Obituaries
Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Curtis Ray Murrell
Oct 10, 2024
Curtis Ray Murrell, age 53, of Middlesboro, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born January 27, 1971, son of the late Carl Hayden Murrell and Dorothy Ellen Phelps.
In his livelihood, Curtis was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed Nascar, Wrestling, and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a handy man of sorts....
Tavis Hart
Oct 9, 2024
Tavis Hart, age 54, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home. He was born October 1, 1970, the son of Richard Don Hart and DyAnne Davis DeSavigny.
Tavis was a magnificent husband, devoted son, loving father, and the absolute best Grumps (grandfather).
Tavis is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; children, JayDee, Karrah, Jacob, and Gage;...
Phyllis "Phil" Wilder
Oct 4, 2024
Phyllis “Phil” Wilder, age 70, of Miracle, KY, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born December 11, 1953, to Edith and Earl Wilder. Phyllis was a loving sister and aunt and a believer of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl Wilder and Edith Wilder Taylor; and her...
Fred Hoskins, Sr.
Sep 27, 2024
Fred Michael Hoskins, Sr., age 73, of Barbourville, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 4, 1951, in Harlan, KY to Fred and Ollie Brown Hoskins Napier.
Fred enlisted in the US Marines, then began his career as an auto mechanic. Later on, he joined his brother George at...
Perry Homer Cobb
Sep 20, 2024
Perry Homer Cobb, age 68, of Powell, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born April 13, 1956, in Middlesboro, KY, the son of the late Homer Cobb and Frances Teague Cobb who survives.
Perry was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished spending time with...
"Big Boy" Davis
Sep 7, 2024
Charles Edward “Big Boy” Davis, age 90, of Clairfield, TN, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was born on August 17, 1934, in Clairfield, TN, to the late Robert and Edna Partin Davis.
Charles was honored to serve our country in the US Army where he was stationed in Germany. Following his time in the military, he worked...
Millard Harold Harbin
Aug 30, 2024
Millard Harold Harbin, a beloved member of the Bell County community, passed away on August 30, 2024, at the age of 86 on his 44th wedding anniversary, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 12, 1937, in Calvin, KY, to the late Millard Cephus and Sylvia Davis Harbin.
Harold was honored to serve the people of Bell County,...
Roger Allen "Snowball" Leffew
Aug 29, 2024
Roger Allen “Snowball” Leffew, age 69, of Clairfield, TN, went to his Heavenly home on August 29, 2024. He was born on June 8, 1955, in Eagan, TN, to the late Freeland and Browder Leffew.
Roger spent many years as a truck driver for Bell County Coal. When he wasn’t on the road hauling coal, he enjoyed motorcycle riding with friends.
In...
Jack Dempsey Jones
Aug 28, 2024
Jack Dempsey Jones, age 79, of Pineville, KY, entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 28,2024. He was born on August 22, 1945, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late George and Reba Noe Jones.
Jack was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He served his country with honor and pride, embodying the values of service and commitment that so many...
Crystal Michelle Mayes
Aug 26, 2024
Crystal Michelle Mayes, age 44, of London, Kentucky, peacefully departed this Earthly life on Monday August 26, 2024, at the ContinueCARE Hospital at Baptist Health, Corbin, KY, surrounded by her loving family. Our “Sissy” was born August 18, 1980, the daughter of Mitchell and Julia (Kathy Woody) Mayes of Middlesboro, KY.
Crystal was a faithful Christian and her greatest love was...
Wayne Dean Maiden
Aug 25, 2024
Wayne Dean Maiden, age 75, of Frakes, KY, entered his Heavenly home on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1949, to the late Ned and Bessie Hatfield Maiden.
Wayne was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Frakes, KY. He enjoyed the thrill of “coon and turkey hunting”. Even in his recent illness, the sound of the...
Christopher Leonard Pitz
Aug 21, 2024
Christopher Leonard Pitz, age 36, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born August 3, 1988, in Somerset, KY, the son of Matthew Leonard Pitz and Gloria Ann Ramsey.
Christopher’s passion for life was evident in everything he did. He was an avid gamer who found joy and excitement in the world of virtual adventures, and...
Steve Rodney Harrell
Aug 21, 2024
Steve Rodney Harrell, age 77, of Middlesboro, KY, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1946, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Henry Clay and Sadie Lou Snodgrass Harrell.
Steve enjoyed spending time outdoors; whether he was casting a line, ready for the next big catch, or finding the perfect spot to...
Ethan Richard Foreman
Aug 17, 2024
Ethan Richard Foreman, age 27, of New Tazewell, TN, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born in Pineville, KY on March 31, 1997, to the late Dale and Sherry Foreman Moyers.
Ethan was known to many as a “jack of all trades”. There was nothing he couldn’t do when he set his mind to it. His...
Olivia "Libby" Smith
Aug 15, 2024
As children, when it was time for bed, our mother would say, "It's time to go to Napper's house." Our lovely, sweet, little sister, Libby, has gone to join our Mama at Napper’s house.
Olivia Ann Cooper Abbott Smith, 70, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away on August 15, 2024 at home. She was born in Middlesboro, KY on November 14, 1953.
Libby...
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...
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