Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Feb 5, 2023

Linda Irene Upton, age 75, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  She was born on July 1, 1947, to the late Howard and Evelyn (Gilbert) Gent.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Lovely, Louise Mason, Billy Gent, Barbara Mayes, Robert Earl Gent, Phyllis Seitz, Gail...

Feb 5, 2023

Maggie Lou Hunley Cupp, age 85, of Miracle, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born May 9, 1937, to the late Frank and Frances Lee Hunley.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Maggie was a member of the Brownies Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Feb 4, 2023

Margaret Violet Owens, age 79, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Corbin Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born November 23, 1943, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Arville Thomas Miracle and Lola Mae Robbins.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Red Oak...

Feb 3, 2023

Clint T. Debusk, age 70, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital following a bout with pneumonia. Clint was born on February 11, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Ruby Meyers Debusk.

Clint is survived by his beloved kitty, Precious; three brothers, David Scott Debusk and his...

Jan 31, 2023

Judy Ann Miracle, age 71 of Pineville, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Barbourville ARH Hospital in Barbourville, KY.  She was born March 29, 1951 in Pineville, KY, to the late Clyde and Edna Miracle.

In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Miracle and sister, Mary Lou Miracle.

Judy is survived by her son, Greg...

Jan 29, 2023

Mary Helen Mace of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born February 12, 1941, the daughter of the late Bill and Minnie Hodge.

In addition to her parents, Mary Helen is preceded in death by her sons, Todd Mace, Scott Mace; daughter-in-law, Lisa Mace; granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Mace; and brothers, Jimmy...

Jan 25, 2023

Richard Timothy Joseph Asher, age 20, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  He suffered from a rare, fatal, neurodegenerative disease in children that affects the whole body.  He was born October 4, 2002 in Harlan, KY, the son of the late Richard Wilson Asher.

Richard was a blessing from birth.  Our Dad absolutely...

Jan 22, 2023

Jerry Wayne Jones age 49, from Middlesboro, KY passed away January 22, 2023 at the Middlesboro ARH.  He was born September 28, 1973 the son of the late Jerry Wayne Jones and Morine Emery Jones.

Jerry is survived by his children Gabriella Gracelynn Sexton and Austin Haley Jones; and grandson Owen Carter Jones.   In addition to a...

Jan 21, 2023

Sharon L. Spade Boatright, age 77, passed away on January 21, 2023 at LaFollette Hospital, Lafollette, Tennessee after a long illness.  She and her twin sister, Karen, were born on January 10, 1946, to the late Mable and Lankford Spade.

In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her twin sister, Karen Howard, and brother...

Jan 19, 2023

Donald Burnell Grissom, age 77, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born January 3, 1946, in Edmonton, Kentucky. Donald was the son of Edd and Fannie Sowers Grissom. Donald spent over 30 years running heavy equipment throughout the tri-state area. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by...

Jan 13, 2023

Lucy Roper, age 99 of Calvin, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023.  She was born September 22, 1923, the daughter of the late Leamon Roark and Flora Brummett Roark.

In addition to her parents, Lucy is preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson Davis Roper; great granddaughter, Rebecca Nicole Ellison; four brothers and two sisters.

Lucy is survived by...

Jan 11, 2023

Polly Murray, age 63 of Matthews, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Matthews Medical Center, Matthews, NC.  She was born November 25, 1959 in Pineville, KY,  the daughter of the late Dewey and Virgie Murray of Chenoa, KY.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Willie Murray and Cecil Murray;...

Jan 10, 2023

Wrenlee Crystal Hale gained her Heavenly wings on January 10, 2023. Wrenlee is the daughter of Brian and Courtney Hale of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

In addition to her parents; Wrenlee leaves behind a loving sister, Blakely Hale. Grandparents Brian and Trixie Hale, Crystal and Jonathan Farmer, Danny and Jennifer Hubbard.  Great grandparents, Jennie Johnson, Mary and Leroy...

Jan 10, 2023

Bettie "Mama" Louise Williams Ball Hearn, age 93, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, January 10,2023, at the Laurel Heights Rehabilitation Center in London, KY.  Louise was born November 13, 1929 in Pineville, KY.

Louise is preceded in death by her Mother Nell Creech Bird; grandparents, Millard and Sally Creech; her first husband, John R. Ball and her late husband, James "Jim" Hearn;...

Jan 6, 2023

Dorlene Dunn age 87 formerly of Evarts, KY, residing in Middlesboro, KY passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.  She was born June 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Floyd and Elsie Wilson.  Dorlene was a devoted and long-time member of Evarts Baptist Church where she played the piano and sang.  After moving to Bell County, she joined...

Jan 3, 2023

Carolyn Jean Poore Redmond, age 75, of Middlesboro, KY, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  She was born December 10, 1947, to the late Luther and Irene Davis Poore.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Carl Redmond; son, Bruce...

Jan 3, 2023

Wilburn Fletcher, Sr. (aka Chief, John and Big Papaw), passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2023. Wilburn was born in Pineville, KY on August 27, 1934.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel and Lunda Fletcher of Frakes, KY; his loving wife, Lorette Fletcher; sister, Wilma Palmblatt; and brother, Wallace Fletcher.

He was a resident of Frakes, KY for 40 years...

Dec 27, 2022

Hershel Glenn Moyers age 82, of Middlesboro, KY passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  He was born December 22, 1940 the son of the late Clayton Thomas Moyers and Ruby Rose Hamlett Moyers.  Hershel retired from the Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement after 27 ½ years. He was a longtime member of Millers Chapel Baptist Church where he...

Dec 26, 2022

Joey William Denny, age 64, of Ewing, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 10, 1958, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late John Sewell Denny and June Rose (Morris) Denny.  He was a member of Butchers Gap Missionary Baptist Church in Ewing, Virginia.

In addition...

Dec 24, 2022

Nancy Gail Duncan age 69, passed away on December 24, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born August 22, 1953 in Knoxville, TN.  She was preceded in death by her mother Virginia Ruth and her father James Luke. She leaves behind her brother, Jim Duncan (Cheri), nephew Benjamin (Jennifer), great-niece Ruth Harper, many extended family, including Darlene Rowlett,...