Obituaries

Apr 12, 2024

Garrett Benny Partin, 74 of Pineville passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home with his Bible by his side. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky on June 18, 1949, a son of the late Sylvester and Elizabeth Gibson Partin. He had been a carpenter and did masonry. Through his early life he loved going to church,...

Apr 5, 2024

Robert Lee Kinder, 53 of Baxter, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. He was born in Harlan on October 17, 1970, a son of Eddie and Elizabeth Ann Goodie Kinder. Robert had been a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Kinder; first wife, Mona Lisa Jones; grandmother,...

Apr 3, 2024

Bonnie Jean Hurley, 92 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center. She was born in Calvin on January 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Wint and Katherine Hammonds Rowland. Bonnie was a believer in the Baptist Faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pineville.

Apr 3, 2024

Chad Allen Green, age 35 of New Tazewell, TN was born August 21, 1988 and went Home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Chad was saved on April 22, 1997 at Pleasant Point Cemetery. He loved to play basketball and was an avid fisherman. Chad adored all of his nieces and nephews.

He was...

Apr 1, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Sue Arnett, age 86 of Harrogate, TN was born August 8, 1937 and passed away peacefully Monday, April 1, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a member of East Cumberland Baptist Church. Evelyn was an avid artist and her artwork is displayed throughout the tri-state region. She also loved to...

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Betty Jean Wylie, age 91 of Cumberland Gap, TN was born March 19, 1933 and passed away peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Tri State Health and Rehab. Betty was a lifelong member of Underwood Grove Baptist Church. Many people in the community knew Betty as “the candy lady”. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who...

Mar 30, 2024

Elva Helton, age 93 of Stoney Fork, Kentucky, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born on January 22, 1931, to the late Edna Jones Helton and Carlo “Buddy” Helton.

In addition to her parents, Elva was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl Helton; son, Lehman Helton;...

Mar 30, 2024

Donna Frasure went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at St Joeseph Hospital in London, KY, surrounded by loved ones. She was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, after having kidney cancer in November and held strong in her faith throughout the ordeal.

After working at Pineville Community Hospital for many years...

Mar 28, 2024

Helen Howard Johnson, 65 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Hyden on March 7, 1959, a daughter of the late Dewey and Alma Helton Howard. Helen was a loving mom, wife, and person. She had been a homemaker.

In addition to...

Mar 27, 2024

Mr. John Edward Beitz, age 62 of Speedwell, TN was born November 5, 1961 and passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. John had a great work ethic as he owned and operated Halstead Springs since 1989. When John wasn't working, he was keeping in touch with loved ones. He enjoyed golfing and...

Mar 23, 2024

Tabbatha Lynn Owens, age 55, of Tazewell, TN was born May 3, 1968 and passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rickie Owens; step-father; Gene Lawson and son; Curt Smith.

She is survived by her mothers; Willia Mae Crisp and Brenda "Mamacita" Owens, Father; Ronald Smith, children; Jessica...

Mar 21, 2024

Ruth Green, 74 of Hulen, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in London. She was born in Harlan on February 14, 1950, a daughter of the late Paris Howard and Dorthy Bell Price. Ruth was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a homemaker.

In addition to...

Mar 20, 2024

Cindy Denise Campbell Ball, 59, of Middlesboro passed away on March 20, 2024 at Her home.

She was born in Middlesboro on May 12, 1964 a daughter of the late Mary Janet Yeary Carter and James Auston Campbell.

Cindy is survived by two children, Tabitha Ball and James Alva Ball III;...

Mar 20, 2024

Titus Ira Brooks

Also known as 'Rusty'

8/25/61 ~ 3/17/24

Rusty peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 17th. Rusty was a truck driver, a best friend to all no matter what, stubborn as a mule, and always had a good time.

Loved his grandchildren most of all and his dogs, especially...

Mar 19, 2024

Norma Jean Slusher Garnett Hoskins, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on April 27, 1934, the daughter of David and Addie Lawson Slusher. Norma was of the Baptist Faith. She had worked at the Bell County Clerk’s Office for many years.

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Mar 18, 2024

Charles Fred Roper, 87, of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.

Fred had many fond memories of growing up in Pineville and never wanted to live anywhere else. Fred was community minded and served as a former Pineville City Councilman...

Mar 17, 2024

Emanuel Boyd Brock, 73 of Tazewell, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was born in Beverly on February 3, 1951, a son of the late Boyd and Effie Brock. Emanuel had been a coal miner.

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

Mar 15, 2024

George Robert Frazier, age 69, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville, Kentucky. He was born on April 21, 1954, to the late Charlie and Mary Ellen (Laws) Frazier in Straight Creek, Kentucky. He had seven brothers and two sisters.

He was...

Mar 15, 2024

Billie Jean Sullivan Nicley, 75, of Cumberland Gap, TN, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.   She was born in Monroe, MI on June 8, 1948, a daughter of the late, Bessie Lee Wagner.  Billie Jean was a member of the Monroe Missionary Baptist Church and had been a homemaker. She loved her...

Mar 13, 2024

Billy Don Hembree, 92 of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. He was born in Ingram on October 17, 1931, a son of the late John and Nellie Brooks Hembree. Billy Don served his country in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He had...