Obituaries

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...

Sep 26, 2022

Arbula Bryant, 80 of Arjay, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at her home. She was born in Gatliff on May 24, 1942, a daughter of the late Soloman and Mae Starett Davis. Arbula had worked in the cafeteria at the Pineville Community Hospital.

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

Sep 26, 2022

Hester Smith Gambrel, 92 of Arjay, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at her home. She was born in Mills on August 8, 1930, a daughter of the late Isaac and Sarah Smith. Hester was a member of the Arjay Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and had been a teachers aid.

In...

Sep 25, 2022

Lizzia Bullins, 52 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at her home. She was born in Middlesboro on August 17, 1970, a daughter of the late William ‘Bill’ and Mary Brock Bullins. Lizzia was a member of the Mill Creek Baptist Church and had been a homemaker.

In addition to her parents,...

Sep 25, 2022

Mr. Bobby Glenn Earl, age 78, of New Tazewell, TN was born May 29, 1944 and passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home. Glenn was saved at an early age and was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated high school in 1962 then enlisted in the US Army. After returning home from the...

Sep 23, 2022

Karen Sue Smith Caldwell, 49 of Pineville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Pineville Community Health Care. She was born in Pineville on November 8, 1972, a daughter of the late Elmer Lee Smith, Sr. and Ollie Smith Stewart. Karen had been a farmer.

In addition to her father she was preceded...

Sep 17, 2022

Betty Hensley, 85 of Ingram, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 17, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Ely Hollow on December 23, 1936, a daughter of the late Woodson and Viola Doan Smith. Betty was a precious mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She...

Sep 12, 2022

Rickie Joe Shepherd, 63 of Straight Creek, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2022. He was born to the late Thermond Paul, Sr. and Magdalene Rutherford Shepherd of Pineville, Kentucky. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to be in the woods hunting, fishing, and anything to do with nature.

He leaves behind...