Bradley K. Hatfield
May 27, 2018
Bradley K. Hatfield age 43 of Thorn Hill, born January 30, 1975, left this world and entered the loving arms of our Lord on May 27, 2018. He was saved at the age of 10 and was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. Brad never doubted his salvation and would share that with everyone.
He was...
Charles "Eddie" Cox
May 19, 2018
Charles 'Eddie Cox, 62, Born on August 28, 1955, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vanus and Gracie Cox; wife, Nancy 'Lori' Cox, brother, Billy Ray Cox and a sister, Dorothy Peace. He is survived by the following members of his family, Terry (Diane) Cox of Clear...
Brandon Dale Cornelius
May 15, 2018
Brandon Dale Cornelius, 40, of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 20, 1977, a son of Russell and Sylvia Warren Cornelius. He has worked at Shake and Bake Motor Sports as a Financial Officer and Internet Sales Agent. He was...
Rev. Sam B. Smith
May 14, 2018
Rev. Sam B. Smith, 85, passed away on Monday, may 14, 2018 at his home in Corbin, surrounded by his family. Sam was born in Jenson, Kentucky to the late Irvin and Sudie Smith. A graduate of Cumberland College, he was an ordained Baptist Minister and pastored many churches in the local area. Sam was also a US Army...
Shirley Frances Eldridge
May 12, 2018
Shirley Frances Eldridge age 42 of Cumberland Gap was born May 10, 1976 and passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was preceded in death by her father; Doyle Kibert, husband; Wesley Eldridge, brother; Edward Kibert
She is survived by her mother; Maggie Kibert, loving companion; Bill Bryant,...
Tony Franklin Lord Sr.
May 10, 2018
Tony Franklin Lord, Sr., 55, of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born in Midland, TX on February 5, 1963, a son of Pastor Allen and Betty Thornton Lord. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and had worked as an auto mechanic. He was preceded in...
Elisha L. Smith
May 10, 2018
Elisha L. Smith, 75, Of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born in Middlesboro on March 29, 1943 to the late Charlie and Ruth Miracle Smith. He had worked as a security guard. He is survived by a brother-in-law, who was his caretaker, Ben Epperson; a brother, Alan Smith; sisters, Aline...
Johnny Roger "Chico" Hensley
May 8, 2018
Johnny Roger “Chico” Hensley age 70 of Tazewell, TN was born June 26, 1947 and passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. He was a member of Ferguson Ridge Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; John Henry and Mary Jane (Eads) Hensley, brother; Orville...
Mary Irene Stewart
May 7, 2018
Mary Irene Stewart, 91, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born August 10, 1926 in Bell County to the late John Will Shepherd and the late Ida Mae Bryant Shepherd. She was saved and baptized at Moss Chapel Baptist Church and remained a member there the rest of her life. She...
Larry Fortner
May 5, 2018
Larry Fortner age 57 of Speedwell passed away Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Frank and Clearcie Fortner of Speedwell. Larry always enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting with his friends or fishing with his grandsons. Although he was often quiet and reserved, his loved ones always admired his quick wit and...
Laura Brock Bingham
May 4, 2018
Laura Brock Bingham, 79, of Middlesboro, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 4, 2018 at her daughter's home surrounded by her children. She was born in Stoney Fork on December 14, 1938 a daughter of the late James Scott and Elizabeth Caldwell Brock. Laura was a member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church. She had been...
George Alex Brooks
May 4, 2018
George Alex Brooks, 66, of Pineville, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Physician's Regional Hospital in Knoxville. He was born in Pineville on November 14, 1951, a son of the late Charlie and Gertie Mae Webb Brooks. He was a member of Moss Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and had been a school bus driver for 19 years...
Betty Hatmaker
May 1, 2018
Betty Smith Hatmaker, 78, of Kettle Island, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born in Kettle Island on March 7, 1940 a daughter of the late William Smith and Lillie Bennett Gambrel. She had worked at Pineville Community Hospital for 27 years as a nurse's aid. In addition to her parents, she...
Billy M. Messer
Apr 30, 2018
Billy M. Messer, 80, of Plainfield passed away April 30, 2018. He was born August 4, 1937 in Bell County, KY to Ernest and Gladys (Reno) Messer. Billy was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who would do anything for his grandkids. He had a great sense of humor and was an avid Kentucky basketball and football...
Laura June Paul
Apr 28, 2018
Mrs. Laura June Paul age 74 of Lafollette was born September 8, 1943 and passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson; Daniel Christopher Chadwell, granddaughter; Laura Ellen Chadwell, 2 brothers...
Lloyd Lester Vanover
Apr 27, 2018
Lloyd Lester Vanover, 73, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home with his family. He was born in Honey Bee, KY on April 17, 1945 a son of the late Ancil and Lula Perry Vanover. He had served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and had been a machinist. In addition to his parents,...
Linda Jones
Apr 27, 2018
Linda Jones, 79, of Arjay, KY, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Barbourville Nursing and Rehab Center in Barbourville. She was born in Barbourville on January 31, 1939 a daughter of the late Silas B. and Elsie Baker Jones. She had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers,...
Betty Fay Welch
Apr 26, 2018
Mrs. Betty Fay Welch age 91 of Harrogate was born August 20, 1926 and passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at UK Healthcare Good Samaritan in Lexington, KY. She was a member of Shawanee Baptist Church and was a very active member of the Harrogate Senior Citizens.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and...
Jack Smith
Apr 24, 2018
A very special angel went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 24, 2018, Mr. Jack Smith, 84, of Arjay, KY passed this life at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY. Jack had been a coal miner from the age of 16. When he retired from mining he began raising a huge garden. He fed his...
Jimmy Charles Gambrel
Apr 23, 2018
Jimmy Charles Gambrel, 71, of Dorton Branch, passed away on April 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Pineville, September 26, 1946 to the late Curt and Irene Hammons Gambrel. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Jim worked at Gambrel-Madon Motors,...
