Obituaries
Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Donna Lynn Wilder
Sep 12, 2025
Donna Lynn Wilder, age 46, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born in Middlesboro, KY, on August 17, 1979, to Alma Upton and the late Don Upton.
Donna loved spending time with her family, which recently grew to include her first granddaughter, Anias. She also enjoyed the company of her...
Randall Wayne Wright
Sep 7, 2025
Randall Wayne Wright, age 92, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1933, in Insull, KY, to the late Jeptha and Jenny Cox Wright.
Randall was a retired Seargent, First Class of the US Army where he served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His return to civilian life...
Richard "Rick" Adrian Metcalfe
Sep 5, 2025
Richard “Rick” Adrian Metcalfe, of Ewing, VA, originally from Lancaster, KY, departed this earthly life on September 5, 2025, at his home in Baileytown after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on February 2, 1956, to the late Robert and Willa Mae Eagle Metcalfe. After marrying and moving to Virginia, he became a member of Bethany Christian...
Hubert "Porky" Powers
Aug 28, 2025
Hubert “Porky” Powers, age 77, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born July 17, 1948, the son of the late Herbert Powers and Mamie Helton Powers.
Porky was a well-respected figure in his community, known for his years of dedication as the operator of...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Jacobs
Aug 22, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Ann Jacobs, age 81, of Middlesboro, KY passed away peacefully at Middlesboro ARH Hospital on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1944, in Farmington, MI, to the late Arthur and Maxine Purdy Jacobs.
Pat was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Middlesboro, KY. She could often be found visiting with friends and participating in activities...
Georgia Jeanette Yeary Chadwell
Aug 22, 2025
Georgia Jeanette Yeary Chadwell, age 96, of Ewing, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1928, in Ewing, VA, to the late Joe H. and Gracie Martin Yeary.
Georgia was longtime employee of People’s Bank of Ewing, VA, where she served as Vice-President and Branch Manager...
Santos Contreras Solano
Aug 15, 2025
Santos Contreras Solano, age 38, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the ARH Hospital in Hazard, KY, after a brief illness. He was born on April 16, 1987, in Tepecoacuilco De Trujano, Mexico, to Fulgencio and Elvira Ocampo Maya.
Santos was a familiar face to many who dined at La Esparanza Mexican Restaurant in Middlesboro, KY....
Vickie Lynn Gent
Aug 15, 2025
Vickie Lynn Gent, age 76, of Corbin, KY, formerly of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 11, 1949, in Richmond, VA, to the late William and Ruby Holman Gent.
Vickie was a familiar face to shoppers at the Middlesboro Walmart store where she worked for 30 years,...
Clyde Kenneth Bryant
Aug 10, 2025
Clyde Kenneth Bryant, age 84, of Speedwell, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born June 18, 1941, the son of the late Roy Bryant, Sr. and Roxie Inez Lidster Bryant.
Clyde was a devoted member of Town Creek Baptist Church, where he was known for his unwavering faith and...
Norma Jean Marsh Long
Aug 10, 2025
Norma Jean Marsh Long, age 89 of Rose Hill, VA, was born on June 06, 1936, in Alamosa, CO. She was known and called “Jeanie” or “Grannie” by most that knew her. She departed this life at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital in Middlesboro, KY on Sunday, August 10, 2025, after a brief illness.
Norma was a member of the Arthur’s...
Billy Ray Jackson
Aug 9, 2025
Billy Ray Jackson, age 81, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Blackmont, KY, on May 22, 1944, to Millie North Mayo and raised by his parents, Abe and Aunt Millie Jackson.
Billy Ray served his country as a proud member of the United States...
Mitchell Vernon Helton
Aug 4, 2025
Mitchell Vernon Helton, age 82, of Molus, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born April 18, 1943, the son of the late William and Ruth Hobbs Helton.
A devoted believer in the Baptist Faith, Mitchell's life was characterized by his strong values and unwavering faith. His warmth and kindness were felt by all who...
Patti Taylor Allen
Jul 30, 2025
Patti Taylor Allen, age 71, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. She was born on May 26, 1954 in Harlan, KY, to the late Lee and Juanita Halcomb Taylor.
Patti loved to prepare delicious meals and enjoyed sharing them by entertaining her family and friends. She also...
Dr. Robert Brian Barton, DMD
Jul 25, 2025
Dr. Robert Brian Barton, DMD, age 61, of Manchester, TN, formerly of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1963, to Robert J. “Bobby” Barton and the late Nancy Lancaster Barton.
Brian was a 1981 graduate of Middlesboro High School. In 1988, he received his Doctor of Medicine in...
Charlotte Ann Hicks
Jul 17, 2025
Charlotte Ann Hicks, age 74, of Middlesboro, KY, entered her Heavenly home on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born in Middlesboro, KY, on February 23, 1951, to the late Myrtle Hazel Baker.
Charlotte was a Registered Nurse at Middlesboro ARH Hospital for 33 years. In addition to her legacy of caregiving to the many patients she served, Charlotte is remembered...
Mark Alan Rector
Jul 15, 2025
Mark Alan Rector, age 67, of Pikeville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was born February 3, 1958, in Middlesboro, KY, the son of the late William Bolton Rector and Margaret Ann Rector.
Mark was raised in Hazard, KY, where he attended Hazard High School. His time there was marked not only by his academic pursuits but also...
Alva Jolene "Jodi" Brady
Jul 13, 2025
Alva Jolene “Jodi” Brady, age 52, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 13, 2025.
Born on May 15, 1973, in Pineville, KY, Jodi was the beloved daughter of James Brady and the late Vicky Brady. She was a devoted mother, proud grandmother, and loyal friend whose love for her family was evident in all she...
Alfred D. (Sol) "Pappy" Shepherd
Jul 12, 2025
Alfred D. (Sol) “Pappy” Shepherd, age 91, of Middlesboro, KY, went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 12, 2025, after a short respiratory illness. He was born May 18, 1934, the son of the late Robert and Ollie Adams Shepherd.
A dedicated and faithful member of the Missionary Baptist faith, Alfred found solace as...
Gregory Alan Centers
Jul 12, 2025
Gregory Alan Centers, age 58, of Cumberland Gap, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born July 15, 1966, the cherished son of Richard Alan Centers and Betty June Russell, both of Cumberland Gap, TN.
Greg was saved at an early age at Underwood Grove Baptist Church. As a devoted member of the...
James Russell Partin
Jun 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Russell Partin, who departed this life and leapt into the arms of his loving Savior at the age of 78 on Monday, June 30, 2025. His final moments were spent peacefully at the Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, Tennessee, surrounded by the love of his family...
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