Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

James Steve Earle, age 81, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Steve was born to the late James and Clara (Smith) Earle in Middlesboro, Kentucky on March 26, 1941.

He and his wife Phyllis were married in 1966, residing in Middlesboro, Kentucky, together they had one son, the late Mark Earle.

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Mar 20, 2023

Charles “Ray” Rains, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2023. Ray was born June 14th, 1937 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He was proud owner and operator of Ray Rains Excavating and worked alongside his son for over 20 years.  He also enjoyed running and tending to his farm, as well as training and...

Mar 18, 2023

Vickie Lynn Brady, age 68, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Vickie was born on May 16, 1954, in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Ray Calloway and Anna Rosetta Hatfield.

Vickie is survived by her husband, James A. Brady; daughter, Jodi Brady; son, James Ray (Cindy) Brady; grandchildren, Keith...

Mar 18, 2023

Joseph Robbins, age 70, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He was born on June 18, 1952, to the late Elmer and Lillian Good Robbins.

In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Marcia Partin and brother, Allen Robbins.

Mar 16, 2023

Willard Edward Southerland, age 76, a lifelong resident of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Kentucky.  He was born on October 10, 1946, to the late Lester and Nancy (Boatright) Southerland.

Willard served his country in the U.S. Army, Infantry I Division, from 1966-1968, during the Vietnam War....

Mar 11, 2023

Lucy Vohn Robbins age 90, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  She was born March 17, 1932, the daughter of the late James Thomas Turner and Leoda Hicks Turner.  Lucy was a longtime member of the Clear Fork Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Mar 7, 2023

Fred Henry Feller, age 84, of Speedwell, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born October 8, 1938, the son of the late John Henry Feller and Marie Yeary Feller.

Fred was a member of Carr’s Chapel Baptist Church.  He served in the United States Navy...

Mar 4, 2023

Clara Ann Roark, age 74, of Ewing, Virginia, passed away peacefully, March 4, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee with her daughters by her side. Clara was born on February 26, 1949 to the late Jeff and Polly (Miracle) Pittman.  Clara believed in the Pentacostal Faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Feb 19, 2023

Mark Anthony Hensley, age 62, of Williamsburg, OH, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  He was born on September 12, 1960, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the son of the late Porter Hensley and Sue Gent Ellcey.

Mark enjoyed fishing and traveling.  Even though he liked going on adventures, he always found his way back home.  Mark was...

Feb 19, 2023

Rachel Marie Raines, age 97, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, moved on to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Josh Raines and her son, Dennis Raines.

Rachel loved to cook family dinners and enjoyed having all her family around her.  She also loved to...

Feb 18, 2023

Stevie Pendleton (Doe), age 68, of Ewing, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Kindred Acute Care in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was born on June 5, 1954.

Stevie was a member of both the Elydale Holiness Church and Arthur’s Chapel Holiness Church.  He was President of the United Mine Workers, Local 5890 of Hazard, Kentucky...

Feb 15, 2023

Georgia May Southerland, age 75, of Hulen, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in the VA Lexington Healthcare Center, Lexington, KY.  She was born December 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Floyd Southerland and Ethel Hobbs Southerland.  Georgia served in the U.S. Army and attended the Blackmont Baptist Church.  Georgia enjoyed traveling with her sisters and...

Feb 5, 2023

Linda Irene Upton, age 75, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  She was born on July 1, 1947, to the late Howard and Evelyn (Gilbert) Gent.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Lovely, Louise Mason, Billy Gent, Barbara Mayes, Robert Earl Gent, Phyllis Seitz, Gail...

Feb 5, 2023

Maggie Lou Hunley Cupp, age 85, of Miracle, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born May 9, 1937, to the late Frank and Frances Lee Hunley.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Maggie was a member of the Brownies Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Feb 4, 2023

Margaret Violet Owens, age 79, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Corbin Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born November 23, 1943, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Arville Thomas Miracle and Lola Mae Robbins.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Red Oak...

Feb 3, 2023

Clint T. Debusk, age 70, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital following a bout with pneumonia. Clint was born on February 11, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Ruby Meyers Debusk.

Clint is survived by his beloved kitty, Precious; three brothers, David Scott Debusk and his...

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...