Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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.

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...