Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Marilyn Ruth Smith, 78, departed this physical life on July 31, 2023, at Tri-state Manor in Harrogate. She was born at the old Red Bird Hospital on January 13, 1945, to Harry and Virgie Wilder. She attended Fuson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church when she could. Marilyn married her loving and devoted husband on June 11, 1976. Marilyn’s greatest joy...

Jul 31, 2023

Martha Ruth Pearman, age 92, of Speedwell, TN was born September 27, 1930 to the late Glenn and Ora (Hatfield) Pearman and passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Claiborne Medical Center.

At the request of Ms. Pearman, there will be no public services.

The Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel is honored to be...

Jul 30, 2023

Faye Maria Gilbert North, 81 of Davisburg, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was born on June 21, 1942, to the late Floyd Gilbert and Rose Adkins. Faye had been a homemaker.

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

Jul 29, 2023

Gerty Buell, 80 of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Pineville Community Health Care Center. She was born in Ingram on March 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Charlie and Maggie Laws Jones. Gerty had been a Retail Manager for a clothing store. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

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Jul 27, 2023

Everett Birchelee Knuckles, 68 of Bean Station, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Pineville on January 10, 1955, a son of the late Reed Knuckles and Tressie Lawson Gibson. Everett served his county in the United States Army and National Guard.

Everett is survived by his wife, Dawn Fagan Knuckles;...

Jul 26, 2023

Clarence Warren Hall, Sr., 80 of Hulen, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Pineville Community Health Center. He was born in Hulen on February 25, 1943, a son of the late Joseph Warren and Zada Harris Hall. Clarence enjoyed his tractor, old cars, and being in nature. He had worked in construction.

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Jul 25, 2023

Chesney Lawson Brock, age 97 of Arjay, KY passed away July 25, 2023, at her home in Arjay, Kentucky. She was born June 18, 1926, to Richard Lawson and Eliza (Lawson) Saylor in Beverly, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and believed in the Holiness faith. She served her Lord faithfully from the young age of thirteen until her passing....

Jul 24, 2023

Creed Fulton Eldridge, 76, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born in Calvin, Kentucky on July 8, 1947, a son of the late Hobert Fulton and Donnie Lee “Dot” Pursifull Eldridge. Creed was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a retired metal fabricator at Kanawha Steel. He...

Jul 19, 2023

Phyllis Jean Haws Davis, 81 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born at Black Star in Alva on December 30, 1941, a daughter of the late Earl Grant and Blanch Philpot Haws. Phyllis had been a waitress.

In addition to her...

Jul 17, 2023

Georgia Baker, 90 of Dewitt, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Barbourville on August 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Eli and Sallie Miller Gambrel. Georgia had been a housekeeper at the Pineville Community Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jul 17, 2023

Anna B. Howard, 89 of Cumberland Gap, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Tri State Manor in Harrogate. She was born in Cubbage on July 8, 1934, a daughter of the late, John Matt and Dorothy Miracle Green. Anna was a member of the Harvest Community Worship Center and had been a homemaker.

Jul 15, 2023

Wanda Green Napier, 80 of Arjay, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Pineville Community Health Center. She was born in Brownies Creek on March 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Otis and Hassie Hunley Green. Wanda had owned and operated Wanda’s Grocery for over 60 years.

In addition to her parents,...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Kenneth David Madon, age 77, of Rutledge, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 25, 1946 to the late Glen and Brilla Patterson Madon. David accepted Christ during Bible School at Red Hill Baptist Church and was a member of Tate Springs Masonic Lodge...

Jul 7, 2023

Edith Cox Lefevers, 93 of Pineville, passed away on Friday, July 07, 2023, at her home. She was born in Pineville on October 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Sam and Edith Hensley Cox. Edith had been a School Teacher for the Bell County School Systems.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jul 3, 2023

Bradley “Big Country” DeWayne Wilson, 29 of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Brad was born on June 25, 1994, to Rynea Givens and Kevin Wilson. Brad was loved by many and passionate about his family. Brad was a hardworking man with the biggest heart. If he told you he loved you, he meant it. He...

Jul 1, 2023

Hilda Sue Tuttle, 75 of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her home. She was born in Arjay on September 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Sam and Anna Doulen Tuttle. Hilda was a believer in the Christian Faith and had been a Maintenance Technician for the Bell County Health Department where she retired from...

Jul 1, 2023

Earl D. Brock, 55 of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born on February 7, 1968, to the union of LD and Fannie Brock. Earl was a born again Christian and attended the Laurel Hill Pentecostal Church in...

Jun 29, 2023

Felicia Woodward Bussell, 62 of Morristown, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at her home. She was born in Pineville on January 17, 1961, a daughter of the late Luke and Alberta Rose Woodward. Felicia had been a nurse.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28...

Jun 28, 2023

Richard “Rick” Wayne Leach, 62 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home. He was born in Pineville on April 16, 1961, a son of Shirley Kaye Leach Williams and Loyall Partin. Rick was a world class artist, sculptor, and realist. Rick attended church at various locations and was saved by the Blood of Christ....

Jun 27, 2023

Pearl Ray Lefevers was born on December 31st, 1937, in Molus, Kentucky to Elmer and Ruby Lefevers. He passed away on June 27th, 2023, in his home with his loving wife, Robin, by his side.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as his two daughters, Emily Lefevers Hoskins and...