Obituaries

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...

Jun 27, 2023

Kubil Joel Hopper, 55, of Speedwell, passed away on June 27, 2023.  He was born in Lafollette on April 3, 1968, a son of the late Kubil and Virginia “Jenny” Hopper.  He had worked in construction for many years. Joel played a bass guitar for over 25 years beginning with his dad his band, “The Knock-A-Bouts.” And then Joel...

Jun 26, 2023

Louise Janeway Mills, 81 of Fourmile, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Pineville Community Health Center. She was born in Middlesboro on July 28, 1941, a daughter of the late Roy and Edith VanBever Janeway. Louise had been a member of the Riverside Baptist Church and had been a homemaker.

In addition...

Jun 25, 2023

Michelle Hendrickson, 59, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Kings Daughter Medical Center in Ashland. She was born in Somerset on February 29, 1964, a daughter of Geraldine Hobbs Slaven and the late Alfred Edwin Hendrickson. She had worked at Kroger Fuel Service Center in Ashland.

Michelle is survived by...

Jun 23, 2023

Cerina Renee’ Foister, 50 of Cincinnati, Ohio formerly of Jenson, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 24, 1973, a daughter of Wanda Saylor Foister and the late Freddie “Kojack” Foister. Cerina had been Vice-President of Jason Rose Real Estate Company. She...

Jun 23, 2023

John W. Carroll, 90, of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Pineville Community Health Center. He was born in Ingram, Kentucky on October 20, 1932, the son of the late Willie Lee and Leona Carroll. John was a Journeymen Electrician for 50+ years but many would say he was a master of all trades. He...

Jun 21, 2023

Gertrude Sharp Wilder, 94 of Clear Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Davisburg, Kentucky on December 20, 1928, and was the eldest child of the late Chester and Cora Gibson Sharp. Gertrude had been a homemaker....

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Nathaniel “Pap” Fee, age 87, of Corbin, KY was born July 30, 1936 and passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was saved at an early age and throughout his life he loved to talk about the Lord. Pap was an avid outdoorsman and had a special kindness to everyone. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. For many...

Jun 20, 2023

Mary Anne (Sharp) Hatmaker, 98, of Nashville, TN, left this life and stepped into the loving arms of Jesus on June 20, 2023.  Mary Anne was born and raised in Cumberland Gap, TN.  During High School she worked briefly at the LaFollette Shirt Factory which helped encourage her lifetime love for sewing.  She was an accomplished seamstress providing clothing...