, Doran Grieshaber, Arnold Callihan, and Christopher Callihan.