Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Donald Ray Laws, 86 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Wallsend on October 6, 1936, a son of the late Berry Paul and Nanny Elaine Crisp Laws. Donald had been a heavy equipment operator.

In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 11, 2023

Anthony Warren Miracle, 55 of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. He was born in Pineville on November 16, 1967, a son of Quinlan Sr. and Helen Gail Lawson Miracle. Anthony worked for the Kentucky Cabinet for Child and Family Services.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 9, 2023

Robert Mills, Jr. 57 of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville. He was born in Barbourville on November 11, 1965, a son of the late Robert Mills and Elsie Sizemore Hoskins. Robert had worked in construction.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2023

James J. “Jim” Krueger, age 81, of Harrogate, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 9, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born October 30, 1941, in Julesburg, Colorado but moved to a smaller town of Lewellen, Nebraska for a few years and then on to Sterling, Colorado where he attended college for a semester....

Mar 6, 2023

Jonathan “Jay” Slusher, 55, of Pineville, KY, passed away on March 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Jay was born in August of 1967, in Louisville, Kentucky to Alex and Nancy Slusher, and was the 6th of their 7 children.  He was a great athlete, student, and worked hard for all that he accomplished.  He married and raised 3...

Mar 5, 2023

Rev. Ross Michael Hoskins, 68 of London, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati. He was born in Pineville on March 7, 1954, a son of the late Ross and Ellene Wilder Hoskins. He had been an engineer for General Motors Truck and Bus, and had been the pastor at...

Mar 3, 2023

Roy D. Rhodes, 66 of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Brookwood Retirement Community Nursing Home. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 27, 1956, the son of the late Floyd and Bessie Kelly Rhodes. He retired from Kroger’s after 19 dedicated years. Roy was a loving son, father, brother, and uncle. He...

Mar 1, 2023

Edna Mae Jones Warren, 91 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville. She was born in Heroes, Kentucky on May 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Silas and Elsie Baker Jones. She had been a homemaker. Edna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She...

Mar 1, 2023

Our dear loved one, Mallon “Buck” Ausmus, age 81, of Speedwell, TN was born May 16, 1941, and passed away March 1, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children; Johnnie Terry Ausmus, parents; Frank “Sleepy” and Dallas Hopper Braden Ausmus, sons; Clyde and Michael Ausmus, sister and brother-in-law;...

Feb 28, 2023

Ronda Lee Spangler Miracle, 55 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the Pineville Community Health Center. She was born in Middlesboro on May 16, 1967, a daughter of the late Kenneth “Ronnie” and Charlotte Sylvester Spangler. Rhonda had retired from the Bell County Judicial Center where she worked as a court clerk.

Feb 27, 2023

Willard Doug “Giggles” Napier, 55 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Pineville Community Health Care. He was born in Pineville on May 6, 1967, a son of the late James and Sarah Broughton Napier.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George Napier and...

Feb 27, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Wilma Dean Sowders. Wilma passed away on February 27, 2023, at the age of 89 years. Wilma was born on April 21, 1933, in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, to Ernest Verlin Tolliver and Minnie Viola (Patton) Tolliver. Wilma attended Powell Valley High School and graduated in 1951. Wilma...

Feb 27, 2023

Mrs. Mary Sue Mason, age 87, of Harrogate, TN was born April 13, 1935 and passed away peacefully February 27, 2023 at Claiborne Health and Rehab. She loved to cook and making sure that everyone had plenty to eat.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Ruby (Lawry) Hightower, husband; Homer Mason, 5 brothers...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Darrell Wayne Ramsey, age 63, of Tazewell, TN was born March 9, 1959 and passed away peacefully February 26, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was a faithful member of Riverside Missionary Baptist where he also served as a deacon for 22 years. Darrell was employed as an over the road truck driver...

Feb 25, 2023

Sallie Mae “Mamaw” Hunter, 87 of Tazewell, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2023, at the Tri State Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate.  She was born in Speedwell on July 10, 1935, a daughter of the late Jessie and Clara Gibson Hunter.  Sallie Mae had been a farmer.

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

Feb 25, 2023

Robert Edward Millner age 72 of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at home with his loving wife and family by his side.  Bob was born on December 9, 1950, to Robert and Evelyn (Tobert) Millner in Toledo, Ohio.  Bob married the love of his life Clara (Sissy) Brown on August 6, 1988. They have...

Feb 23, 2023

Esther Marie Napier, 84 Walker, departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Barbourville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and went to live eternally in her heavenly home. She was born in Rella on August 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Edgar and Alberta Marie Woolum Napier. Esther had worked on the assembly line for the Knox...

Feb 23, 2023

Judy Hembree, 71 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her home. She was born in Barbourville on December 24, 1951, a daughter of the late Rice and Christine Bays Lawson. Judy was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a homemaker.

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

Feb 21, 2023

Billy C. Patterson, 84 of Kettle Island, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on July 6, 1938, a son of the late James and Mary White Patterson. Billy had been a coal miner and had owned a service station.

Feb 19, 2023

Robert C. Chadwell, 80 of Middlesboro, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born on August 31, 1942, a son of the late Charles and Etha Whitmore Chadwell. Robert worked as a shoe repairman for many years at Chadwell Shoe Repair in Middlesboro.

In addition to his parents, he...