Obituaries

Oct 27, 2024

Lonnie Aulden Gibson, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Tri-State Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Pineville on September 3, 1948, a son of the late Lewis and Clara Jackson Gibson. He had been self-employed.

He is survived by his brother, Randy Gibson; sister, Gayle McGaffee; Gloria Crismond and her children,...

Oct 26, 2024

Kenneth Gene Withrow, 68, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, formerly of Sidney, Ohio, passed away on Saturday night, October 26, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born May 3, 1956, in McArthur, Ohio to the late Leslie Otis and Alma Louise (Johnson) Withrow. He married Lisa (Sharp) Withrow on July 5, 1989.

Oct 26, 2024

Arnold “Bugs” Wilder, Jr., “Amos” to his circle of friends, age 73, Passed away at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Pineville on April 14, 1951, a son of Arnold and Geneva Cox Wilder. He was a member of Blackmont Baptist Church and had been a coal miner. Arnold loved fishing hunting and...

Oct 24, 2024

Wanda Faye Grubbs Johnson, 84, of Pineville passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pineville, on January 9, 1940 a daughter of Thurman and Opal Walters Grubbs. Wanda was a high school graduate and was owner of Bell County Florist for many years before she retired.

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Oct 17, 2024

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our precious mother and grandmother, Wilma Lynn Wilson. She exited this life peacefully and entered her heavenly home in eternity on October 17, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on February 22, 1955, in Pineville to the late Mamia Johnson and Harold Wilson. Her passion in life...

Oct 16, 2024

Orville Brackett, Jr. passed away on October 16, 2024, in Harrogate, TN, following a hard-fought battle with surgery complications.

He was born in Harveyton, KY on June 20, 1942, the second son of Orville and Anna Shepherd Brackett. He attended Lone Jack Elementary School and later transferred to Pineville High School where he met his...

Oct 16, 2024

Timothy “Pete” Christopher, 56, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home in Arjay. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 15, 1968, a son of the late  James Arthur and Geraldine Johnson Christopher. He had been a member of Jenson Holiness Church and had been a coal miner for many years.

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Oct 10, 2024

Debra Jean Moore (June 30, 1955 – October 10, 2024) was born in Pineville, Kentucky, and lived most of her life at Dorton Branch. Debbie as most called her was proud of her Appalachian heritage. She loved social studies and wanted to inspire others by teaching. Debbie held a bachelor's degree from Cumberland College. She furthered her education by...

Oct 9, 2024

Betty Joy Gambrel Burnett Baker, age 71, of Pineville, Kentucky, reaped the rewards of her unwavering faith and loyal servitude to the Lord by going home to be with Him on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Betty was born to the late Dewey and Myrtle Gambrel on September 5, 1953, in Arjay, Kentucky. In addition to...

Oct 7, 2024

Mary Nell Thompson Hensley, 78, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Tenova Turkey Creek, Knoxville, TN. She was born in Calvin on June 4, 1946, a daughter of the late Dewey and Mellie Hoskins Thompson. Mary was a Pharmacy Tech and had worked at both Morgan Drug Store and Rite Aid Drug Store for many years.

Oct 5, 2024

Nora Lee Lawson Mallicoat, 89, of Morristown, Tennessee, formerly of Stoney Fork, Kentucky; passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Morristown, Tennessee. She was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on September 2, 1935, a daughter of the late Jonathan and Delia Caldwell Saylor. Nora had worked as a Nursing Assistant and was also a homemaker for many years....

Oct 1, 2024

Janice “Necie” Roper, 89, of Pineville, KY passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday,

October 1, 2024, at Pineville Community Health Center. Necie was a lifelong resident of

Pineville and attended Bell County High School (class of 1954) where she was a majorette,

drum major, member of the band and...

Sep 29, 2024

Rutha Mae (Osborne) Jackson,83 left this world on Sunday September 29, 2024, in Worthington, Ohio after a long battle with

Alzheimer’s disease.

Rutha leaves behind her husband and best friend of 65 years, John J Jackson, and their

children, Mark Aeron (Julie) Jackson, Hal Scot (Cindy) Jackson and Melanie Evelyn (Gordon)...

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Delorse (Lockhart) Daniels, age 95, of Harrogate, TN passed away September 28, 2024 at her home. She was born February 5, 1929 to the late Abe and Mary (Osborne) Lockhart. Delorse was a member of Boyd Ridge Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by many.

She...

Sep 23, 2024

Glenn David ”Buster” Carnes, 71, of Middlesboro, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Middlesboro ARH. He was born in Jenson on June 18, 1953, a son of the late Costello and Roselie Collett Carnes. Buster believed in the Baptist Faith. He had been a coal miner for many years.

Buster is proceeded in...

Sep 22, 2024

Mary Bell Goodin, 80 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born April 24, 1944, a daughter of the late Charlie and Ada Simpson Goodin. Mary was a member of the East Jellico Baptist Church and had worked as a Housekeeper for the Kentucky State Park System for many years.

In...

Sep 19, 2024

Ronald Franklin Jones, age 84, of Kettle Island, passed away peacefully on September

19 th , 2024 at the Middlesboro Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, surrounded by his

loving family. He was born in Harlan on October 21, 1939 to the late Roy and Elizabeth

Bowling Jones. He was saved and faithfully attended Mill...

Sep 18, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Edwards, 64, of Pineville, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Sims Fork, KY on May 24, 1960, a son of Dora May Widner Akers and the late Kenneth Edwards. He had done autobody work for Darrell’s Body Shop, Rowland’s Chevrolet and Evans Body Shop. He...

Sep 14, 2024

Beverly Warren Bailey, 81, formerly of Pineville, KY, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, FL. She was born in Danville, KY on October 1, 1942, the daughter of William Lewis and Norma Talmage Phillips Warren. Beverly had been a florist and made beautiful arrangements.

Beverly is survived by...

Sep 12, 2024

Reverend Truman Lee Partin, 91, of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Middlesboro Health and Rehab Center. He was born in Bell County, on August 3, 1933, a son of the late Vantoy and Bertha Hunter Partin. He attended Bell County High School before entering the US Army Truman was a Sergent serving during the Korean...