Obituaries

Oct 24, 2022

Michael Scott Baker, 68 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at his home. He was born in Pineville on July 3, 1954, a son of the late Walter Scott Baker and Vivian Wilson Kneisel. Mike served in the Kentucky National Guard and had been a manager and a clerk for Wal-Mart for many years.

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Oct 20, 2022

Otis Wayne Hobbs, 69 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home. He was born in Pineville on July 15, 1953, a son of the late Elmer and Ethel Jackson Hobbs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Grubbs Hobbs; stepson, Charles Sproles; and...

Oct 19, 2022

James Oscar Raines, 73, of New Tazewell, formerly of Middlesboro, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the Claiborne Medical Center.  He was born in Middlesboro on February 1, 1949, a son of the late Clarence “Toots” and Doxie Lee White Raines.  He had served in the US Army, Green Beret, during the Vietnam War. James had been...

Oct 14, 2022

Bobby Ray “Bob” Hendrickson, 84, of Pineville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022 peacefully with his family by his side. He was born June 22, 1938 to the late William “Bill” and Thelma Gambrel Hendrickson.

Bob grew up in Fourmile, Kentucky and graduated from Lone Jack High School where...

Oct 12, 2022

Virgie Elliott Jones, 86 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Sayre Christian Village in Lexington. She was born in Stoney Fork on September 29, 1936, a daughter of the late Edgar and Carrie Hoskins Elliott. Virgie had been a homemaker.

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

Oct 12, 2022

Vernon Eugene Taylor, Sr., 94, of Middlesboro, KY passed away on October 12, 2022. Vernon was born on September 15, 1928 to parents Lloyd Taylor and Ethen Green in Calloway, KY. Vernon was a devoted family man, an excellent card player, a traveler who loved the open road and a dedicated public servant to the people of Bell County....

Oct 12, 2022

Joyce Lee Mason, 77 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Middlesboro ARH. She was born in Ferndale on February 3, 1945, a daughter of the late William and Dora Brooks Baker. Joyce had been a dietician for the Mountain View Nursing Home.

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

Oct 11, 2022

Mrs. Verda Mae Overton, age 78 of Speedwell, TN was born September 8, 1944 and passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at The Heritage Center in LaFollette. Verda was a Christian and was kind to everyone she met. She was Mom of two and Nanny to numerous kids including her two grandsons and many other kids too many to...

Oct 11, 2022

Mrs. LouAnna Hatfield, age 84 of Speedwell, TN passed away October 11, 2022. She was born January 1, 1938 to the late Thomas Hueston Jessie and Nettie Drummonds Jessie in Fonde, KY. She was saved at an early age. She loved her family with all her heart and devoted her life to being a wife and homemaker. Lou’s hobbies...

Oct 10, 2022

Thomas Wade Watkins, 57 of Calvin, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at his home. He was born in Livonia, Michigan on July 22, 1965, a son of Gerald Ray Watkins and Helen Eastin Grieve. Thomas had worked in roofing and tree trimming.

He was preceded in death by wife, Loretta Hobbs Watkins and...

Oct 10, 2022

Virgie Smith, 91 of Arjay, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at her home. She was born in Blanche on July 4, 1931, a daughter of Albert and Myrtle Jones Hensley. Virgie was a member of the Arjay Community Pentecostal Church and had been a homemaker.

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

Oct 8, 2022

Duane Roop, age 61 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at his residence.

Duane worked as an Insurance Agent for Commonwealth Life Insurance for 20 years. After his retirement, he began working at Kroger and was presently employed there. He was also a Volunteer Tour Guide at Abraham Lincoln University which he loved...

Oct 8, 2022

Duane Roop, age 61 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at his residence.

Duane worked as an Insurance Agent for Commonwealth Life Insurance for 20 years. After his retirement, he began working at Kroger and was presently employed there. He was also a Volunteer Tour Guide at Abraham Lincoln University which he loved doing.  Duane...

Oct 6, 2022

James Wesley Foley, 86 of Flat Lick, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born in Flat Lick on February 22, 1936, a son of Raymond and Elizabeth Lemons Foley. James favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing, and he loved spending time with his family and friends. He...

Oct 5, 2022

Shirley Marie Broughton Smith, 65 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lexington. She was born on October 9, 1956, a daughter of the late Garrett and Lillie Slusher Broughton. Shirley had been a transcriptionist for the Appalachian Regional Hospitals.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Oct 4, 2022

William Ray ‘Billy’ Wilcox, 47 of Middlesboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his home. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 30, 1975, a son of William Wilcox. Billy was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a store owner.

He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, John Bunch.

Oct 4, 2022

Elsie Maxine Worrell Hatton, 86 of Siler, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her home. She was born in Lima, Ohio on April 4, 1936, a daughter of the late Roy Orr and Hazel Vesta Harshe Worrell. Maxine had worked for Tremco in Barbourville.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Oct 4, 2022

Jewell Christine Gilpin, age 87, a beloved servant of the Lord, went home to be with Jesus on October 4, 2022. She spent most of her life as a Sunday School teacher, prison minister, and a shining light and mentor to her children, grandchildren, and many others. She was born June 3, 1935 in Tazewell, Tennessee. At the age...

Sep 30, 2022

Mrs. Jane H. Scott, age 83 of Harrogate, TN was born January 6, 1939 and passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Heritage Center in Morristown.

Graveside services for Mrs. Scott will be conducted 5:00 PM Thursday, October 6, 2022 in the Joseph M. Scott, Jr. Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Emery Minton, Jr. officiating. Music will...

Sep 27, 2022

Maggie Elizabeth Gulley age 76 of Harrogate, Tennessee, was born April 5th, 1946 and went to

be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at home with her loving husband by her side.

She was saved as a young woman at Peoples Missionary Baptist in Springfield, Ohio. She was a

member of...