Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Mar 7, 2022

Geneva Roy Wright, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the Middlesboro Healthcare Facility in Middlesboro, KY.  She was born August 25, 1933, in Straight Creek, Bell County, KY.  Geneva belonged to Southside Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Roxie Roy; sister, Ruth Gibson;...

Mar 6, 2022

Francis Leo “Frank” Yeary, 88, of Harrogate, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday night, March 6, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family in Tazewell, Tennessee. He was born in Clermont County, Ohio, on November 22, 1933, the son of the late Mellie (Monday) and Ira Yeary.

In addition to his parents,...

Mar 6, 2022

Hortense "Tense" Ann Hatfield, 92 of Middlesboro, KY passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2022 at Middlesboro ARH. She was born on March 11th, 1929 in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of the late Horton Scott and Estelle "Scott Scott" McKart Scott.

She was the loving wife of Donald Nelson Hatfield Sr. and loving mother of Don Nelson Hatfield...

Mar 3, 2022

On March 3rd, 2022, John Matt (Johnny) Owens, Sr., 74 years old, passed on to eternal glory with his Lord and Savior after a long, difficult battle with dementia. He was born on April 23rd, 1947, in Meldrum, Kentucky, to the late Nathaniel “Than” and Reeda Mae (Warren) Owens. Johnny was the second youngest of ten children, the seventh...

Mar 2, 2022

William “Michael” Booger Gibson, 65 of Chenoa Ky, was called home to be with the lord on March 2nd, 2022 at Pineville Community Hospital. He was born December 10, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan and was the son of the late Green Barry and Faye Gibson, raised by the late Hester Gibson. Michael was a loving husband, father, brother, friend,...

Mar 1, 2022

Mary Louise Poore, age 79, of Tazewell, TN, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Claiborne County Medical Center in Tazewell, TN.  She was born September 27, 1942, the daughter of the late Herbert Harrell and Iva Mae Dotson.  She was a member of the Red Oak Baptist Church.

Feb 27, 2022

Christopher M. Baker, age 38, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital in Middlesboro, KY.  He was born May 15, 1983, in Middlesboro, KY, the son of the late Jimmy Ray Baker and Edna Boldin Baker who survives.  He was a believer in the Baptist Faith.

In...

Feb 24, 2022

Ryan Keith Zanca, age 47, was born on January 28, 1975, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Larry and Ellen (Simnowitz) Zanca. He passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, in Cincinnati, OH. Ryan was a lifelong boxing fan. He loved to follow boxing but also spar and help train others. He was very proud to be from Brooklyn...

Feb 24, 2022

William Jody Martin, age 53, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022 at his home.  Jody was born on November 20, 1968 in Middlesboro, Kentucky where he lived until the time of his death.

He graduated from Bell County High School. Jody loved sports, especially Bell County Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers and his Kentucky Wildcats! A TRUE BLUE fan!...

Feb 22, 2022

Faye Buckner, age 80, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, TN.  She was born November 11, 1941, the daughter of the late John Mullins and Ollie McKeean.

Faye believed in the Baptist faith and attended Binghamtown Baptist Church in Middlesboro.  In December 2019,...

Feb 22, 2022

Gladys Ruth Heck, age 77, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at her home.

She was born April 16, 1944 in White Pine, TN; the daughter of the late Bertie and Lockie Ray Griffin.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, L.C. Heck; son, Lynn Heck; brothers,...

Feb 21, 2022

Margie Partin Cobb was born in the Laurel Fork area of Frakes, KY, on October 4, 1933, and died surrounded by loved ones on February 21, 2022, in Harrogate, Tennessee. She was one of 8 children of Chester and Angeline Maiden Partin. Margie attended Henderson Settlement School and spent some of her early adulthood living and working in Ohio....

Feb 21, 2022

On February 21, 2022, the Lord came and took Diana by the hand and walked her to glory. Oh, what a glorious day! Diana was born in Middlesboro, KY on April 5, 1953. Diana was a strong woman and mighty in her faith. She was the best Mother, Grandmother, and “Gangie” that anyone could ever ask for. She never...

Feb 20, 2022

Martha Jean (Jeannie) Shepherd, 51, of Middlesboro, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2022, at the Middlesboro ARH.

She was born September 4, 1970 in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of Alfred and Mable Smith Shepherd, both of whom survive.

She was preceded in...