Obituaries
Tommie L. Middaugh
Jun 20, 2024
Tommie L. Middaugh, 77 of New Tazewell, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tazewell. She was born in Kettle Island on July 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Tom McQueen and Anna Lee Baker Smith. Tommie was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had been the Group Sales...
Imogene Partin
Jun 18, 2024
Imogene Partin, 89 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her home. She was born in Bell County on January 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Bud and Susie Collins Partin. Imogene was a member of the Chenoa Missionary Baptist Church and had been a homemaker.
In addition to her parents,...
Helen Swisher
Jun 16, 2024
Helen Swisher, 86, of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, June16,2024, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. She was born in Pineville on October 12, 1937, a daughter of Emily Swisher. She had been a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Thomas Swisher; brothers, Ralph Swisher...
Henry "Hank" Wilson
Jun 12, 2024
Henry “Hank” Wilson gained his angel wings on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at home under the care of Bluegrass Hospice after a brief illness. He was born on March 18, 1936, to the late Joe and Adeline Wilson. Hank retired from the Pine Mountain State Park Maintenance system. He believed I the Primitive Baptist Faith and Doctrine and was...
Betty Jean Hobbs
Jun 11, 2024
Living a life full of faith is uncommon today, yet for Betty Hobbs it was as easy as breathing and as natural as her smile. Betty’s unwavering faith was the cornerstone of her life, influencing her every action and decision. Because of her exceptional faith she was a champion when battling a condition that tried to rob her of...
Donnie Fuson
Jun 10, 2024
Donnie Fuson, 73 of Ingram, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Ingram. He was born in Pineville on May 26, 1951, a son of the late Joe and Cornie Howard Fuson. Donnie was a member of the Trinity Pentecostal Lighthouse Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Fuson...
Pauline Hollifield
Jun 8, 2024
Pauline Hollifield, 82 of Hulen, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Pineville Community Health Care. She was born on October 9, 1941, a daughter of the late John Henry North and Rosa Daniels Fritts. Pauline loved flowers and animals and had been a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Jean Blair
Jun 8, 2024
Jean Blair of Tazewell, TN passed away peacefully on June 8th 2024. Born June 15th, 1932 she was 91 years young and will be missed by family and friends.
As a member of the Tazewell community she helped to start the volunteer fire department. But some of her fondest memories were of her students while working in...
Henry Clay Howard, Jr.
Jun 7, 2024
Henry Clay Howard Jr., a cherished member of the Pineville, KY community, passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on May 2, 1963, to Henry and Lola Howard, Clay's life was a testament to service, love, and unyielding dedication to those around him.
Clay is preceded in death by his...
Judy Elizabeth Woolum Haase
Jun 5, 2024
Judy Elizabeth Woolum Haase 76, of Corbin, Ky (Harrogate, TN) passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, with her family at her side. Judy was a registered nurse for nearly 40 years and touched the lives of many who she helped during her long years of service.
She was preceded in death by her father...
Allie J. Hall Richardson
Jun 5, 2024
Allie J. Hall Richardson, 85, of London passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Hill Crest Nursing Home. She was born in Clear Creek, KY on August 4, 1938, a daughter of the late Fred B. and Fannie Phipps Hall. She had been a care giver in Health Care taking care of her patients. She was a very...
Karen Sue Carnes
Jun 4, 2024
Karen Sue Carnes, 62 of Pineville, Kentucky went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She believed in the holiness faith and was a member of the Canadatown Holiness Church.
She is preceded in death by her father, Max Garnett; brother, John Tom Garnett; and...
Lisa Ann (Wheland) Lynch
Jun 4, 2024
Lisa Ann Wheland Lynch, 51, of Lafollette, originally of Harrogate passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge Tennessee after a nine-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on December 23, 1972, a daughter of the late Harvey K. and Terry Cassidy Wheland. Lisa was a 1991 graduate of Powell Valley High...
Kennedy Lynn Griffin
Jun 3, 2024
Kennedy Lynn Griffin, age 4 weeks old, gained her angel wings at UK Children’s Hospital in Lexington, KY on June 3rd, 2024. She was born to Kerston Renee and Kenny William Griffin of Miracle, KY, on May 6th, 2024, at UK Children’s Hospital in Lexington, KY.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Charlotte...
Bailey Jessie Jones
May 31, 2024
Bailey Jessie Jones, 81 of Ewing, formerly of Calvin, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home. He was born in Stearns on September 18, 1942, a son of the late Jesse and Dena Mae Stephens Jones. He was a deacon at the Elydale Primitive Baptist Church where he loved and served the Lord by living by...
James Keith Nelson
May 31, 2024
James Keith Nelson, 41 of Arjay, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Arjay. He was born in Pineville on December 25, 1982, the son of Terry and Lisa Nelson. Keith had been a coal miner.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Terry Nelson, Sr., Allie Fair Saylor, Lewis Jones, Arnel Saylor,...
Teddy Michael Hoskins
May 30, 2024
Teddy Michael Hoskins, age 82, of Pineville, Kentucky made his heavenly journey on May 30, 2024, with his two daughters by his side. He was born in Pineville on August 12, 1941, to Hugh and Mabel Phipps Hoskins.
Mike was a member of Moss Chapel Baptist Church. He was a well-known and respected mason and...
Sharon Castine Smith
May 28, 2024
Sharon Castine Smith, 58 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home. She was born in Germany on December 10, 1965, a daughter of the late Willard Dean and Eunice Mason Smith. Sharon was a loving mom and grandma, and strong in her faith. She had been a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Joe William Cox
May 28, 2024
Joe William Cox, 66 of Tazewell, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Arjay on July 31, 1957, a son of the late Ernest Randall “Buster” and Norma Jean Beverly Cox. Joe could eat a hotdog in 30 seconds, was an avid Wildcat fan, and loved playing football....
Michael Bishop
May 24, 2024
Michael Bishop, 68, of Middlesboro, passed away at his daughter’s home surrounded by family on Friday, May 24,2024. He was born in Williamson, WV on May 14, 1956, a son of the late Bill and Dimple Justice Bishop. Michael had been a coal miner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
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