Darlene Howard
Feb 26, 2026
Darlene Howard, age 86, of Speedwell, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Born in Lima, Ohio, on January 19, 1940, to the late Robert and Beatrice Smith, Darlene devoted her life to being a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Following graduating from Lincoln Memorial University, in...
Minnie Sinsabaugh
Feb 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Minnie Cox Sinsabaugh of Arjay, born January 29, 1955, who entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born in Pineville, KY, the youngest daughter to the late Jim and Cerettie Cox. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a believer...
Franklin Delano Hall
Feb 25, 2026
Franklin Delano "The Old Ugly Man" Hall, 85 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born in Kitts on October 17, 1940, a son of the late Charles Edward and Anna Lee Hogewood Hall. Franklin proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a believer in the Baptist faith...
Ella June Ward
Feb 20, 2026
Mrs. Ella June Ward, age 83, born on January 2, 1943, in Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, unexpectedly at home surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Ault and Ella Bradley and the beloved wife of Joe. June was a twin and one of 10 children. Although June and Joe spent the past...
Mary Jane Ayers-Fox
Feb 20, 2026
Mary Jane Ayers-Fox, age 67, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, passed away following a long battle with cancer, on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Born in Orange County, California, on September 23, 1958, to the late Curtis Ray and Lizzie Beth Paul, Mary Jane devoted her life to being a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being outside, working in her...
Shirley Jewell Taylor
Feb 19, 2026
Shirley Jewell Elliott Taylor, age 86, of Kettle Island, Kentucky, passed away on February 20th after a long battle with heart disease while surrounded by her family at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a devoted mother to her two sons, Jason and Clark Jeffrey Taylor and grandmother to Dylan and Connor Taylor, as well as a favorite...
Michael Leon Swanner
Feb 19, 2026
Michael Leon Swanner, 73, of Woodbine, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Arjay, Kentucky on September 29, 1952, and was the son of the late Walter E. and Sarah Ada Charles Swanner. Mike served his country in the United States Army and then worked as a Commercial Plumber for...
Charles Edward "Tiny" Hunter
Feb 19, 2026
Charles Edward “Tiny” Hunter, 63 of Little Clear Creek, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home. He was born in Pineville on August 9, 1962, a son of the late Charles Lafayette and Bertha Lou Brock Hunter. Tiny was a member of the Fuson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid UK and Dallas Cowboys fan.
In...
Jeweldine Mason
Feb 19, 2026
Jeweldine Gibson Mason, 94 of Pineville, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home with family at her bedside. She was born on August 11, 1931, in Bell County, Kentucky, to the late Guital and Arizona Gibson.
Jeweldine was the true definition of a Godly woman. Her life was a testament...
Linda Lee Sue Gray
Feb 15, 2026
Linda Lee Sue Gray, 35 of Henderson, formerly of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home. She was born in Pineville on January 23, 1991, a daughter of Diane Eldridge Gray and Billy Ray Gray, Jr. Linda had been a stay at home mom and caregiver to Bobby Taylor, whom she thought of as a father.
She...
Johnny JR Sinkhorn
Feb 13, 2026
Johnny Jr Sinkhorn, 76 of Pineville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pineville on July 12, 1949, a son of the late Johnny B and Madge Lene Hubbard Sinkhorn. Johnny was saved and ready for his place with our Lord. He was a great father and a devoted...
Virginia Gail Saylor
Feb 10, 2026
Virginia Gail Saylor, 72 of Middlesboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born in Middlesboro on January 13, 1954, a daughter of the late Archie and Gladys Shelton Gaylor. Gail was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she loved her grandchildren more than anything. She enjoyed cleaning,...
James Jay Netcher
Feb 9, 2026
James Jay Netcher, an Ohio native, 68 passed away unexpectedly in his Tennessee home on February 9, 2026. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather with a heart of gold. He loved his family with all of his heart. He enjoyed drag racing, race cars and motorcycles in his spare time. He loved wrenching in the garage on his...
Paulette Wilson
Feb 8, 2026
Paulette Wilson, of Speedwell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born May 16, 1955, in Hartford, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of the late Eulas and Mamie Greene.
Paulette was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Helen, Patricia, and Penny; her brothers, R.C., Don, Bill, John B., and Walter; and her nephews,...
Kathy Marie Meredith
Feb 6, 2026
Kathy Marie Meredith, age 65, of Speedwell, Tennessee, went home to be with Jesus, on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Born April 4, 1960, to the late John and Cleda Harp, Sr., Kathy devoted her life to being a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She was amazing kind and always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Kathy enjoyed attending...
Angus Davis
Jan 31, 2026
Angus Davis, 74 of Middlesboro, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born in Bell County on July 4, 1951, a son of the late Clyde Russell and Virgie Estell Ingram Davis. Angus was an avid University of Kentucky fan loved to fish and walk in the woods. He and had been a stone...
Dennis Wade "Denny" Graves
Jan 30, 2026
Isaiah 6:8
Also, I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then said l, "here am l; send me."
Dennis Wade “Denny” Graves was born on September 8th, 1948, at his parent’s home on Jones Ridge in Speedwell, Tennessee. On January 30th, 2026, at 4:44 PM, he made his transition to his...
Jamie Collett
Jan 27, 2026
Jamie Collett, 63, of Stoney Fork, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Jamie was born on September 25, 1962, in Flemingsburg, KY. She was the daughter of the late Jim Jones and Mary Jo Collins Jones. Jamie earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Morehead State University and was a dedicated registered nurse for 43 years. Later in...
Tommy Leon Lamberson III
Jan 26, 2026
Tommy Leon Lamberson, III, 34, of Speedwell, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born on January 29, 1991 in Snellville, Georgia, and was the son of Shonna Huddleston Lamberson and Tommy Lamberson, II.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tommy Lamberson, I, and Paul and Mary Huddleston.
In addition to his parents, Tommy is survived by...
Janis Fern Brock
Jan 26, 2026
Janis Fern Brock, 71 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Tri City Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cumberland. She was born in Pineville on November 17, 1954, a daughter of the late Earl and Frances Hoskins Halcomb. Janis loved her family and grandchildren, all of whom she was very proud of. She was very much loved...
