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Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY

Mark Steven Laws

Mark Steven Laws

May 25, 2025

Mark Steven Laws, age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was born in Middlesboro, KY, on July 7, 1962, to Patsy and the late, Marion Laws.

Mark was of the Baptist faith who was saved as a young boy. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Middlesboro, KY.

Whether performing onstage, in front of the bright lights, or...

Albert Wilson

Albert Wilson

May 23, 2025

Albert Wilson, age 89, of Middlesboro, KY, went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was born in Frakes, KY, on January 16, 1936, to the late Reverend Foster and Bertha Partin Wilson.

Albert was a loving brother, father, grandfather, and uncle. He was a devoted member of New Vine Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time in...

Carl Wayne Wilder

Carl Wayne Wilder

May 21, 2025

Carl Wayne Wilder, age 71, of Ewing, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tazewell, TN. He was born in Pineville, KY on August 12, 1953, to the late Lee and Hazel Miracle Wilder.

Carl was a man who possessed a strong work ethic, evidenced by his...

Lucy Boatright Bailey

Lucy Boatright Bailey

May 21, 2025

Lucy Boatright Bailey, age 94, of Ewing, VA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tazewell, TN, surrounded by her family. She was born July 12, 1930, in Brownies Creek, KY, to the late Starling and Rosa Parker Boatright.

Lucy loved to farm, garden and can vegetables, fruits, jams and jellies. She...

David Wayne Moore

David Wayne Moore

May 11, 2025

David Wayne Moore, age 70, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 29, 1954, in Middlesboro, KY.

David found great pleasure exploring the mountains that surrounded him. He loved getting on his four-wheeler to search for the perfect spot to pick blackberries. David also possessed a true green thumb...

Vivian Ann Woolum

Vivian Ann Woolum

May 7, 2025

Vivian Ann Woolum, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in New Tazewell, TN. She was born on August 9, 1949, in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of the late Richard Allen and Thelma Clementine Fifer.

Vivian devoted her life to nurturing and caring for others, both through her professional and personal endeavors. She was a very loving wife...

Norma Jean Kelley

Norma Jean Kelley

May 5, 2025

Norma Jean Kelley, age 77, of Tazewell, TN, departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Claiborne County Medical Center in Tazewell, TN. She was born on October 2, 1947, in Catletsburg, KY, she was the cherished daughter of McCoy and Stella Evans.

Norma had a creative spirit and took great joy in sewing, making jewelry, and cultivating her...

Ogle Oxford

Ogle Oxford

May 1, 2025

Ogle Oxford, age 97, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ogle was born on September 26, 1927, in Dunham , Ky, to Herman Oxford and Daisy Williams Oxford.

Ogle is survived by his four children, Kathy (Larry) Yeary, Dennis (Beverly) Oxford, Kenneth (Donna) Oxford, and Lori (Bill) Norton; his grandchildren Courtney, Kara, Ryan,...

Evelyn Marie Golden

Evelyn Marie Golden

Apr 29, 2025

Evelyn Marie Golden of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on January 6, 1938, in Chenoa, KY, and was the oldest child of Matt and Alice Golden.

Evelyn exhibited a very determined personality, overcoming many obstacles along her way. She rose from very poor and humble beginnings, to a successful...

Matthew Ryan Gibson

Matthew Ryan Gibson

Apr 28, 2025

Matthew Ryan "Booger" Gibson, aged 42 of London KY and Campbell County TN, was suddenly and tragically called home to be with the Lord on April 28th, 2025, at the LaFollette Medical Center in Campbell County after a long battle with addiction. Matthew Ryan was born in the Norwood community of Cincinnati Ohio, on March 23rd, 1983. Matthew was the...

Bobbie Ann Lynch

Bobbie Ann Lynch

Apr 26, 2025

Bobbie Ann Lynch, age 93, of Harrogate, TN, entered her Heavenly home, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Bobbie was born on May 30, 1931, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Bob and Anna Mae Thompson Hyde.

Bobbie, or “Aunt Bobbie” to many, was a truly selfless woman that always...

Donna Rae Mason Howe

Donna Rae Mason Howe

Apr 23, 2025

Donna Rae Mason Howe, age 71, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN. She was born April 14, 1954, she was the beloved daughter of the late Nadine (Yeary) Mason and Verlin Mason of Middlesboro, KY.

Donna dedicated over forty years of her life, before retiring, to her career at Middlesboro...

Joseph Thomas Wakin

Joseph Thomas Wakin

Apr 21, 2025

Joseph Thomas Wakin, age 68, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in Middlesboro, KY, on June 13, 1956, to the late Thomas and Barbara Gower Wakin.

Joe loved to garden and took great pride in his ability to produce a beautiful garden of vegetables and herbs and always shared the “fruits of his labor”...

Randal Edward Partin

Randal Edward Partin

Apr 11, 2025

Randal Edward Partin, age 74, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on April 11, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY, following a long illness. He was born on June 20, 1950, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Calvin and Evelyn Maxwell Partin.

In addition to his parents, Randal was preceded in death by his brothers Donald Partin and Gary Partin.

He is...

Helen Cox

Helen Cox

Apr 6, 2025

Helen Lundy Cox, age 81, of Stanford, KY, formerly of Bell County, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Grant and Gracie Cupp Lundy on January 27, 1944, in Hances Creek, KY.

Helen was a longtime member of Monarch Church of God, Middlesboro, KY. For many years she was...

Mary E. Webb

Mary E. Webb

Mar 23, 2025

Mary E. Webb, of Ypsilanti, MI, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Mission Point of Superior Woods. She was born March 13, 1942, in Lawrence County, TN, to Oscar and Mary (Price) Powell. On December 24, 1973, she married Donald Webb in Lawrence County, TN and he preceded her in death.

Mary worked at the Bortz Health...

Jacob S. Walker (Jay) "Poppy"

Jacob S. Walker (Jay) "Poppy"

Mar 16, 2025

Jacob S. Walker (Jay), affectionately known as "Poppy", passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 89, in his beloved hometown of Harrogate, Tennessee. He was born on April 18, 1935, the son of the late William Frank and Leona Jane Walker.

Jay was a devoted family man and an unwavering pillar of strength in his community....

Lee Allen Piper

Lee Allen Piper

Mar 16, 2025

Lee Allen Piper, age 43, formerly of Middlesboro, KY, joined his Mom in Heaven on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born in Fort Campbell, KY on November 13, 1981, to the late Shirley Lee Jacobs. Lee was saved and baptized through the blood of his risen Savior Jesus Christ.

Our Lee Bo was a much-adored baby brother, uncle, and nephew. When...

Melissa Ann Tamer

Melissa Ann Tamer

Mar 14, 2025

Miss Melissa Ann Tamer, age 54, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was born on May 26, 1970 in Middlesboro, KY. 

Melissa was a one-of-a-kind individual who never met a stranger. She lived her entire life in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was an active member of St. Julian Catholic...

Jennifer Leigh Robertson

Jennifer Leigh Robertson

Mar 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Leigh Robertson, age 47. She passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, with the comfort of her family surrounding her.

Jennifer grew up in Cumberland Gap, TN, before moving to Kingsport, TN, where she taught thousands of visitors about birds of prey at Bays Mountain Park Raptor Center. There, she...

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