Obituaries

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.

In addition to...

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.

In addition to...

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;...

Mar 20, 2024

Titus Ira Brooks

Also known as 'Rusty'

8/25/61 ~ 3/17/24

Rusty peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 17th. Rusty was a truck driver, a best friend to all no matter what, stubborn as a mule, and always had a good time.

Loved his grandchildren most of all and his dogs, especially...

Mar 19, 2024

Norma Jean Slusher Garnett Hoskins, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on April 27, 1934, the daughter of David and Addie Lawson Slusher. Norma was of the Baptist Faith. She had worked at the Bell County Clerk’s Office for many years.

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Mar 18, 2024

Charles Fred Roper, 87, of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.

Fred had many fond memories of growing up in Pineville and never wanted to live anywhere else. Fred was community minded and served as a former Pineville City Councilman...

Mar 17, 2024

Emanuel Boyd Brock, 73 of Tazewell, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was born in Beverly on February 3, 1951, a son of the late Boyd and Effie Brock. Emanuel had been a coal miner.

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

Mar 15, 2024

George Robert Frazier, age 69, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville, Kentucky. He was born on April 21, 1954, to the late Charlie and Mary Ellen (Laws) Frazier in Straight Creek, Kentucky. He had seven brothers and two sisters.

He was...

Mar 15, 2024

Billie Jean Sullivan Nicley, 75, of Cumberland Gap, TN, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.   She was born in Monroe, MI on June 8, 1948, a daughter of the late, Bessie Lee Wagner.  Billie Jean was a member of the Monroe Missionary Baptist Church and had been a homemaker. She loved her...

Mar 13, 2024

Billy Don Hembree, 92 of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. He was born in Ingram on October 17, 1931, a son of the late John and Nellie Brooks Hembree. Billy Don served his country in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He had...

Mar 11, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of DeJuana Michelle York of Bell County, Kentucky. She passed away at the age of 57 on Monday, March 11, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with cancer. She was born in Louisville on November 16, 1966, a daughter of James “Tommy” and Pauline Evans Stewart. DeJuana worked at...

Mar 3, 2024

Lloyd Ray Asher was born on October 18, 1954, to union of the late Farmer and Opal Brock Asher in Beverly, Kentucky. He had been a life-long resident of Beverly and worked as a coal miner for approximately 24 years. He completed this journey in life on March 3, 2024, at 69 years of age.

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Feb 27, 2024

Lois Helen Asher Carnes Alford of Pineville, Kentucky, peacefully departed this world on February 27, 2024, surrounded by the loving presence of her family.

Lois entered this world on June 23rd, 1941, in Red Bird, Kentucky, to the late Eldon Asher and Helen Brock Asher. She embarked on her educational journey, earning her diploma from...

Feb 26, 2024

Ryan Kyle Nantz- Givens, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  Ryan was only 20 years old.  Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on December 24, 2003, to Kyle Nantz and Crystal Goin Manning.  Ryan lived a life filled with love, passion, and creativity.  Ryan worked as a clerk at a sporting store. Ryan was...

Feb 25, 2024

Fannie Rae Jones Howard, 91, of Kettle Island, Kentucky passed into Glory on February 25, 2024, at the Pineville Community Health Center. She was born on May 8, 1932, in Kettle Island, Kentucky to John and Mary Collett Jones who preceded her in death. Fannie was saved at the age of twelve and baptized into the Mill Creek Baptist...

Feb 23, 2024

Dale Allen Mayberry, Jr., 55 of Barbourville, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 30, 1968, the son of the late Dale Allen Sr. and Loretta Reed Mayberry. Dale had been the Band Director at Pineville High School until his retirement. He...

Feb 23, 2024

William Henry Smith, 91, a lifelong resident of Kettle Island, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born in Bell County on February 20, 1933, the son of the late Birchel and Nannie Baker Smith. William proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran....