Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Jun 30, 2023

Ricky Ray Hatfield, age 56, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on June 30, 2023, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital.  He was born on February 28, 1967, to the late Jay and Betty Dixon Hatfield. 

In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Hatfield and Jerry Hatfield.  He is survived by his sister, Janice Hatfield...

Jun 30, 2023

Billy L. Jones went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 30, 2023, at Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation in Harrogate, TN.  He was born on April 3, 1936 in Middlesboro, KY to the late George B. and Reba Noe Jones.  He, along with his family, was a member of the Nazarene Church, Middlesboro, KY where he was...

Jun 26, 2023

Bessie Partin, age 95, of Cumberland, KY, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 26, 2023. She rejoined her heavenly family after a short illness and gained her wings when she passed peacefully in her sleep with her family at her side in her home in LaFollette, TN.  She was born on May 1, 1928 in Frakes, KY...

Jun 23, 2023

Lana "Sally" Hamilton, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home.  She was born on February 20, 1949 in Pineville, KY. to the late Esther Smith.  Sally was the director of the Bell County Disaster and Emergency Services for several years.  

Sally is survived by her daughters, Tiffany Lowther, or Galloway, Ohio and Marilynda Jacquez,...

Jun 20, 2023

Cleda (Durham) Guy, age 82, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  She was born on June 20, 1941, in Davisburg, Kentucky to the late Caleb and Effie (Davis) Durham. 

In addition to her parents, Cleda was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Ed and Lorene Guy;...

Jun 12, 2023

 

Della Mae Evans Lewis, age 96, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Winchester, Kentucky.  She was born on November 12, 1926, in Bell County, Kentucky to the late Shelt and Mittie Evans. 

In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her husband, Morson Lewis; brothers Sil “Bud” Evans, Floyd “Buster” Evans, and Burl Evans; sisters,...

Jun 11, 2023

HICKS, Charles F., 91, of Tipp City, Ohil passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born to Roy & Mary Hicks on May 5, 1932 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Charles was a longtime faithful member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple. He was retired from Chrysler Motor Corp. after many years of service.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda...

Jun 4, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Moody, age 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on November 16, 1949, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Bill and Gladys Moody. He graduated from Middlesboro High School in 1967 where he met the love of his life, Nancy Lou Burch. Following high school,...

May 26, 2023

Tommy Eugene Howerton, age 81, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Middlesboro, KY after a brief illness.  He was born January 21, 1942, to the late Charlie and Florence Howerton.

Tommy was an Army veteran of Vietnam, who never stopped serving his country.  He took great pride in being a veteran, from...

May 24, 2023

Jason Robert Barnes, age 43, of Ewing, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  He was born on March 19, 1980, to the late William Robert Barnes and Sherry (Bailey) Barnes.  He professed his faith at an early age and was a member of Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church, Ewing, Virginia.

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May 22, 2023

Opal (Hurst) Wilder, age 94, went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 22, 2023.  She was born on April 21, 1929, in Middlesboro, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of the late Rev. John W. and Myrtle Hurst.

Opal was the most precious mother who dedicated her life to her family.  She had the sweetest spirit and...

May 16, 2023

Zelma Ingram Quillen, age 86, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family at her home, on May 16, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1937, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late George and Dora Ingram. Zelma was a precious and selfless woman that loved the Lord, her family, her...

May 15, 2023

Viola Carroll, age 80, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family at Middlesboro ARH on Monday, May 15, 2023.  She was born on November 18, 1942, in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Joshua and Martha Golden.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years,...

May 13, 2023

Travis Aaron Hensley, age 39, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away on May 13, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.  He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, on January 6, 1984 to the late James H. Hensley and Teresa Smith Hensley.

Travis loved making those around him smile.  He wanted everyone to be happy.  He enjoyed time...

May 12, 2023

Patricia Ann Turner, age 71, of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on May 12, 2023.  She was born on August 23, 1951, in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late William Lester Rains, Sr. and Elizabeth Desoto Rains.

Patricia was a woman of many talents.  She was both a musician and an...

May 10, 2023

Bobby Ray Short, age 90, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home.  He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Shelby Jean Short.  Bobby was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on January 1, 1933 to the late John and Gracie Blair Short.

Bobby was a long-time member of Red Oak Baptist Church...

May 10, 2023

Andrea Renee Breedlove-Ralston, age 52, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  She was born on January 9, 1971, the daughter of David Breedlove of Harrogate, Tennessee and Cathy Gilliam of Knoxville, Tennessee.  She was the wife of the late Dr. Craig Ralston of Harrogate, Tennessee.  Together they enjoyed...

May 5, 2023

Eli “E” Cornelius Jerry Hatfield, age 3 ½, passed from this life on May 5, 2023, at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born on November 7, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio to his loving parents, Ethan and Kayla Hatfield, who survive. “E” was a happy little boy who loved Mickey Mouse.  He also loved playing at his...

May 4, 2023

Estil Dean Poore, age 81, of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Claiborne Medical Center, Tazewell, Tennessee.  He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on February 24, 1942 to the late Otto and Mandy Gordon Poore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary...

May 3, 2023

Dottie Lee Malicoat Maxwell, age 75, of Middlesboro, KY, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born February 9, 1948, the daughter of the late James and Lucy Norvell.

In addition to her parents, Dottie is preceded in death by her husband’s James B. Malicoat and Roger Maxwell; an infant son; and...