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Dr. Charles Franklin Tompkins, III age 65 of Harrogate, Tennessee passed away July 12, 2023. Dr. Charles Franklin Tompkins, III had many names and held many titles. A few of his favorites were: "Chuck", "Dad", "Poppy", "Doc", and "Dr. T". He was born August 26th, 1957 in Morristown, Tennessee to Billie Durham Tompkins and Charles Franklin Tompkins, Jr. Dr. Tompkins graduated from dental school at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 1982. That same year he moved to Harrogate, Tennessee on a National Healthcare Scholarship to serve an underserved area. He and his wife opened and ran a successful dental practice, Family Dental Care of Harrogate, for 40 years. He enjoyed...

Lesia J. Sturgill, 61, born in Fleming Neon, Ky passed away peacefully at her home in Cumberland Gap, TN with her two daughters by her side on July 1, 2023. Lesia was born on September 9, 1961, to her mother, Monetta Lorene Sturgill. Her devoted and loving husband, Terry Douglas Holt, will miss her until they are one day reunited. She is the beloved and cherished mother to Heather (Chris) Overbay and Samantha (Nick) Hill. And adored Nana to her pride and joy grandchildren, Kinsley and Grayson. In honor of their mother's never-ending love for family and friends, Heather and Samantha invite all who knew and loved her to come join them in celebrating the life of Lesia J. Sturgill on Sunday,...

Danny Rolly Patterson, age 66, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, passed away April 17, 2023 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born February 6, 1957 to the late R.S. and Bobbie Patterson in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Danny, a longtime truck driver, had an affection and love for Peterbilt trucks. He was an avid and true fan of the UT Vols. He loved to pull for his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers. He was a family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Most of all Danny loved the Lord. In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his wife Lena Patterson, brothers Doug Barnard and Rex Barnard, and niece Cynthia Barnard. Left to cherish his...

MARY BURCHETT, 94, of HARROGATE died March 19, 2023. Services by GREEN HILLS FUNERAL HOME.

Rev. Dennis Cosby, age 71, of Harrogate, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 4, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on August 13, 1951 to the late Tilmon and Mary Brittan Cosby. Dennis loved the Lord and dedicated his life to serving Him. He began preaching at the young age of 16 and pastored at many churches including Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, and Riverview Missionary Baptist Church. Dennis had a godly love for people - especially children and the elderly. It was of most importance to him to visit hospitals and nursing homes,...

Craig Eric Robertson, age 66, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 26th, 2022 after a brief and sudden illness. Craig was born May 12th, 1956 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He was a 1974 graduate of Powell Valley High School in Speedwell, Tennessee, where he was an active member of Future Farmers of America. He later graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1978 where he was a proud member of the FarmHouse fraternity. Craig started working for Commercial Bank alongside his brother and father in April of 1978 and served as Chairman of the Board from 2014 until his death. He was a lifelong farmer who had a love for Angus cattle and was a well-respected businessman throughout...

Ruby Daniels Flannery, born February 15, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away November 19, 2022 at her home while surrounded by her family.

Kenneth Simpson, age 81,of Middlesboro passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at the Green Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services at Green Hills Memorial Gardens.

John Charles Turner age 89, of Jonesville, VA, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Charles was born to the late John and Nellie Mae Turner, in Equality, Alabama on November 6th, 1932, then moved to Cawood, Kentucky at the age of 13. He was a graduate of Hall High School. After graduation he started working in the retail business trade, moving up to managing and later owning his store which lead to opportunities in coal mining and several other businesses in Harlan County and Lee County Virginia. Leaving Kentucky in 1978...

Sarah Lynn Keyes Gladheart, age 65, a resident of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born on March 28, 1956 in Middlesboro to the late Tinsley Coleman Keyes and Gladys Pauline Keyes Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Kermit Sowders, second husband Harry Gladheart, sons Darrell Leon Sowders and Kermit Dewey Ray Sowders, brother David Lee Keyes, nephews Jamie Ryan Keyes and Timothy David McNew, and great niece Elisa Orr. Sarah was a loving sister and grandmother. She was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcats fan. Left to cherish her...

Rev. Dana Ray Akins, age 69, of Siler, KY passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born August 31, 1952 in Pineville, KY to the late Edward and Joie Reynolds Akins. Dana loved the Lord and preaching the Word of God. He was the pastor at New Vine Missionary Baptist Church where he loved to serve and be with his precious church family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Kenny Akins and Wayne Akins. Left to cherish his memory, loving wife of 48 years, Charlotte Akins of Siler, KY, son Evan Akins and wife Mary of Siler, KY, grandchildren Kimbree, Jaxon and Natalie Akins of Siler, KY brothers Gary Akins and wife Janie of Corbin, KY and Kerry Akins and...

When God called Edna Stapleton Lambert to her heavenly home on September 2, 2021, her soul rejoiced as Heaven's Gates opened and she joined her Savior and loved ones in paradise. Edna's journey on Earth began in 1932 when she was born to the late Will and Otella Runions Stapleton in the community of Little Sycamore in Claiborne County, Tennessee. Edna was one of eight children, and she now joins four brothers in Heaven?Charles "Toshie" Stapleton, Carl Stapleton, Walter Stapleton and Wayne Stapleton; and her loving husband G. W. "Buster" Lambert. Siblings left to mourn her passing are Rev. George Stapleton and his wife Faye, Lucille Curran and her husband Richard and Bill Stapleton. Also...

Edward Gene Miracle, age 80, of Ewing, Virginia, passed away at home with family on September 1, 2021. He was born July 6, 1941, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, as was a United States Navy Veteran that served on the USS Wilkinson, (DL5), a Mitscher class Destroyer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Stephanie Miracle and his three children, sons James Miracle and Steven Miracle, and daughter Holly Miracle, five grandchildren: Pamela Miracle, Michelle McDaniel, Kenley Eisenmenger, Zane Eisenmenger and Elias Eisenmenger in addition to five great-grandchildren. Dad enjoyed the outdoors and passed along his love for fishing, motorcycle riding and camping to his children. He also relished...

Rachel Virginia Hoke Sigmon of Harrogate, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family August 2nd, 2021 at her home. Virginia was born July 18, 1931 in Claremont, North Carolina to the late Harlie Jennings and Rachel Baldwin Hoke at their home. Virginia was a graduate of Oxford High School where she excelled as a basketball player in half court women's basketball. She furthered her studies in Nursing at Davis Hospital, Statesville, North Carolina. She was married to her loving husband, James Andrew Sigmon, March 12, 1950 and started their married life working at the Nuclear Bomb Plant in Aiken, South Carolina. Eventually they made their way to...

Rachel Virginia Hoke Sigmon of Harrogate, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family August 2nd, 2021 at her home. Virginia was born July 18, 1931 in Claremont, North Carolina to the late Harlie Jennings and Rachel Baldwin Hoke at their home. Virginia was a graduate of Oxford High School where she excelled as a basketball player in half court women's basketball. She furthered her studies in Nursing at Davis Hospital, Statesville, North Carolina. She was married to her loving husband, James Andrew Sigmon, March 12, 1950 and started their married life working at the Nuclear Bomb Plant in Aiken, South Carolina. Eventually they made their way to...

Rachel Virginia Hoke Sigmon of Harrogate, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family August 2nd, 2021 at her home. Virginia was born July 18, 1931 in Claremont, North Carolina to the late Harlie Jennings and Rachel Baldwin Hoke at their home. Virginia was a graduate of Oxford High School where she excelled as a basketball player in half court women's basketball. She furthered her studies in Nursing at Davis Hospital, Statesville, North Carolina. She was married to her loving husband, James Andrew Sigmon, March 12, 1950 and started their married life working at the Nuclear Bomb Plant in Aiken, South Carolina. Eventually they made their way to...

Rachel Virginia Hoke Sigmon of Harrogate, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family August 2nd, 2021 at her home. Virginia was born July 18, 1931 in Claremont, North Carolina to the late Harlie Jennings and Rachel Baldwin Hoke at their home. Virginia was a graduate of Oxford High School where she excelled as a basketball player in half court women's basketball. She furthered her studies in Nursing at Davis Hospital, Statesville, North Carolina. She was married to her loving husband, James Andrew Sigmon, March 12, 1950 and started their married life working at the Nuclear Bomb Plant in Aiken, South Carolina. Eventually they made their way to...

Pearl Edna Mason went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2021, at age 97. Pearl Edna Martin Mason was born to Amy Martin on July 18, 1924, in Little Clear Creek, Kentucky. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at a young age. She was a member of Hensley Chapel Baptist Church at the time of her passing. She married Wayne Mason the love of her life on October 30, 1945, at Fuson Chapel Baptist Church. Wayne and Edna had a double wedding ceremony with Wayne's brother Austin and Austin's bride Edna Smith. Austin and Edna had one son Rod Mason. Wayne and Edna counted him as one of their own. The two families were very close. Edna Mason had four sons, Theodore, James "Ron" (Helen), Kenneth...

Edward R. Morgan, age 78, a resident of Middlesboro, KY, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Rockcastle Regional Medical Center. He was born September 16, 1942 in Oliver Springs, TN. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. In 1976 he went to work for MSHA where he advanced to District Manger before his retirement in 2007. He was a member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church since 1974 , where he loved to sing in the church choir. Edward was also a member of the Tri-State Veterans. He was preceded in death by his Son Scott Morgan, Parents Guy and Josephine Morgan, Mother, Brother Roy Morgan, Mother and Father-in-laws C.W. and Annie Rickett and Brother-in-law Chuck...

Peggy Sue Jones, 77, of Fall Branch, TN, went home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born in Bell County, KY on February 17, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Albert Jones and Edra King Jones. She was employed by Bell South at the early age of 17 1/2. She worked in Louisville, KY, Middlesboro, KY, Washington, DC, and retiring in Knoxville, TN in 1991 with 30 years of service. She was saved when she was 17 years old and is a member of Double Springs Baptist Church in Fall Brach, TN. Peggy has been a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Knoxville, TN, Eastern Star, and she was an active member in the Future Pioneers of America with Bell South and the Pioneer...

Phillip Burnett, age 70, of Pineville, KY left this world on Monday June 28th with his loving wife and family by his side. Phillip put up a courageous extended fight against cancer to continue to be with his family before joining our Lord in Heaven. Anyone who knew Phillip was well aware his wife and family were his passion. Whether he was on a motorcycle ride or cruise with his wife Arlene, a hunting trip with his son PJ, a trip to the beach with his daughter Mandy, or watching his grandsons' ball games, he always put his family first. Phillip was born in Pineville, Kentucky on June 15, 1951 to the late Rosemond and Marie Burnett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...