Obituaries

Jul 27, 2007

Judy Ferrell Baker, 58, of Little Clear Creek, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007 at her home. She was born in Kettle Island on October 6, 1948, the daughter of the late Lewis and Norma Collett Ferrell. She was a member of the Hensley Chapel Baptist Church and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she...

Jul 23, 2007

J.B. Johnson, 81, of Miracle, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 23, 2007 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born in Balkan, KY on March 12, 1926, the son of the late John and Vina Cutshaw Johnson. He believed in the Holiness faith and had been a coalminer. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II....

Jul 22, 2007

Arthur J. Russeau

age 86, of Arthur, TN

formerly of Monroe, MI

Arthur J. Russeau, age 86, of Arthur, TN, formerly of Monroe, MI passed away July 22, 2007 at Anthony and Alice Sowder's home in Nicholson, GA. Born Aug. 21, 1921 in Monroe, MI. Survivors, brothers, Stanley, Benny and Kenny Russeau; step-daughter,...

Jul 20, 2007

Jack Johnson Webb

Age 76, of Speedwell, TN, passed away July 20th 2007. He entered The U.S. Navy in 1947 and retired as a Merchant Seaman. He was of The Southern Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents; James Samuel & Ellen Agee Webb, wife; Lavada Webb, brothers: Clyde, James, & M.D. Webb, sisters: Maurine Cline, Ethel...

Jul 16, 2007

Arthur Thomas Baker, 81 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was born in Pineville on September 6, 1925, a son of the late Thomas and Cora Scalf Baker. He was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and retired from the Bell County School System where he...

Jul 14, 2007

Nancy Jo Slusher, 74, of Calvin, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Palmetto Health in Easley, SC after a short illness. She was born in Verda, KY on August 19, 1932 the daughter of the late Henry Calvin and Josie Smith Miracle. She was a member of the Church of God of True Believers and had...

Jul 13, 2007

Geneva Lee Young

Age 74 of Tazewell passed away July 13 2007. She is preceded in death by parents: George W. & Stella Whitaker Runles, Husband; Dave Young, twin sister Juanita Runles and sister Minnie Cosby. She was a member of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church

Survived by:

Sister; Bertha Carroll of Monroe MI....

Jul 11, 2007

Otis W. Smith

"Oat" Otis William Smith "Smitty" age 90 of Thorn Hill passed away July 11, 2007. He served his country in The Army in WW II and in The Civilian Conservation Corps. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by parents; Jess & Geneva Beeler Smith, son; Freddie Smith, brothers; Roy Smith, Lloyd...

Jul 11, 2007

Brandon Kyle Branham

Brandon Kyle Branham age 27 of Harrogate was born April 1, 1980 & passed away July 11, 2007.

He was a member of The Forge Ridge baptist Church, loved music & poetry and was an avid UK fan.

Preceded in death by grandparents: James & Betty Crockett, Fred & Pearl...

Jul 11, 2007

Dorothy Jackson Gibbons, 58, of Arjay, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Red Bird on May 28, 1949 the daughter of Bessie Lawson Jackson and the late Charlie Jackson. She believed in the Holiness Pentecostal Faith and had been a substance abuse counselor for many years. Survivors include her...

Jul 8, 2007

Rossalie Burke, 79 of Hazel Park, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2007, in Hazel Park. She was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Tennessee.

Mrs. Burke was a teacher for the Hazel Park Schools for 35 years.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Clyde Burke; sons, Pat Burke and Dana Burke; grandchildren,...

Jul 6, 2007

Rose Marie Best Potter, 71, of Arjay, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2007 at the Tri-State Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Russellville, AK on May 26, 1936 the daughter of the late John Leroy and Ila Linn Best. She believed in the Full Gospel Holiness Faith and had worked for Dwyer Instruments in Michigan City,...

Jul 4, 2007

The Lord has chosen to call home our greatly loved husband, father, grandfather and brother on July 4, 2007. Shirley Randall Collins was born on May 9, 1943 in Bell County, KY to Shilo and Vernie Saylor Collins. He resided in Speedwell, TN for 23 years and was a former Bell Countian. His greatest passion in life was serving...

Jul 3, 2007

Elsie Jefferson of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Pineville the daughter of the late George and Georgia Faulkner Pursiful. She retired in 1978 as a Nurses Aid at the Pineville Community Hospital. Elsie was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church where she served on the usher...

Jul 2, 2007

O. B. Yeary

O.B. Yeary, age 87, of Tazewell , passed away July 2, 2007. Born April 20, 1920 to the late Scheck A. and Martha Ann Riley Yeary.

He loved the outdoors and farming. He was also an avid reader. He was past CEO and President of Powell Valley Electric and past President and...

Jun 29, 2007

Woodrow Chumley

Woodrow E. Chumley age 90 of Cumberland Gap passed away June 29th 2007. He was born March 6th 1917 to the late Van Weams & Dellar Bussell Chumley. He was a member of Underwood Grove Baptist Church and Shawanee Masonic Lodge #546. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by Wife; Sarah...

Jun 27, 2007

Brenda Sue Lefevers, 52 of Pineville passed away on Wednesday, June 27 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on February 28, 1955 a daughter of the late Nancy Adams and Franklin Bond, Sr. She was a mother, a homemaker and had worked at Pineville Community Hospital for fifteen years. She believed in the Baptist...

Jun 25, 2007

Mary Palmer

Mary Louise Palmer age 60 of New Tazewell passed away at her home June 25, 2007. She was born March 26th 1947 in Holbrook AZ to the late Antonio & Ida Gonzales Rios.

Preceded in death by granddaughter, Kayla Palmer. Brothers, Robert Nevarez and Andrew Rodriguez.

She is survived by her...

Jun 22, 2007

James Johnson

Age 52

of Tazewell

James Alan 'Jimmy' Johnson, age 52, long-time resident of Tazewell, was born December 28, 1954 and passed away on June 22, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. Jimmy was a very special person who touched the lives of many. The people who knew him took him into their...

Jun 21, 2007

Larry Delaney Carroll, 58, of Pineville passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was born in Knox County, KY on October 30, 1948 the son of the late Leslie and Ruby Mills Carroll. He was of the Baptist Faith and had worked as a general laborer. In addition to his...