Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel

Steven Terry Robinson, age 75, of Harrogate, TN passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Middlesboro Hospital on April 27, 1947, the son of the late Ralph and Mary Sue Robinson. He was a lifelong resident of Harrogate, TN. In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by Aunt Bernice Brackett, Bea Cunningham, Curly Cunningham and close friend, Greg Hurst. Steven is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathleen (Hess) Neumaier, stepchildren, Gina Justice and husband, Marcus Payne, and Sara Neumaier; grandchildren, Monty Justice Payne; brother, Bruce Robinson; nieces, Elizabeth Robinson, Emily Robinson, Ellen Robinson Slane and husband...

Donna Spade Rose of Knoxville, TN passed away on May 4, 2022. Donna was born in Middlesboro, KY on October 15, 1942 and graduated from Middlesboro High School as part of the Class of 1960. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1963, followed by a masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1970. Donna taught English at Bearden High School for many years in the Knox County, Tennessee School System and ultimately retired from teaching at Powell Valley High School in the Claiborne County (TN) School System. She was a Charter Member of Leadership Claiborne and a member of the Harrogate (TN) Garden Club. Donna was preceded in death by her father,...

Mrs. Betty Jo McCoy (87) of Harrogate, TN passed away on April 30, 2022 at Middlesboro ARH. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald McCoy; her parents Evelina and Clayton Fortner; and granddaughter, Lindsey McCoy. She is survived by her children: J.C McCoy of Harrogate, TN; Lisa Overton (Al) of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren: Dustin McCoy of Pasadena, California; Graham Overton (Mallory) of Atlanta, GA; and Mary Elizabeth Overton Suarez (Ben) of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by special friends of 54 years Pat and Don Cheek, and a host of many other loving relatives and friends. The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to...

Timothy L. Napier, 58, of Speedwell, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Lafollette Medical Campbell County. He was born in San Francisco, CA on May 31, 1963, a son of Stanley Napier, Sr. and the late Betty Uhl Napier. He had been a coal miner. Tim was the love of my life. He came along and loved me and Laura, making our lives complete. He was a devoted and selfless husband. Our love was the one kind of love that people dream of having, affectionate & adorable. He always took the opportunity to tell me, "U sure R purty." He will be greatly missed, but I know that we'll be together again someday. He is My For Ever and My For Always.In addition to his mother, he is preceded...

Mrs. Brenda Kay Cosby, age 70, of Tazewell, TN was born April 9, 1951 and passed away December 6, 2021. She was saved at an early age at Peoples Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield, OH. Brenda loved the Lord and was very compassionate about caring for people as she worked for many years at Claiborne Hospital and CMI where she took excellent care of her patients. She was preceded in death by her parents, Layford and Beulah Gulley; brother, Lynn Gulley. She is survived by her loving husband; Mark Cosby, children; Ronald Mark Cosby and wife Teresa, Krista Tatman and husband George, Jennifer Carroll and husband Terry; grandchildren, Emilee Carroll, Staci Barnett and husband Daniel, Ashley...

Mr. Mac (Billy) Cavins, age 81, of Harrogate, TN was born May 27, 1940 and passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was saved at an early age and was a member of Shawanee Baptist Church, a member of Shawanee Masonic Lodge and Knoxville Scottish Rites. He was an avid bowler and golfer where he earned many awards and trophies. Mac was a self-employed business owner of C & L Construction for 40 years. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren as he made them feel like his favorite and he had a loving nickname for each one of them. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Maudie (Leonard) Cavins; sister, Naomi Dean and husband Arthur;...

Mrs. Connie Brooks, age 75, of Harrogate, TN was born January 28, 1946 and passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Tri-State Health and Rehab in Harrogate, TN. She was a member of Greer's Chapel Baptist Church. Connie began working in Michigan as a beautician then later she was employed by La-Z-Boy Furniture. Later, Connie returned home to Tennessee and began her long career as a nurse at Pineville where she delivered many babies. A note from Connie's family- To every life that mom touched through the years, live life as she would to the fullest, remember her smiling face, keep telling the Connie stories, and her love of life legacy will live forever. She was preceded in death by her...

Debbie Ruth Hopkins, age 60, of Middlesboro, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital. She was born May 31, 1961 in Sneedville, Tennessee to the late Barney and Mary (Payne) Hopkins. She was a member of First Baptist Church in New Tazewell, Tennessee. Debbie loved her family and looked forward to the yearly family reunion. She was a kind and caring person who always wanted to help others and put herself last. She will be dearly missed by many. She is preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Mary (Payne) Hopkins; brothers, Harold (Argil) Hopkins and Charles Hopkins; nephew, Larry Hopkins; stepdad, Lewis Guy; and brother-in-law, Buck...

Francis Ivey Craynon, age 90, of Harrogate, TN was born November 19, 1930, and passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at the Tri State Health and Rehab in Harrogate. She was a devoted Christian and attended Shawnee Baptist Church. Francis worked for many years for Giles Industries until her retirement. She was a very caring, giving, and loving person who tried to care for all and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ruth and Hugh Ivey, husband; Kenneth Craynon, brother; Hugh Ivey. She is survived by her children; Gary Craynon and wife Martha, David Craynon, grandchildren; Joshua Craynon and wife Taylor, Allen Craynon, great grandchildren; Harper...

John Ezra Braden 85 of Tazewell Tennessee passed away at UT Medical Center Wednesday June 30th, 2021. John was born December 29th, 1935 in Speedwell Tennessee to the late John Dave and Mossie Williamson Braden. John was a Member of Dogwood Heights Baptist Church Tazewell, Masonic Lodge 180 F&AM New Tazewell and a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by eleven brothers and six sisters, Father In-law and Mother In-law Carl and Gusta Leach. He is survived by his loving wife Mae Leach Braden, sons Timothy (Kelly)Braden Monroe MI, Michael Braden Tazewell TN, Grandchildren Ashley(Ryan)Kuhn and Justin Braden, brother Ira(Edith)Braden Sharps...

Lucille Owens Moyers, age 85, of Speedwell Tennessee, changed her address to Heaven on Sunday April 25th, 2021. in her home with her two daughters at her side. She was born August 12, 1935 to the late, James and Sarah Owens in Claiborne County Tennessee. She was a member of Cawood Methodist church where she loved singing in the choir. She loved to read, birdwatch, her flowers, but more than anything, she loved her family and friends and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She was loved by everyone she met. Mrs. Moyers became a widow at 48 years of age, but with her great inner strength and courage she overcame many obstacles, health problems and was a shining example of...

Ella Jean Mills, age 88 of Ewing, VA was born September 8, 1932 and passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Ella was an avid reader, a forgiving and hard working lady who loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Charlie and Virgie (Powell) Ayers, husband; Marion "Mickey" Mills, infant son; Charles Raymond Mills, brothers; Chester Ayers and Clayton Ayers. She is survived by her children; Barbara Ann Mills, Billy Ray Mills and wife Barbara, Linda Kae (Mills) Clonce and husband Luther, Sandra Jean Stallard and special friend Gary Carter, Michael Mills and wife Darlene, grandchildren; Jeffery...

Mary Jane VanWinkle, age 55, of Maynardville, TN was born January 8, 1966 in Middlesboro, KY and passed away suddenly Saturday, March 3, 2021 at her home. Mary was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong member of Heat & Frost Insulators Local Union #46, Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Evans. She is survived by her loving husband; Donnie VanWinkle, daughter; Emily Jane VanWinkle, brother; Anthony Evans, sister; Karen Comer and husband Jerry, several nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving family members and friends whom Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 2PM in the Welch Cemetery, Speedwell, TN with Brother Jerry Denton officiating. Pallbearers; John Evans,...

Sheryl Lynn Marcum, age 64 of Middlesboro, KY was born February 9, 1957 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH. Sheryl was a proud member of West Cumberland Baptist Church. She was an Alumni graduate of LMU. Sheryl enjoyed being outdoors and many other things in life but her love for the Lord and her grandchildren were the dearest to her heart. She was preceded in death by her father; Don E. Roy, children; Josh Moore and Vanessa Moore Asher, brother; Jeff Roy and sister; Karen Clouse. She is survived by her mother; Georgia Bell Roy, loving husband of 14 years; John Marcum, children; Jason Moore and Shanita Moore, Brittany Marcum, Timmy (Natasha)...

Bill Thomas Baker, Sr. age 85, of Cumberland Gap, TN was born in Middlesboro, KY on September 1, 1935. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy where he served as a signal man who operated the morse code. He served on the USS Thuban along with other US naval carriers. Bill was a highly preservative of his family land, heritage, and cemeteries. Bill had many hobbies in life, but he loved ancestry and visiting cemeteries where he would find new names to add to his list of ancestors. Bill was certainly a man of his word and had many talents but his passion in life was taking care his wife of 57 years, Lula Bell (West) Baker, until her passing in 2016. In addition to his...

Jack Donald Wylie, age 87 of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Tri State Health and Rehab in Harrogate. Jack was a member of Underwood Grove Baptist Church and was an avid truck driver of 54 years. He was a very caring man who loved the Lord, his family and his truck driving buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents; Paris and Ethel (Lake) Wylie, bothers; Charles and Edward Wylie, sisters; Helen Massingo, Ruby Falcon, Hattie Lee Russell, Pauline Miracle, Gladys Francisco, Margaret Ginkinger. He is survived by his loving wife Betty Wylie, children; Ginger Baker and husband Raymond, Shane Wylie and wife Phyllis, J.D. Wylie and wife Linda, Dock Treece and...

Dolores Marie Evans (Dee) age 88 of New Tazewell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born in Fonde, Kentucky, on July 24, 1932, to the late Elmer and Alberta Sweet Giles. She was a devout Christian and read her Bible daily. In addition to her parents, Dee was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years: Don Evans, one son: Warren Keith Evans, and her only sister: Velma Kathleen Giles Moore. Dee is survived by two sons, Richard (Bridgett) and Mitchell Evans, grandchildren: Tara Evans Monyhan (Derek), R. Tyler Evans (Jessica), and Nikki Griffin, great-grandchildren: Ethan and Atticus Monyhan, Andrew and Isaac Griffin, step-grandchildren: Haley,...

Billie Mason Goins, age 90 of Harrogate, TN passed away January 27, 2021 with her daughter by her side. She was born January 21, 1931 in Harrogate, TN to the late Marshall and Votie Whitaker. Billie loved her church, Poplar Grove Baptist and enjoyed cooking for the church dinners. She also loved to quilt. Many of her relatives and friends have a quilt that was made with her loving hands. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Howard Mason and Paul Goins and her 8 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Mason Williams of Harrogate, TN, grandsons, Michael Williams of Fairfield Glade, TN and his children, Jacob, Maddie and Jack, Brandon Williams of...

Daniel Ray Burns, age 69, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital in Morristown, Tennessee. Dan's unexpected and untimely passing came after a brief illness and hospitalization. Dan was born on May 23, 1951, in Kettering, Ohio, to Roy E. Burns and Naomi Ruth Messer Burns. He graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1970 and was recruited to play basketball and baseball at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Danny, as he was known to his teammates, was a standout in the blue and gray for four years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1974 and remained at LMU as an admissions counselor. In 1976 he joined his baseball head coach...

Rachel A.M. Hunter passed away on September 16th, 2020 from battling 2 1/2 years with cancer. She was known as Mammie by most who knew her. Mammie was a nurse for 30 plus years and cared for many. She loved spending time with her loved ones and getting together for meals. She was preceded in death by her younger son Stacy Wiley, mother Hester Hunter Massengill, brothers Jeff and Clifford Hunter. Mammie is survived by her son Joseph Gibson, daughter Krissy Martin, grandchildren Keisha, Sarah, Daimeon and John, brothers James, Clyde, Gene, and sister Robin, and a host of other family members. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6pm in the New Hunter Cemetery....