Obituaries

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...

Aug 6, 2022

Nellie Maise Jones, age 70 of Arjay, passed away at the Tri State Health & Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate, Tennessee on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born in Fields on April 25, 1952, a daughter of Mack and Nollie Sizemore Patrick. Nellie had worked for the IBM Computer Company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Aug 6, 2022

James Edward Wilson, 78, of Kettle Island, passed away on Saturday August 6, 2022, at Pineville Community Health Center. He was born in Cubbage on July 12, 1944. A son of the late Oscar and Delta Wilder Wilson. He proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Ranger during the Vietnam War. James worked as a Pineville Police...

Aug 4, 2022

James L. ‘Jim’ Winter, 79 of Calvin, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Corntown, Kentucky on May 23, 1943, a son of the late Donald and Mary Massey Winter. Jim was a believer in the Catholic Faith and had been District Forester for the state. In...

Aug 1, 2022

Jesse James Hall, born on May 15, 1947, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was born to the late Bernie and Mary Elizabeth Taylor Hall in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Jesse was raised in Milan, Michigan where be became a policeman. Then in 1977 he moved to Middlesboro, Kentucky and became a policeman...

Jul 31, 2022

Frederick "Freddie" Philpot, Jr., 62 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home. He was born in Pineville on June 1, 1960, a son of the late Frederick Sr and Eva Jones Philpot. Freddie was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had worked in environmental and safety management. In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 31, 2022

Billy Grant Bays, age 55, passed away at his home in Pineville, Kentucky on Sunday, July 31st, 2022. He was born in Fourmile on February 22, 1967, the son of the late Shelby Jean Smallwood and George Ted Bays. Billy was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a roofer. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jul 26, 2022

Ricky Caldwell, 63 of Helton, Kentucky passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born at the old Red Bird Hospital in Beverly, Kentucky on January 4, 1959. Ricky was the son of Ruth and the late Richard Ray Caldwell of Bledsoe. He was a coal truck driver for H&N Trucking for over 30 years....