Middlesboro, KY Obituaries

Jun 23, 2019

Donald Ray Rose Sr., 80, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, went to his heavenly home on Sunday June 23rd, 2019

Born June 29th, 1938 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Rose and Ethel Mary Tribell.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dovie Vontella Rose; two sons and one daughter,...

Jun 15, 2019

Maeona Bailey Watkins Combs, known to most as ‘Sal’, age 90, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was born in Blanche, KY, on December 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Miracle and Carrie Bailey.

She was of the Baptist faith.

Maeona was a devoted teacher and retired from Yellow...

Jun 14, 2019

Kathleen Burke, age 70, of Tazewell, TN, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 15, 1948, the daughter of the late Dannie Cupp and Bertha Green Cupp. She was a member of the Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Jun 14, 2019

Eddie Paul Mason, age 68, of Chenoa, KY passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1951, the son of the late Kenneth Mason and Flora Webb. He believed in the Baptist faith and he loved to hunt and rebuild old cars.

In addition to his father, he is...

Jun 14, 2019

Donald Browning, age 76, of Chenoa, KY, formerly of Jackson, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1942, the son of the late Reverend Charlie and Parasitia Browning.

Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, ginsenging, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. He helped many...

Jun 13, 2019

Samuel Farmer, age 56, of Middlesboro, KY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his home after a hard-faught battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 5, 1962, the son of the late Delbert Farmer and Margaret Meyers Sage.

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

Jun 13, 2019

James M Evans, 96, of Harrogate TN (formerly of Middlesboro KY) passed away on Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Claiborne County Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of this area. He was born April 18, 1923 to John Robin Evans and Bama Webb Evans. He was a WWII Veteran He was a regular breakfast customer at the Cracker...

Jun 11, 2019

Eddie Jo Treece, age 76, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

She was born on July 11, 1942 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Mack and Lula Sheckels Johnson.

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

Jun 11, 2019

Damon Wilson, Sr. age 52, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born November 10, 1966 in New York, New York, the son of the late James E. Wilson, Sr. and Ruby Mae Wilson Cole.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his Brothers, Lewis Wilson and James...

Jun 11, 2019

Rosilee Cowan Walker, known and loved as “Ross” or “Grannie”, peacefully met Jesus face-to-face and saw her husband Raymond once again on June 11, 2019. She was born in Gibson Station 89 years ago, spent time in Newport News during WWII, and frequently said “Virginia’s my state”. However, Middlesboro was her beloved home from high school until heaven. She...

Jun 10, 2019

Michael Ray Partin, age 60, of Chenoa, KY passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

He was born on July 15, 1958, in Pineville, KY, the son of the late Clay Partin and Beatrice Overton. He loved to fish, hunt and four-wheel with his grandchildren. He was also a...

Jun 8, 2019

Ricky Allen Wilder, age 50, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, Tennessee.

He was born on August 23, 1968 in Pineville, Kentucky to his parents Britt Wilder and Myrtle Lee Wilder. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife Kathy...

Jun 5, 2019

Sandra Kay Snodgrass, age 69, of Ewing, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on May 23, 1950, the daughter of the late Roy and Rowena Bailey. Her favorite pastime was to go fishing with her son, Tracy and her dog, Chico.

She is survived...

Jun 5, 2019

Shelby Jeanette Siler (Echols), age 81, of Middlesboro, KY, was called home on June 5, 2019 at Central Baptist in Lexington, KY. She was born June 15, 1937, daughter of the late Clarence (Red) Echols and Tina Hall Echols of Elizabethton, TN.

She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church and was employed at Middlesboro ARH for...

Jun 3, 2019

Kermit Leon Sowders, age 69, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home.

He was born on September 28, 1949, in Middlesboro Kentucky, the son of the late Bruce and Vestie Maurine Sowders.

Kermit proudly served his country and was a Vietnam Veteran.

In addition to his...

Jun 2, 2019

Russell Miracle, age 77, of Pineville, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1941 in Cubbage, KY, son of the late Overton and Bertha Wilder Miracle. He was a member and Deacon of Blackmont Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He was...

Jun 2, 2019

Ila Hazel Bayless, age 75, of Lawrenceburg, KY, wife of the late Douglas McArthur Bayless Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Frankfort Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was born July 16, 1943, daughter of the late Leona V. Robinson.

She is survived by the following members of her family: Sister, Sheila...

Jun 2, 2019

Jeffery S. Thacker, age 53, of Frakes, KY, passed away at his home on June 2, 2019. He was born September 7, 1965, the son of Willard Ray Thacker and Bonnie Sue Hatfield Thacker.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Ray Thacker and son Dakota Ray Thacker.

Jeff is survived by his Parents;...

Jun 1, 2019

Glenda Kay Carmack, age 61, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Tennova Medical Center at Parkside Drive in Knoxville, TN. She was born on December 12, 1957, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Ila Ruth Anderson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Grandfather, Elick...

May 30, 2019

Gary D. Saylor, age 68, of Coxs Creek, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

He was born on December 31, 1950 in Blackstar, Kentucky, son of Thurman and Sally Eads Saylor. Gary worked at Autozone for over a decade. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports and Westerns on TV. He was also a member of the...