Obituaries

Apr 10, 2016

Arteli Capo Baker,21, of Dewitt, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Barbourville. He was born in Barbourville on October 19, 1994 a son of Arthur Leonard Baker and the late Teresa Victora Vettese Baker. He had worked in woodworking. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Arthur Baker and maternal...

Apr 9, 2016

Corey Anthony Wayne Gibson age 20 of Speedwell passed away April 9. He was a member of Pump Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include adopted parents- Dewey & Debbie Gibson of Speedwell, Father- Jesse Gibson of Speedwell, Mother- Lou Ann Burns Gibson of Durham NC, Brothers- Tyler Robinson and Chad Tompkins, Sister Morgan Tompkins Smith. Special Uncle- Steven...

Apr 2, 2016

Betty L. Lawson, age 86, of Richmond, died Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living.

Born December 24, 1929, in Monroe, Michigan, to James and Ruby Buttery Hill, Betty was a resident of Richmond since 1968. She loved gardening, working with flowers and being outdoors. Betty was known for being an excellent cook and...

Mar 31, 2016

Virginia Ruth Bruce

Age 79

Virginia Ruth Bruce age 79 of Cumberland Gap passed away March 31st. Born November 13, 1928 to the late Robert & Irene Johnson Essary. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband; James Edward Bruce and identical twin son; Don Bruce.

She was...

Mar 27, 2016

Verna Beasley

age 93

Verna Leonard Beasley age 93 of Halls, formerly of Harrogate passed away March 27th at ST. Mary's Hospice. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church.

Born in Harrogate to the late Robert & Amanda Dalton Leonard.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Mar 26, 2016

Fallnetta E. Gordon Noble

Age 78, of Harrogate, passed away March 26th at Middlesboro Hospital. Born June 28th, 1928 in Bell County to the late Andy & Nannie Mae Myers Gordon. She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband; Elvin Noble, sons; Danny...

Mar 23, 2016

Evelyn Carnes Warren, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Walker, KY, on June 19, 1933, a daughter of the late George and Mossie Bargo Carnes. She was a member of Arjay Baptist Church and had been a cook at Arjay Elementary School. In addition to her parents she was...

Mar 21, 2016

. Marlin 'Buddy' Brock, Jr. passed away March 21st, 2016 at his home in Middlesboro, Ky with his wife, Charlotte Brock at his side at the time of his passing. Buddy was born in Pineville, Ky. On March 10th, 1957. Throughout his life he has traveled to many places, saw many things, and made lots of friends. He always...

Mar 21, 2016

Roy Mink, 73, of Middlesboro, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced as soon as they are available.

Mar 19, 2016

Elsie Baker Jones, 105, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Pineville Community Hospital skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Laurel Branch, KY on May 29, 1910 a daughter of the late John and Sarah Ellen Warren Baker. She was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had been a homemaker....

Mar 16, 2016

Flossie Cox, 87, of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born in Manchester, KY on January 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Shirley and Ollie Smith Hubbard. She believed in the Baptist Faith and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 11, 2016

Bonnie Bullins Caldwell, 59, of Kettle Island, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11,2016 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born in Pineville on June 12, 1956, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mallie Brock Bullins. She was a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church and had been a homemaker. Survivors...

Mar 10, 2016

Walter John Haase, Jr., age 68, was born May 21, 1947 and passed away on March 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents - Walter John & Mildred Mattera. He was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, New Tazewell, a Vietnam Veteran, and belonged to the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include wife -...

Mar 8, 2016

Robert Jason Weaver, age 33 of Speedwell passed away March 8, 2016. Born Aug. 5, 1982 to Robert James Weaver of Speedwell and Rita Douglas Weaver of Tazewell. He attended Mount Mary Baptist Church of Middlesboro.

In addition to his parents he is survived by children: Jordan, William, & Kaylie, sisters: April Ellison, Teresa Weaver, & Tracy...

Mar 3, 2016

Betty June Browning, 83, of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Middlesboro Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Pineville on November 18, 1932 a daughter of the late John and Alma Jackson Goodin. Betty June was a 1950 graduate of Lone Jack High School, where she had been a cheerleader from 1948-1950. She...

Feb 22, 2016

James Sizemore, 80, of Arjay, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Pineville Community Hospital SNF. He was born in Arjay on February 19, 1936 a son of the late Jack and Fannie Rice Sizemore. He believed in the Holiness Faith and had worked for the Bell County Road Department as a Truck Driver. Survivors include his...

Feb 13, 2016

Lisa Mechelle Campbell Brimm, 47, of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 9, 1968 a daughter of the late George and Jeanette Sturgill Campbell. She had been a CNA. Survivors include her husband, Sammy Brimm; sons, Allen Hoskins, wife, Casey Ellison; Michael Hoskins, wife,...

Feb 13, 2016

Dr. James Ditty went to be with the Lord February 13, 2016 after a short battle with Leukemia. Dr. Jim, as his students loved to call him, lived a rich and diverse life. Married on June 26, 1954 to Dorothy (Dot) Schill, he was the father of two sons, four daughters, and many foster children. For almost twenty years...

Feb 13, 2016

Janice Sue Gambrel Hurt, 55, of Annville, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at her home. She was born in Pineville on March 2, 1960, a daughter of the late Eugene and Margie Hensley Gambrel. She was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had been a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Terry Hurt, children, Joanie and...

Feb 12, 2016

Andrew James Hobbs, 56, of Pineville, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Pineville on July 25, 1959 a son of the late Elmer and Ethel Jackson Hobbs. He had worked in carpentry at a mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,...