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Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Buffy Sainte-Marie Dunnaville
Feb 11, 2026
Buffy Sainte-Marie (Newsome) Dunnaville received her wings and went to meet her heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. She was born on March 11, 1970 in Kingsport, TN. She loved the Lord, her family, her White Memorial Church Family, and all those of the household of faith.
She was preceded in death by her...
Stephen (Stevie) Randall Cobb
Feb 10, 2026
Stephen (Stevie) Randall Cobb, age 73, of Frakes, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Corbin, KY. He was born on October 27, 1952, to Earl Cobb and Joyce Leach Cobb Partin.
Stevie dedicated much of his life to hauling coal and logs, displaying his strong work ethic and commitment to providing for his family. Beyond his work, he...
Geraldine Thomas
Feb 6, 2026
Geraldine Thomas, age 71, of Clairfield, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born on February 21, 1954, in Clairfield, TN, to the late John and Mable Webb Hamblin, who preceded her in death.
Geraldine, lovingly known as “George,” filled every room with laughter and sweetness. From her earliest years, she cared deeply for...
Gary Wayne Evans
Jan 31, 2026
Gary Wayne Evans, age 68, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1957, in Middlesboro, KY, and spent his early years on a farm in Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Euline “Mickey” Fenter (Carter) and Donald Ray Fenter, a U.S. Army serviceman whose career took the family not...
Willard Fletcher
Jan 30, 2026
Willard Fletcher, age 78, of Speedwell, TN, formerly of Frakes, KY, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation Center, Harrogate, TN. He was born on May 15, 1947, the son of the late Lemuel and Lunda Murray Fletcher.
Willard was a 1965 graduate of Henderson Settlement High School, Frakes, KY. After graduation he was drafted...
Joann Moore
Jan 27, 2026
Joann Moore, 88, of Speedwell, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1937, in Hancock County, TN, where the family lived for several years before moving to Claiborne County. She was the loving daughter of Curtis "Otto" and Mossie Rice Mayes, who preceded her in death.
She was a...
Gloria Jean Brown Compton “Jeanne”
Jan 26, 2026
Gloria Jean Brown Compton “Jeanne,” age 72, of New Tazewell, TN, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Fort Sanders (Select) in Knoxville, TN, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 26, 1953, in Middlesboro, KY, and was the beloved daughter of the late Sherman Roscoe and Effie Ida Matthews Brown.
Jeanne was a devout member of Bennett’s...
Buddy Dean Savage
Jan 20, 2026
Buddy Dean Savage, age 75, of Ware Shoals, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital, Middlesboro, KY, surrounded by his children.
Buddy was born November 26, 1950, in Lula, GA, to the late John Henry Savage and Betty Gladys Shockley Savage.
He was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast, Buddy found joy in the open road...
Margaret Louise West
Jan 18, 2026
Margaret Louise West, age 89, of Middlesboro, KY, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1936, in Gibson Station, VA to Howard and Lillie Mae Engle Laws, who preceded her in death.
Margaret dedicated her life to serving the Lord and others, both through her career and her personal endeavors. As a cafeteria...
Kenneth Ray Helms
Jan 17, 2026
Kenneth Ray Helms, age 66, of Middlesboro KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 1, 1959, in Middlesboro, KY.
Kenneth was a unique and beautiful soul, and those who knew him loved him deeply. His radiant smile was unforgettable. He was an avid golfer and fisherman, as well...
Demi Jaclyn Miracle
Jan 16, 2026
Demi Jaclyn Miracle, age 21, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the UK Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lexington, KY on June 2, 2004. She is the daughter of Dempsey Jr. “DJ” and Diana Jackson Miracle.
Demi enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed her time...
Johna Beth Hoskins
Jan 15, 2026
Johna Beth Hoskins, age 50, of Middlesboro, KY, entered her Heavenly home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born in Pineville, KY to Patricia Snellings Hoskins and the late, Johnny Earl Hoskins. Johna enjoyed creating beautiful craft projects and hunting for hidden treasures at local yard sales.
In addition to her father, Johna was preceded in death by her paternal...
Charles Franklin "Frankie" Green
Jan 14, 2026
Charles Franklin "Frankie" Green, age 70, of Pineville, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at North Knoxville Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born in Pineville, KY, on October 2, 1955, to Charles "Monk" and Faye Helton Green, who preceded him in death.
Whether working or relaxing, Frankie was never far from the...
RB Murphy
Jan 13, 2026
RB Murphy, age 73, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born August 29, 1952, the beloved son of the late Henry and Lula Slusher Murphy.
RB was a member of Clearfork Baptist Church. He enjoyed a successful career as an HVAC technician, a profession he devoted forty years to mastering. Beyond his...
Patsy Jean (Sheckels) Laws
Jan 13, 2026
Patsy Jean (Sheckels) Laws, age 86, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born August 20, 1939, the loving daughter of Milas Kendrick and Hester Minton Sheckels, both of whom preceded her in death.
Throughout her life, Patsy was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a cherished...
James Clifton Leach
Jan 2, 2026
James Clifton Leach, age 47, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1978, the son of the late James Edward and Rosemary Shackelford Leach.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Raney.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, Jeremiah Leach; life-partner,...
Slayter Holt Bussell
Dec 20, 2025
Slayter Holt Bussell of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Slayter was born on December 20, 2025, the infant son of Tyler Ashton Bussell and Savannah Grace Southerland.
Even though we didn’t know you very long, our love for you will never die.
Slayter was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Maria Hope Saylor; maternal great-grandfather, L.D. Saylor;...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Evans
Dec 17, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Evans, of Middlesboro, KY entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born in Middlesboro, KY, on December 31, 1957, to Ed and Alma Gilbert Allen, who preceded her in death.
Debbie was known for her outgoing personality and great smile, which could light up a room. She loved animals, both her own and everybody...
Arnold Allen
Dec 8, 2025
Arnold Allen, age 80, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital, Middlesboro, KY. He was born on December 10, 1944, in Middlesboro, KY, to W. Forster and Bessie Marsee Allen, who preceded him in death.
Arnold was a man who valued hard work. When he did have free time, he enjoyed tinkering with...
Lucy Mae (Shackelford) Jones
Dec 4, 2025
Lucy Mae (Shackelford) Jones, age 95, of Botkins, OH, formerly of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1930, at home in Ferndale, KY, to Thomas and Bessie (Helton) Shackelford, who preceded her in death.
Lucy was known for her incredible green thumb. Her garden flourished under her attentive care, and her...
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