Obituaries

Oct 28, 2025

Patsy Marlene Bunch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her home in Lexington. She had just celebrated her 83rd birthday.

Patsy was born on October 26, 1942, in Farmington, Michigan, to the late Ruby (née Taylor) and Otis Saylor. After the war, her family returned home to Bell County, where she grew up on Tan Yard Hill, a...

Oct 28, 2025

Felix Ray Johnson, 75 of Barbourville, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Barbourville on March 17, 1950, a son of the late Felix and Mayme Jackson Johnshon. Ray was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a member of the Old Time Missionary Baptist Church. Ray was Master Mason, Past...

Oct 25, 2025

Ronald Stephen "Steve" Myers, age 72 of Speedwell, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, October 25, 2025, after a brief illness. He was saved an early age New Salem Baptist Church and was a 1971 graduate of Powell Valley High School. His passion for the cattle business allowed him to be a lifetime farmer, livestock dealer, and proud owner of Ewing...

Oct 24, 2025

Janet Lynette Miracle Collins, 60, of Speedwell, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on August 20, 1965, and was the daughter of the late Jasper L. Miracle and Gracie Lee Harp Mullins. Janet was a homemaker that dearly loved her husband, children and grandchildren.

In addition...

Oct 24, 2025

Harold Gene Lefevers, 79 of Cary, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Pineville on December 8, 1945, a son of the late Arnold “Bud” and Beatrice Taylor Lefevers. Harold had been a coal miner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,...

Oct 23, 2025

Denise Helen Mason, 66 of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 27, 1958, a daughter of the late James Earl and Chloe Brock Houston. Denise had been a restaurant worker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Johnson, Kathy Smith, and...

Oct 22, 2025

Gary Joe Langford, age 56, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.

Gary was a devoted Christian, husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and antique cars. He was a hard worker and loved his family passionately. He spent many years studying the Bible and had a beautiful testimony. He...

Oct 20, 2025

Sharon Kate Herron Wheatley

November 12th, 1951 - October 20th, 2025

On the evening of October 20th, 2025, Sharon Wheatley passed peacefully in her home in Cumberland Gap, TN. Sharon was 73 years old. She was accompanied by her dear friend and caregiver, Krissy Martin.

Sharon was born in 1951 to parents Edith R. Herron and Robert Lee Herron. She is preceded in...

Oct 19, 2025

Harold Gene Haley, 61 of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home in Lexington. He was born in Pineville on May 20, 1964, the son of the late Howard and Offie North Haley. Harold had been a drywall finisher and painter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Lee Haley;...

Oct 17, 2025

Stephen Carl Cawood, prominent Eastern Kentucky attorney from Pineville, passed away in Lexington, Ky., on October 17, 2025, after a valiant battle against cancer.

Steve was born on October 14, 1943, and attended Pineville Independent Schools, graduating in 1961. During his teenage years he was the editor of the yearbook and earned the Eagle Scout Award. Steve was inducted into the...

Oct 17, 2025

Jimmy Joe Baker, 37 of Harrogate, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born in Middlesboro on December 15, 1987, a son of Hershel and Macie Goins Baker. Jimmy had worked for England Furniture.

Services are incomplete at this time.

Oct 16, 2025

Phillip “Lucky” Holland

October 11, 1948 – October 16, 2025

Born in Harlan, Kentucky, Phillip “Lucky” Holland lived a life defined by grit and heart. Known simply as “Lucky,” because he survived many challenges with quiet strength and kindness.

Throughout his life, Lucky worked as a gravedigger, transmission mechanic, coal miner, and truck driver — each role reflecting his incredible work ethic, versatility,...

Oct 13, 2025

Roy A. Leach, 84, of Harrogate, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell. He was born on September 17, 1941 in Whitley County, Kentucky and was the son of the late Bill and Essie Lawson Leach. Roy attended the Church of God Mountain Assembly in Middlesboro and faithfully served his country, retiring...

Oct 12, 2025

William “Shitty Bill” Carey, 78, of Speedwell, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell. He was born on June 22, 1947 in Speedwell and was the son of the late Fred and Viola Jessie Carey.

In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his son, William...

Oct 11, 2025

Vonda Maxine Brooks, 85, of Harrogate, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 20, 1940, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Neal and Gladys Gilpin Surber. Maxine was a Private Care Giver, helping many people and their families through the years. She was also a member of...

Oct 8, 2025

Ronald Gene Helton, III, 37 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Pineville on November 16, 1987, the son of Evelyn Alford Helton and the late Ronald Gene Helton, Jr. Ronald had worked in the restaurant industry.

Ronald is survived by his children, Kaydence Alexis Helton, Gabriel Isiah Helton,...

Oct 6, 2025

Johnny “John” Gregory, 62 of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 15, 1963, a son of the late Henry “HL” and Betty Lou Capps Gregory. John had been a contractor and construction worker.

John was a...

Oct 4, 2025

David “Bo” Bush, 68, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 4, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home. Bo was born on September 3, 1957, in Pineville, Kentucky. He was the son of Donnie and Jeanette Bush who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his only brother, Mike Bush.

Oct 2, 2025

William Elbert Helton, 67 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born in Pineville on July 28, 1958, a son of the late Harold Russell and Evelyn Wiggins Helton. William was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching wrestling. William had been...

Sep 30, 2025

Ulyess Lankford, 80 of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Tazewell, Tennessee. He was born in Fields, Kentucky on November 2, 1944, a son of the late Willie and Winnie Lankford. Ulyess was a second-generation coal miner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Ulyess...