Obituaries

James Allen Ellison

James Allen Ellison

Nov 4, 2023

James Allen Ellison, age 50 of Cumberland Gap, TN was born on June 19, 1973 and passed away November 4, 2023.

He was saved as a teenager and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. James had worked as a Paramedic for the Claiborne County EMS.

James was preceded in death by his Father James...

Johnny Richard Sproles

Johnny Richard Sproles

Nov 2, 2023

Johnny Richard Sproles, 79 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born in Turkey Creek on September 21, 1944, a son of Richard B. and Jessie Lee Hendrickson Sproles. Johnny had been an Electrician for Kentucky Utilities and the State Highway Department.

In addition...

Jack Darvin Evans

Jack Darvin Evans

Nov 1, 2023

Jackie Darvin “Shakey” Evans, age 75 of Cumberland Gap, TN was born June 17, 1948 and passed away at home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 after a long illness. Jackie served his country abroad in Germany during the Vietnam War. He continued to wear his Army greens throughout his life. Jackie collected many items in his life but was...

Donna Marie Howard

Donna Marie Howard

Oct 31, 2023

Donna Marie Howard, 60 of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Donna was born in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Ransom and America Griffith.

Donna enjoyed a lifelong career in the nursing field as...

Tywanna (Good)  Smith

Tywanna (Good) Smith

Oct 28, 2023

Tywanna Smith, 70, of Tazewell, TN went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. Born October 9, 1953 to Riley and Maude Good, Tywanna was a loving, caring mother and Nana, who really enjoyed singing and playing piano. Known by Miss Smith to many, she was a dedicated teacher, which allowed her to...

Jamie Lynn Hembree

Jamie Lynn Hembree

Oct 26, 2023

Jamie Lynn Hembree, 46 of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born in Pineville on August 25, 1977, a daughter of Agar and Betty Jean Baker Hembree.

Jamie is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jean Baker Hembree.

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Christopher  "Chris" Dewey Hubbard

Christopher "Chris" Dewey Hubbard

Oct 23, 2023

Christopher Dewey “Chris” Hubbard, age 46, of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY on Monday, October 23, 2023.  He was born on October 1, 1977 in Middlesboro, KY, the son of Dewey and Sylvia Hubbard.  He was saved and Baptized at a young age in Tiprell Community Full Gospel and Holiness Church.

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Misty Gross Upton

Misty Gross Upton

Oct 22, 2023

Misty Lynn Gross Upton, “Charle and Ryan’s Mom forever 22”, born February 28, 1980, to Joann Cox and Dallas Gross in Pineville, Kentucky. She was a loving mother and member of the Gambrel Food Mart family.

She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Dallas Upton and stepson, Jeffery Scott Hollingsworth.

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Eva Elaine Buell

Eva Elaine Buell

Oct 22, 2023

Eva Elaine Daniels Buell, 46 of Pathfork, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. She was born in Pineville on January 25, 1977, a daughter of Emo Daniels and Linda Howard Rice. Eva had been a homemaker.

Eva is preceded in death by her...

Gloria Carroll Nunley

Gloria Carroll Nunley

Oct 19, 2023

Gloria Carroll Nunley, 88 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at her home. She was born in Pineville on November 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Martin and Laura Mae Fuson Carroll. Gloria had been a homemaker.

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

Irene G. Sharp

Irene G. Sharp

Oct 19, 2023

Irene G. Sharp, 84 of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Middlesboro. She was born in Clay County on September 18, 1939, a daughter of the late Warden and Nancy Hubbard Grubb. Irene had worked in the restaurant and factory industries.

In addition to her...

Lindsey Nicole Southern

Lindsey Nicole Southern

Oct 18, 2023

Lindsey Nicole Southern, 34 of Middlesboro, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born in Pineville on July 10, 1989, a daughter of David “Sarg” and Teressa Venable Southern. Lindsey had a good loving heart, to know her was to love her. She was a great mother to...

Tressie Patterson Mosley

Tressie Patterson Mosley

Oct 15, 2023

Tressie Patterson Mosley, 85, of Dorton Branch, Pineville, Kentucky, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Mary Breckenridge ARH Rehabilitation in Hyden, Kentucky. She was born on January 4, 1938, in Erose, Kentucky. She had lived in Dorton Branch for more the 50 years. Tressie worked for Pineville Community Hospital for 5 years and at...

Casper David Moore

Casper David Moore

Oct 15, 2023

Casper David Moore, age 75, of Middlesboro, KY went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 15, 2023.

David was born on March 5, 1948 in Middlesboro, KY to Rev. Casper “Tip” and Evelyn VanBever Moore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; special uncle Bud Moore, and brother-n-law Keith Rogers.

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Margie Ellen Brock

Margie Ellen Brock

Oct 14, 2023

Margie Ellen Graham Brock, born on July 17, 1970, departed this life on October 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Blackmont Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, George Johnson; mother, Geraldine Johnson; uncle, Robert Johnson; sister, Carol Cook;...

Caroline Saylor Martin

Caroline Saylor Martin

Oct 13, 2023

Caroline Saylor Martin, 62 of Hulen, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at her home. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 31, 1961, a son of the late James White and Caroline Dorton Saylor. She was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a member of the Blackmont Baptist Church. Caroline had been a...

Diane Lee Gambrel

Diane Lee Gambrel

Oct 12, 2023

Diane Lee Gambrel, 70 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Barbourville Health and Rehab Center. She was born on March 21, 1953, a daughter of the late, Charles F. and Goldie Jones Lee. She had worked at Pic Pac as a cashier for many years and was a housewife and mother.

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Wilk Michael Brock

Wilk Michael Brock

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,...

Lee Wayne Alford

Lee Wayne Alford

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...

Wanda Gilliam

Wanda Gilliam

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...

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