Obituaries

Jamie Collett

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

Tommy Leon Lamberson

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

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...

Clofus "Cody" Barnett

Clofus "Cody" Barnett

Jan 26, 2026

Clofus “Cody” Barnett, 82 of Thorn Hill, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Middlesboro on May 8, 1943, a son of the late Marion and Etta Owens Barnett. Cody was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. He loved to travel...

James Horton Hunter

James Horton Hunter

Jan 25, 2026

James Horton Hunter, age 71, of Speedwell, Tennessee, passed away, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loved ones, on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Born November 16, 1954, to the late Hester Hunter, James devoted his life to being a loving son, bother, husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed being outdoors and fishing; and in his spare time,...

Walter "Punkin" Mullins, Jr.

Walter "Punkin" Mullins, Jr.

Jan 24, 2026

Walter (Punkin) Mullins, Jr., 49, passed away at Middlesboro ARH on January 24th, 2026, with the people he loved the most by his side, his mom and dad and his wife.

He was born to Sally Boggs Mullins and Walter Mullins Sr. March 6th, 1976, in Middlesboro, KY. He was baptized and saved at an early age and attended the First...

Scarlett Hoskins

Scarlett Hoskins

Jan 22, 2026

Scarlett Isabella Faye Hoskins, 8, of Speedwell, Tennessee went away to “Go help Jesus” on January 22, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on February 25, 2017, in Corbin, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Miranda Dixon and Alex Hoskins. Scarlett loved being a student at Ellen Myers Primary School in Harrogate, and...

Johnny Collett

Johnny Collett

Jan 21, 2026

Johnny Collett, 59 of Arjay, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born in Pineville on January 18, 1967, a son of the late Gene and Irene Sizemore Collett. Johnny had been a security guard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Collett Irvin.

Johnny...

William Howard Jones

William Howard Jones

Jan 21, 2026

William “Bill” Howard Jones, Jr., of Harrogate, TN, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 88.

He was born on May 16, 1937 and attended Ellen Myers Elementary School and was a graduate of Powell Valley High School. He was a member of Harrogate Methodist Church.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather whose life was...

Benita Ann Shelton

Benita Ann Shelton

Jan 18, 2026

Benita Ann Messer Shelton, 82 of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Straight Creek on May 26, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Anna Harkness Messer, Jr. Benita was the designer and owner of the Newcombers Club in Johnson City, Tennessee.

In addition to her...

April Josette Bush

April Josette Bush

Jan 15, 2026

April Josette Bush, 56, of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky, on June 25, 1969, to the late Danny Hoskins and Sherry Hoskins, who survives.

In addition to her mother, April is survived by the following members of her family: sons, Daniel (Brittany Skidmore) Champlin and Adam (Kristen) Hatfield;...

Misty Ponchard

Misty Ponchard

Jan 15, 2026

Misty Ponchard, age 57, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Born August 1, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Jack and Shelia Wilson; Misty devoted her life to being a fiercely loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was very strong willed, adventurous and determined. Misty was a self-employed cosmetologist of over twenty...

Charlie Brock

Charlie Brock

Jan 13, 2026

Charlie Brock, 79 of Beverly, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville. He was born in Leslie County on January 29, 1946, a son of the late John Berry and Lily Asher Brock. Charlie was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had been a member of the Crockett Pentecostal Church and...

Jerry Lloyd Emery

Jerry Lloyd Emery

Jan 11, 2026

Jerry Lloyd Emery, 58 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville. He was born in Pineville on December 4, 1967, a son of Darrell and Kathleen Brock Emery. Jerry had worked in a factory building furniture.

Jerry is preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Brock Emery, and brother, David Emery.

Jerry...

Richard Leon Markley

Richard Leon Markley

Jan 10, 2026

Richard L. “Dick” Markley, 83, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, Tennessee. He was born on September 14, 1942 in San Francisco, California, and was the son of the late Leon and Inez Wise Markley. Dick was a believer of the Baptist faith and proudly served his country...

Geneva Brock

Geneva Brock

Jan 1, 2026

Geneva Brock 91, of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her home. She was born in Beverly, Kentucky on January 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Albert and Margie Knuckles. Geneva was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie James Brock; infant son, Russell Brock; infant daughter, Karen...

Chester Earl Susong

Chester Earl Susong

Dec 31, 2025

Chester E. Susong was born December 12th, 1935, in Lee County, Virginia and passed away at his Knoxville, Tennessee home on December 31st, 2025.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings, his wife, Wanda, and his son, Craig. 

Chet was a life-long farmer and retired as a rural letter carrier. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church,...

Terry Delean Cox

Terry Delean Cox

Dec 30, 2025

Terry Delean Cox, 58, of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell. She was born at Red Bird Hospital in Beverly, Kentucky on April 23, 1967, and was the daughter of the late Ray and Frances Saylor Cox. Terry was a Front Office Assistant for Ink Spot Tattoos.

In addition to her...

Theresa Lynn Irvin

Theresa Lynn Irvin

Dec 28, 2025

Theresa Lynn Irvin, age 56, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Born June 5, 1969, Theresa devoted her life to being a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She will surely be missed.

Preceding her in death, is her father, Ray Terrell; one son, Joshua Lee Terrell; and maternal grandmother, Joyce Butler

Survivors include her mother, Shirley...

Dianne McNew Crosson

Dianne McNew Crosson

Dec 20, 2025

While enjoying an extended visit with her son Andrew in Spain, Dianne was beautifully privileged to lie down for a nap and, unexpectedly, awaken in eternity with her Savior. Dianne made an incredible impact on many lives, even though she preferred to serve behind the scenes. Created by God with profound gifts of mercy and grace, she consistently invested herself...

Obituaries for Arnett & Steele Funeral Home

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Arnett & Steele Funeral Home posts tributes

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.