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Verdie Marie McMurray Cook
Apr 15, 2024
Verdie Marie McMurray Cook, age 75, of Tazewell, TN, gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born on September 18,1948, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Arnold and Juanita Collins McMurray.
Verdie was the best mother and Nannie to her, and Pap’s, pack. She passed on her quick wit and love of thrifting and traveling. She will...
Sharon Frances Russell
Mar 30, 2024
Sharon Frances Russell, age 75, of Braselton, GA, formerly of Middlesboro, KY, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born on August 24, 1948, in Fork Ridge, TN, to Lee Roy and Juanita Byrge Farmer. Sharon enjoyed spending time on the golf course with her husband and son and was delighted in being a grandmother...
Hazel Robinson
Mar 28, 2024
Hazel Robinson, age 102, of Middlesboro, KY, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1921, in Benham, KY, to Noah and Ora Sturgill Vanover, who preceded her in death. Hazel never met anyone she didn’t love and who didn’t love her.
In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death...
Debbie Jean McCombs
Mar 27, 2024
Debbie Jean McCombs, age 87, of Middlesboro, KY, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born on April 26,1936, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Julius and Mildred Ballenger.
Debbie was a long-time member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Middlesboro, KY, where she was a member of the Missionary Society. Debbie was an avid University...
Elizabeth Miracle
Mar 26, 2024
Elizabeth Miracle, age 90, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born June 1, 1933, the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Jones. She married the love of her life, her husband of 64 years, Cordell Miracle, on November 15, 1953.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Birtchel Rhymer
Mar 25, 2024
Birtchel Rhymer, age 45, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital, Middlesboro, KY. He was born on August 5, 1978, in Pineville, KY.
Birtchel was a fan of WWE wrestling and enjoyed watching his favorite wrestler, The Undertaker. He was also an avid video game player.
Birtchel was preceded in death by his...
Dorothy Cheek Wilson
Mar 24, 2024
Dorothy Wilson (nee Cheek) of Maineville, OH. Born June 20, 1948, in Pineville, KY to the late Robert and Mandy Cheek (nee Hunley). Passed away March 24, 2024, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Jack Wilson. Loving mother of Jeff (Michelle) Wilson, Rhonda (Doug) Pietsch, and Steve Wilson. Cherished grandmother of Jacob (Chelsea) Wilson, Jackie (Ben)...
Curtis R. Mason
Mar 13, 2024
Curtis R. Mason, age 86, of Harrogate, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord, his passing was near KY-1809. He was born September 25, 1937, at the family homestead on KY-92 in Ingram, KY, the son of the late Reverend Robert Mason and Odella (Brooks) Mason Fuson.
He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age and was...
Nathan Ballard Smith
Mar 12, 2024
Nathan Ballard Smith, age 83, of Middlesboro, KY, gained his Heavenly wings on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1940, in Middlesboro, KY to Wesley and Mayola Carmack Smith, who preceded him in death.
In addition to his parents, Ballard was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Smith; sons, Jessie James Smith, Jimmy Ballard, Scotty Smith,...
Ronnie Marsee
Mar 12, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” Lynn Marsee, age 62, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home.
Ronnie was a true free spirit and loved his motorcycles and being on anything that moved fast regardless of what it was. Ronnie was always busy, he never stopped. Before he had finished one project, he was already onto the next.
He...
Charles Harley Long
Mar 12, 2024
Charles Harley Long, age 84, of Ewing, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 22, 1939, in Rose Hill, VA, to Theodore Long and Ollis Sue Daniels Long, who preceded him in death.
Charles was a longtime, faithful member of Poor Valley Holiness...
Thomas Matthew Bingham
Mar 11, 2024
Thomas Matthew Bingham, age 55, of Pineville, KY, was called to his Heavenly home on Monday, March 11, 2024. He passed away at Baptist Health, Corbin, KY after a long battle with cancer. He was born on January 8, 1969, in Middlesboro, KY to Dillard and Barbara Bingham, who preceded him in death.
Matt was the BEST Daddy and...
Maynard Partin
Mar 9, 2024
Maynard Partin, age 100, of Middlesboro, KY, was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1924, in Pearl, KY, to the late Greenlee and Dora Partin.
In addition to his parents, Maynard was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom Partin, Ancle Partin, and Lawrence Partin; sisters, Trula Cupp, Magdalene Banks,...
Betty Faye Burch
Mar 8, 2024
On Friday, March 8, 2024, Our Lord and Savior called Betty Faye Burch home. She was born on June 10, 1942, in Beattyville, KY, to the late Icel (Puckett) and Malcolm Adams. Betty was a long-time member of Binghamtown Baptist Church, Middlesboro, KY, where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. Betty loved to travel, and the beach...
Anthony Shane Sexton
Mar 4, 2024
Anthony Shane Sexton, age 24, of Pineville, KY, gained his Heavenly wings on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1999, in Lexington, KY to the late Martha Jean “Jeannie” Shepherd and Anthony Todd Sexton.
Shane was a member of Old Ferndale Missionary Baptist Church, Pineville, KY. He is remembered as a loving person who cared for...
Janie Powers Hamblin
Feb 22, 2024
Janie Powers Hamblin, age 71, of Clairfield, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. She was surrounded by loved ones. Janie was born on October 7, 1952, in Middlesboro, KY. A loving wife, mother, sister, and “Nana” to many, she leaves a void impossible to fill.
Left behind to celebrate her life...
Joseph Norris Earle
Feb 7, 2024
Joseph Norris Earle, age 80, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, made Heaven his eternal home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Joseph was born on June 16, 1943, to James and Clara Earle. In previous years, he was a member of Millers Chapel Church and most recently Binghamtown Baptist Church.
Joe was blessed with the talent of music, which he used in his time...
Dovie Vontella Rose
Jan 27, 2024
Dovie Vontella Rose, age 80, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, went to her heavenly home on Saturday January 27, 2024.
Born November 4th, 1943, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Creed Barnett Sr. and Beatrice Evans Barnett.
In addition to her parents, Dovie was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald Rose, Sr.
She is survived by her...
Barbara Jean Knop
Jan 20, 2024
Barbara Jean Knop, 81, of Middlesboro, KY went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Middlesboro, KY. She was born December 20, 1942.
Barbara spent her life taking care of those around her. She valued her role as mother to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren more than any other....
Sara Rose (Maiden) Littrell
Jan 9, 2024
Sara Rose (Maiden) Littrell went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the age of seventy-six. She was born on January 23, 1947, in Pruden, KY, the daughter of the late Rev. Lewis H. and Lillian Irene (Redmond) Maiden.
Sara was a cheerleader in high school and was Homecoming Queen during her senior year....
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