Obituaries

Donald Ray Centers

Donald Ray Centers

May 28, 2021

Donald Ray Centers, 70 of Middlesboro, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on August 28, 1950, a son of the late Russell and Florence Peck Centers. Donald had been a Grill Cook in the Restaurant Industry. In addition to his parents, he...

William C. Johnson

William C. Johnson

May 28, 2021

William C. Johnson, age 77, of Speedwell, TN was born April 9, 1944 and passed away peacefully Friday, May 28, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the U.S. Army. William loved golfing, fishing, and traveling. After retirement, he started working for FedEx where he become...

Marlene Partin

Marlene Partin

May 26, 2021

Marlene Jackson Partin, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away in the early hours of May 26, 2021. She was 72 years of age when the Lord called her home. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Gillis and Roseinna Simpson Jackson, on April 8, 1949. Marlene was a follower of the Primitive Baptist faith. In...

Pearl Ann Pannell Richardson

Pearl Ann Pannell Richardson

May 23, 2021

Pearl Ann Pannell Richardson, 76 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her home. She was born in Jenkins on April 26, 1945, a daughter of the late William Martin and Delphia Tucker Pannell. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and had worked in sales and childcare. In addition to her parents, she was...

Pauline Baker

Pauline Baker

May 23, 2021

Pauline Brock Baker, age 89, of Barbourville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 at the Mountain View Nursing Home. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on April 16, 1932 to Hestle and Lily Brock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hestle and Lily Brock; her husband, Virgil Baker, to whom she was married until his passing...

Doylene Brummett

Doylene Brummett

May 22, 2021

Doylene Brummett, 55 of Artemus, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Pineville on August 30, 1965, a daughter of the late Andrew and Ollie Brown Smith. Doylene was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had been a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for 30 years at...

Dalton Lee Dakota Hunter

Dalton Lee Dakota Hunter

May 20, 2021

Dalton Lee Dakota Hunter, 18 of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Middlesboro. He was born in Pineville on November 16, 2002, a son of Jason Hunter and Alicia Sproles Hunter. He was a member of the Faith Temple Non-Denominational Church. Dalton was a High School Student and had attended Bell County High School. Dalton is...

James E. Leach

James E. Leach

May 20, 2021

James E. Leach, age 81 of Speedwell, TN was born February 20, 1940 and passed away May 20, 2021 at his home. James attended Pine Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Lucille Leach, parents; Troy and Roxie (Wright) Leach, daughter-in-law; Angelia Leach, 9 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is...

Lisa L. Cox Fuson

Lisa L. Cox Fuson

May 19, 2021

Lisa L. Cox Fuson, 57 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home. She was born in Pineville on August 18, 1963, a daughter of Otis Buddy and Freda Hoskins Cox. Lisa was a member of the Hensley Chapel Baptist Church and she had been a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was preceded in death by...

James David Mcdonald

James David Mcdonald

May 17, 2021

James David McDonald, age 54 of Tazewell, TN was born July 31, 1966 and passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was saved at an earlier age and attended Riverside Baptist Church. James loved to make everyone laugh, playing music and working on trucks.

He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Willard Taylor

Willard Taylor

May 16, 2021

Willard Taylor, 84, of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Cary on November 19, 1936, a son of the late Wilse and Rosie Hensley Taylor. He was a member of the Cary Church of God of Prophesy and had been a coal miner. He...

Louise Miracle

Louise Miracle

May 11, 2021

Louise Miracle, 82 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Middlesboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Middlesboro. She was born in Pineville on May 1, 1939, a daughter of the late Fred and Bessie Hoskins Baker. Louise had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H.L....

Carl "William" Blanton

Carl "William" Blanton

May 10, 2021

Carl “William” Blanton, 59 of Bledsoe, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at this home. He was born in Easton, Maryland on October 2, 1961, a son of the late Lee and Polly Katherine Caldwell Blanton. Carl enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers, yardwork, and working in the yard at the church. He loved looking for hickory chickens. Carl...

Lucian Clay Hodges, Iii

Lucian Clay Hodges, Iii

May 10, 2021

Lucian Clay Hodges III, 40 of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Morristown, Tennessee on September 6, 1980, a son of the late Lucian Hodges, Jr. and Debra Hefflen Hodges. Lucian was a member of the Grandview Christian Church and had been a welder. Lucian...

Tonya Gail Thompson

Tonya Gail Thompson

May 9, 2021

Tonya Gail Thompson, 44 of Stoney Fork, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Barbourville. She was born in Harlan County on February 12, 1977, a daughter of Charles Baker, Jr. and the late Ruth Sullivan Baker. Tonya was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had been a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Danny Arnold Templeton

Danny Arnold Templeton

May 9, 2021

Danny Arnold Templeton, 70 of Pathfork, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at St. Joseph’s East in Lexington. He was born in Hulen on March 11, 1951, a son of the late Bill and Mabelle Hill Templeton. Danny was a member of the Blackstar Pentecostal Church and had been a surface miner. In addition to his parents, he...

Angela Denise Day

Angela Denise Day

May 7, 2021

Angela Denise Day, 58 of Middlesboro, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH in Middlesboro. She was born on April 25, 1963 in Dearborn, Michigan, a daughter of the late Aubrey and Edna Frederick Day. Angela had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Herzog. Angela...

Gregory L. White

Gregory L. White

May 5, 2021

Gregory L. White, 62 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pineville. He was born in Pineville on September 4, 1958 a son of the late Glen and Gayla Faye Green White. Gregory loved church and was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. He also loved...

Ruby Brock Swallows

Ruby Brock Swallows

May 1, 2021

Ruby Brock Swallows, 80 of English, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tell City, Indiana. She was born in Bell County on July 1, 1940, a daughter of the late Wilk and Emma Taylor Brock. Ruby was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Boyd E. York

Boyd E. York

Apr 29, 2021

Boyd E. “Muscle Man” York, 83 of Arjay, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Middlesboro Nursing & Rehab Facility in Middlesboro. He was born in Arjay on October 21, 1937, a son of the late Cecil and Flora Rice York. He had been the Maintenance Boss for 47 years in the mines. In addition to his...

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