Obituaries

Mar 23, 2023

Robert Marvin “Bob” Wilson, 91, of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home. He was born in Four Mile, Kentucky on September 25, 1931, one of eleven children of the late Richard Edison “R.E.” and Bertha Hopkins Wilson. Bob was a member of the First Christian Church of Pineville, where he was an Elder, and...

Mar 21, 2023

Timothy Eugene Wright, age 34 of Speedwell, TN was born in Pineville, KY on December 7, 1988, and passed away March 21, 2023. Timmy loved to work on his motorcycle, fishing and being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Wright and Betty Redmond; brother, Roy Robinson; and grandparents, Elmer and Virgia Wright, and...

Mar 19, 2023

Estil Lee (Ookie) Akers, 57 of Stoney Fork, passed away Sunday evening, March 19, 2023, at his residence after battling a long illness.

Ookie was born to the late Oscar and Lavonne Akers on February 25, 1966, in Pineville, Ky. He was a former mechanic of H&N Trucking. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, hickory chicken hunting,...

Mar 19, 2023

Debra Joyce Newport, 69, of Speedwell, Tennessee was born August 10,1953 and passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Joyce was a loving and kind soul that thoroughly wanted to make people feel loved and welcome. Her amazing personality and infectious laugh will be missed greatly. She was known, among her several nieces and...

Mar 18, 2023

Kimberly Sue Goodin, 52 of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Pineville on June 17, 1970, a daughter of Kinley Goodin and Mary Miller. Kimberly was a cat lover and loved to do crafts.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2023

Anthony “Boo” Cloud, 62 of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Anthony was born on June 27, 1960, a son to the late Mary Hester Cloud of Pineville, Kentucky. He had been a surface miner, construction worker, and worked on a crew to help build what is now known as the Cumberland Gap Tunnel in Middlesboro,...

Mar 16, 2023

Edna Marie Reynold Dye, 76 of Corbin, formerly of Bell County, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born in Black Star on May 10, 1946, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Drucilla Pruitt Reynolds. Edna had been a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

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...