Obituaries
Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Lucy Boatright Bailey
May 21, 2025
Lucy Boatright Bailey, age 94, of Ewing, VA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tazewell, TN, surrounded by her family. She was born July 12, 1930, in Brownies Creek, KY, to the late Starling and Rosa Parker Boatright.
Lucy loved to farm, garden and can vegetables, fruits, jams and jellies. She...
David Wayne Moore
May 11, 2025
David Wayne Moore, age 70, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 29, 1954, in Middlesboro, KY.
David found great pleasure exploring the mountains that surrounded him. He loved getting on his four-wheeler to search for the perfect spot to pick blackberries. David also possessed a true green thumb...
Vivian Ann Woolum
May 7, 2025
Vivian Ann Woolum, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in New Tazewell, TN. She was born on August 9, 1949, in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of the late Richard Allen and Thelma Clementine Fifer.
Vivian devoted her life to nurturing and caring for others, both through her professional and personal endeavors. She was a very loving wife...
Norma Jean Kelley
May 5, 2025
Norma Jean Kelley, age 77, of Tazewell, TN, departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Claiborne County Medical Center in Tazewell, TN. She was born on October 2, 1947, in Catletsburg, KY, she was the cherished daughter of McCoy and Stella Evans.
Norma had a creative spirit and took great joy in sewing, making jewelry, and cultivating her...
Ogle Oxford
May 1, 2025
Ogle Oxford, age 97, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ogle was born on September 26, 1927, in Dunham , Ky, to Herman Oxford and Daisy Williams Oxford.
Ogle is survived by his four children, Kathy (Larry) Yeary, Dennis (Beverly) Oxford, Kenneth (Donna) Oxford, and Lori (Bill) Norton; his grandchildren Courtney, Kara, Ryan,...
Evelyn Marie Golden
Apr 29, 2025
Evelyn Marie Golden of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on January 6, 1938, in Chenoa, KY, and was the oldest child of Matt and Alice Golden.
Evelyn exhibited a very determined personality, overcoming many obstacles along her way. She rose from very poor and humble beginnings, to a successful...
Matthew Ryan Gibson
Apr 28, 2025
Matthew Ryan "Booger" Gibson, aged 42 of London KY and Campbell County TN, was suddenly and tragically called home to be with the Lord on April 28th, 2025, at the LaFollette Medical Center in Campbell County after a long battle with addiction. Matthew Ryan was born in the Norwood community of Cincinnati Ohio, on March 23rd, 1983. Matthew was the...
Bobbie Ann Lynch
Apr 26, 2025
Bobbie Ann Lynch, age 93, of Harrogate, TN, entered her Heavenly home, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Bobbie was born on May 30, 1931, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Bob and Anna Mae Thompson Hyde.
Bobbie, or “Aunt Bobbie” to many, was a truly selfless woman that always...
Donna Rae Mason Howe
Apr 23, 2025
Donna Rae Mason Howe, age 71, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN. She was born April 14, 1954, she was the beloved daughter of the late Nadine (Yeary) Mason and Verlin Mason of Middlesboro, KY.
Donna dedicated over forty years of her life, before retiring, to her career at Middlesboro...
Joseph Thomas Wakin
Apr 21, 2025
Joseph Thomas Wakin, age 68, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in Middlesboro, KY, on June 13, 1956, to the late Thomas and Barbara Gower Wakin.
Joe loved to garden and took great pride in his ability to produce a beautiful garden of vegetables and herbs and always shared the “fruits of his labor”...
Randal Edward Partin
Apr 11, 2025
Randal Edward Partin, age 74, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on April 11, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY, following a long illness. He was born on June 20, 1950, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Calvin and Evelyn Maxwell Partin.
In addition to his parents, Randal was preceded in death by his brothers Donald Partin and Gary Partin.
He is...
Helen Cox
Apr 6, 2025
Helen Lundy Cox, age 81, of Stanford, KY, formerly of Bell County, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Grant and Gracie Cupp Lundy on January 27, 1944, in Hances Creek, KY.
Helen was a longtime member of Monarch Church of God, Middlesboro, KY. For many years she was...
Mary E. Webb
Mar 23, 2025
Mary E. Webb, of Ypsilanti, MI, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Mission Point of Superior Woods. She was born March 13, 1942, in Lawrence County, TN, to Oscar and Mary (Price) Powell. On December 24, 1973, she married Donald Webb in Lawrence County, TN and he preceded her in death.
Mary worked at the Bortz Health...
Jacob S. Walker (Jay) "Poppy"
Mar 16, 2025
Jacob S. Walker (Jay), affectionately known as "Poppy", passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 89, in his beloved hometown of Harrogate, Tennessee. He was born on April 18, 1935, the son of the late William Frank and Leona Jane Walker.
Jay was a devoted family man and an unwavering pillar of strength in his community....
Lee Allen Piper
Mar 16, 2025
Lee Allen Piper, age 43, formerly of Middlesboro, KY, joined his Mom in Heaven on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born in Fort Campbell, KY on November 13, 1981, to the late Shirley Lee Jacobs. Lee was saved and baptized through the blood of his risen Savior Jesus Christ.
Our Lee Bo was a much-adored baby brother, uncle, and nephew. When...
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...
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