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Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY

Samuel Farmer
Jun 13, 2019
Samuel Farmer, age 56, of Middlesboro, KY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his home after a hard-faught battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 5, 1962, the son of the late Delbert Farmer and Margaret Meyers Sage.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Eddie Treece
Jun 11, 2019
Eddie Jo Treece, age 76, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
She was born on July 11, 1942 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Mack and Lula Sheckels Johnson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Damon Wilson Sr.
Jun 11, 2019
Damon Wilson, Sr. age 52, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born November 10, 1966 in New York, New York, the son of the late James E. Wilson, Sr. and Ruby Mae Wilson Cole.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his Brothers, Lewis Wilson and James...
Rosilee Walker
Jun 11, 2019
Rosilee Cowan Walker, known and loved as “Ross” or “Grannie”, peacefully met Jesus face-to-face and saw her husband Raymond once again on June 11, 2019. She was born in Gibson Station 89 years ago, spent time in Newport News during WWII, and frequently said “Virginia’s my state”. However, Middlesboro was her beloved home from high school until heaven. She...
Michael Partin
Jun 10, 2019
Michael Ray Partin, age 60, of Chenoa, KY passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
He was born on July 15, 1958, in Pineville, KY, the son of the late Clay Partin and Beatrice Overton. He loved to fish, hunt and four-wheel with his grandchildren. He was also a...
Ricky Wilder
Jun 8, 2019
Ricky Allen Wilder, age 50, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, Tennessee.
He was born on August 23, 1968 in Pineville, Kentucky to his parents Britt Wilder and Myrtle Lee Wilder. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife Kathy...
Shelby Siler
Jun 5, 2019
Shelby Jeanette Siler (Echols), age 81, of Middlesboro, KY, was called home on June 5, 2019 at Central Baptist in Lexington, KY. She was born June 15, 1937, daughter of the late Clarence (Red) Echols and Tina Hall Echols of Elizabethton, TN.
She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church and was employed at Middlesboro ARH for...
Sandra Snodgrass
Jun 5, 2019
Sandra Kay Snodgrass, age 69, of Ewing, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on May 23, 1950, the daughter of the late Roy and Rowena Bailey. Her favorite pastime was to go fishing with her son, Tracy and her dog, Chico.
She is survived...
Kermit Sowders
Jun 3, 2019
Kermit Leon Sowders, age 69, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home.
He was born on September 28, 1949, in Middlesboro Kentucky, the son of the late Bruce and Vestie Maurine Sowders.
Kermit proudly served his country and was a Vietnam Veteran.
In addition to his...

Jeffery Thacker
Jun 2, 2019
Jeffery S. Thacker, age 53, of Frakes, KY, passed away at his home on June 2, 2019. He was born September 7, 1965, the son of Willard Ray Thacker and Bonnie Sue Hatfield Thacker.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather Ray Thacker and son Dakota Ray Thacker.
Jeff is survived by his Parents;...
Russell Miracle
Jun 2, 2019
Russell Miracle, age 77, of Pineville, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1941 in Cubbage, KY, son of the late Overton and Bertha Wilder Miracle. He was a member and Deacon of Blackmont Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He was...
Ila Bayless
Jun 2, 2019
Ila Hazel Bayless, age 75, of Lawrenceburg, KY, wife of the late Douglas McArthur Bayless Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Frankfort Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was born July 16, 1943, daughter of the late Leona V. Robinson.
She is survived by the following members of her family: Sister, Sheila...
Glenda Carmack
Jun 1, 2019
Glenda Kay Carmack, age 61, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Tennova Medical Center at Parkside Drive in Knoxville, TN. She was born on December 12, 1957, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Ila Ruth Anderson.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Grandfather, Elick...
Vicki Hoskins
May 30, 2019
Vicki Lynn Hoskins, age 68, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
Per the wishes of Vicki, all services will be private.
Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.creechfh.com
Creech Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Gary Saylor
May 30, 2019
Gary D. Saylor, age 68, of Coxs Creek, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
He was born on December 31, 1950 in Blackstar, Kentucky, son of Thurman and Sally Eads Saylor. Gary worked at Autozone for over a decade. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports and Westerns on TV. He was also a member of the...
Frances Arnold
May 24, 2019
Frances Arnold, 88, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, died peacefully on May 24, 2019, at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.
She was born on March 26, 1931, to Joseph Evans and wife, Mary Evans, in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Frances married Bill Arnold, and together they happily raised a family with two sons, Jeff Arnold, husband of Diane...
Clark Wilson
May 22, 2019
Clark Wilson, age 67, of Colmar, KY, returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Goldie Wilson and his sister, Janice Lambert.
Clark attended Southside Baptist Church in Middlesboro. He was employed for more than 20 years in the heavy...
Mable Hendrickson
May 21, 2019
Mable Greene Hendrickson, age 91, of Pineville, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital, in Middlesboro, KY. She was born on April 29, 1928, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Myrtle Greene. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gillis...
James Leach
May 21, 2019
James Earl Leach (Jim Leach), age 78, of Harrogate, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on May 26, 1940, the son of the late Elmer Leach and Florence Bass. He was a faithful member of the Pump Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to...
Brantley Upton
May 18, 2019
Brantley Sterling Upton, age 5, of Speedwell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born on August 28, 2013, the son of Ronnie and Patty Hawk. He is preceded in death by many loved ones.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by the following: Twin Brother, Bryson...
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