Obituaries

Aug 29, 2022

Mr. Dennis Lee Hopper, age 60, of Speedwell, TN was born December 11, 1961 and passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Lee Hopper; brother, Billy Mack Hopper; grandparents, Bill and Ruby Hopper, Lottie Mae...

Aug 26, 2022

Cole Johnson, 61 of Wilmore, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 1, 1961, a son of Margie Louise May and David L. Johnson. Cole proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and had been an engineer for dairy farms. Cole...

Aug 26, 2022

Rubin Whitehead, 78 of Stoney Fork, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoney Fork on May 8, 1944, a son of the late Taylor and Cathern Caldwell Whitehead. Rubin was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had worked in maintenance for the Harlan County Board of...

Aug 21, 2022

Donald Wayne Jackson, 74 of Laurel Hill, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born in Laurel Hill on February 1, 1948, a son of the late Gillus and Roszina Simpson Jackson. Donald loved farming and had completed his apprenticeship to become a Brick Mason. In addition to his...

Aug 20, 2022

Laura McGeorge Blanton, 82 of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Middlesboro Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 5, 1940, on Laurel Hill in Pineville, and was the daughter of the late Edmus and Virgie McGeorge. Laura was a member of the East Pineville Baptist Church. Laura was a woman who loved...

Aug 19, 2022

Virginia Rose Caldwell, a lifelong resident of Mill Creek, Kentucky, was born on November 6, 1943. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family to be with the Lord on August 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lettie Johnson; husband, Elihue Caldwell; and brothers, Ronnie Johnson and Michael Johnson. Virginia is survived by four daughters, Barbara...

Aug 17, 2022

Mona M. SILSBY, 89, of Harrogate, TN, formerly of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation, Harrogate with her daughter holding her hand. Born July 25, 1933, in Westfield, PA, she was the daughter of Cleo Joseph and Gladys Onolee Houghtaling McCaslin. On December 24, 1968, in Little Marsh, PA, she married Everett...

Aug 17, 2022

Clara Jean Rogers, 79 of Mackville, formerly of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, August 17,2022, surrounded by family. She was born in Pineville on December 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Clifton and Sabria Jackson Rogers. Clara was a member of the Old Fourmile Church and had been a homemaker and caretaker. In addition to her parents, she...

Aug 17, 2022

Thelma True Pursifull, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky at The Willows at Hamburg where she resided since 2014. She was predeceased by her parents, Paschal P. and Susan True; her stepmother, Ella True; her brother, Porter True; her daughter, Sarah True Pursifull; and her husband, James Pursifull, Jr. She is survived by her...

Aug 17, 2022

Mona M. SILSBY, 89, of Harrogate, TN, formerly of Andrews Settlement, PA, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation, Harrogate with her daughter holding her hand.  Born July 25, 1933, in Westfield, PA, she was the daughter of Cleo Joseph and Gladys Onolee Houghtaling McCaslin.  On December 24, 1968, in Little Marsh, PA, she married Everett...

Aug 16, 2022

Robert Roscoe Smith, Son of Parker Smith and Mary Alice Smith Warren, was born February 27, 1945. Robert grew up in the White Mountain community then moved with his family to Lake City Tennessee where he graduated high school. After graduating, Robert joined the army and served abroad in Germany for two years. After the army, he resided in...

Aug 15, 2022

Mr. Michael Steven Gent, age 51 of Tazewell, TN was born September 25, 1970 and passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was saved at an early age and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Michael was a very caring man who would always put others first before himself.

He...

Aug 15, 2022

Mr. Michael Steven Gent, age 51 of Tazewell, TN was born September 25, 1970 and passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was saved at an early age and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Michael was a very caring man who would always put others first before himself.

He...

Aug 13, 2022

Teddy Wayne Wilder, 70, of Kettle Island, Kentucky a child of God and faithful servant, entered his Heavenly Home on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Born November 1, 1951, Ted was the son of the late Joe and Ethel (Cupp) Wilder of Barbourville, Kentucky. He was the oldest of 7 children and husband to Mickey Wilder of Kettle Island. Ted...

Aug 13, 2022

Cassie L. Baker, 77 of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Tri State Health & Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate. She was born in Chenoa on October 23, 1944, a daughter of the late Jeffery and Florida Frazier. Cassie was a believer in the Holiness Faith and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents,...

Aug 11, 2022

John Brock, 91 of Beverly, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home. He was born in Beverly on July 10, 1931, a son of the late Hugh and Celetta Brock. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He served as a basic security and guard man, and was a rifle sharpshooter....

Aug 9, 2022

Curtis Jay Hall, 59 of Pineville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 15, 1963, a son of Jack and Maxine Overton Hall. Curt loved the Kentucky Wildcats and walking in the mountains enjoying nature. He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 8, 2022

Sarah Ellen Greene Wilder Baker, 84 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She was born in Pineville on May 9, 1938, a daughter of Hiarm and Mary Robbins Greene. Sarah had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Wilder; grandchild, Justin Tye; and...

Aug 8, 2022

Mrs. Hazel Jane Jones, age 57, of Speedwell, TN was born March 31, 1965 and passed away peacefully August 8, 2022 at her home.  She was a member of Mt. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Haze Braden; stepfather, Donnie Berry; grandparents, Boyd and Luda Monday, Cal and Martha Braden....

Aug 7, 2022

Ethel Tigue, 89 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville. She was born in Knox County, Kentucky on November 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Ancs and Sally Wagers Tigue. Ethel was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and had been a house cleaner. In addition to...