Obituaries

Mionia Virginia (Robertson)  Barnette

Mionia Virginia (Robertson) Barnette

Jan 4, 2018

Mionia Robertson Barnette, 71, of Speedwell, TN passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Physician's Regional Hospital in Knoxville.  She was born in Williamsburg, KY on  February 16, 1946 a daughter of the late Fred and Bessie Beeler Robertson.  She was a lifelong  member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and had worked at a furniture manufacturing plant. She...

Daniel Hoskins

Daniel Hoskins

Jan 3, 2018

Daniel Hoskins, age 90, a lifelong resident of Bell County from Stoney Fork, Kentucky passed away on January 3, 2018 at the Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Ferndale. He was born on August 16, 1927 at Mill Creek, KY. Daniel retired from the Kentucky Utilities Company with 28 years of service as a First Class Lineman. He...

Brenda Louise Gunter

Brenda Louise Gunter

Jan 3, 2018

Brenda Louise Allen Gunter, 72, of Middlesboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born in Insull, KY on April 22, 1945, and was a daughter of the late Obe and Reva Duff Allen. She had worked at General Tire in Marion, IN. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Bill Gunter;...

Danny Joe Garrison

Danny Joe Garrison

Jan 3, 2018

Danny Joe Garrison, 61, returned to his heavenly home on January 3, 2018 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Danny was born to Frank and Norma Garrison on...

Norman Ronald Mccarty

Norman Ronald Mccarty

Dec 30, 2017

Norman Ronald McCarty, 76, of Pineville, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born in Pineville on October 18, 1941 a son of the late Norman H. and Carrie L. Fuson McCarty. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Pineville and had worked as a Federal Mine Inspector for many years....

James Chumley

James Chumley

Dec 30, 2017

James Chumley, 74 of New Tazewell, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Diversicare of Claiborne.  He was born in Harlan, KY on May 8, 1943 a son of the late Woodrwo and Sarah Depew Chumley.  He had been a Heavy Equipment Operator in Coal mines and Rock Quarries.

He is survived by his sons, Kenneth...

Bonnie Bernice (Leach)  Pebley

Bonnie Bernice (Leach) Pebley

Dec 29, 2017

Bonnie Bernice Pebley, 86 of Speedwell, TN, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Tennova Hospital in Lafollette, TN. She was born in Speedwell on June 5, 1931 to the late Roy and Arletta Bean Leach. Bonnie was a life long member of the Speedwell Baptist Church and had been a homemaker.

In addition to her...

Alan Gregory Kidwell

Alan Gregory Kidwell

Dec 27, 2017

Alan Gregory Kidwell, 66, of Calvin, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his home. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 30, 1951, a son of the late Raymond 'Leo' Kidwell and Jewell Peace Warf. He had served in the US Army and worked in Strip Mining for many years. He is survived by his wife,...

Anna Lou Hickman

Anna Lou Hickman

Dec 27, 2017

Anna Lou Hickman, 53, of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in Toledo, OH on January 23, 1964 a daughter of Mary Maiden Miracle and the late J.C. Murray. She had been a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Danny Leo Hickman; daughter, Jordan Danielle...

Ovelene Whitaker

Ovelene Whitaker

Dec 27, 2017

Ovelene Miracle Whitaker, 91, of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2017 at Physician's Regional Hospital, Knoxville, TN. She was born in Page Cut Off on April 30, 1926, a daughter of the late Millard Daniel and Vestena Stuart Robbins. She had worked as a 'Rosie the Riveter' during World War II and at Laurel Cove Restaurant in...

Helen Marie (Evans)  Renfroe

Helen Marie (Evans) Renfroe

Dec 25, 2017

Helen Marie Evans Renfroe (“Tean” to her family and friends) passed away on December 25, 2017. She got her first glimpse of our beautiful world on June 24, 1937 in Speedwell, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Audie Evans and Alice Mayes Evans. She was also preceded in death by her devoted sister, Ruth (“Bubie”) Evans.  She...

Lorraine "Lori" Saylor

Lorraine "Lori" Saylor

Dec 24, 2017

Lorraine 'Lori' Saylor, 66 of Arjay passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her home. She was born in Red Bird on July 12, 1951, a daughter of the late Jim and Helen Caldwell Brock. She had been a homemaker and was a lover of animals. Survivors include her husband of 38 1/2 years, John Saylor; brothers and...

Mary "Did" Griffin

Mary "Did" Griffin

Dec 23, 2017

Mary 'Did' Griffin , 78, Pineville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Pineville on May 14, 1938 a daughter of the late Ben and Rosa Manis Mason. Mary was the oldest member of the Dorton Branch Church of God and had retired from the Housekeeping...

Jewell Brock Grubbs

Jewell Brock Grubbs

Dec 19, 2017

Jewell Brock (formerly Grubbs) of Kettle Island, KY , age 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 . She is preceded in death by her first born son, Wendell Grubbs, Jr. along with her parents, Hobert and Matilda Brock. She is survived by her son, Anthony Grubbs of Kettle Island, K and her former husband, Wendell Grubbs, Sr.,...

Bobby Jason Fuston

Bobby Jason Fuston

Dec 19, 2017

Bobby Jason Fuston, 35, of Clear Creek, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Diversicare of Claiborne County. He was born in Pineville on July 25, 1982 a son of Bobby and Edith Mason Fuston. He was saved at Charity Baptist Church and had been a coal miner. Survivors include his parents, son, Jason Shawn Fuston; brothers, Danny...

Henrietta Lawson Phillips

Henrietta Lawson Phillips

Dec 18, 2017

Henrietta Phillips, 71 of Flat Lick, KY, passed away on December 18, 2017 at the University of KY Medical Center. She was born on May 16, 1946 a daughter of the late George Lawson and Delila Mae Starrett. She had been a Registered Nurse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, James 'Snook' Miller...

Richard D. Saylor

Richard D. Saylor

Dec 18, 2017

Richard D. Saylor, 85, of Siler, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Beverly, Kentucky on June 23, 1932 and was the son of the late Matthew and Sally Jackson Saylor. Richard was a loving father, believed and the Pentecostal and Holiness Faiths. Richard was a United States Veteran...

Gwendolyn (Wilson)  Warren

Gwendolyn (Wilson) Warren

Dec 18, 2017

Gwendolyn Wilson Warren, age 83, of Jourdanton, TX, passed away at the Methodist Hospital-South in Jourdanton, TX on Monday, December 18, 2017. She was born in Hutch, KY to the late Gaston and Edna Hurst Wilson on May 2, 1934. She had been a homemaker and was “Granny."

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Bobby Ray Ayers

Bobby Ray Ayers

Dec 17, 2017

Bobby Ray Ayers, 65 of Cumberland Gap, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Tri-State Manor Healthcare in Harrogate, TN. He was born in Middlesboro on February 29, 1952 and was a son of the late Shelby and Nellie Jones Ayers. He professed faith in Christ and was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church at an early age. Bobby...

Jerry Gray

Jerry Gray

Dec 17, 2017

Jerry K. Gray, 72, of Pineville, passed away on December 17, 2017 at his home. He was born in Pineville on September 5, 1945 a son of the late Carl and Rosie Miracle Gray. He was of the Baptist faith and was a construction worker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Billie...

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