Obituaries

May 10, 2018

Elisha L. Smith, 75, Of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born in Middlesboro on March 29, 1943 to the late Charlie and Ruth Miracle Smith. He had worked as a security guard. He is survived by a brother-in-law, who was his caretaker, Ben Epperson; a brother, Alan Smith; sisters, Aline...

May 8, 2018

Johnny Roger “Chico” Hensley age 70 of Tazewell, TN was born June 26, 1947 and passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.  He was a member of Ferguson Ridge Pentecostal Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents; John Henry and Mary Jane (Eads) Hensley, brother; Orville...

May 7, 2018

Mary Irene Stewart, 91, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born August 10, 1926 in Bell County to the late John Will Shepherd and the late Ida Mae Bryant Shepherd. She was saved and baptized at Moss Chapel Baptist Church and remained a member there the rest of her life. She...

May 5, 2018

Larry Fortner age 57 of Speedwell passed away Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at his home.  He was the son of the late Frank and Clearcie Fortner of Speedwell. Larry always enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting with his friends or fishing with his grandsons. Although he was often quiet and reserved, his loved ones always admired his quick wit and...

May 4, 2018

Laura Brock Bingham, 79, of Middlesboro, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 4, 2018 at her daughter's home surrounded by her children. She was born in Stoney Fork on December 14, 1938 a daughter of the late James Scott and Elizabeth Caldwell Brock. Laura was a member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church. She had been...

May 4, 2018

George Alex Brooks, 66, of Pineville, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Physician's Regional Hospital in Knoxville. He was born in Pineville on November 14, 1951, a son of the late Charlie and Gertie Mae Webb Brooks. He was a member of Moss Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and had been a school bus driver for 19 years...

May 1, 2018

Betty Smith Hatmaker, 78, of Kettle Island, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born in Kettle Island on March 7, 1940 a daughter of the late William Smith and Lillie Bennett Gambrel. She had worked at Pineville Community Hospital for 27 years as a nurse's aid. In addition to her parents, she...

Apr 30, 2018

Billy M. Messer, 80, of Plainfield passed away April 30, 2018. He was born August 4, 1937 in Bell County, KY to Ernest and Gladys (Reno) Messer. Billy was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who would do anything for his grandkids. He had a great sense of humor and was an avid Kentucky basketball and football...

Apr 28, 2018

Mrs. Laura June Paul age 74 of Lafollette was born September 8, 1943 and passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.  She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson; Daniel Christopher Chadwell, granddaughter; Laura Ellen Chadwell, 2 brothers...

Apr 27, 2018

Lloyd Lester Vanover, 73, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home with his family. He was born in Honey Bee, KY on April 17, 1945 a son of the late Ancil and Lula Perry Vanover. He had served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and had been a machinist. In addition to his parents,...

Apr 27, 2018

Linda Jones, 79, of Arjay, KY, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Barbourville Nursing and Rehab Center in Barbourville. She was born in Barbourville on January 31, 1939 a daughter of the late Silas B. and Elsie Baker Jones. She had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers,...

Apr 26, 2018

Mrs. Betty Fay Welch age 91 of Harrogate was born August 20, 1926 and passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at UK Healthcare Good Samaritan in Lexington, KY.  She was a member of Shawanee Baptist Church and was a very active member of the Harrogate Senior Citizens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and...

Apr 24, 2018

A very special angel went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 24, 2018, Mr. Jack Smith, 84, of Arjay, KY passed this life at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY. Jack had been a coal miner from the age of 16. When he retired from mining he began raising a huge garden. He fed his...

Apr 23, 2018

Jimmy Charles Gambrel, 71, of Dorton Branch, passed away on April 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Pineville, September 26, 1946 to the late Curt and Irene Hammons Gambrel. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Jim worked at Gambrel-Madon Motors,...

Apr 16, 2018

Peggy Alice Hatton Henderson, age 76, was called home on April 16, 2018. She was a member of Centennial Baptist Church and was a woman of strong faith. After working hard, praying for her family and friends, her work on earth is over. She has no more pain or suffering. Her payday has come and she is at peace...

Apr 14, 2018

Ludinia Saylor Brock, 82, of Field, KY went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Baptist Health, Corbin surrounded by her family. She was born in Saylor Hollow on December 19, 1935 a daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Saylor) Saylor. She was a member of Saylor Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was...

Apr 13, 2018

Freeman Cupp, age 71, of Miracle, passed away on April 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 2, 1947 to the late Jessie and Glessie Greene Cupp. He was retired from General Motors, where he had been a welder. In addition to his parents was preceded in death by his brothers Arthur Cupp,...

Apr 10, 2018

Josephine Lewis, age 59, of Cumberland Gap, TN. She was born October 18, 1958 and passed away on April 10, 2018 at home with her family. Josephine was a caring and loving person to everyone she knew, but dedicated most of her time and attention to her autistic son, Gabriel. She was a strong willed woman, but also knew...

Apr 7, 2018

Evelyn Price age 93 of Speedwell, TN was born December 27, 1924 and went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2018.  She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Shawanee Eastern Star Lodge.

She was preceded in death by her beloved Husband of 42 years; J.B. Price, Sisters; Cleo...

Apr 6, 2018

Jamie Ann Vanover, born December 19, 1984 in Somerset, KY, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2018.  After a courageous battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at her home.

Jamie was raised in Somerset, KY and Cumberland Gap, TN.  She graduated from Powell Valley High School.  Jamie earned an Associates of Science from...