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Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Middlesboro & Bell County, KY

Millard Harold Harbin

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,...

Jack Dempsey Jones

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...

Roger Allen "Snowball" Leffew

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...

Crystal Michelle Mayes

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

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...

Steve Rodney Harrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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