Obituaries

Ronald  Lee "Ronnie" Collins

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Collins

Jun 25, 2021

Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Collins, 55, of Speedwell, Tennessee passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home. He was born in Los Angeles, California on December 18, 1965, a son of Diane Rosenbalm Collins and the late Lee Collins. He had worked in a sawmill. He is survived by his mother, Diane Collins; brother, Louis Collins and his...

Mary Lou Fortner

Mary Lou Fortner

Jun 24, 2021

Mary Lou Fortner, age 56, of Speedwell, TN was born June 7, 1965 and passed away June 24, 2021 at Tri State Health and Rehab. Mary loved spending time with her grandchildren, enjoyed the outdoors and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her parents; James Massengill and Edna Fay Massengill Reed, husband; Larry Fortner, brothers; Frank...

Rodney Bruce Hopkins

Rodney Bruce Hopkins

Jun 23, 2021

Rodney Bruce Hopkins passed away June 23, 2021. He was born November 20, 1935, in Crockett, Kentucky. He and his family resided at Arjay, Kentucky, for many years in a home built by him and his wife with the support and guidance of his carpenter father along with other extended family members. He and his wife later resided on...

John Michael Lefevers

John Michael Lefevers

Jun 21, 2021

John Michael Lefevers, 71 of Pineville, Kentucky, passed on from his earthly life to be with his lord and savior on Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by family and friends. John was born on April 29, 1950 in Pineville to the late George Lefevers and late Phronia Howard Lefevers. John attended and graduated from Pineville High...

Luther Wilson

Luther Wilson

Jun 21, 2021

Luther Wilson, 75, of Pineville, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Hazard ARH. He was born in Pineville on March 13, 1946, a son of the late Sollie and Eva Oma Wilder Wilson. He believed in the Baptist Faith and had worked as an Auto Mechanic for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Naomi Killion Brock

Naomi Killion Brock

Jun 21, 2021

Naomi Killion Brock, 79 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 in Pineville. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Bill Nantz

Bill Nantz

Jun 20, 2021

Bill Nantz, 81 of Calvin, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Fourmile on April 13, 1940, a son of the late Shilo and Annie Hunt Nantz. Bill had worked in the deep mines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Joyce Mary Lefevers

Joyce Mary Lefevers

Jun 19, 2021

Joyce Mary Lefevers, 58 of Kettle Island, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Pineville Community Health Care. She was born in Pineville on October 10, 1962, a daughter of Pearl Ray Lefevers and the late Bessie Taylor Lefevers. Joyce Mary was a member of the Jenson Baptist Church and had been a registered nurse. Joyce Mary...

Daniel Belcher

Daniel Belcher

Jun 18, 2021

Daniel Belcher, 66 of Stoney Fork, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Beverly, Kentucky on March 19, 1955. He was the son of the late John Henry Belcher and Tishia Saylor Belcher. He attended the Laurel Branch Pentecostal Church and had been a carpenter. Daniel is survived by his wife...

Dairl Wayne Hensley

Dairl Wayne Hensley

Jun 16, 2021

Dairl Wayne Hensley, 53 of Green Camp, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Pineville Community Health Care in Pineville. He was born in Pineville on June 20, 1967, a son of the late Bobbie and Mildred Hensley. Dairl was raised by the late Riley Smith and Virgie Smith and was a member of the Arjay Community...

Chester Lee Ballew

Chester Lee Ballew

Jun 16, 2021

Mr. Chester Lee Ballew, age 71, of Speedwell, TN was born August 2, 1949 and passed away suddenly June 16, 2021.

Graveside services for Mr. Ballew will be conducted Friday, June 18, 2021 at 2PM in the Hill Cemetery.

The Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel is honored to be serving the Ballew Family.

Barbara June Bryant

Barbara June Bryant

Jun 14, 2021

Barbara June Bryant, age 76, of Cumberland Gap, TN was born December 27, 1944 and passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Barbara was a very devoted Christian. On Sundays, all the children knew that they would get plenty of candy because Ms. Barbara would always take them plenty of it. During...

Harve Junior Couch

Harve Junior Couch

Jun 13, 2021

.Harve Junior Couch, 83, of Stoney Fork, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Hindman, KY on February 12, 1938, son of the late Elbert and Velda Calhoun Couch. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and attended Stoney Fork Pentecostal Church. He had served honorably in...

James Lark Jackson

James Lark Jackson

Jun 8, 2021

James Lark Jackson, 76, of Salem, IN formerly of Pineville passed away on Tuesday June 8, 2021 at St. Alexius Hospital, Bismarck, ND. He was born in Pineville on March 28, 1945 a son of the late Lark and Kathleen Mae Smith Jackson. He was of the Baptist Faith and had been a factory worker. In addition to his...

Vernon Lawson

Vernon Lawson

Jun 8, 2021

Vernon Lawson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoney Fork, Kentucky on April 24, 1934, a son of the late Garfield and Bertha Brock Lawson. He had been a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church and had driven a truck for the coal mines. In addition...

Trish Bennett Wilson

Trish Bennett Wilson

Jun 8, 2021

Mrs. Trish Bennett Wilson age 38, wife of Thomas Wilson of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday evening at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was the mother of Addison Glen Wilson of Corbin, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Janrose Ball of Williamsburg, Kentucky. She was the sister of Tina Cima and husband, Phillip and...

Jennifer Lynn Wood

Jennifer Lynn Wood

Jun 5, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Wood, 39, of Arjay, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her home. She was born in Westland, Michigan on June, 23, 1981, a daughter of Rose Davis and the late James L. Wood. Jennifer had been a homemaker. Jennifer is survived by her significant other, A.J. Bullins; daughters, Savannah Wood and companion, Rachel Bonnett,...

James Clifford Gambrel, Sr.

James Clifford Gambrel, Sr.

Jun 3, 2021

James Clifford Gambrel, Sr., 75 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Beech Tree Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center in Jellico, Tennessee. He was born in Pineville on January 20, 1946, a son of the late Frank and Lucille Black Jones. James served his country in the United States Army and had been a journeyman. He...

Timothy Bruce Jones

Timothy Bruce Jones

May 28, 2021

Timothy Bruce Jones of Kettle Island, Kentucky was born on March 25, 1965 and passed away on May 28, 2021. Tim had extreme pride knowing that he served his country. He was in the US Army Infantry in Ft. Benning, Georgia for basic training. He moved to California where he was in the 7th Infantry Division Light Fighters while...

Jerry Bransom Pannell

Jerry Bransom Pannell

May 28, 2021

Jerry Bransom Pannell, 64 of Pineville, gained his Angel Wings on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Harlan ARH in Harlan. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on May 24, 1957, a son of David Branson and Margaret Woods Pannell. Jerry was a member of The United Methodist Church. He had been a manager at Parts-Pro. Jerry was a...

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