Obituaries
Middlesboro, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY
Mary Ellen Smith
Oct 8, 2025
Mary Ellen Smith, age 97, of Pineville, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was born in Pineville, KY, on September 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Edgar (Ed) Noel and Martha Emily Miracle Hoskins.
Mary Ellen was a beloved member of her community, known for her warmth and generosity. She cherished spending time with her family,...
Noble D. York
Oct 7, 2025
Noble D. York, age 75, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 20, 1949, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late John and Baby Rose Lee York.
Noble was known by many in the area for the assistance he provided to...
Wayne Rainey Miracle
Oct 6, 2025
Wayne Rainey Miracle, age 72, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, after a long illness. He was born in Oaks, KY, on August 13, 1953. He was the son of the late Arthur and America Cupp Miracle.
Wayne was an avid reader and a faithful listener of the Lord's word over...
Geraldine Cox Earle
Oct 4, 2025
Geraldine Cox Earle, age 87, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully, at home, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was born in Middlesboro, KY, on June 4, 1938, to the late Clarence and Emma Mayes Cox.
Geraldine raised many children, including her own, over the years as she provided day care for many families. Taking care of people was one of...
Gussie Mae Young Graster
Sep 30, 2025
Gussie Mae Young Graster, age 78, of Middlesboro, KY, entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born in Middlesboro, KY, on April 26, 1947, to the late Raymond C. (Sr.) and Lou Bertha Jones Young.
Gussie was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Middlesboro, KY. She worked for many years as a CMA at Britthaven Nursing Home,...
Tommy Wayne Napier
Sep 28, 2025
Tommy Wayne Napier, age 60, of Ewing, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital, Middlesboro, KY, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 6, 1964, the son of the late Henry Clay Napier and Shirley Haynes Napier who survives him.
Tommy was a man of diverse interests and passions. He found...
James Evans
Sep 27, 2025
James Evans, age 77, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Facility, Barbourville, KY. James was born on April 2, 1948, to the late Chester and Hattie Evans.
James was a strong believer in Christ and was a devoted member of the First Christian Church, Middlesboro, KY, where he served as a...
Regina Powers
Sep 24, 2025
Joyce Regina Powers, age 65, of Speedwell, TN, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:15 a.m. She was born October 15, 1959, in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of Guy and Margaret Evans.
Regina was a devoted member of the Baptist faith and was a member of Haynes Flat Baptist Church. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother...
Staci Lynn Lawson
Sep 20, 2025
Staci Lynn Lawson, age 54, of New Tazewell, TN, originally from Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was surrounded by her loving children at the time of her passing. She was born July 27, 1971, the daughter of the late Kaye Cantrell Rogers.
Staci dedicated many years of her...
Betty Jean Barnett
Sep 19, 2025
Betty Jean Barnett, age 82, of Tazewell, TN, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, Middlesboro, KY, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middlesboro, KY, on November 27, 1942, to the late Floyd Cupp and Bernice Miracle Cupp England.
Betty was a kind, outgoing soul who never met a stranger. Her...
Mitchell Allen Mayes, Sr.
Sep 13, 2025
We announce with heavy hearts anchored in faith, that Mitchell Allen Mayes, Sr. entered the presence of our loving Lord, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was surrounded by the love and heart-felt prayers of family and friends.
Mitchell was born to Sterl and Mattie Mayes on September 20, 1952, at Evans...
Patsy Ausmus Miracle
Sep 12, 2025
Patsy Ausmus Miracle, age 72, of Cumberland Gap, TN, passed away peacefully at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1952 in Middlesboro, KY, to the late E.W. Johnson and Beaulah Davis Johnson Holman.
Patsy was a founder and lifelong member of Old Yellow Creek Baptist Church #2, Middlesboro,...
Donna Lynn Wilder
Sep 12, 2025
Donna Lynn Wilder, age 46, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born in Middlesboro, KY, on August 17, 1979, to Alma Upton and the late Don Upton.
Donna loved spending time with her family, which recently grew to include her first granddaughter, Anias. She also enjoyed the company of her...
Randall Wayne Wright
Sep 7, 2025
Randall Wayne Wright, age 92, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1933, in Insull, KY, to the late Jeptha and Jenny Cox Wright.
Randall was a retired Seargent, First Class of the US Army where he served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His return to civilian life...
Richard "Rick" Adrian Metcalfe
Sep 5, 2025
Richard “Rick” Adrian Metcalfe, of Ewing, VA, originally from Lancaster, KY, departed this earthly life on September 5, 2025, at his home in Baileytown after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on February 2, 1956, to the late Robert and Willa Mae Eagle Metcalfe. After marrying and moving to Virginia, he became a member of Bethany Christian...
Hubert "Porky" Powers
Aug 28, 2025
Hubert “Porky” Powers, age 77, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born July 17, 1948, the son of the late Herbert Powers and Mamie Helton Powers.
Porky was a well-respected figure in his community, known for his years of dedication as the operator of...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Jacobs
Aug 22, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Ann Jacobs, age 81, of Middlesboro, KY passed away peacefully at Middlesboro ARH Hospital on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1944, in Farmington, MI, to the late Arthur and Maxine Purdy Jacobs.
Pat was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Middlesboro, KY. She could often be found visiting with friends and participating in activities...
Georgia Jeanette Yeary Chadwell
Aug 22, 2025
Georgia Jeanette Yeary Chadwell, age 96, of Ewing, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1928, in Ewing, VA, to the late Joe H. and Gracie Martin Yeary.
Georgia was longtime employee of People’s Bank of Ewing, VA, where she served as Vice-President and Branch Manager...
Santos Contreras Solano
Aug 15, 2025
Santos Contreras Solano, age 38, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the ARH Hospital in Hazard, KY, after a brief illness. He was born on April 16, 1987, in Tepecoacuilco De Trujano, Mexico, to Fulgencio and Elvira Ocampo Maya.
Santos was a familiar face to many who dined at La Esparanza Mexican Restaurant in Middlesboro, KY....
Vickie Lynn Gent
Aug 15, 2025
Vickie Lynn Gent, age 76, of Corbin, KY, formerly of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 11, 1949, in Richmond, VA, to the late William and Ruby Holman Gent.
Vickie was a familiar face to shoppers at the Middlesboro Walmart store where she worked for 30 years,...
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