Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

Wilk Michael Brock, 44 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his home. He was born in Middlesboro on January 19, 1979, the son of Stephen Brock and Mary Green Evans. Wilk had been a coal miner.

Wilk is survived by his mother, Mary Green Evans and her husband, Danny; father,...

Oct 10, 2023

Lee Wayne Alford, 59, of Brownies Creek passed away at his home on October 10, 2023. He was born in Pineville on May 12, 1964, a son of the late Estil Alford and Betty Sullivan.

He is survived by Sandy Cottrell; brother, Estil Alford, Jr. and Jamie Ward; niece, Kali Alford; aunts, Mary Sinkhorn, Faye...

Oct 9, 2023

Wanda LaVerne (Toney) Gilliam, age 88, was born on January 14, 1935 and earned her angel wings on October 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents; Lawrence and Lucy Toney of Evarts, her husband Frank Kenneth Gilliam, son-in-law; Markus Kelly.

Wanda married Frank Gilliam on April 18, 1954 and enjoyed 57 years together. They...

Oct 6, 2023

Eloise Marlene Centers, 74 of Middlesboro, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Middlesboro ARH. She was born in Ingram on October 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Robert and Inez Strunk Centers. Marlene had been an accountant for Jackson-Hewett.

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

Oct 4, 2023

Loyal David Miller, known as David by many passed away in the early hours of October 4th, 2023. David Miller was born in 1941 to Trula (Clark) Miller and Clarence Miller in Sharps Chapel in Union County, Tennessee. He lived on Miller Hill with his family until they moved to Monroe, Michigan. Growing up in the 50’s he learned...

Sep 25, 2023

Kawana Kay Maidon Douglas passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Kay was born on January 14, 1962, in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Roy “Gene” and Marlene Partin Maidon. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Ray Maidon, and grandparents, Porter and Della...

Sep 21, 2023

Bobby E. Akers, 79 of Stoney Fork, Kentucky passed away at his home on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Bobby was born on April 3, 1944, to the late Otis and Merlie Wilson Akers. He spent the majority of his career, starting as a young man, working in the local coal industry. He loved to buy, sell, and trade and...

Sep 21, 2023

Diane Smith Patterson, 58 of Stewart Branch Road in Wallsend of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Barbourville ARH. She was born in Pineville on August 14, 1965, a daughter of the late Boone and Anna Mae Grubb Smith also of Stewart Branch Road of Wallsend in Pineville, Kentucky.

In...

Sep 19, 2023

Anna Sue Ferrell Senters, 70 of Kettle Island, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Tri State Manor in Harrogate. She was born in Harlan on September 6, 1953, a daughter of the late Oscar and Malvie Collett Ferrell. Anna was a talented artist, an excellent cook, and she loved gardening and being outside. She was a...

Sep 19, 2023

Audrey Gearline Friar age 87 of Garden City, MI was born April 26, 1936 and passed away September 19, 2023. Wife of the late Charles Friar. Loving mother of Kathy Friar, and Marc (Joyce) Friar. Visitation be held Sunday, September 24th from 1:00-8:00 PM and a service Monday, September 25th at Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel, 6340 Cumberland Gap...

Sep 19, 2023

Carl Wesley “Hoss” Bryant, Jr. age 58, of Cumberland Gap, TN was born January 2, 1965 and passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Carl Sr. and Barbara (West) Bryant, several aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his son; Cody Bryant, ex-wife; Barbara Bryant, uncles; Ben West...

Sep 18, 2023

Danny Ray “Bear” Russell, age 67 of Speedwell, TN passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born February 25, 1956 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Arthur and Naomi (Smith) Russell. Danny spent many years working in the log woods around the tri-state area. He loved being outdoors and spending his free time fishing and camping. His family...

Sep 15, 2023

Leon Treece, 90 of Speedwell, TN born June 14, 1933 went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2023. He loved spending time with his family. He was the longtime owner of Treece Trucking.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents George and Ruby Madon Treece; daughter Tanya; brother Lester Treece. He leaves behind...

Sep 13, 2023

Georgetta Burchfield, age 78, of Cumberland Gap, TN was born November 11, 1944 and passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was saved at an early age and was a very loving Christian lady. Georgetta loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Virgil and Sherlda Clem, daughters;...

Sep 12, 2023

Ilene Hurst, 85 of Middlesboro, passed away on September 12, 2023 at the Middlesboro ARH. She was born in Middlesboro on May 1, 1938, a daughter of the late Ward and Mary Zella Wilder Robbins. Ilene had graduated from Bell County High School, was an outstanding seamstress who enjoyed fishing, and had been a homemaker.

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Sep 10, 2023

Betty Lou Gregory, 79 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born in Middlesboro on July 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Vesta Cordelia Capps, III. Betty was a Christian and a believer in the Baptist Faith, she had worked for Rite-Aide.

Sep 10, 2023

Betty Lou Gregory, 79 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born in Middlesboro on July 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Vesta Cordelia Capps. Betty was a Christian and a believer in the Baptist Faith, she had worked for Rite-Aide.

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Sep 10, 2023

Ruth Howard Caldwell, 88 of Bledsoe, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born in Hyden on July 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Manual and Mary Morgan Howard. Ruth had been a homemaker.

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

Sep 7, 2023

Marlene Maidon, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Bell County, Kentucky. She married her best friend and soulmate, Roy “Gene” Maidon on February 5, 1960. Marlene has three children and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a vibrant and funny soul, to...

Sep 7, 2023

Mr. Carlos L. Bowling, age 87 of Harrogate, TN was born December 2, 1935 and passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the US Navy. Carlos loved fishing, boating and any water activities but spending time with...