Dianne McNew Crosson
Dec 20, 2025
While enjoying an extended visit with her son Andrew in Spain, Dianne was beautifully privileged to lie down for a nap and, unexpectedly, awaken in eternity with her Savior. Dianne made an incredible impact on many lives, even though she preferred to serve behind the scenes. Created by God with profound gifts of mercy and grace, she consistently invested herself...
Freda Mae Baker
Dec 20, 2025
Freda Baker, 77, of Clear Creek, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Born on August 7, 1948, in Pineville, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of the late Troy and Vernie Baker. Freda was a member of Fuson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
She found joy in the simple things—time spent with her sisters, laughter shared over bingo, and the comfort...
Oveda C. Pendleton
Dec 19, 2025
Oveda C. Bruce Pendleton, age 100, of Talbott, went to Heaven on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her residence. She was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church in Kentucky and attended Pleasant View Baptist Church in Talbott. Oveda was sweet, special, kind, and generous and above all, she loved the Lord. She was 100 years old but looked and acted...
Betty Rae York
Dec 18, 2025
Betty Rae York, 93 of Arjay, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home. She was born in Fleming Neon on October 5, 1932, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Bessie Isabell Cantrell. Betty was a believer in the Holiness Pentecostal Faith. She had been a coal miner and caregiver.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Darrell E Chumley
Dec 17, 2025
Darrell E. “Groundhog” Chumley, 56, of Cumberland Gap, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Tazewell, Tennessee. He was born in Tazewell on January 22, 1969, and was the son of the late James Chumley and Opal Carmen Chumley, who survives. Darrell loved farming, and was a board member for Farm Bureau and member of the Claiborne County Farmers...
Glenn Edward Rice
Dec 15, 2025
Glenn Edward Rice, 70 of Pathfork, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home. He was born in Harlan on November 2, 1955, the son of the late Elmer and Louise Craig Rice. Glenn was a believer in the Holiness Faith and a member of the Pathfork Holiness Church. He loved horses and hunting, and he had been...
Ronald Wayne Brock
Dec 14, 2025
Ronald Wayne Brock, 74 of Coldiron, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home. He was born in Harlan on August 6, 1951, a son of the late Elmer and Dora Caldwell Brock. Ronald had been a Coal Miner.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Deborah Lemar Brock; sons, Baylen Brock, Everette Brock, and David Brock; two grandchildren; 2...
Steve Chris Gibson
Dec 14, 2025
Steven “Steve” Chris Gibson, age 48, of Speedwell, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, on January 21, 1977, Steve devoted his life to being a funny and loving son, brother, father and grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing in his spare time. Steve will surely be missed by all of those who loved...
Angela Faith Talbott
Dec 11, 2025
Angela Faith Talbott, 69 of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 25, 1956, a daughter of the late Paul Douglas and Lois Evelyn Lunsford Grainer. Angela had been a substitute teacher for the Somerset Independent Schools.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Lannie James Childress
Dec 11, 2025
Lannie James Childress, age 72, of Williamsburg, Kentucky entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Lannie leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Deborah Brummett Childress; his surviving children, Lannie Keith Childress and wife, Margie of London, and James Crockett Childress of Williamsburg; eight grandchildren, Cole Browning, Daniel Childress, Sarah Childress, Blake Childress, Julianna Childress, Trevor Canada,...
Christopher "Tom" Jessie
Dec 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher Thomas “Tom” Jessie, who died Monday, December 8, 2025.
Born September 17, 1960, Tom was the youngest son of the late George Harrison Jessie and the late Willette Faye Jessie.
Tom dedicated his professional life to the trade of surveying. Outside of work, he found solace and joy in the...
Nancy Carol Wilder
Dec 5, 2025
Nancy Carol Gibson Wilder, 83 of Miracle, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 28, 1941, a daughter of Lionel Frederick and Ethel Mae Jordison Gibson. Nancy was a believer in the Baptist Faith and had been a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She had been a homemaker.
In...
Gail Anne Hunter
Dec 4, 2025
Gail Anne Kubik- Hunter, age 80, of Speedwell, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by loved ones.
Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, on July 15, 1945, to the late Robert Kubik and Genevieve Szczechowicz Kubik, Gail devoted her life to being a loving wife, step mother and friend. She was of the...
Amy Michele Eldridge
Dec 2, 2025
Amy Michele Eldridge, 52 of Pineville, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at her home. She was born in Middlesboro on August 28, 1973, and was the daughter of the late Jack and Carolyn Davis Eldridge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Mason, Jr.
Amy is survived by her daughters, Jacqualine Hobbs and...
Henry Herman Ayers
Dec 1, 2025
Henry Herman Ayers, 67, of Harrogate, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on May 23, 1958 and was the son of the late Franklin Carter Ayers and Sarah Gladys Wilson Ayers. Herman attended Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, and worked in Maintenance, where he enjoyed working...
Judith "Judy" Smith
Nov 27, 2025
Judith Nita “Judy” Smith, 83 of Pineville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a short but valiant battle with cancer on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Throughout she maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of love and happiness. She was born in Buchanan, Virginia on...
Warren David Gilbert
Nov 26, 2025
Warren David Gilbert, 77 of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Tri State Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate. He was born in Harlan on July 26, 1948, the son of the late Olan Gilbert and Willie Mae Brock Kelton. Warren was a believer in the Holiness Faith and a member of the Bell Masonic Lodge...
Katherine Renee' Colson
Nov 25, 2025
Katherine Renee’ Colson
January 6, 1955- November 25, 2025
A resident of Lee County, Virginia, she lived a long and happy life. She was blessed to attend Binghamtown Baptist Church and to hear their Godly Services of Pastor Boyd and William Boyd Bingham.
Katherine attended Pump Springs Women’s Bible Studies for many years and attended Spirit and Truth Women’s Studies and the Blanket...
Linda Ruth Smiddy Goodman Tackett
Nov 24, 2025
On November 24, 2025, Linda Ruth Smiddy Goodman Tackett, was called home to be with the Lord. She lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible.
Linda was a woman known for her faith and for her loved for her family. Her love for the Lord shone through every aspect of...
Pierce Edmondson
Nov 23, 2025
Pierce Edmondson, 86 of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fourmile on August 17, 1939, a son of the late John Harve and Florida Webb Edmondson. Pierce had worked at the Pineville Community Hospital for 30 years in housekeeping.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings,...
