Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

Alonzo Adam Branson, Jr., 70, of Pineville, passed away on August 7, 2024 in Evansville, IN. He was born on June 15, 1954 a son of the late Alonzo, Sr. and Ruby Collins Branson. He had served in the Army National Guard and U.S. Navy/U.S. National Guard.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Aug 4, 2024

Johnnie Brock, 78 of Stoney Fork, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born in Pineville on October 25,1945, a son of the late Dewey McKinley and Cecil Grace Brock. Johnnie had been a coal miner for Goodin and Goodin in Greasy Creek and Kettle Island.

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Aug 4, 2024

Mrs. Wilma Jean Pierce, age 78, of Speedwell, TN went Home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Middlesboro, KY on March 21, 1946 to the late Tom and Edith (Eldridge) Carey. Wilma was an LPN for many years. She greatly enjoyed nursing and taking care of others. She...

Aug 2, 2024

Patricia Hoskins Hurst, 82, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at her home in Owenton, KY with her daughters by her side. She was born and raised in Bell County, KY to the late Reverand Enoch and Lucy Cox Hoskins on January 29, 1942. She was a member of the Bedford Acres Christian Church in Paris, KY. Patricia...

Jul 27, 2024

Peggy Lee Wagner Messer, 85, a lifelong resident of Arjay, KY gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 16, 1939, in Rella to the late Roosevelt and Ollie Sizemore Wagner. Peggy had been a homemaker, a loving wife of 52 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great-great grandmother. She...

Jul 25, 2024

Nelson Wilder, 84, of Miracle, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pineville on July 30, 1939, a son of the late Howard and Isabel Miracle Wilder. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Nelson had worked for Green Construction for many years.

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Jul 24, 2024

John Wayne Johnson, 85 of Fourmile, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on September 16, 1938, a son of the late Robert Littleton and Bessie Shepherd Johnson. John was a member of the Abundant Harvest Church and had been a coal miner and electrician.

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Jul 23, 2024

Carson Milford Tuttle, 67 of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on June 19, 1957, and was the son of Buster Carson Tuttle and the late Ruby Angeline Norton Tuttle. Milford was saved at a young age and loved his Lord deeply and was a...

Jul 22, 2024

Deris Jermaine Hill at age 40 passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Pineville. He was the son of the late Elizabeth “Vickie” Hill and James Melton Mays. A graduate of Pineville High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daisy Hill Edwards, Henry “Sie” Edwards, Jessie...

Jul 22, 2024

Joseph Clayton “J.C.” Gilpin, age 90, of Harrogate, TN went Home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2024. He was born March 17, 1934 in Ewing, VA to the late Garrett and Ora (Wells) Gilpin. At the age of 21, he married Jewell (Yeary) Gilpin, a marriage lasting 67 years, until her death on October 4, 2022....

Jul 20, 2024

Justin Stuart Long was born on December 5th 1980 in Pineville KY and departed this life on July 20th 2024. Justin was a member of Arthur’s Chaple Holiness Church Poor Valley, called to preach God's word. Justin graduated from Thomas Walker High School and worked various jobs. He applied for and was accepted into a 5-year Electrical apprenticeship with...

Jul 20, 2024

Mr. John Franklin Shackles, age 61 of Luttrell, TN was born June 30, 1963 and left his earthly home July 20, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his brother; Ricky Shackles, sister; Shelby Jean Shackles

He is survived by his mother; Mary Phyllis England, wife; Jeanette Shackles, sons; John Allen Shackles, Jr., Franklin Shackles,...

Jul 18, 2024

Ray Lankford, 85, of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. He was born in Fields, KY on November 15, 1938, a son of the late Willie and Winnie (Hunley) Lankford. Ray was a hard working man starting to work in the coal mines at the age of 9 years old.

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Jul 16, 2024

Ms. Dora Buchanan, age 73, of Tazewell, TN was born January 24, 1951 and passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Dora was known by her family and friends for cooking some of the best food around and the lemonade that everyone looked forward to at the reunion each year. Dora never met a stranger no matter where...

Jul 15, 2024

Billy Dewayne Hoskins was born on March 9th, 1974 in Pineville, Kentucky. He passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2024 at the age of 50 surrounded by his loved ones.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Jackie Lee Hoskins; his mother, Ada Hoskins; and older sister, Amanda Faye Hoskins.

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Jul 15, 2024

Anna Ruth (Branson) Keene of Harrogate, TN passed away on July 15, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Eager and Christine Branson, her brother; Jim Branson, and grandchild; Jordan Teague.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Gene O’Dell Keene, of Harrogate,...

Jul 14, 2024

Floyd “Doc” Brock, 73 of Flat Lick, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Pineville Community Health Center. He was born in Crockett on February 22,1951, a son of the late George and Goldie Cox Brock.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mitchell Brock, Faye Brock,...

Jul 10, 2024

Eudeana Lynn Nichols Salas, 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center, Tazewell, TN. She was born in Balkan on March 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Silus and Betty Zane Nichols. Eudeana had been a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Diane...

Jul 10, 2024

Hearld Jackson, 86, of Corbin, formerly of Bell County, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born in Red Bird on March 4, 1938, a son of the late Perry and Martha Sizemore Jackson. He had been a factory worker in a glass manufacturing factory.

In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 9, 2024

James Edward Cadle, 55 of Middlesboro, formerly from Claiborne County, TN, passed away on July 9, 2024 at his home. He was born in Michigan a son of the late, Ed and Mildred Cutshaw Cadle. James was raised in Claiborne County. He was saved at an early age at his grandmother’s home and was a member of the Straight...