Obituaries

Apr 14, 2016

Passed away on April 14, 2016. Gene Rice was born September 12, 1925 in Middlesboro, KY. He was the son of Howard Colson Rice and Etta Wright. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II and received a Purple Heart in the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945. He is a graduate of Berea College and...

Apr 14, 2016

Tracy Lynn West Phillips age 48 passed away Friday April 14. She was born February 5, 1969. She is preceded in death by her father Frank West.

Survivors include: mother- Lois Walker (& Everett) Ball, son- James Franklin Miracle, daughters- Kimberly Phillips (& Dax Kesterson), Lois Phillips, Danielle Phillips (& William Jackson), Tosha Miracle, sisters- Debbie Yeary,...

Apr 12, 2016

Rodney E. Hash, age 54 of Harrogate was born October 16, 1961 and passed away April 12, 2016.

Survivors include: Mother- Barbara Ayers Hash of New Tazewell, Daughters- Stephanie Hash of Tazewell, Tiffany Hash of Monroe MI, Brother- Larry Hash & wife Jean of Harrogate, Sister- Vickie Caldwell of Harrogate, Five grandchildren and a host of nieces,...

Apr 11, 2016

William Roy Wyatt age 77 of New Tazewell was born December 14, 1938 to the late John William & Rachael Runions Wyatt and passed away April 11, 2016. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son- John William Wyatt and sister- Margaret Nolan. He was a member of Tazewell Baptist Church and served his...

Apr 11, 2016

Brian Ken Partin, 59, of Chenoa,Ky passed away peacefully in his sleep April 11, 2016. Born in Pineville, Ky on Dec 31, 1956, the only son of Romey and Rosa (Kemplen) Partin. As a young boy his first job was delivering newspapers, later on as a teen he began repairing lawn movers which grew into his love of auto...

Apr 11, 2016

Rheta Ann Vancleave, 72, of Middlesboro, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Pineville on August 1, 1943, a daughter of the late John and Clorah Farmer Vancleave. She believed in the Baptist faith and had been a homemaker and Manager and service attendant for a gas station. In...

Apr 10, 2016

Norma J. Bingham Garrison, 77, of Dorton Branch, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1938 to the late Robert and Bertha Lipps Bingham. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by brother, Floyd Rowlett, sisters, Geneva Bingham, Bonnie Bingham, Jewell...

Apr 10, 2016

Gertrude Baker Phillips, 95, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Mount Healthy Christian Village, Cincinnati, OH. She was born in Artemus, KY on March 12, 1921 a daughter of the late Alex Dutch and Effie Maine Baker. She had worked as an assembly line leader for Staggner Food Corporation. In addition to her parents,...

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...