Obituaries

Apr 24, 2024

Tommy Lynn Lawson, 56 of Tazewell, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Red Bird on December 14, 1967, a son of David and Della Mae Saylor Lawson. Tommy had been a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ardil and Dora Lawson...

Apr 24, 2024

Ross Napier, Sr., 81 of Flat Lick, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was born in Pineville on February 26, 1943, a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Selvey Napier. Ross had been a 4-year letterman for the Pineville High School Football Team and served his country in the United States...

Apr 23, 2024

Rev. James Thompson, age 81 of Harrogate, TN was born April 19, 1943 to the late Charlie William Thompson and Berbie Ruth Nester in Strunks, KY. James accepted Christ at an early age. As a devote Christian, James was of the Baptist faith and God called him into the ministry to preach the gospel as a young man. He...

Apr 21, 2024

Charlene Peggy Sullivan Asher, 82 of Pineville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Buchanan Place Health and Rehabilitation in New Tazewell. She was born in Pineville on November 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Etta Lee Green Sullivan and Herman Sullivan. Peggy had been a homemaker.

In addition to her...

Apr 19, 2024

Eddie Paul “Fuzzy” Fuson, 82 of Pineville, passed away at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born in Middlesboro on June 20, 1941, a son of the late Drew “Pink” and Cleo Vestie Martin Fuson. Eddie was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a coal miner.

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Apr 15, 2024

Larry William Green, 70, Laurel Hill of Pineville, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024, while surrounded by his family. He saw that Light from “The Lighthouse” he sang about so many times. With great anointing from the Lord, he sang and traveled for many years. Singing and winning souls to the Lord was...

Apr 12, 2024

Gregory D. Evans, 60 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Tennova North Hospital in Knoxville. He was born in Chicago on May 11, 1963, a son of the late Robert Boyd and Doris Fuson Evans. Gregory had been a carpenter.

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

Apr 12, 2024

Garrett Benny Partin, 74 of Pineville passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home with his Bible by his side. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky on June 18, 1949, a son of the late Sylvester and Elizabeth Gibson Partin. He had been a carpenter and did masonry. Through his early life he loved going to church,...

Apr 5, 2024

Robert Lee Kinder, 53 of Baxter, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. He was born in Harlan on October 17, 1970, a son of Eddie and Elizabeth Ann Goodie Kinder. Robert had been a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Kinder; first wife, Mona Lisa Jones; grandmother,...

Apr 3, 2024

Bonnie Jean Hurley, 92 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center. She was born in Calvin on January 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Wint and Katherine Hammonds Rowland. Bonnie was a believer in the Baptist Faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pineville.

Apr 3, 2024

Chad Allen Green, age 35 of New Tazewell, TN was born August 21, 1988 and went Home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Chad was saved on April 22, 1997 at Pleasant Point Cemetery. He loved to play basketball and was an avid fisherman. Chad adored all of his nieces and nephews.

He was...

Apr 1, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Sue Arnett, age 86 of Harrogate, TN was born August 8, 1937 and passed away peacefully Monday, April 1, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a member of East Cumberland Baptist Church. Evelyn was an avid artist and her artwork is displayed throughout the tri-state region. She also loved to...

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Betty Jean Wylie, age 91 of Cumberland Gap, TN was born March 19, 1933 and passed away peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Tri State Health and Rehab. Betty was a lifelong member of Underwood Grove Baptist Church. Many people in the community knew Betty as “the candy lady”. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who...

Mar 30, 2024

Elva Helton, age 93 of Stoney Fork, Kentucky, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born on January 22, 1931, to the late Edna Jones Helton and Carlo “Buddy” Helton.

In addition to her parents, Elva was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl Helton; son, Lehman Helton;...

Mar 30, 2024

Donna Frasure went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at St Joeseph Hospital in London, KY, surrounded by loved ones. She was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, after having kidney cancer in November and held strong in her faith throughout the ordeal.

After working at Pineville Community Hospital for many years...

Mar 28, 2024

Helen Howard Johnson, 65 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Hyden on March 7, 1959, a daughter of the late Dewey and Alma Helton Howard. Helen was a loving mom, wife, and person. She had been a homemaker.

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Mar 27, 2024

Mr. John Edward Beitz, age 62 of Speedwell, TN was born November 5, 1961 and passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. John had a great work ethic as he owned and operated Halstead Springs since 1989. When John wasn't working, he was keeping in touch with loved ones. He enjoyed golfing and...

Mar 23, 2024

Tabbatha Lynn Owens, age 55, of Tazewell, TN was born May 3, 1968 and passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rickie Owens; step-father; Gene Lawson and son; Curt Smith.

She is survived by her mothers; Willia Mae Crisp and Brenda "Mamacita" Owens, Father; Ronald Smith, children; Jessica...

Mar 21, 2024

Ruth Green, 74 of Hulen, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in London. She was born in Harlan on February 14, 1950, a daughter of the late Paris Howard and Dorthy Bell Price. Ruth was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a homemaker.

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Mar 20, 2024

Cindy Denise Campbell Ball, 59, of Middlesboro passed away on March 20, 2024 at Her home.

She was born in Middlesboro on May 12, 1964 a daughter of the late Mary Janet Yeary Carter and James Auston Campbell.

Cindy is survived by two children, Tabitha Ball and James Alva Ball III;...