Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Jan 31, 2023

Judy Ann Miracle, age 71 of Pineville, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Barbourville ARH Hospital in Barbourville, KY.  She was born March 29, 1951 in Pineville, KY, to the late Clyde and Edna Miracle.

In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Miracle and sister, Mary Lou Miracle.

Judy is survived by her son, Greg...

Jan 29, 2023

Mary Helen Mace of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born February 12, 1941, the daughter of the late Bill and Minnie Hodge.

In addition to her parents, Mary Helen is preceded in death by her sons, Todd Mace, Scott Mace; daughter-in-law, Lisa Mace; granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Mace; and brothers, Jimmy...

Jan 25, 2023

Richard Timothy Joseph Asher, age 20, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  He suffered from a rare, fatal, neurodegenerative disease in children that affects the whole body.  He was born October 4, 2002 in Harlan, KY, the son of the late Richard Wilson Asher.

Richard was a blessing from birth.  Our Dad absolutely...

Jan 22, 2023

Jerry Wayne Jones age 49, from Middlesboro, KY passed away January 22, 2023 at the Middlesboro ARH.  He was born September 28, 1973 the son of the late Jerry Wayne Jones and Morine Emery Jones.

Jerry is survived by his children Gabriella Gracelynn Sexton and Austin Haley Jones; and grandson Owen Carter Jones.   In addition to a...

Jan 21, 2023

Sharon L. Spade Boatright, age 77, passed away on January 21, 2023 at LaFollette Hospital, Lafollette, Tennessee after a long illness.  She and her twin sister, Karen, were born on January 10, 1946, to the late Mable and Lankford Spade.

In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her twin sister, Karen Howard, and brother...

Jan 19, 2023

Donald Burnell Grissom, age 77, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born January 3, 1946, in Edmonton, Kentucky. Donald was the son of Edd and Fannie Sowers Grissom. Donald spent over 30 years running heavy equipment throughout the tri-state area. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by...

Jan 13, 2023

Lucy Roper, age 99 of Calvin, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023.  She was born September 22, 1923, the daughter of the late Leamon Roark and Flora Brummett Roark.

In addition to her parents, Lucy is preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson Davis Roper; great granddaughter, Rebecca Nicole Ellison; four brothers and two sisters.

Lucy is survived by...

Jan 11, 2023

Polly Murray, age 63 of Matthews, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Matthews Medical Center, Matthews, NC.  She was born November 25, 1959 in Pineville, KY,  the daughter of the late Dewey and Virgie Murray of Chenoa, KY.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Willie Murray and Cecil Murray;...

Jan 10, 2023

Bettie "Mama" Louise Williams Ball Hearn, age 93, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, January 10,2023, at the Laurel Heights Rehabilitation Center in London, KY.  Louise was born November 13, 1929 in Pineville, KY.

Louise is preceded in death by her Mother Nell Creech Bird; grandparents, Millard and Sally Creech; her first husband, John R. Ball and her late husband, James "Jim" Hearn;...

Jan 10, 2023

Wrenlee Crystal Hale gained her Heavenly wings on January 10, 2023. Wrenlee is the daughter of Brian and Courtney Hale of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

In addition to her parents; Wrenlee leaves behind a loving sister, Blakely Hale. Grandparents Brian and Trixie Hale, Crystal and Jonathan Farmer, Danny and Jennifer Hubbard.  Great grandparents, Jennie Johnson, Mary and Leroy...

Jan 6, 2023

Dorlene Dunn age 87 formerly of Evarts, KY, residing in Middlesboro, KY passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.  She was born June 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Floyd and Elsie Wilson.  Dorlene was a devoted and long-time member of Evarts Baptist Church where she played the piano and sang.  After moving to Bell County, she joined...

Jan 3, 2023

Carolyn Jean Poore Redmond, age 75, of Middlesboro, KY, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  She was born December 10, 1947, to the late Luther and Irene Davis Poore.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Carl Redmond; son, Bruce...

Jan 3, 2023

Wilburn Fletcher, Sr. (aka Chief, John and Big Papaw), passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2023. Wilburn was born in Pineville, KY on August 27, 1934.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel and Lunda Fletcher of Frakes, KY; his loving wife, Lorette Fletcher; sister, Wilma Palmblatt; and brother, Wallace Fletcher.

He was a resident of Frakes, KY for 40 years...

Dec 27, 2022

Hershel Glenn Moyers age 82, of Middlesboro, KY passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  He was born December 22, 1940 the son of the late Clayton Thomas Moyers and Ruby Rose Hamlett Moyers.  Hershel retired from the Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement after 27 ½ years. He was a longtime member of Millers Chapel Baptist Church where he...

Dec 26, 2022

Joey William Denny, age 64, of Ewing, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 10, 1958, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late John Sewell Denny and June Rose (Morris) Denny.  He was a member of Butchers Gap Missionary Baptist Church in Ewing, Virginia.

In addition...

Dec 24, 2022

Nancy Gail Duncan age 69, passed away on December 24, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born August 22, 1953 in Knoxville, TN.  She was preceded in death by her mother Virginia Ruth and her father James Luke. She leaves behind her brother, Jim Duncan (Cheri), nephew Benjamin (Jennifer), great-niece Ruth Harper, many extended family, including Darlene Rowlett,...

Dec 23, 2022

Richard Lee Fodor age 76, of Middlesboro, KY passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at his home.  He was born on December 11, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank and Wilma Fodor.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Judy Carol Fodor.

Richard was a devoted Father to...

Dec 21, 2022

Jeffery Earl Gambrel, age 61, of Harrogate, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  He was born May 10, 1961, in Corbin, KY, the son of the Thomas and Magdalene Gambrel, who precede him in death.

He is survived by his loving wife, Shelia Gambrel of Harrogate, TN; daughter, Monica Bates and husband,...

Dec 10, 2022

Bobbie Jean Robinson Smith left this world on December 10, 2022 to be with our Heavenly Father and to once again be with her beloved son, David Lee and to join the rest of our loved ones who have gone on before.

At the age of 85, Bobbie had many precious years to share here with all...

Dec 9, 2022

Harry Glenn England, Sr., age 82, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away at his home on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born April 27, 1940, the son of the late William Chester and Lilly England.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee England; granddaughter, Issabella Kennedy; stepdaughter, Brenda Patterson;...