Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Feb 20, 2020

Dennis Miracle, age 67, of Frakes, KY, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 5:30 a.m.  He was born on February 26, 1952 in Middlesboro, KY, the son of the late Tom and Dora Jane Miracle.  He had worked in the coal mines for 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Feb 15, 2020

Bonnie Turner, age 88, a resident of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on February 15, 2020 at Tennova North Hospital in Powell, Tennessee. She was born on December 2, 1931 in Valley Creek, Tennessee to the late Jim and Edith Monday.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sahultz Turner; son-in-law, Olen...

Feb 12, 2020

Wanda Shackelford, age 66, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, was called home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  Wanda was born on May 15, 1954, the daughter of the late Finley and Pearl Dixon.

Wanda’s life passion was raising children, whether it be her own family or kids from the neighborhood.  She welcomed them all with...

Feb 11, 2020

Patsy L. Gambrel, age 80, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on March 16, 1939, the daughter of the late Earl and Ruby Mahan Godfrey.

She was a member of the Hensley Chapel Baptist Church.  She was a very devoted and loving mother who...

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. James Edward “Poss” Burchfield, age 76, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away at his home on Monday, February 3, 2020.   He was born October 24, 1943, the son of the late Bert Burchfield and Cora (Sester) Burchfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his siblings, Charles Burchfield, Howard Burchfield, Hobert Burchfield, Homer Burchfield,...

Jan 31, 2020

Amanda Lynn Blackburn of London, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior, at the age of 58. She was born on February 2, 1961, the daughter of Mary and Roscoe Church.

She is preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2020

Amanda Nicole Berry, age 33 passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020.  She was born on June 21, 1986 in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of David and Teresa Berry.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl and Della (Mandoline) Berry; great-grandparents, Quill and Anna Mae Vanover and Leonard and Hazel Warwick.

Left to mourn her tragic loss...

Jan 27, 2020

Mr. Paul Wendell Wilder, age 83, of Miracle, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 18, 1936, the son of the late Asher Wilder and Nancy Miracle Wilder.  Paul was a member of the Oakdale Missionary Baptist Church since 1993.

He is...

Jan 22, 2020

Jelee Smith, age 90, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, peacefully at her home.  She was born April 26, 1929, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Bertie Hall Marsee.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Junior E. Smith; granddaughter, Monica McFall Gage; and two...

Jan 21, 2020

Earl Lankford, age 74, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, KY.  He was born August 31, 1945, the son of the late Virgil Lankford and Eliza Jane Pennington Lankford.

He was a former deacon at the First Baptist Church of Harrogate, TN and was a member of...

Jan 20, 2020

Charles Franklin ("Charlie") Daniels, age 85, of Speedwell, Tennessee,  passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Claiborne County Medical Center in Tazewell TN, with his wife by his side. He graduated from  Middlesboro High School, then went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy.  He retired after a long career with Middlesboro Appalachian Regional...

Jan 17, 2020

Mildred Louise (Barnett) Sells, age 76, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at her home in Lewisburg, KY with her sister by her side.  Mildred was born on August 1, 1943 in Bell County, the daughter of the late Roscoe Bradley and Mellie Jane (Smith) Barnett.

Mildred moved to Oregon at a young age where she...

Jan 17, 2020

Vernon Arch Redmon, age 69, passed away January 17, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky after a short illness.

Arch was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on January 16, 1951.

He is preceded in death by his parents William "Bill" Floyd Redmon and Grace Ellen Redmon.

He is survived...

Jan 16, 2020

Mr. Michael Lovell age 52, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 in the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN.  He was born January 22, 1967 the son of Margaret Eunice Methern.  He was of the Catholic faith.   He loved listening to music and his family was the light of his life.

Michael was preceded in death by his...

Jan 15, 2020

Mildred Faye Burchfield McDaniel, age 86, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital. She was born on November 15, 1933, the daughter of the late Bert Washington Burchfield and Cora May Robinson.

She was of the holiness faith.  She enjoyed being outside and loved to fish.

In addition...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary Sue Davis Hoskins, age 78, of Calvin, KY, passed away peacefully at her home in Bell County, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  She was born on December 13, 1941, in Bell County, Pineville, Kentucky to the late Lloyd and Mae Davis.

Mary was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....

Jan 12, 2020

Ms. Nadine Rhea Johnson age 91 of Hulen, KY went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Frank Rhea and Nettie Green Rhea born August 12, 1928.  Ms. Johnson was one of the longest standing members of the Mathel Pentecostal Church in Hulen, KY.  She was a Christian for...

Jan 12, 2020

Dewey Partin, age 96, a resident of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home with the love of his life by his side.

He was born on November 16, 1923 in Pruden, Tennessee to the late Hillery and Ethel Hatfield Partin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jan 11, 2020

Lillian Cookie Rowlett, age 83, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, after a short illness.  She was born May 19, 1936, the daughter of the late Paul and Hattie Standifer Earls.

She was employed for 32 years at the National Bank/First State Bank...

Jan 5, 2020

Roger Jay “Ranger” Russell, 66, of Clairfield, TN, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Park West Hospital in Knoxville, TN.  He was born January 25, 1953 in Middlesboro, KY, the son of the late Clyde and Francis Barley Russell.  He had driven a coal truck most of his life and had many truck driving friends. ...