Obituaries

Nov 1, 2021

Melissa Louise Barnett, age 53, of Harrogate TN was born June 16, 1968 and passed away November 1, 2021. Melissa loved shopping, working in the yard and thrifting. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her eyes. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Napier.

She is survived by her father; Stanley Napier, the...

Oct 31, 2021

William Douglas Quillen, 62 of Middlesboro passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born in Middlesboro on December 20, 1958, a son of the late William Arthur and Zora Hotense Lee Quillen. He had worked as a Mechanic and Welder. Doug was an avid gardener, made molasses and was a great fan of...

Oct 25, 2021

Franklin Garrison, 86 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the Middlesboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Middlesboro. He was born in Clairfield, Tennessee on September 30, 1935, a son of the late Garrett and Harriett Ann Green Garrison. Franklin loved to fish, hunt, garden, be with his church family and the Kentucky Wildcats. He was...

Oct 24, 2021

Donna Kay Taylor Smith, 51 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the Pineville Community Health Center. She was born in Pineville on July 17, 1970, a daughter of the late Herman and Willa Jean Ridley Taylor. She was a member of the Arjay Baptist Church and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents,...

Oct 23, 2021

Mary Ellen Knuckles, 63, of Pineville, Kentucky, went to her heavenly home on October 23, 2021. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 14, 1958. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Birdie and Millard Clayborne Knuckles; her brother, Claude Knuckles; her sister, Shirley Green; and her family pet, Taco. Mary is survived by...

Oct 22, 2021

Brenda Crigger Thacker, age 71 of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, formerly of Tiprell, Tennessee, was born on January 15, 1950, passed away at her home on October 22, 2021.  Brenda was saved and joined the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in October 1959. She was the daughter of James “Bud” Crigger and Geneva Corum Crigger, who preceded her in death.  In...

Oct 21, 2021

Timothy Dean Hurst, 58 of Colmar, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 peacefully at his home. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky on March 6, 1963, a son of the late Wendell and Lois Robbins Hurst. Timothy is survived by his children, Jessica and BJ Bracey of Colmar, Jennifer Hurst of Middlesboro, and Connor Hurst of Middlesboro; three...

Oct 20, 2021

Timothy Lee Williams, 66, of Barbourville, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 20, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1955, in Pineville, Kentucky, the son of Andrew Williams and Wilma Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Robin Leigh Williams; two daughters, Christian Williams Clifford and Morgan (Glen) Sexton; a son,...

Oct 19, 2021

Donnie Lee Jones, 67 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Pineville Community Health Care. He was born in Pineville on July 22, 1954, a son of the late Ance and Willie Cox Jones. Donnie had been a coal truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ella...

Oct 19, 2021

Micheal Willis, 49 of Fourmile, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He was born in Frakes on November 14, 1971, a son of Chester Ed and Charlotte McKiddy Willis. Micheal had been a laborer working in car detailing. Micheal is survived by his children, Johnnie Willis, Micheal Willis, Amillia Willis,...

Oct 18, 2021

Alvin Sean King, 47 of Arjay, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Pineville Community Health Care. He was born in Pineville on July 31, 1974, the son of the late Jo Ann King. Sean had been a carpenter. In addition to his mother, Jo Ann King, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard and...

Oct 15, 2021

Donald Jones, age 83, of Cumberland Gap, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Select Specialty Knoxville in Knoxville, TN.  He was born on January 6, 1938, a son of the late Theodore and Ada Shupe Jones.  Donald was a member of Underwood Baptist Church and attended Gibson Station Baptist Church and he had been a Businessman.  Donald...

Oct 14, 2021

Haston Philpot, 90 of Barbourville, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Barbourville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Barbourville. He was born on November 1, 1930, a son of the late Evan and Dorothy Maiden Philpot. Haston had been a Plant Foreman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Edward Philpot...

Oct 13, 2021

William Britton Napier, Jr. “Billy”, 57 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Heath Care in Lexington. He was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on December 27, 1963, a son of the late William Britton Sr. and Mary Ruth Berry Napier. Billy was a Maintenance Electrician for the Blue Diamond Industries. In...

Oct 13, 2021

Scotti Michelle Robbins (Smith), age 53 of Harrogate, Tn passed away Wednesday October 13th at the Middlesboro ARH. Scotti was born January 29, 1968 in Middlesboro, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her son Thomas Hunter, her husband James Smith, her brother Brad Robbins and her parents Granville and Lorraine Robbins.

She is survived...

Oct 12, 2021

Anastasia Kristen Noel McGeorge Saunders of Morristown, Tennessee formerly of Pineville, Kentucky gained her angel wings on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born on March 1, 1988 to Linda Whitehead McGeorge and William Michael McGeorge of Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was the University of Tennessee Extension Agent in Sneedville, Tennessee. Preceding her in death were her parents, Linda and...

Oct 11, 2021

Larry Cox, age 70 of Pineville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Pineville on November 11, 1950, a son to the late Jim and Cretta Cox. Larry believed in the Baptist Faith. He had worked as a Security Guard at Pineville Community Hospital, as well as...

Oct 10, 2021

Adam Brandon Smith died on Sunday, October 10, 2021 against his wishes. He was 38 years old and born in Pineville. He had a brief illness that he fatefully succumbed to quickly and left this world too soon. He did not die from covid. He would want you all to know that. He was vaccinated and wore a mask...

Oct 6, 2021

Kristi Michelle Collins Evans, 44 of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born to Jewell Collier on October 25, 1976 in Pineville, Kentucky. Kristi is survived by her two children, Caleb (Lexi) Dunn and Brittany Dunn; grandchildren, Axel and Sophia; mother, Jewell Collier; sister, Lori Collier; brother, Marvin Collins;...

Oct 6, 2021

Manuel Eugene Daniels, 65 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on October 3, 1956, to the late Vernon Daniels and Pearl Ealy Daniels. Manuel attended Blackstar Pentecostal Church. He was a retired Coal Miner who loved to fish and enjoyed being in the outdoors. Manuel was...