Obituaries

Hermon Osborne

Hermon Osborne

Jun 3, 2018

The Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Hermon Osborne.

Hermon Osborne age 87, of Morristown, TN, was born July 31, 1930 and passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.  Hermon was saved at an early age and was a Veteran of the US Army from 1951-1953.  He was preceded in death...

Eugene Willis Hensley

Eugene Willis Hensley

Jun 2, 2018

Eugene Willis Hensley, 73, of Straight Creek, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born in Pineville on November 5, 1944. He had been a Fuel Truck driver. In addition to his mother, Matoaka Wolfenbarger; grandparents who raised him, Shelby and Polly Ann Hensley; son, Eugene Willis "Bubby" Hensley, II; daughter, Tissy...

Eddie Lee Minton

Eddie Lee Minton

May 28, 2018

Eddie Lee Minton, 59, of Harrogate, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was born in Middlesboro on November 12, 1958 and was the son of the late Troy Lee and Vestina Laws Minton. Eddie owned and operated Minton Roofing Company for many years and enjoyed gardening and the outdoors.

In...

Bradley K. Hatfield

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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