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Tommy Howerton

Tommy Howerton

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...

Jason Barnes

Jason Barnes

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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Opal Wilder

Opal Wilder

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...

Zelma Quillen

Zelma Quillen

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...

Viola Carroll

Viola Carroll

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,...

Travis Hensley

Travis Hensley

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...

Patricia Turner

Patricia Turner

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...

Bobby Short

Bobby Short

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...

Andrea Breedlove-Ralston

Andrea Breedlove-Ralston

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...

Eli Hatfield

Eli Hatfield

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...

Estil Poore

Estil Poore

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...

Dottie Maxwell

Dottie Maxwell

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...

Randy Patterson

Randy Patterson

May 2, 2023

Randy Wayne Patterson, age 72, of Speedwell, TN, went to the celestial mansion of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Randy is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Patterson; his father, Calvin and his mother, Josephine Patterson; all of Speedwell, Tennessee.

He is survived by his brothers, David Patterson of...

Gloria Fuson

Gloria Fuson

May 1, 2023

The life of Gloria Fuson came to an end at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital in Middlesboro, KY on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born September 26, 1934, the daughter of the late James and Mable Hook Adams.

In addition to her parents, Gloria is preceded in death by her spouse of...

Judy Collins

Judy Collins

Apr 24, 2023

Judy Collins, age 83, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital in Middlesboro, KY. She was born November 17, 1939, the daughter of the late James and Clara (Smith) Earle.

Judy was a member of Millers Chapel Baptist Church. She loved church and she loved tending to her...

Rev. Johnny Parks

Rev. Johnny Parks

Apr 15, 2023

Rev. Johnny Steven Parks age 71, of Frakes, Kentucky, passed away suddenly, on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on February 13, 1952, to the late Bill and Hazel Parks of Fonde, Kentucky.

Johnny was the pastor at Tiprell Full Gospel Community Church, Cumberland...

Lois Mckinney

Lois Mckinney

Apr 3, 2023

Lois Jean McKinney, age 70, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, TN.  She was born April 15, 1952, the daughter of the late William Floyd Partin and Maggie Carmack Partin of Middlesboro, KY.

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

Deanna Allen

Deanna Allen

Mar 31, 2023

DeAnna Byrd Allen, age 63, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, suddenly at her home.  She was born January 16, 1960, the daughter of Fred and the late Delores “Sissy” Byrd.

DeAnna was definitely one of a kind! She always spoke her mind but when she loved, it was so fiercely!!

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Margie Burchfield Ervin

Margie Burchfield Ervin

Mar 27, 2023

Margie Ann Burchfield Ervin, age 74, of Pineville, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2023.  She was born December 8, 1948, in Harlan, KY, the daughter of Bert and Cora Burchfield.

Margie truly loved life to the fullest through simple pleasures.  She enjoyed flea markets and thrift shopping but more than...

Mary Helen White

Mary Helen White

Mar 24, 2023

Mary “Helen” White, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away March 24, 2023, at 6:08 p.m. She was born on April 30, 1942, the daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie Overton. Helen was married to the late Carl Eugene White, Sr. from July 01, 1961, until his death on March 19, 1999.

Helen worked at Excello Shirt Factory...

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