Obituaries

Nov 17, 2016

Jimmie C. Gibson, age 67 of New Tazewell, TN, was born January 4, 1949 and passed away November 17, 2016. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and a member and deacon of the Big Springs Primitive Baptist Church Springdale Tazewell, TN.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel (Carmony) Gibson, and parents William...

Nov 17, 2016

Ted Rodney Collett, 41, of Beverly, KY, while surrounded by family and saved by the Grace of God, crossed over to Glory on November 17, 2016 at 8:30 PM. Rodney, a member of the Red Bird Fire Department, had sustained critical injuries while battling a blaze three weeks prior. Born on August 29, 1975, Rodney was preceded in death...

Nov 17, 2016

Edith Faye Lawson Dye, 77, of Hulen, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the Pineville Community Hospital . She was born in Black Star, KY on April 22, 1939 a daughter of the late John G. and Josie Wilson Lawson. Edith was a believer in the Holiness Faith and had been a homemaker. In addition to her...

Nov 15, 2016

Mary Teresa Warren Butler, 53, of Flat Lick, KY passed away on November 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Pineville on October 14, 1963 a daughter of Carson Warren and the late Jacqueline Gambrel Warren. She was a member of Harvest Time House of Prayer and had worked at Central Elementary School as...

Nov 15, 2016

Sue Parrott Gambrel, age 68, of Pineville, KY went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 atCompassionate Care Center, Richmond, with her family by her side. She was born at Cherry Point Naval Base, North Carolina on February 2, 1948 to the late John S. Jr and Pauline Howard Parrott. Sue was married to her...

Nov 12, 2016

Wilalene Hoskins Brock, 78, of Smithville, TN, formerly of Bell County, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Kettle Island, KY on December 21, 1937 a daughter of the late Bass and Sarah Napier Hoskins. She believed in the Pentecostal Faith and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 10, 2016

Ira Lee Woodby age 89 of Harrogate passed away November 10, 2016. Born July 12, 1927 to the late Henry & Norma (Morgan) Woodby. He is also preceded in death by wife- Hester Capps Woodby, son- Lester Woodby, grandson- Joshua Redmon & granddaughter- Thea Nicole Collett, brothers- Charlie, Dave, Sam, sisters- Geneva, Dallie. Ira was a member of Flatwoods...

Nov 9, 2016

Pearlie Jean Wilson Wilder, 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by family friends and loved in Miracle, KY. She was born on January 15, 1951 in Bell County, KY the daughter of Viola Howard Wilson and the late Brown Lee Wilson. Pearlie was of the Baptist Faith and had a strong belief a...

Nov 9, 2016

Donna Lynn McGaffee Stewart, 70, of Pineville passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Tinsley on October 25, 1946 a daughter of the late Estil 'Dick' McGaffee and Leah Dean McGaffee. She was the granddaughter of the late John McGaffee and Minnie Carter McGaffee and John Dean, Sr., and Kate...

Nov 7, 2016

Nina Harrell age 86 was born Aug 1, 1930 and passed away November 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence B. & Nancy Quinton Gray and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include children: Ed, Keith, Dennis, Debra Denver, Vivian & Leonard, several grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family and...

Nov 5, 2016

Rocky Orville Bussell, age 45, of Forge Ridge Community went to his Heavenly home on November 5, 2016. He was born January 2, 1971 to Orville and Nancy Bussell. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age.

Rocky loved to hunt, play guitar, and spending time with his family, especially his son whom he was...

Nov 5, 2016

Lee Dan Rogers, 85, Speedwell, TN

Lee Dan Rogers, age 85, of Speedwell, TN. passed away November 5, 2009 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Lillie Kay Hopper Rogers; parents, Roscoe M. & Callie Welch Rogers; sister, Claudine Bandy.

Survivors, wife, Mary Frances...

Nov 5, 2016

Donald Ray Wilson aka "Donnie", age 68 passed away on November 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lona and his parents, Matt Wilson and Mildred Carver Wilson. Don is survived by his 3 children, Cammy Elayan, Donald Wilson and Matthew Wilson. Grandchildren, Steven, Justin, Kevin, Vicky, Tyler and Lyndsey and great-granddaughters, Maddy and Olivia....

Nov 4, 2016

Marshall Owens age 85 of Speedwell passed away Nov. 4. He was of the Baptist faith. A retired school bus driver and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents Marshall and Louvernie Ellison Owens, Brothers- Ossero, John, James, Walter and George, Sisters- Nellie Berry, Ellen Marsee, Lottie Evans, Tilda Hopper, Emma Ausmus, Hester Harrison, Mattie Rains

Nov 3, 2016

Imogene Dockery Lawson, 87, of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Middlesboro Health Care Facility. She was born in Yancey, Kentucky on April 29, 1929, and was a daughter of the late Carl Dockery and Dovey Walters Dockery-Sloane. Imogene was a Christian, and had worked in Michigan as an automotive machinist. In addition to her...

Nov 2, 2016

Mary (Kathy) Burrow age 65 of New Tazewell was born June 17, 1951 to the late Fred Henry and Mary Colleen Walker Smith and passed away November 2, 2016. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Nickie Ray Stone and former husband, Donald Ray Stone.

Survivors include husband, Lonnie Burrow of...

Nov 2, 2016

Ray Cox, 72, formerly of Stoney Fork, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his home in Middlesboro. He was born in Pineville, a son of the late Robert and Lily Rice Cox. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Ray had worked in road construction and was a member of House of Refuge Pentecostal Church....

Oct 30, 2016

Dora Engle Mullins, 90, of Harriman, TN, formerly of Four Mile, passed away on October 30, 2016 at Roane Medical Center, Harriman. She was born in Hazard, KY on July 9, 1926 a daughter of the late Jim and Illa Smith Engle. She had been a cook at the Lone Jack School for 22 1/2 years. In addition to...

Oct 28, 2016

Violet Ann Crockett Branham age 59 of Harrogate passed away Oct 28. Born April 3, 1956 to the late James & Betty Carmack Crockett. She is also preceded in death by sons Casey Alan & Brandon Kyle Branham. She was a member of Forge Ridge Baptist Church.

Survivors include: Grandson- Blake LaBounty of Morristown, Former husband- Jimmy...

Oct 27, 2016

MARGIE YOUNG HENRY

Margie Sallie Young Henry was born March 17, 1936 to Matt and Ina Lee Clement Young, passed away October 27 after a long illness. She was a founding member of Young's Chapel Baptist Church where she served as church clerk and piano player for many years. She was co-owner of Youngstown Grocery and a...