Obituaries
Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Oaklyn Victoria Mae Rodriguez
Aug 12, 2024
Oaklyn Victoria Mae Rodriguez, infant daughter of Alexis and Dagoberto “Dino” Rodriguez, Jr., was stillborn on August 12, 2024, at ARH Hospital, Middlesboro, KY. Though she never spent any time with her loving family here on earth, she had already touched the lives of all who were awaiting her birth.
Oaklyn was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Michael Perry;...
Charles Estel Thacker
Aug 9, 2024
Charles Estel Thacker, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 57. He was born on June 26,1967, in Middlesboro, KY, to Harold “Satch” Thacker and Janiece Thacker. Charles had a love for fishing, hunting, and reading anything he could get his hands on. He enjoyed camping on the banks of Norris Lake while enjoying...
Verlin Paul Ward
Aug 2, 2024
Verlin Paul Ward, age 76, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on October 24, 1947, to the late Virgil and Linda Ward.
Paul was a kind-hearted man who dedicated his life to helping those around him. Unfortunately, his health got so bad, he was not able to...
Johnny Wayne Hubbs
Jul 31, 2024
Johnny Wayne Hubbs, age 58, of Middlesboro, KY, went to his Heavenly home, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was born on June 21, 1966, in Harlan, KY, to the late Shelby and Georgie Osborne Hubbs. True to his Kentucky roots, he was an avid UK Wildcat fan.
In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his brother...
Ed Allen
Jul 28, 2024
James Edward “Ed” Allen, age 89, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born on March 11, 1935, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Walter and Cora Lake Allen. He spent many years as a coal miner in Bell County, KY.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by...
Daryle Wayne Wilder
Jul 27, 2024
Daryle Wayne Wilder, age 76, of Pineville, KY, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Insull, KY on September 6, 1947, the son of the late Arnold and Geneva Cox Wilder.
Daryle was a longtime coal miner who was proud of his work in the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky. After his retirement, he found great...
Peggy Ann Hendrickson
Jul 25, 2024
Peggy Ann Hendrickson, age 74, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born October 28, 1949, in Leslie County, KY; the daughter of the late Quill Vanover and Anna Mae Smith Vanover.
Peggy was known for her love of the outdoors. Whether it was spending time at the beach or simply taking a...
Irene Hubbard
Jul 20, 2024
Irene Hubbard, age 96, of Middlesboro, KY, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1927, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Frank and Mary Alice Partin Frazier.
Miss Irene lived a life serving Jesus Christ. She was a mother to her nieces and nephews and even children who were not related to...
Steven Troy Harrell
Jul 19, 2024
Steven Troy Harrell, age 60, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY, with his two loving children by his side. Steve was born April 19, 1964, in Detroit, MI, to the late Eddie and Jewell Harrell.
Steve moved to Middlesboro at the age of nine and graduated with...
Ruth Edna Borah Miracle
Jul 19, 2024
Ruth Edna Borah Miracle, 91, of Lancaster, KY, formerly of Williams Branch, Pineville, KY, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Landmark of Lancaster, Lancaster, KY. Ruth was born on August 30, 1932, to Loyd G. Borah and America Jessie England Borah.
Ruth was a longtime member of the Primitive Baptist Faith. Her greatest joy was taking care of and...
Alice Faye Ingram
Jul 5, 2024
Alice Faye Ingram, age 76, of Tazewell, TN entered her Heavenly home on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born on February 21, 1948, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Condy and Eva Hurst.
Alice professed her faith in God at an early age. Throughout her life, Alice was known for her unwavering faith. She could often be found singing joyfully...
John Edward Gidens
Jul 4, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of the most loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather John Edward Gidens, age 75, of Harrogate, Tennessee. He passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the UT Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, after a brief illness. John will be deeply mourned by his family including his wife of 51...
Bonnie Lou Underwood
Jul 1, 2024
Bonnie Lou Underwood, age 96, of Middlesboro, KY, gained her Heavenly Wings on Monday, July 1, 2024, after a brief residence at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Middlesboro, KY. She was born in Middlesboro, KY, on June 1, 1928, to the late Preston and Lucy Ann Reynolds Rains. She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church, Middlesboro, KY.
Bonnie is...
David Winfred Robinson
Jun 24, 2024
David Winfred Robinson, age 84, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born on September 10, 1939. His parents were the late Fred Robinson and Wilma Miller Robinson.
David’s life was filled with various accomplishments and roles. In 1964, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY....
Kenneth Edward Wilson
Jun 24, 2024
Kenneth Edward Wilson, age 87, of Middlesboro, KY, was called to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on June 8, 1937, and was the son of the late Clarence Ray "Shug" Wilson and Kelsie Yoakum Wilson.
Kenneth was a devout Christian and dedicated member of Hensley’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He...
Greta "Bebe" Reams Denham
Jun 21, 2024
Greta Beatrice “Bebe” Green Reams Denham, age 94, long-time resident of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 21, 2024, at her home in Franklin, Tennessee. She was born the youngest of five children to Claud Hal and Beatrice Viola Green in Jasper, Tennessee, on March 25, 1930.
After graduating from high school in Scottsboro, Alabama, Bebe...
Imogene Leah Bussell Combs
Jun 19, 2024
Imogene Leah Bussell Combs, age 56, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1968, in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of the late Lewis Bussell and Lorraine Bussell.
She was a proud graduate of Middlesboro High School, where she developed a love for knowledge that stayed with her throughout her...
Ronnie Gentry Baker
Jun 16, 2024
Ronnie Gentry Baker, age 74, of Middlesboro, KY, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1949, in Pineville, KY to the late Herman Baker and Athyleen Hoskins Baker.
Ronnie had a deep passion for country music and old rock and roll. His eyes would light up at the sound of a George...
Darlene Layne Jordan
Jun 12, 2024
Darlene Layne Jordan, age 68, of Tazewell, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, TN. She was born May 3, 1956, the daughter of the late Damon Layne and Kathlene Johnson Layne.
Darelene’s unwavering faith in holiness guided her path. Her heart overflowed with love for her family, finding true joy in the...
Fritzy Cornelius
Jun 2, 2024
Fritzy Cornelius, age 74, of New Tazewell, TN, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1949, in Pineville, KY to the late Houston and Ruth Thompson.
Fritzy retired from Middlesboro ARH Hospital after working for many years in the housekeeping department.
Left to cherish Fritzy’s memory are her sons, Tim Cornelius, and Wayne (Karen)...
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