Wayland Rhea

Wayland Rhea, mayor of Sneedville, died Sept. 15, 2023, at the age of 75 following a short battle with cancer. Rhea served as mayor of Sneedville for 35 years. He also served as president of the Sneedville Utility District as well as a Hancock County Commissioner for more than a decade. He also owned and managed several businesses in Sneedville. Vice Mayor Steven Harrison will serve as interim mayor.