Obituaries
Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Robin Ernest Venable
Jan 26, 2025
Robin Ernest Venable, a respected and beloved figure in law enforcement and our tri-state community, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born in Middlesboro, KY on January 19, 1966, to the late Robert and Louise Johnson Venable.
A graduate of the Middlesboro High School’s Class of '85, Robin continued his education by...
Brenda Sue Sweat
Jan 21, 2025
Brenda Sue McMurray Sweat, age 73, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her baby girls on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born April 29, 1951, in Harlan, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elbert McMurray and Hester Hensley McMurray Young.
Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and caregiver to all. She loved serving God and...
Marsha Bratton
Jan 16, 2025
Marsha Bratton, age 85, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility on Thursday, January 16, 2025, with her brother by her side.
Born Marsha Ruth Smith in Middlesboro, KY on August 21, 1939, Marsha moved to Michigan shortly after graduating from Middlesboro High School in 1957. Following her retirement from the Oakland County government, she...
Adelaide "Addie-Lou" Wahlert Cawood
Jan 14, 2025
Adelaide "Addie-Lou" Wahlert Cawood passed away peacefully at home with her husband Hobie on January 14, 2025.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 22, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wahlert. After a year in high school, the family moved to Crestwood, New York, and she graduated from Roosevelt High School (1948) in Yonkers. Addie-Lou was the first in her...
Ray Jacobs
Jan 14, 2025
Aloysius Raymond "Ray" Jacobs, age 80, of Ottawa, IL, formerly from Louisville, KY, went home to his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2025. Ray was born September 19, 1944, the son of the late Aloysius R. and Zedith (Hendricks) Jacobs.
He was a long standing member of the Harvest Baptist Church of Ottawa, IL.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Floyd Murphy, Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Floyd Murphy, Jr., age 63, of Harrogate, TN entered his Heavenly home on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Pineville, KY, on June 24, 1961, to the late Floyd Murphy, Sr. and Juanita Wilson Murphy, who survives him.
Floyd was a longtime member of Chadwell Station Baptist Church in Ewing, VA, where he served as a Deacon. He loved...
Clint Emerick Wilson
Jan 11, 2025
Clint Emerick Wilson, age 46, of Tazewell,TN, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born in Woodstock, IL, on August 27, 1978, to the late Jerry Wayne Wilson, former Middlesboro Police Officer, and Mary DeReadt Wilson, who survives him.
Clint was a long-time truck driver whose sense of adventure made each trip something to look forward to....
Creacey Belle Johnson Webb
Jan 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Creacey Belle Johnson Webb announces her passing on January 9, 2025, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Born on July 8, 1927, in Beans Fork to the late Eathern and Cora Alston Johnson, she lived a life rich with love and laughter.
A devoted wife to her late husband, James Edward Webb Sr. and loving...
Edward Evan Ballinger
Jan 4, 2025
Edward Evan Ballinger, affectionately known as “Baby Brother”/”Brother”, age 83, of Middlesboro, KY, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1941, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Julius Ballenger and Mildred Hardy McCombs.
Edward was a United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam...
America Alberta Williams
Jan 3, 2025
America Alberta Williams, age 84, of Ewing, VA, entered her heavenly home Thursday night, January 3, 2025, while surrounded by loving family and friends. Alberta was born on May 3, 1940, in Rose Hill, VA, to the late Dewey and Lettie Delph Wilson.
Alberta was a member of Arthur’s Chapel Holiness Church. She retired from Peerless Greer in Clinton, MI. She...
Frances A Rodgers
Jan 2, 2025
Frances Whisenant Brown Rodgers got her wings and went to meet her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 82, at Middlesboro ARH. She was born on August 21, 1942, in Alabama. She loved the Lord and loved her family.
Frances was baptized at an early age and was a member of The Church of the True...
Roger Keith Littrell
Jan 1, 2025
Roger Keith Littrell, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Ewing, Virginia on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Roger was born on August 26, 1950, in Middlesboro, KY, to Hubert and Ressie Seals Littrell.
Roger was a loving husband, dedicated father, treasured papaw and a friend to many. Roger was a retired school bus driver for Lee County Public Schools....
Patricia Gail Earle Parsons
Dec 31, 2024
Patricia Gail Earle Parsons, age 67, of Middlesboro, KY, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born on April 18, 1957, to the late Pat Earle and Geraldine Cox Earle, who survives her.
In addition to her father, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Parsons; sister, Tammy Hill, and brother, David Crockett...
James Doyle Hamblin
Dec 31, 2024
James Doyle Hamblin, age 76, of Clairfield, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of December 31, 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Doyle was born March 5, 1948 in Clairfield, TN to the late Dewey and Edna Hatfield Hamblin.
Doyle was a person who would give the shirt off his back if you...
Archie Bob Cox
Dec 27, 2024
Archie Bob Cox, age 97, of Speedwell, TN went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2024. He was a WW2 Army Veteran and attended Haynes Flat Baptist Church. He was the former owner/operator of Cox Motor Company in Middlesboro, KY.
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Eli and Clementine Williamson Cox.
16 brothers and sisters.
He is...
Dr. Nancy Burch Moody
Dec 26, 2024
Dr. Nancy Burch Moody, age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Nancy Lou Burch was born on December 13, 1951, to the late Mr. William “Bill” Burch and Mrs. Mildred Brown Burch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Moody, and her brothers, Sammy Burch and Billy Burch.
A native of...
Eupha Miracle
Dec 21, 2024
Eupha Miracle, age 82, of Middlesboro, KY, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born in Ewing, VA, on January 15, 1942, to the late J.D. Parker and Hallie Gibson Parker.
Eupha was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan and is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Eupha was preceded in...
Mary Lisa Davis Hatfield
Dec 20, 2024
Mary Lisa Davis Hatfield, age 58, of Middlesboro, KY, entered her Heavenly home on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1966 in Pineville, KY to the late William "Bill" Mason and Carolyn Sue Mason, who survives her. Lisa was a member of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her father, William "Bill" Mason, Lisa was preceded in...
Reverend Ray Earlston Collett
Dec 13, 2024
Reverend Ray Collett, age 81, born February 17, 1943, entered into his heavenly home on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was known for his Godly wisdom, kindness, generosity and believing in Jesus. His life's mission was to share God's love and win souls for Christ. He pastored Mill Creek Baptist Church for over 25 years, as well...
Helen Elsie Stepp
Dec 9, 2024
Helen Elsie Stepp, age 95, of Guston, KY, formerly of Bell County, KY, entered into rest on Monday, December 9, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Edward Stepp; son, Lewis Stepp; daughter, Sue Phelps; stepson, David Stepp; brother, Jerry Huff; and sisters, Lucy Hudson, Kathleen Rice, and Gearldine Taylor.
She is survived by her daughters, Jeanie Mattingly (Darrell),...
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