Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

George Arnold Myers, age 94 of Speedwell, TN passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, April 25, 2020. He was born July 29, 1925 and lived his entire life in Speedwell. George was a deacon and member of New Salem Baptist Church of Speedwell and a 70-year member of Valley Star Masonic Lodge #577. His passion for the cattle...

Apr 24, 2020

Juanita Parilee Duncan, age 87, of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Tri State Health and Rehabilitation in Harrogate, TN. She was born September 14, 1932 in Sharps Chapel, TN, the daughter of the late Esco and Elizabeth “Liza” White.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband;...

Apr 22, 2020

George “Buck” Mabes, age 71, of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away peacefully at his home April 22, 2020. Buck worked in the coal mines for many years and was a great friend to many who will miss him dearly. He was born February 22, 1949 in Speedwell, TN to the late Willie and Julia (Norton) Mabes. In addition to...

Apr 18, 2020

Leona Wilbanks, age 82 of Harrogate, TN went to be with the Lord April 18, 2020. She professed faith in Christ at age 11. Leona loved life and had a joy and desire to help others even when life was not so kind to her. She enjoyed spending time with family, cooking for them, going to the lake, and...

Apr 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020, Timothy Brent Lasley of Laurel Hill left this earth to be with God following a two year battle with ALS. Tim was born on May 5, 1959, to the late Bob E. Lasley and JoAnn (Brock) Lasley both of Kettle Island Kentucky. Tim spent most of his childhood and high school years running in the...

Apr 15, 2020

Irene Wright, 67 of Stoney Fork, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born in Stoney Fork on May 11, 1952 a daughter of the late Jerome and Lucy Brock Caldwell. She believed in the Pentecostal Faith and had been a warehouse worker at Polygram Group Distribution. In addition to her parents, she was...

Apr 14, 2020

Leonard Bradley Thompson, Jr. passed away peacefully April 14, 2020 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and would proudly profess his faith in Christ. Leonard worked for 47 years in the coal mines until his health forced him into retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ada (Burgin) Thompson and Leonard Bradley Thompson, Sr....

Apr 13, 2020

Silas Finley Goodin, age 88, passed away Monday morning, April 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 16, 1931, in Ingram, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Maude Ellen Golden Goodin. Silas was a member of the Baptist Faith and The Ebenezer Baptist Church in Ingram. On January 10, 1953, he was united in marriage with...

Apr 12, 2020

John Clay Taylor, Sr. age 76 of Harrogate, TN passed away April 12, 2020 with his loving daughter by his side. He was born in Warren, KY on August 28, 1943 to the late Robert and Myrtle (Strong) Taylor. John was saved at an early age and was very strong in his faith. He worked for many years in...

Apr 6, 2020

Susan Marie Wombles, 59 of Pineville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Pineville Community Health Care. She was born on March 28, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois and was a daughter of the late James and Mary Katherine Miller Wombles. Susan was a believer in the Catholic Faith and had been a teacher at Children's Garden Montessori...

Apr 4, 2020

Eugene “Gene” Miracle, age 90, of Harrogate, TN passed away peacefully April 4, 2020 at his home with his loving children by his side. He was born June 16, 1929 to the late Chester Arthur Miracle, Sr. and Viola (Fuson) Miracle. Gene was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Miller’s Chapel Baptist Church and a Veteran...

Apr 1, 2020

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Bruce, age 86 of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away peacefully April 1, 2020 at the Tri State Health and Rehab in Harrogate. She was born March 21, 1934 to the late Alice (Moore) and Robert Crigger. She is survived by her children; Angela Helton and husband Henry, Rhonda Laws, Al Vernon Bruce and Mark Bruce, 6...

Mar 31, 2020

Elijah Gene Louis Lawson was born into the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2020 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pete and Josephine Brock, Gail Creech, and Jim Henson; aunt, Lacey Danielle Brock; and uncles, Rex Hatmaker and Phillip Brock. Elijah is survived by his parents, Jennifer and Shelby Lawson;...

Mar 30, 2020

Lucy Ellen Roark Simpson, age 78, of Thorn Hill, Tennessee passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born May 6, 1941 to the late Chester and Ada (Saylor) Roark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Simpson.

She is...

Mar 29, 2020

Doris Irene Hale Spurlock, 85, of Corbin, formerly of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Baptist Health Richmond. She was born in Pineville on May 20, 1934 a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Daphne Archer Slusher Hale. She had been a homemaker and had worked at Mary's Dress Shop. In addition to her parents,...

Mar 27, 2020

Shirley Jones Greene, 74 of Ingram, Kentucky passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home. She was born in Warren Camp, Kentucky on August 2, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Joe and Radie Lawson Jones. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and was a loving mother and homemaker. She was preceded...

Mar 26, 2020

Clifford Morgan Hunter, age 52, of Speedwell, TN passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a month-long attack of pancreatitis and complications. He was the son of Hester Massengill, beloved husband of Gail, loving father to Thomas, loved brother of Rachel, Robin, James, Eugene, Clyde and recently deceased, Jefferson “Jeff”. Uncle Kippy to...

Mar 24, 2020

Tammy Lynn Hoskins Ellis, 51, of Cumberland Gap, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.  She was born on April 19, 1968 in Pontiac, MI a daughter of Brenda Johnson Hoskins and the late Donnie Trent Hoskins.  She had been a member of Old Straight Creek...

Mar 21, 2020

Richard Daniel "Big D" Asher, 41, of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Red Bird, KY on May 22, 1978 a son of Rev. Richard and Sharon Mefford Asher. He was a member of Jenson Pentecostal Church and had been a heavy equipment operator. Survivors...

Mar 19, 2020

James Eldridge Rogers, 82, of Pineville, KY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his family and loved ones at his home. He enjoyed going to church, singing and playing his guitar for the Lord. He was born on March 7, 1938 the son of the late Clifton and Sabria Jackson Rogers. James...