Obituaries
Patricia D. Hampton
May 25, 2017
Patricia D. Garrison Hampton, 74, of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Jenson on August 28, 1942, a daughter of the late Brodis and Edna Smith Garrison. She had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Hampton,...
Henrietta Mccreary Howard
May 23, 2017
IN LOVING MEMORY Henrietta (McCreary) Howard, 77, of Blackmont, Ky departed this world for heaven, on Tuesday, 23 May 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Paul W. Howard. She is survived by her cherished children, daughter, Paula (Wayne Sidell), and her son, Jesse Howard. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Senora Collard...
Daisy Mae Brock Carnes
May 20, 2017
In Loving memory of Daisy Mae Brock Carnes, age 74, of Arjay who passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 11, 1942 to the late Osmer and Bertha Helton Brock. Mrs. Daisy was a vibrant and beloved member of our community. She was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist...
James Ray Heck
May 19, 2017
"Ray" Heck, devoted husband, father, and papaw, passed into the arms of his loving Savior during the early morning hours of May 19, 2017. He was a member of the Christian Academy Baptist Church of Speedwell, TN, where his son Larry W. Heck serves as Sr. pastor. Ray, moreover, was a veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne)....
Amanda Jane Cawood Brooking
May 19, 2017
Janie Brooking passed away May 19, 2017 at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Hospital in Bristol, TN. Born September 3, 1944 in Pineville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Murrell and Sophia Gilbert Cawood. She attended Brenau University and graduated from Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tennessee with a BS degree in Applied Organizational Management. She was retired from the Commonwealth...
Billy James Fortner
May 16, 2017
Billy James Fortner, age 81 of Harrogate passed away May 16, 2017. He was born June 27, 1935 to the late Arnie and Minnie Fortner. He served as a deacon for more than 30 years at First Baptist of Harrogate and Chester Avenue Baptist Church of Middlesboro. Mr. Fortner was the owner and founder of BJ Fortner Hardwoods for...
Calvin Patterson
May 16, 2017
Calvin Patterson age 89 of Speedwell was born January 5, 1928 to the late Rolley "RS" & Carrie Partin Patterson and passed away May 16, 2017. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his life companion Paralee Trombley, infant son- Darrell Patterson, brothers- Woodrow Patterson, Henry "Poker" Patterson and GD "Doc" Patterson, sister- Georgia Evans,...
Charles Jack Hopper Ii
May 15, 2017
Charles Jack Hopper II, age 42 of Speedwell was born July 26, 1974 passed away May 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Jack Hopper. Jack loved farming.
He is survived by wife- Erica Hopper, Mother- Pearl Hopper, sons- Jack Rikki Hopper and Eric Jackson Hopper, sisters- Terri Tye and Mary Ann Hammons...
Ronald E. Middaugh
May 14, 2017
Ronald E. Middaugh, 73, of Calvin, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Knoxville. He was born in Wheelwright, KY on December 30, 1943 a son of the late Proctor and Loraine Lay Middaugh. Ronald was an active member of the Trinity Pentecostal Church and had been a coal miner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Debra Kay Shelton
May 11, 2017
Debra Kay Shelton, 59, of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Evarts, KY on September 13, 1958 a daughter of the late Hiram and Oma Lee Burns Shelton. She had been a homemaker. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Sandy and Jerry Brock, Tony and Tina...
Patsy Denisa Parker
May 10, 2017
Patsy Denisa Gilbert Parker, age 57 of Tazewell was born March 21, 1960 and passed away on May 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father George M. Gilbert and brothers - Roger and Francis "Buck" Gilbert.
Survivors include her mother Nettie Lawson Gilbert; son Christopher Alex (& Brittaney) Parker; daughter Brandi Denise Parker (&...
Earlene King Daniels
May 8, 2017
Earlene King Daniels born Jan 29, 1959 to the late Earl and Norma Ward King and passed away May, 8 2017. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by Danny Ray King. She worked in tobacco farming for over 20 years, at Signal and Claiborne Textile and in the food industry for many years. She loved...
Pauline Slusher Caldwell King
May 8, 2017
Pauline Slusher Caldwell King, 83, of Tazewell, TN, formerly of Kettle Island, KY went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Pineville on July 15, 1933 a daughter of the late Millard F. and Bertha Woolum Slusher. She was a member of the Dogwood Heights...
Frances Mae Dozier
May 1, 2017
Frances Mae Dozier, 75 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at her home. She retired from Pineville Community Hospital. Frances enjoyed quilting, working with her flowers and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Pauline Garland Inman; sisters, Patsy Mabe; brother, Bill Inman; husband of 48 years, Donald R. Dozier; sons, Michael...
James Cloyd "Jason" Brown
Apr 30, 2017
James Cloyd 'Jason' Brown, 52, of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Jason was born in Pineville on September 1, 1964, and was a son of the late Grant, Jr. and Martha Watson Brown. He was a member of Moss Chapel Baptist CHurch and had worked as a...
Charles "Butch" Jefferson
Apr 30, 2017
On the wings of a dove, Charles 'Butch' Clinton Jefferson made his transition into God's Heaven back into the arms of his parents, Mary Magdalene Shannon Jefferson and Charles Quincy Adams Jefferson on April 30. He was a graduate of Pineville High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army (1976-1978). After departing from the military, Butch resided in...
Claudie Avery Bailey
Apr 28, 2017
Claudie Avery Bailey, age 83, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away 12:45 a.m. Friday April 28, 2017 at Kindred Nursing Home. He was born on Jan. 5, 1934 and was raised in Saylor, Kentucky. He moved to Chicago, Illinois, and worked as a machinist technician for many years. Proceeded in death by his parents, Lee and Fannie Brock Bailey; son,...
Merritt Alexander Ridgeley Jr
Apr 27, 2017
Merritt "Merkie" Alexander Ridgeley, age 55 of Harrogate, TN passed away in Indiana on April 27, 2017. He was born May 23, 1961. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He especially loved guns and killed two black bears in his earlier years. He was a dedicated TN Vols fan who lived life to the fullest....
Sondra Faye Tinnel
Apr 26, 2017
Sondra Faye Owens Tinnel, age 77 of Speedwell was born September 28, 1939 to the late Jake & Grace Miracle Owens and passed away April 26, 2017. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband- Audie Tinnel; brothers- Jake, Doug, and James Owens; and sister- Martha Bey Williams. She attended Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church....
Kelly Napier
Apr 24, 2017
Kelly Napier, 78, of Arjay, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born in Arjay on September 16, 1938, a son of the late Noah and Malvia Asher Napier. He was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church and had been self-employed. In addition to his parents, he...
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