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Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY

Nathan Ballard Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Brenda Nell Cheek Mason

Brenda Nell Cheek Mason

Jan 9, 2024

Brenda Nell Cheek Mason, age 81, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1942, in Balkan Coal Camp, Balkan, KY, the daughter of the late Robert Bradley “Brad” Cheek and Minnie Letha Siler Cheek. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Old...

Earlene Cupp Sutton

Earlene Cupp Sutton

Jan 8, 2024

Earlene Cupp Sutton, age 68, of Miracle, KY, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital in Middlesboro, KY. She was born April 4, 1955, in Pineville, KY, the daughter of the late Jesse Cupp and Glessie Green Cupp.

She was a member of the Blackstar Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Wayne J. Farris

Wayne J. Farris

Jan 7, 2024

Wayne J. Farris, age 84, of Pineville Kentucky, loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Laurel Heights Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 18,1939, in Corbin, Kentucky, Wayne was the son of the late Emery Jewell Farris and Lillie Ruth (McCracken) Farris. Wayne shared 61 years...

Bernice Patterson Gilbert

Bernice Patterson Gilbert

Jan 5, 2024

Bernice Patterson Gilbert, age 76,of Middlesboro, KY, passed away at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Lexington, KY, on Friday, January 5, 2024.  She was born on April 16, 1947, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Eli and Maggie Patterson.  Bernice was a woman of strong faith who was dedicated to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

In...

Mable Shepherd

Mable Shepherd

Jan 4, 2024

Mable Shepherd, age 84, of Middlesboro, KY, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 4, 2024, after her battle with dementia and Alzheimers. She was born November 23, 1939, the daughter of the late Henry Smith and Clarenda Griffith Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Bruce Colan Wilson

Bruce Colan Wilson

Dec 27, 2023

Bruce Colan Wilson, age 89, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  He was born on September 16, 1934, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late John Thornton and Cora Lee Wilson. 

In addition to his parents, Colan was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Gibson Wilson; brothers, Curtis Wilson, Charles Wilson, and Vernon Wilson; sisters, Justine...

Robert Ernest Goss

Robert Ernest Goss

Dec 26, 2023

Robert Ernest Goss, age 62, of Pineville, KY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  He was born on April 11, 1961, in Harlan, KY, to the late Luke M. and Cora (Napier) Goss. 

Robert enjoyed fishing and was loved by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Goss and...

Helen Ruth Evans

Helen Ruth Evans

Dec 22, 2023

Helen Ruth Evans, age 65, of Ewing, VA, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, December 22, 2023.  She was born on December 27, 1957, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Lee and Nina Bruner Evans. 

Helen is remembered as being full of fun; someone who enjoyed life.  She was never fully dressed without beautiful necklaces and her fingers full...

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