Obituaries
Marcille Jenkins
Jul 30, 2026
Audra Marcille Williams Jenkins, 92 of Pineville, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Pineville Community Health Center. She was born in Cutshin Creek on November 14, 1933, a daughter of the late Hobert and Pauline Cornett Williams. Marcille was a believer in the Christian Faith and was a member of the Artemus Christian Church. She was a...
Lucy Simpson
Jul 28, 2026
Lucy Simpson, 72 of Loyall, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at her home. She was born in Erose on July 18, 1954, a daughter of the late Lige and Sarah Saylor North. Lucy had been a server at the Pine Mountain State Park Lodge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Billy Collett;...
James "Jim" Edward Holcomb, Jr.
Jul 26, 2026
James “Jim” Edward Holcomb, Jr., age 78, of Speedwell, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born the tenth of thirteen children, on the family farm, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, on June 10, 1948, to the late James “Jim” and Martha Holcomb, Sr.; Jim devoted his life to being a devoted son, brother, husband,...
Larry Douglas Baird
Jul 25, 2026
Larry Douglas Baird, 79 of Fourmile, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his home. Larry lost his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Glenda just six months ago and has been struggling with his own health issues since. He was born in Chenoa on September 30, 1946, a son of the late Andy and Darlene Baird. He was...
Sabrina Lee Bailey
Jul 24, 2026
Sabrina Lee Bailey, 65 of Corbin, formerly of Pineville, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Saint Claire Hospital in Morehead. She was born in Pineville on August 21, 1960, a daughter of the late Lee “Bill” and Tamera Brown Bailey. Sabrina had a great love of animals, nature, and watching birds. She was a...
Marlene Clouse
Jul 24, 2026
Marlene Clouse, 73 of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was born in Bell County on March 22, 1953. Marlene was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had been an administrative assistant.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Clouse; parents, Ed and Kathleen Edwards Hatmaker; and...
Mark "Tony" Wilson
Jul 23, 2026
Mark Anthony “Tony” Wilson, age 72, of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away in the comfort of his home, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, following a long-term illness.
Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, on October 5, 1953, to the late Emmitt and Myrtle Wilson, Tony devoted his life to being a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Tony enjoyed hunting, attending gun...
Robert Dwayne Taylor
Jul 22, 2026
Robert Dwayne Taylor, 55 of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 22, 2026, at the Claiborne Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on August 27, 1970, in Pineville, Kentucky, a son of James Richard Taylor and Ellen Napier Taylor. Robert was a member of Victory Church in Arjay,...
Juanita Ruth Shook- Maki
Jul 21, 2026
Juanita Ruth Shook- Maki, 84, of Darby, Montana, passed away July 21, 2026 at 7:59 a.m., at her daughter’s home in Tennessee.
Juanita was born May 25th, 1942, in Hamilton, Montana. The daughter of the late Walter Eugene and Vivian Ruth Cornish Shook.
Juanita was raised in several logging camps till the family came to settle in Conner, Montana. She attended school...
Pauline Pittman
Jul 19, 2026
Pauline Pittman, 73, of Calvin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 23, 1953, in Kettle Island, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late James Garfield Ferrell and Viola Collett Ferrell. Pauline was a member of Blackmont Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Ray Brewer
Jul 16, 2026
Ray Brewer, age 79, of Tazewell, Tennessee, formerly of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away following a brief illness, on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Born in Sneedville, Tennessee, on March 10, 1947, to the late Aubrey and Ethel Brewer, Ray devoted his life to being a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. Early in life, Ray and his family moved from Tennessee...
Lisa Pauline Baker
Jul 15, 2026
Lisa Pauline Baker, the most loving Mother, Mamaw, Sister, "Aunt Lee" and friend to so many, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the family she loved so dearly, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 65.
Lisa was born on April 24, 1961, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Arthur and Naomi Dean, and raised...
Sammie Hyatt, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Sammie Hyatt, Jr., 93 of Pineville, went to be with our Lord on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in London, Kentucky. He was born in Dillon, South Carolina on September 4, 1932, the son of Sam Hyatt, Sr. and Jessie Wilkes Hyatt.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Loretta Palmatier; brothers,...
Harold Eugene Caldwell, Sr.
Jul 7, 2026
Harold Eugene Caldwell, Sr., 70 of Kettle Island, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Saint Joseph Hospital in London. He was born in Red Bird on October 21, 1955, a son of Elihue and Virgie Helton Caldwell. Harold was a believer in the Holiness Faith. He had been a Drill Operator for Cyprus Coal and had cut...
Barbara Lynn Adkins
Jul 4, 2026
Barbara Lynn Adkins, 71 of Barbourville, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was born in Bell County on January 18, 1955, a daughter of the late KC Brown and Pearlie M. Sanders Brown Giles. Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved watching crime and medical shows, and a good...
Delaney Lynn Elliott
Jul 3, 2026
Delaney Lynn Elliott was born sleeping on July 3, 2026, and was welcomed into the arms of angels at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. Though her time with us was brief, she was deeply loved and will forever be remembered.
Delaney was preceded in death by her grandmother, Vickie Elliott; great-grandparents, Eugene and Margie Gambrel; and great-aunt, Janice Gambrel Hurt.
Delaney is...
Gary George Jackson
Jul 3, 2026
Gary George Jackson, 61 of Pineville, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Pineville on March 17, 1965, a son of Charlie and Cora Tigue Jackson. Gary had worked in construction.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Jackson; brother, Charles “Baby” Jackson; and sister, Linda...
Vondetta Lynn "Vonda" Brock
Jul 2, 2026
Vondetta Lynn "Vonda" Brock passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on July 2, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on February 12, 1954, and spent her life bringing joy to others through her faith, her family, her cooking, and her unmistakable laughter.
For 53 wonderful years, Vonda shared a life of love and devotion with her...
Donnie Holland
Jul 1, 2026
Donnie Holland, 74 of Flat Lick, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home. He was born in Cary on March 11, 1952, a son of the late John and Flora Miller Holland. Donnie liked the outdoors, boating, and fishing. He was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was a loving father,...
Joann Simpson Willis
Jun 29, 2026
Joann Simpson Willis, age 85, was called to her eternal rest on Monday, June 29, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Middlesboro, Kentucky, where she was cared for by a wonderful staff for nearly 5 years. Joann was born at Bill’s Branch in Bell County, Kentucky, on October 26, 1940, the fourth...
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