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Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Melissa Ann Tamer
Mar 14, 2025
Miss Melissa Ann Tamer, age 54, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was born on May 26, 1970 in Middlesboro, KY.
Melissa was a one-of-a-kind individual who never met a stranger. She lived her entire life in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was an active member of St. Julian Catholic...
Jennifer Leigh Robertson
Mar 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Leigh Robertson, age 47. She passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, with the comfort of her family surrounding her.
Jennifer grew up in Cumberland Gap, TN, before moving to Kingsport, TN, where she taught thousands of visitors about birds of prey at Bays Mountain Park Raptor Center. There, she...
Tammie Bible Mills
Mar 9, 2025
Tammie Bible Mills, a woman of profound faith and unwavering love, passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 59, surrounded by her children. They believe she just didn’t want to turn 60, because that would have made her an “old lady” and that just didn’t fit her style. She was born on March 12, 1965, in Louisville,...
Ronald William Rickards
Mar 6, 2025
Ronald William Rickards, age 71, of Middlesboro, KY, entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born on September 6,1953, in Rochester, NY, to the the late William Rickards and Carol Strong Battle.
Ron was a veteran of the US Army, having served during Vietnam. After his military service, he spent many years as a truck driver; a...
Wendy Denise Adkins Johnson
Mar 4, 2025
Wendy Denise Adkins Johnson, age 43, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Nashville, TN. She was born March 24, 1981, she was the beloved daughter of Wendell Adkins and the late Fonda Susan Adkins.
Wendy was a loving mother who cherished her family deeply. She was known for her warmth and caring nature, always putting her...
Joe Randall Bullins
Mar 1, 2025
Joe Randall Bullins, age 65, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born March 21, 1959, the son of the late Mary Alice Bullins and Ernest Hawk of Middlesboro, KY.
Joe will be remembered fondly for his generous spirit and his remarkable ability to bring a smile to anyone's face. His warm personality and infectious laughter...
Rebecca "Becky" Russell
Feb 28, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Russell, age 65, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1959, to the late Frelond and Browder Seavers Leffew.
In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelly Lane Russell; brothers, Ted Leffew, Jack Leffew, and Roger Leffew and sisters, Nella Fay Leffew, Mary...
Goldie Jean Spencer
Feb 23, 2025
Goldie Jean Givens Spencer, age 85, of Middlesboro, KY, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1939, in Ferndale, KY, to the late Harvey and Julia Owens Givens.
Goldie was known for her warmth, generosity, and undeniable loving spirit that she brought to the world. She was a member of the Baptist faith.
In...
Julie Elaine Marsee
Feb 20, 2025
Julie Elaine Marsee, age 53, of Middlesboro, KY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1971, in Middlesboro, KY to Effie Elaine Branham and the late Tony D. Marsee.
Julie enjoyed many creative endeavors that filled her life with beauty. She loved spending time writing or drawing, listening to...
Debbie Kay Mullins Owens
Feb 19, 2025
Debbie Kay Mullins Owens, age 55, of Middlesboro, KY, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1969, in Middlesboro, KY, to Retha Miracle Mullins and the late Lemuel Mullins.
Debbie was saved at the age of 13 and was a faithful member of Lighthouse Tabernacle. Her kindness toward others was always evident...
Harold Gibbons
Feb 9, 2025
Harold Gibbons, age 85, a beloved pillar of the Bell County community, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 2, 1940, in Pineville, Kentucky, Harold was the son of the late Bert and China Wilson Gibbons. His life was defined by unwavering faith, dedication to...
Ronnie Earl Partin "Squirrel"
Feb 7, 2025
Ronnie Earl Partin “Squirrel”, age 73, of Pineville, KY, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehab Facility in Middleboro, KY. He was born September 30, 1951, the son of the late James Leonard Partin and Gladys Frances Partin.
Ronnie dedicated his work life to Pine Mountain State Resort Park, a testament to his strong work...
Vicky Sue Ellis
Feb 6, 2025
Vicky Sue Ellis, age 59, of Luttrell, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Vicky was born December 7, 1965, in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Carlos Arthur Mayes and Jean Ann (Mayes) Peace.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, thrifting, and most of...
Shirley Nelson Greene
Feb 5, 2025
Shirley Nelson Greene, age 83, of Clear Creek, KY, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was born August 15, 1941, the daughter of the late John Nelson, Jr. and Dora Miracle.
Shirley dedicated a significant portion of her life to her profession, retiring from the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility at the age of...
Ella Joann Carver
Feb 2, 2025
Ella (Joann) Carver, age 88, of Middlesboro KY formerly of (Nichols and Sumter, SC) passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Rockcastle Health and Rehab facility in Brodhead, KY. She was born January 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Samuel Bishop Floyd and Ethel Rogers Floyd of Nichols, S.C.
Joann was devoted and committed to her faith and...
Hazel "Jo" Bryant
Jan 29, 2025
Hazel "Jo" Bryant, age 88, of Speedwell, TN, entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1937, to the late Ange Hatfield Kirby and Cal Hatfield.
In addition to her parents, Jo was preceded in death by her beloved Pop, Freeman Kirby; sisters, Shirley Fleemon and Jean Webb; and brother, Edward Hatfield.
Left to...
Cecil Burton Hubbard, Sr.
Jan 28, 2025
Cecil Burton Hubbard, Sr., age 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Duffield, VA. He was born on April 16, 1933, in Wise, VA.
In his earlier years, he served in the US Army as a medic in the 101st Airborne Division and later retired from the US Coast Guard shipyard in Baltimore,...
Esther Lowe Head
Jan 27, 2025
Esther Lowe Head, age 91, of Eaton, OH, entered her Heavenly home on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1933, in Chenoa, KY, to the late Fayette and Mary Ethel Partin Lowe. Esther was a retired educator.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Head, and sisters, Marie Pinkston, Myrtle Partin, Kathleen Frazier, Maggie Loder,...
Rickey Lynn Smith
Jan 27, 2025
Rickey Lynn Smith, age 67, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the North Metro Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. He was born August 24, 1957, the son of the late Marvin Smith and Mary E. Johnson Smith.
Rickey was a man who held a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. He found joy in the...
Joann Booth
Jan 27, 2025
Joann Booth, age 73, of Middlesboro, KY, entered her Heavenly home on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1951, in Detroit, MI, to the late Homer and Mary Sue Beason Hembree.
Joann was saved and baptized at an early age at Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Ewing, Va. She was a longtime member of East Cumberland Avenue...
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