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Lewis Lee
Aug 28, 2023
Lewis Lee, age 82, of Pathfork, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 12, 1941, to the late John Harvey Lee and Sarah Ellis Lee.
Lewis was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sylvia Sue Lee; daughter Sandra Kay Brown; and grandson,...
Maggie Ausmus
Aug 27, 2023
Maggie Ausmus, age 86, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Middlesboro ARH, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bryson, TN, in Claiborne County, on October 16, 1936, to the late Hiram Jarvey “Big Boy” Miracle and Janie Gibson Miracle.
Despite her Tennessee roots, Maggie was an avid University of Kentucky fan, who made...
F. Jacqueline Payne
Aug 23, 2023
F. Jacqueline Payne, age 94, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on February 22, 1929, to the late James F. Williams and Hulda (Alsip) Williams.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Esco Payne; and her daughter...
Vicki Baker Mays
Aug 23, 2023
Vicki Baker Mays, age 62, of Pineville, KY, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1961, to the late Curtis Leslie and Vesta Mason Baker.
Vicki attended Bell County High School, class of 1979, where she excelled on the basketball court. Some still refer to...
Luther Moyers, Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
Luther Moyers, Jr., age 91, of Middlesboro Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville Tennessee. He was born October 13, 1931, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Luther and Stella Moyers.
In addition to his parents, Luther is preceded in death by his stepmother Lectra Lee Moyers; brother Ron Moyers; sister...
Brenda Joyce Moore
Aug 15, 2023
Brenda Joyce Moore, age 81, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital. She was born on November 28, 1941, in Middlesboro, KY.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, who raised her, Della Shuler; father, Wheeler Sutton; mother, Irene (Shelby) Fuson; husband, Alvis Moore; and son, Rodney Redmond.
Left to...
Glenna Laws
Aug 12, 2023
Glenna Laws, age 89, of Middlesboro, KY passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1934, in Cawood, KY.
Glenna was a beloved member of her family and community, known for her many acts of kindness and dedication to education. She taught 4th grade at Middlesboro Elementary School for 27 years. Having taught over...
Virginia Edna Overton
Aug 9, 2023
Virginia Edna Overton, age 93, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Buchanan Place, New Tazewell, TN, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 28, 1930, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Charles and Sarah Peace Green. She was a longtime member of Noetown Church of God, Middlesboro, KY and later, Rose Hill...
Dempsey Miracle
Aug 5, 2023
Dempsey Miracle, 87, of Cubbage, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5th, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 26th, 1935, in Cubbage, KY to the late Overton and Bertha Miracle.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth, Glenn, Condie, Helton,...
Georgann Sutherland
Aug 3, 2023
Georgann Sutherland, age 70, of Frankfort, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Burnside, KY. She was born October 28, 1952, the daughter of the late Horace Lewis and Mary Mauer Lewis.
Georgann worked at Fruit of the Loom for many years. After that she worked at Montaplast for seventeen years before retiring.
In addition...
Homer Allen Cobb
Jul 29, 2023
Homer Allen Cobb, age 89, of Morristown, TN, formerly of Frakes, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 6, 1933, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Steve and Lona Henderson Cobb.
Homer was a lifelong resident of Frakes, KY. He was a retired educator from...
Delores Jean Barton
Jul 28, 2023
Delores Jean Barton, age 86, passed into eternal life on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Middlesboro Appalachian Hospital in Middlesboro Kentucky. She was born April 5, 1937, in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Thomas Hicks.
Delores worked as a homemaker for her family for 65 years, and became the matriarch of her beloved family,...
Salina Diane Manis
Jul 23, 2023
Salina Diane Manis, age 35, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1987, at the Charleston Naval Hospital in Charleston, SC, the daughter of Tom Lee Manis and Deborah Ann
Kern Manis.
Salina enjoyed working with her father and tending to her yard. Her dog, Scooby, was a loyal...
Elizabeth (Liz) Robertson Vaughn
Jul 22, 2023
Elizabeth Robertson Vaughn (Liz), age 92, of Middlesboro, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 28, 1930, to the late William Alonzo (Lon) and Linnie Brewer Robertson.
Liz worked as a bookkeeper at the Fair Store in Middlesboro and at the Middlesboro Hospital and Clinic. She...
Gladys Combs England
Jul 19, 2023
Gladys Combs England, age 90, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was born October 12, 1932, in Lost Creek, KY, the daughter of the late George Combs and Ada Whitaker Combs.
On December 27, 1948, Gladys Combs married James H. Johnson. James and Gladys had five children together....
MaryAnn Saylor Cowgill
Jul 12, 2023
MaryAnn Saylor Cowgill, age 60, passed away July 12, 2023. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on June 11, 1963, to the late Ralph Jim and Ada Miracle Saylor, she lived in Greer, SC for 35 years and was a certified nursing assistant for Oakmont Nursing Home. She loved taking care of people.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Ricky Ray Hatfield
Jun 30, 2023
Ricky Ray Hatfield, age 56, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on June 30, 2023, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1967, to the late Jay and Betty Dixon Hatfield.
In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Hatfield and Jerry Hatfield. He is survived by his sister, Janice Hatfield...
Billy Lee Jones
Jun 30, 2023
Billy L. Jones went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 30, 2023, at Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation in Harrogate, TN. He was born on April 3, 1936 in Middlesboro, KY to the late George B. and Reba Noe Jones. He, along with his family, was a member of the Nazarene Church, Middlesboro, KY where he was...
Bessie Partin
Jun 26, 2023
Bessie Partin, age 95, of Cumberland, KY, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 26, 2023. She rejoined her heavenly family after a short illness and gained her wings when she passed peacefully in her sleep with her family at her side in her home in LaFollette, TN. She was born on May 1, 1928 in Frakes, KY...
Lana "Sally" Hamilton
Jun 23, 2023
Lana "Sally" Hamilton, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 20, 1949 in Pineville, KY. to the late Esther Smith. Sally was the director of the Bell County Disaster and Emergency Services for several years.
Sally is survived by her daughters, Tiffany Lowther, or Galloway, Ohio and Marilynda Jacquez,...
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