Obituaries

William "Bill" Rhymer

William "Bill" Rhymer

Jul 9, 2024

Elder William “Bill” Rhymer was born on November 11, 1944, the son of the late Harve and Hazel Williams Rhymer. He departed this life on July 9, 2024 with his family by his side. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by thirteen half brothers and sisters, two brothers and one sister.

Bill joined...

Patsy J. Williams

Patsy J. Williams

Jul 4, 2024

Patsy J. Williams, age 85 of Arthur, Tennessee, passed away and was received into the arms of Savior on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  She was born on November 18, 1938, in Arthur, Tennessee to the late Alvis and Janishey Billingsley.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Williams; and...

Charlotte G. Chaffin Mccarty

Charlotte G. Chaffin Mccarty

Jul 3, 2024

Charlotte G. McCarty, 96, of Speedwell, TN formerly from Pineville passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home with her family around her. She was born in Balkan, KY on July 30, 1927, the daughter of Brownie “BV” and Bertha Siler Chaffin. She was a member of First Christian Church, Pineville. Charlotte was a businesswoman and worked...

Barbara Ann Brittain Baker

Barbara Ann Brittain Baker

Jun 30, 2024

Barbara Ann Brittain Baker, 87, a former resident of Middlesboro, passed away on June 30, 2024, at Hospice House in High Point where she was cared for during the last several days of her life.

Barbara was born on January 29, 1937, in Fonde, the daughter of Thomas Ross Brittain and Ollie Katharine Lynch Brittain.  In her...

Holly Khristine Douglas

Holly Khristine Douglas

Jun 29, 2024

Holly Khristine Douglas, 35 of Ingram, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Middlesboro ARH. She was born in Paulding, Ohio on May 5, 1989, a daughter of Kelly Khristine Crisp Brock and Timothy Marvin Douglas. Holly was a member of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and had been a clerk at Shell.

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Joseph E. Carpenter, Jr.

Joseph E. Carpenter, Jr.

Jun 29, 2024

Joseph E. Carpenter, Jr., 82 of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born in Garnerville, New York on November 23, 1941, a son of the late Joseph E. Sr. and Josephine Novak Carpenter. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army 25th Infantry Division 5th Mechanized...

Samuel Hugh Brown

Samuel Hugh Brown

Jun 29, 2024

Samuel Hugh Brown, 52 of Bell County, Kentucky passed away quietly in his sleep at home. Sam was a quiet hardworking man. He began work at Kanawha Steel with the Logan Corporation at the age of 17. He worked many years before leaving to go to work at Watkins Steel until the time of his death. He was a...

Mary Louise Davis

Mary Louise Davis

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Louise Davis, 92 of Calvin, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at home. She was born in Balkan on July 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Charlie and Bertha Green Parolari. Mary was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church and had been a bookkeeper and substitute teacher for the Bell County Board of Education.

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Betty B. Gregory Phipps

Betty B. Gregory Phipps

Jun 21, 2024

Betty B. Gregory Phipps, 56 of Pineville, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Pineville Community Health Care. She was born in Pineville on December 8, 1967, a daughter of the late Oliver Beve “Red” and Nel North Gregory. Betty had been a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Tommie L. Middaugh

Tommie L. Middaugh

Jun 20, 2024

Tommie L. Middaugh, 77 of New Tazewell, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tazewell. She was born in Kettle Island on July 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Tom McQueen and Anna Lee Baker Smith. Tommie was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had been the Group Sales...

Imogene Partin

Imogene Partin

Jun 18, 2024

Imogene Partin, 89 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her home. She was born in Bell County on January 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Bud and Susie Collins Partin. Imogene was a member of the Chenoa Missionary Baptist Church and had been a homemaker.

In addition to her parents,...

Helen Swisher

Helen Swisher

Jun 16, 2024

Helen Swisher, 86, of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, June16,2024, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. She was born in Pineville on October 12, 1937, a daughter of Emily Swisher. She had been a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Thomas Swisher; brothers, Ralph Swisher...

Henry "Hank" Wilson

Henry "Hank" Wilson

Jun 12, 2024

Henry “Hank” Wilson gained his angel wings on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at home under the care of Bluegrass Hospice after a brief illness. He was born on March 18, 1936, to the late Joe and Adeline Wilson. Hank retired from the Pine Mountain State Park Maintenance system. He believed I the Primitive Baptist Faith and Doctrine and was...

Betty  Jean Hobbs

Betty Jean Hobbs

Jun 11, 2024

Living a life full of faith is uncommon today, yet for Betty Hobbs it was as easy as breathing and as natural as her smile. Betty’s unwavering faith was the cornerstone of her life, influencing her every action and decision. Because of her exceptional faith she was a champion when battling a condition that tried to rob her of...

Donnie Fuson

Donnie Fuson

Jun 10, 2024

Donnie Fuson, 73 of Ingram, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Ingram. He was born in Pineville on May 26, 1951, a son of the late Joe and Cornie Howard Fuson. Donnie was a member of the Trinity Pentecostal Lighthouse Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Fuson...

Pauline Hollifield

Pauline Hollifield

Jun 8, 2024

Pauline Hollifield, 82 of Hulen, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Pineville Community Health Care. She was born on October 9, 1941, a daughter of the late John Henry North and Rosa Daniels Fritts. Pauline loved flowers and animals and had been a homemaker.

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

Jean Blair

Jean Blair

Jun 8, 2024

Jean Blair of Tazewell, TN passed away peacefully on June 8th 2024. Born June 15th, 1932 she was 91 years young and will be missed by family and friends.

As a member of the Tazewell community she helped to start the volunteer fire department. But some of her fondest memories were of her students while working in...

Henry Clay Howard, Jr.

Henry Clay Howard, Jr.

Jun 7, 2024

Henry Clay Howard Jr., a cherished member of the Pineville, KY community, passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on May 2, 1963, to Henry and Lola Howard, Clay's life was a testament to service, love, and unyielding dedication to those around him.

Clay is preceded in death by his...

Judy Elizabeth Woolum Haase

Judy Elizabeth Woolum Haase

Jun 5, 2024

Judy Elizabeth Woolum Haase 76, of Corbin, Ky (Harrogate, TN) passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, with her family at her side. Judy was a registered nurse for nearly 40 years and touched the lives of many who she helped during her long years of service.

She was preceded in death by her father...

Allie J. Hall Richardson

Allie J. Hall Richardson

Jun 5, 2024

Allie J. Hall Richardson, 85, of London passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Hill Crest Nursing Home. She was born in Clear Creek, KY on August 4, 1938, a daughter of the late Fred B. and Fannie Phipps Hall. She had been a care giver in Health Care taking care of her patients. She was a very...

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