Obituaries

Apr 26, 2016

Virgil Lee Scott Sr. age 77 of Cumberland Gap, formerly of Independence KY passed away April 26 at his home. He was born Jan 10, 1937 to the late Leonard & Polly Pace Scott. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by Son- Virgil Lee Scott Jr., Brothers- Steve, Elijah, Harvey, & Amos and Sister- Marie...

Apr 24, 2016

Lisa Suzanne Irvin, age 50 of New Tazewell was born Feb. 7, 1966 to the late Gene & Irene Collett and passed away on April 24, 2016. She loved gardening, birdwatching, the outdoors, & her family.

Survivors include husband - Carl Irvin of New Tazewell, daughters - Chasity Collett, Jessica Thomas, Allison Greene, Lagina Saylor, brothers -...

Apr 23, 2016

Earl Anthony Sowder, age 57 of Speedwell was born Aug 1, 1958 to the late Everette Earl and Samaria "Marie" Hensley Sowder and passed away April 23, 2016. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by wife, Alice Yvonne Sowder and three siblings. He loved fishing, hunting, and NASCAR.

Survivors include brothers - Garrett...

Apr 22, 2016

Lois Jean Fuson, 62 of Ferndale, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Meldrum on December 22, 1953 and was a daughter of the late Tom Jeff Crawford and Betty Jane Osborne Crawford. Lois had been a homemaker, was a graduate of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College,...

Apr 21, 2016

Donald Ray Sanders, 69, passed on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who enjoyed having his family around. Preceded in death by his parents, Joey and Edith Bennett Sanders, brothers, Bruce and Rev. H. David Sanders, brothers-in-law, Howard Baker, RL Smith and Terry Nelson. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Sanders,...

Apr 15, 2016

Mary Elizabeth "Judy Raby" Smith, age 44 of Cumberland Gap was born May 28 1971 and passed away April 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Poppabaum and boyfriend Robert Smith.

She is survived by husband Jeff Allen Smith of Tazewell, mother- Wanda Collins Bray of Cumberland Gap, step father- Gary Sabo of...

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...