Obituaries

Debbie Ruth Hopkins

Debbie Ruth Hopkins

Sep 5, 2021

Debbie Ruth Hopkins, age 60, of Middlesboro, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital.  She was born May 31, 1961 in Sneedville, Tennessee to the late Barney and Mary (Payne) Hopkins.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in New Tazewell, Tennessee.  Debbie loved her family and looked...

Rebecca "Bluebird" Bundy

Rebecca "Bluebird" Bundy

Sep 3, 2021

Rebecca “Bluebird” Bundy, 45 of Pathfork, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Harlan ARH in Harlan. She was born in Prestonsburg on April 3, 1976, a daughter of the late Raymond Keith Bundy and Thelma Hensley Neal. Rebecca had been a homemaker. Rebecca is survived by her mother, Thelma Neal; bothers, Robert Bundy and wife, Tammy,...

Dennis Howard

Dennis Howard

Sep 3, 2021

Dennis Howard, 60 of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at this home. He was born on February 25, 1961 in Pineville, Kentucky. Dennis had worked in the Storeroom of the Pineville Community Hospital for 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Dorothy Napier Howard, and brother, Ralph Howard. Dennis is...

Phyllis Dolores Lawson

Phyllis Dolores Lawson

Sep 3, 2021

Phyllis Dolores Fogle Lawson passed away at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on September 3rd, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born in Corbin, KY on January 1st, 1928, the only child of Hoover and Leona Fogle, who preceded her in death. Except for a brief time living in Middlesboro during her early years, Dolores lived her...

Lois Jean Wilder

Lois Jean Wilder

Sep 1, 2021

Lois Jean Wilder, 76 of Miracle, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH in Middlesboro. She was born in Manchester on February 14, 1945, a daughter of the late Tommy and Nannie Hoskins Goins. Lois was a member of the Church of God and had been a Cashier at the A&P. In addition to her...

Matt Belcher, Jr.

Matt Belcher, Jr.

Aug 29, 2021

Matt Belcher, Jr. (Supercat) born on December 14, 1945 in Redbird, Kentucky passed away August 29, 2021 in Pineville, Kentucky. He served his country by serving in the United States Army. He was a retired coal truck driver and avid horse-back rider. He loved to laugh and always had a smile on his face. Matt is survived by his...

Garry Lynn Leger

Garry Lynn Leger

Aug 29, 2021

Garry Lynn Leger, born June 15, 1947 in Pineville, Kentucky went to his heavenly home on August 29, 2021. As an educator for the Bell County School System, Garry had a tremendous impact on the residents of this area. He was a strong believer of the Baptist Faith and spent many years of his life providing music and direction...

Eddie Dean Stewart

Eddie Dean Stewart

Aug 29, 2021

Eddie Dean Stewart, 74 of Arjay, passed away on August 29, 2021 at St. Joseph Health in London. He was born on April 25, 1947 in Arjay, a son of the late Otis and Alice McVey Stewart. Eddie served his country in the United States Army and had been a coal miner and worked in maintenance. Eddie is survived...

Maggie Irene Centers Fuson

Maggie Irene Centers Fuson

Aug 27, 2021

Maggie Irene Centers Fuson, 90 of Lexington, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on May 14, 1931, a daughter of the late Ben and Alice Faulkner Centers. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Lexington and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents,...

Zb Brock

Zb Brock

Aug 26, 2021

ZB Brock, 90 of Stoney Fork, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his home. He enjoyed serving the Lord. He was born in Stoney Fork on August 10, 1931, a son of the late, Felix and Judy Caldwell Brock. ZB enjoyed his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. ZB worker as a logger,...

Lucy Jackson

Lucy Jackson

Aug 25, 2021

Lucy Jackson, 95, of Balkan, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Mountain View Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Oaks, KY on July 16, 1926 a daughter of the, Robert Andrew “RA” and Mary Elizabeth “Bessie” Hoskins Cheek. She was a faithful member of Whipple Missionary Baptist Church and she loved her church family as well...

Mark Thomas Belcher

Mark Thomas Belcher

Aug 23, 2021

Mark Thomas Belcher, born June 21, 1967 in Frankfurt, Germany passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 in Pineville, Kentucky. Mark served his country during Desert Storm in the National Guard and in the United States Army Reserves. Mark was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a Respiratory Therapist. Mark is survived by his daughters, Holly Belcher...

George Phillip Martin

George Phillip Martin

Aug 23, 2021

George Phillip Martin, 88 of Barbourville, formerly of Pineville, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home. He was born in Sassafras, Kentucky on November 5, 1932, a son of the late George and Mae Cornett Martin. Phillip was a graduate of Pineville High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree from Morehead State University....

Juanita Nelson

Juanita Nelson

Aug 22, 2021

Juanita Nelson, 82 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Middlesboro. She was born in Pineville on October 30, 1938, a daughter of the late Charlie and Fannie Lawson Collett. Juanita had been a secretary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Elsie...

Jimmy Darrell Mcpeek

Jimmy Darrell Mcpeek

Aug 20, 2021

Jimmy Darrell McPeek, 81, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Claiborne County Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1940 in Virgie, Kentucky, a son of the late Holdred and Virginia Gunter McPeek. After completing 4 years of service in the United States Air Force, Jim spent many proud years as an...

Charles Wesley Lawson

Charles Wesley Lawson

Aug 20, 2021

Charles Wesley Lawson, 49 of Pineville, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home in Straight Creek. He was born in Pineville on September 20, 1971 and was the son of the late Roger and Charlotte Crockett Lawson. Charles had been a truck driver for many years. Charles is survived by his children, Andrea Nicole Akins and...

Gwen Wilson

Gwen Wilson

Aug 19, 2021

Gwen Wilson passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the age of 71. Gwen was born on April 27, 1950 in Beverly, Kentucky. He married Verna Cox who was his partner in life for 50 years. Gwen was preceded in death by his parents, Colman and Carrie Wilson; and his siblings, Boyd Wilson, Denver Wilson, Faye Mullins, and...

Margaret Fuston

Margaret Fuston

Aug 19, 2021

Margaret Fuston, 73 of Clear Creek, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Tri State Manor in Harrogate, Tennessee. Margaret was born on September 29, 1947 and was a daughter of the late General Fuston and Angeline Gibson Simpson. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Bud Fuston, Verdie...

Elsie Mae Johnson

Elsie Mae Johnson

Aug 17, 2021

Elsie Mae Johnson, 53 of Middlesboro, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was born in Pineville on May 19, 1968, a daughter of the late James Jr. and Edith Stewart Johnson. Elsie loved to sing for Jesus and loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

John Thomas Richardson

John Thomas Richardson

Aug 10, 2021

John Thomas Richardson, 75 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville. He was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on September 5, 1945, a son of the late Charles Eli and Margie Irene Martin Richardson. John served his country in the United States Army. He was a believer in the...

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