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Mrs. Clara Ellen (Barton) Webb, age 85, a lifelong resident of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 16, 2022, after a long illness with her family at her side. Ellen was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on September 30, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Joe A. and Hester (McCulley) Barton. She is preceded by in death by her parents, Joe Barton and Hester Barton; her loving husband of 49 years, Donald Webb, Sr.; and brother, William (Bill) Barton. Ellen was saved at an early age and believed in the Baptist faith. She was a founding member of Trinity Baptist Church of Middlesboro, Kentucky. She served on many committees in her church, taught Sunday...

Betty Lou (n?e Gibson) Thomas of Laurel, Maryland, and formerly of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away on December 9, 2021, at the age of 80 years old. She was born on January 13, 1941, in Warren, Kentucky to Jesse and Elon (n?e Lawson) Gibson. She was married to her beloved husband Fred Kent Thomas, who preceded her in death on September 4, 2021, for almost 63 years. Her husband served almost 25 years as an active-duty service member and another 25 years as a Department of Defense employee, in which she served alongside him as a proud military-connected wife. Throughout her husband's career, she and her family were stationed at or near military bases in Kentucky, Georgia, Michigan,...

Clifford Boyd Miracle, age 81, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Cliff was the son of the late Chester A. Miracle, Sr. and Viola Fuson Miracle of Middlesboro, Kentucky. He was born on July 26, 1940, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Cliff was a veteran of the United States Air Force. On March 23, 1974, he was united in marriage to Goldie Bernice Saylor of Pineville, Kentucky. He had a successful career as a design engineer at Michelin in Greenville, South Carolina, until he retired in 2006. In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his siblings, Edna Reynolds, Eugene Miracle,...

Mrs. Nancy Ellen Gibbons Taylor, born June 18, 1937, entered Eternal Rest on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in the comfort of her home with her loving husband, Arless Taylor, and daughter, Amy Islaub. Nancy Lived on the Hensley Settlement until she was 12 years old. She married the love of her life in 1956, with whom she raised 4 children. She attended church at Pontiac Missionary, Pine Knob Missionary and Young's Chapel. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was preceded in death by her mother Louannie Gibbons, father Elijah Gibbons, brothers Ray, Otto, H.B., Strugill, General, Lowell, and sister Lorene. Nancy is survived by her husband, Arless Taylor, daughters Debra Gail Barker...

Phyllis Hardin DeBord, age 80, passed away on October 13, 2021, at the Willows at Fritz Farm, Lexington, KY, where she was cared for with love, dignity and respect for the past 1 1/2 years. She was born to the late Arless and Alma Hardin on May 21, 1941, in Rogersville, TN. Phyllis graduated from Clinch Valley High School and continued to Business School. She became a bookkeeper by trade. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Truman DeBord, on September 20, 1961. They lived in East Tennessee for several years and after many years in the Ministry, retired in Middlesboro, KY. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Arless (Alma) Hardin; her infant sister, Jeanette; her...

Billie Jo Branham, age 65, born in Loveland, Ohio on February 22, 1956, passed away on October 9, 2021, at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital after eight years of battling breast cancer, with her loving husband by her side, holding her hand. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Curtis Boatright and her sister, Janice Jones. She is survived by the following members of her family: Husband: Fred Branham of Ewing, Virginia Mother: Delia Wilson of Pineville, Kentucky Children: Lonnie Joe Gray of Pineville, Kentucky and Sheryl Ann (Jerry) Fuson of Harrogate, Tennessee Stepchildren: Eric Branham of Morristown, Tennessee and Christia Lord of Knoxville, Tennessee Sister:...

Fred Kent Thomas, of Laurel, MD, and formerly of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on September 4, 2021, in Laurel, MD. Fred was born on September 16, 1934, in Pruden, Tennessee, to Alonzo and Mary Jane (Haun) Thomas. He graduated from Jellico High School in Jellico, TN before enlisting in the U.S. Army where he realized his life calling. He married his love, Betty Lou (Gibson) Thomas, with whom he had three children. He was of the Christian faith. Fred was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He had an impressive 50-year career in the U.S. Army and Civil Service that spanned across several conflicts including Vietnam, Kosovo Forces Operation (KFOR), in Kosovo, Operation Desert Storm in Saudi...

Catherine "Cathy" Delores Roberts of Owensboro, Kentucky was born in Bristol, Tennessee on October 27, 1930 to Rebecca Jane Stricklin Harris and Reverend Richard Winston Harris. She departed Earth and went to Heaven on August 19, 2021, where she is being welcomed by many. Cathy began working with the Pinkerton Tobacco Company in Toledo, Ohio in May 1967 and transferred with the company to Owensboro, Kentucky in December 1972. She was a Tool Room Clerk for many years before she retired from the company in 1996 to spend time with her grandsons whom she enjoyed many adventures with through the years. Cathy loved Eastern Kentucky and lived with her parents and two cousins, Lula Francis and...

Keely Shattuck, age 61, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Keely was born August 20, 1959, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a world traveler, a talented seamstress, a crutch to the downtrodden, and a lover of art, literature, and music. Keely was a devoted mother, Mimi, friend, and ear and shoulder for all of her children's friends. She was passionate about the things and people she cared about. Her love was unconditional, felt most through her patience and openness to all people and ideas. She enjoyed spending time with her family, long conversations with her children, laughter, and loved being Mimi to her two granddaughters, whom she loved deeply and without...

Armilda Turner Napier, 90, of Corbin, KY passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly in London. A native of Bledsoe, KY, she was the daughter of the late Lige and Minnie Wilder Turner. Her husband Critt Napier, grandson Ethan Bradley Wilson, and brother Bethel Turner also preceded her in death. Armilda had worked at Caron Spinning Co. and had attended the Living Waters Pentecostal Church. Survivors include five sons: James Critt Napier (Wanda), Bill Napier (Sandy), Sam Napier (Unity), Lawrence C. Napier, and Lee Napier (Donna); four daughters: Brenda Osborne (Danny), Violet Black, Jessie Wilson (Brad), and Sudie Wingard; fourteen grandchildren and 19 great...

Rev. Billy J. Paul, age 78, a resident of Speedwell, TN, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born April 6, 1943, in Speedwell, TN, the son of the late Lonnie and Mildie Miracle Paul. He was a member of, and had served as pastor of the Powell Valley Church of God Mountain Assembly for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Dwayne Paul; daughter, Carolyn Harp; son-in-law, Don Harp; and Father and Mother-in-law, Edward and Gracie Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by the following siblings, Virgia Wright, Geneva Irvin, Lonzo Paul, Curtis Paul, Lonas Paul, James Paul, Dossie McCreary, Nancy McMurray, Jerldeen...

Marion Lynch, age 92, of Harrogate, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Marion was born on October 22, 1928, son of the late Milburn Hobart Lynch and Georgia Geneva Long Lynch who preceded him in death. Marion was a graduate of Middlesboro High School and a Veteran of World War II. He attended Lincoln Memorial University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He retired from the United States Postal Service as Postmaster in Pineville, Kentucky. He was also a former Century 21 Realtor in Harrogate, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Hobart Lynch; sisters, Hazel Lynch Beidleman and Millie Ruth...

LeRoy Lambdin, age 90 of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital in Middlesboro, KY. He was born on January 27, 1930, the son of the late William Siler Lambdin and Ossie Partin Lambdin. He was a Purple Heart recipient and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church and he was also a Ham radio enthusiast, his call letters were KF4GXQ. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two wives, Cleo McCreary and Lois Idol Dalton; two brothers, Homer Lee Lambdin and Chester Lee Lambdin; and his baby sister, Loretta Lambdin. He is survived by the following members...

Mark Paul Lewis, age 51, was born 5/28/69 in Harlan, KY and passed away on 12/12/2020 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY, where he was an organ donor. He resided in Winchester, KY for the last ten years. Mark was a graduate of Middlesboro High School and he had joined the Navy during school but given a medical discharge before he could serve his country. He was preceded in death by his Father, Morson Lewis and five Brothers. He is survived by four children; his Mother, Della Evans Lewis; two brothers, Marshall Lewis, and Douglas (Kellie) Lewis; four sisters, Ethel (Tom) Burson, Nancy (Mark) Armstrong, Barbara Lewis and (Mike Goodin), and Mary (Randy) Dishman; four nephews, four...

Peggy (Arlena) Hensley, age 64, departed life on Thursday, August 13, 2020, with her family surrounding her. She was born February 3, 1956, the daughter of the late Gillis Hensley and Bobby Jean Partin. She was a native of Middlesboro, Kentucky. Peggy (Arlena) was a great mentor and friend to her family especially to her granddaughter. She loved to cook and have family dinners. Nan Nan (Peggy) loved watching her great-grandson play and grow. All that met her and knew her, loved her dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death brother, Kenneth Partin; sister, Betty Sue Partin, cousin (sister), Shirley June Vanover; and cousin, Gayle Vanover. She is survived by...

Horace LeRoy Overton, age 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born on December 26, 1940 in Middlesboro, KY. He was a 1958 graduate of Powell Valley High School in Speedwell, TN and was on the men's basketball team, and served as the President of Future Farmers of America where he earned the degree of American Farmer. He worked as a Farmer his entire life on the family farm in Speedwell. He also founded L & L Transport which he operated for many years. He was a longtime member of Haynes Flat Baptist Church where he served for decades as the Chairman of Deacons. He contributed an untold number of hours toward the construction of the new...

Judy McPeek Daniel, age 74, a lifelong resident of Middlesboro, KY, passed away in Huntsville, AL on August 10, 2020 due to COVID-19 infection. Judy was born on January 26, 1946 in Virgie, Kentucky, but made Middlesboro her home. She was a beloved member of the community and an active member of her congregation. Along with her husband F.D., she owned and operated a successful floor covering business for nearly 40 years. Judy was known for her hospitality, generosity, and for being an excellent cook. Anyone who stopped by was welcomed with an open door, a fresh cup of coffee, and a smiling face. She would tell you that her greatest accomplishment was the role she played in the happiness and...