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Joe Randall Bullins

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Robin Ernest Venable

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

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

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

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

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...

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