Obituaries

Jan 14, 2024

Ruth Whiteside-Fergerson was 97 years young from Pineville, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2024.

Ruth was born on April 24, 1926, to parents, Walter and Cora Whiteside in Pineville, Kentucky. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in...

Jan 9, 2024

Charles Grant Hoskins, 80 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Pineville on February 16, 1943, a son of the late Tony and Mae Wilson Hoskins. Grant had been a coal truck driver.

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

Jan 8, 2024

Rodney Baker, 77 of Speedwell, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born on February 1, 1946, a son of the late Solomon Baker and Edna Baker Harville. Rodney had been a coal miner in Brownies Creek, an equipment operator, and hauler for Ralph Spade Construction. He was an avid hunter.

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Jan 4, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Hodges-Evans, 78, of Pineville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, with her family around her. She was born in Pineville on December 27, 1945, the daughter of Lucian Clay, Sr., and Rita Alene Murray Hodges.

Joyce was a life-long member of the First Christian Church in Pineville. She was a graduate...

Jan 4, 2024

Courtney Michelle Hall, 27, of Pineville passed away at her home on January 4, 2024. She was born in Middlesboro on September 5, 1996, a daughter of Janet Walton Hall and the late James Horace Hall. She served In the Kentucky National Guard and then worked as a Corrections Officer for several years.

In addition...

Jan 3, 2024

Mr. James Verlin Cox, age 68 of New Tazewell, TN was born July 21, 1955 in Harrogate, TN and passed away January 3, 2024 at the Claiborne Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Thomas and Donnie Cox, first wife; Sheila Cox, brothers; Luther Cox, Charles Cox, sisters; Marie Bailey, Bonnie Hill, Martha Wheatley...

Jan 2, 2024

Patrick Dean Ousley, 78 of Cumberland Gap, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell.  He was born in Washington, DC on March 30, 1945, a son of the late Fred and Edith Yoakum Ousley.  Patrick was a member of the Providence Baptist Church and the Powell Valley Masonic Lodge #488.  He had...

Dec 31, 2023

Ramona Pearman Weaver was born May 11, 1935, and passed away December 31, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Otto and Glada Gulley Pearman. She was a godly, loving, and selfless mother, always putting others before herself.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Weaver, son, James (Jim) Weaver, four brothers, Gawain, Otto,...

Dec 28, 2023

Charolette Miller-Sanders, a resident of Middlesboro, Kentucky went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee with loving family by her side. She was born on June 4, 1954, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Bernice Miller and Oscar Miller.

Besides her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 26, 2023

Larry Baker, 76 of Clear Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1947, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Fred and Bessie Baker. Larry was a man of great faith and served as a Deacon of Fuson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for many years. Larry was a beloved husband, father, brother,...

Dec 26, 2023

Barbara June Ogan Jones, 85, of Pineville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1938, a daughter of the late Walter Brownlow Ogan and Maudie Hamblin Ogan.

Barbara was a Christian, she loved the Lord and her family above all and she was devoted to helping and caring...

Dec 26, 2023

Phyllis R. Smith, age 77, of Harrogate, TN was born October 6, 1946 and passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was saved at an early age and was a member of Eagle’s Rock Missionary Baptist Church. Phyllis was a very talented cook and seamstress, but she also enjoyed to travel. Phyllis enjoyed many things in life but...

Dec 23, 2023

Terry Lee Brock, 65 of Pineville, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was born in Pineville on October 12, 1958, a son of the late Mitchell and Hazel Sizemore Brock. Terry graduated in 1978 from Lone Jack High School and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He...

Dec 23, 2023

Bobbie Jean Warren Manes, 74 of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home. She was born in Fourmile on January 15, 1949, a daughter of the late Gillis and Amanda Alford Warren. Bobbie Jean had been a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,...

Dec 21, 2023

James Stephen “Stevie” Christopher, 46, passed away on December 21, 2023 at his home. He was born in Pineville on December 24, 1976, a son of Rosalee Christopher and George Edward Patrick.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Virgil and Ruth Knuckles and Mack and Nollie Patrick; step-father, Gary Hoskins; aunts and uncles, Sharon...

Dec 18, 2023

Michael Richard “Mike” Wilder, 49 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Pineville Community Health Center. He was born in LaFollette on November 27, 1974, a son of Sherman Wilder and Carolyn Sue Cupp Money.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sherman Wilder.

Mike is...

Dec 16, 2023

Chesley Neal Miracle, 61 of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1962, a son of the late Chesley and Cleda Berniece Middleton Miracle. Chesley had been a logger.

Chesley is survived by his children, Erica Miracle Smith, Chesley Miracle, and Kayla Miracle; grandchildren, Jenna Bogucki, Conner Bogucki,...

Dec 16, 2023

Alene Jackson Osborne, 81 of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at her home. She was born on Laurel Hill on September 17, 1942, a daughter of the late Gillis and Roseanna Simpson Jackson. Alene was a member of the Brownies Creek Primitive Baptist Church and had been an Inspector for Honda.

In...

Dec 13, 2023

Joey Miracle, 62 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home. He was born in Pineville on April 9, 1961, a son of the late R.G. and Mary Lou Miracle. Joey had been a line boss with Duraline.

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

Dec 12, 2023

Mrs. Nannie Osborne, age 88, of Morristown, TN was born December 9, 1935 and passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Horace Lee and Mary Edna (King) Powers, husband; Hermon Osborne, brothers; Edgar Powers, Wayland Powers, Sneed Powers and Ralph Powers, sister; Margie Powers.

She is survived...