Obituaries
Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Ruby Rowlett Graham
Jun 11, 2026
Ruby Rowlett Graham, age 97, of Ewing,VA, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1928, in Ewing, VA, to Ira and Minnie Estep Rowlett, who preceded her in death.
Ruby was very active in the community. She loved singing in the choir and serving at her church. She also loved visiting the nursing homes to cheer...
Patsy Raye Minton Hamlett
Jun 9, 2026
Patsy Raye Minton Hamlett, lover of music and all things purple, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home. Patsy’s health had been declining for several years. Patsy was born February 6, 1933, at the family home on Exeter Avenue, to Judge Charles and Myrtle Laws Minton.
In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by six...
Zella Robbins
Jun 9, 2026
Zella Robbins, age 93, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, Middlesboro, KY. She was born April 12, 1933, the daughter of the late James Thomas Turner and LeOda Hicks Turner.
Zella was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and...
Ruth Risner Henn
May 26, 2026
Ruth Risner Henn, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was 83 years old.
Ruth was born May 6th, 1943, in Pineville, KY, the sixth of thirteen children, to Henry Clay and Laura (Denny) Risner of William’s Branch holler, near Pineville, Kentucky.
Ruth was a lifelong caretaker who had a selfless, generous...
Karen Kelley Bradford
May 26, 2026
Karen Kelley Bradford, age 71, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Harrogate, TN, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born in Detroit, MI, on January 12, 1955, to James W. and Marianne Wasolek Kelley, who preceded her in death.
Karen was a lifelong member of St. Julian Catholic Church,...
Donald Lee Buttery
May 25, 2026
Donald Lee Buttery, age 76, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born in Middlesboro, KY, on April 28, 1950, to the late Don and Gladys Partin Buttery. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Don was a hardworking and dedicated businessman, who proudly owned and operated Buttery’s Floor Covering, Middlesboro, KY, for 56 years. Away...
Stella Rose Evans
May 24, 2026
Stella Rose Evans, age 99, of Middlesboro, KY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2026, while surrounded by the love of her dear family.
She was born on December 18, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Ida Owens. In addition to her parents, she was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of...
George Pope Cawood, Jr.
May 22, 2026
George Pope Cawood, Jr., age 87, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. George was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Eula Annette (née Graham) and George Pope Cawood, Sr. (“Pope”) on August 22, 1938.
George was inspired in his Christian faith by the example set by his mother and father. He was a...
Michael Todd Marcum
May 21, 2026
Michael Todd Marcum, age 47, of London, KY, formerly of Pruden, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home. He was born on September 8, 1978, in Middlesboro, KY, to Larry Marcum and Arlene Teague Marcum Davis, who preceded him in death.
Michael loved a good book. He especially enjoyed the great western novels of Louis L’Amour. He...
Patricia Renee Dean
May 20, 2026
Patricia Renee Dean, age 62, of Middlesboro, KY, entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born in Orlando, FL, on October 6, 1963, to Herbert Dean and LaGretta Maiden, who preceded her in death.
Renee was a devout member of the Pentecostal faith who would witness to anyone she had the chance to meet. She inherited her...
John Jackson Wilson
May 7, 2026
John Jackson Wilson, age 76, of Pathfork, KY, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at the LaFollette Medical Center, LaFollette, TN. He was born on November 7, 1949, in Blackstar, KY, to Albert and Ralpha Houston Wilson, who preceded him in death.
John loved the simple joys of life—casting a line into a favorite fishing hole, cheering on the Kentucky...
Charles W. Wright, Jr.
May 4, 2026
Charles W. Wright, Jr., age 77, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital, Middlesboro, KY. He was born on December 2, 1948, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Charles, Sr. and Ruby Wilson Wright.
Charles spent 30 years working as a coal miner, a testament to his strength and dedication. He loved the...
Velma Arnett Hayes
May 1, 2026
Velma Arnett Hayes, age 90, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born September 26, 1935, in Bell County, KY, to the late John and Gracie (Robbins) Arnett.
Velma professed she was saved as a young girl and found comfort in the personal relationship she had with God.
In addition to her parents, Velma...
Gena Lynn Scott
Apr 30, 2026
Gena Lynn Scott, age 52, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born on January 23, 1974 to Larry Scott and Shellia Gossett, who survive her.
Gena enjoyed keeping her hands busy by creating beautiful craft and sewing projects.
Gena was preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis Scott and brother, Trent...
Randall Lee Hatfield
Apr 27, 2026
Randall Lee Hatfield, age 69, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital, Middlesboro, KY, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 1, 1956, in Indiana, to the late Herman Lincoln Hatfield and Betty Joyce Moore Hatfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Scott...
Martha Anne Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Martha Anne Smith, age 83, entered into eternal rest in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Martha lived a life defined by care, devotion, and an unmistakable spirit. A devout Catholic, her faith guided the way she lived and the compassion she showed to others. She was incredibly loving and devoted to her family and friends, ensuring...
John Henry Pittman
Apr 20, 2026
John Henry Pittman, age 96, of Tazewell, TN, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, TN. He was born on August 20, 1929, in Miracle, KY.
The family of John Henry Pittman will receive friends on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Cawood Funeral Home Chapel, Middlesboro, KY.
Following...
Carolyn Sue Gray
Apr 18, 2026
Carolyn Sue Gray, age 75, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital in Morristown, Tennessee.
She was born on May 7, 1950, in Middlesboro, where she was raised, surrounded by her large family. Carolyn graduated from Middlesboro High School and went on to attend Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, earning a Bachelor...
Frances Pauline Kinkade
Apr 7, 2026
Frances Pauline Kinkade, born June 11, 1952, in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Sherman Mason and Edna Marie Mason, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the loving care of her daughters.
Pauline married the love of her life, Joseph Eugene Kinkade, on July 25, 1969, and together they shared 39 years of marriage built on faith, family, and unconditional...
Regina Lynn Venable Gambrell
Apr 5, 2026
Regina Lynn Venable Gambrell (64), beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering faith.
Born on April 25, 1961, in Tazewell, Tennessee, Regina lived a life rooted in family, compassion, and devotion to the Lord.
Above all, she was a devoted and loving mother. Her children were...
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