Obituaries

Sep 5, 2022

Mr. Donald Wayne Ausmus, age 73 of Speedwell, TN was born April 3, 1949 and passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Claiborne Medical Center.

Graveside services for Mr. Ausmus will be conducted Friday, September 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the Cornerstone Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Brooks officiating.

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Sep 5, 2022

Joan Pearman Miller departed her earthly home September 5, 2022. She was born July 11, 1942, the daughter of the late Otto and Glada Gulley Pearman. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church where she had formerly served as secretary. She received her bachelor’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University and a master’s degree from Union College. Joan...

Sep 2, 2022

Franklin Hoskins, age 80, a lifelong resident of Bell County from Kettle Island, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 2nd, 2022, under the attentive care of his beloved daughter, Melissa “Lisa” Marie Hoskins.

Franklin worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for Codel Construction Company and for Straight Creek Mining. While...

Sep 1, 2022

Tenna Teresa Cloud, 65, of Pineville, passed away on September 1, 2022, at her home in Pineville. She was born in Pineville, KY on June 19, 1957, a daughter of the late Mary Hester Cloud. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and had been a Cosmetologist.

In addition to her mother, she was...

Aug 31, 2022

Mrs. Mossie Ayers, age 91, of New Tazewell, TN was born December 5, 1930 and passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home. She was saved at the age of 16 and was a member of TNT Church of God. Mossie loved sewing, canning, gardening, and above all else, she loved her family.

She was preceded...

Aug 29, 2022

Claretta Underwood Alfano, 76, formally of Brownies Creek, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, in Maryville, Tennessee. She was born in Brownies Creek on July 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Ed and Sally Wilson Underwood. She had been a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. Private Services were held by the family. Arnett & Steele Funeral...

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...