Arnett & Steele Funeral Home

Jennifer Lefevers Jones, age 83, of Pineville, KY, was born on June 27, 1941, in Molus, KY, and raised on Straight Creek. She was the daughter of Elmer Lefevers and Ruby Gregory Lefevers. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, Jennifer peacefully left our world after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Jennifer, aka Aunt Jennifer and Granny, was a proud resident of Pineville, KY, where she had a remarkable career marked by her dedication to public service and community involvement. After graduating from Bell County High School, she pursued her education at Cumberland College, where she also cheered for the college's sports teams, the Cumberland College Indians. Following her studies,...

James Edward Sweat, 61, of New Tazewell, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell. He was born in Middlesboro on August 8, 1961, a son of the late Virginia Brooks Inman and Charles E. Sweat. He was a mountaineer and had worked in the coal mines. He served in the United States Army National Guard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Charles H. Sweat and Andy Sweat. James is survived by a brother, Glen Sweat; niece, Chasity Sweat Thomas and her husband, Robert; nephews, Jon Sweat, and Daniel Sweat; and a host of great nieces and nephews, and many friends. Memorial services will be on Saturday, January 19,...

Gary Lynn Bryant, age 66, born in Harlan, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Mary, and his family. Son of Ruby Bryant and his late father, Linville Bryant. Gary was well liked as demonstrated by the hundreds of friendships he established throughout his life. With his friendly smile and outgoing personality, he would always take a minute or an hour to chat with his friends or even a stranger. Gary is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home, she was his caregiver, best friend, and someone he could always rely on; mother, Ruby Bryant; sons, Gary Bryant, Jr (Charli) and Jordan Bryant; stepchildren, Katelyn Pace, Ben Pace (Brittany)...

Gary Lynn Bryant, age 66, born in Harlan, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Mary, and his family. Son of Ruby Bryant and his late father, Linville Bryant. Gary was well liked as demonstrated by the hundreds of friendships he established throughout his life. With his friendly smile and outgoing personality, he would always take a minute or an hour to chat with his friends or even a stranger. Gary is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home, she was his caregiver, best friend, and someone he could always rely on; mother, Ruby Bryant; sons, Gary Bryant, Jr (Charli) and Jordan Bryant; stepchildren, Katelyn Pace, Ben Pace and James...

Our precious 87-year-old mother, Ollie Mae Saylor Caldwell, received her wings and joined our Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Mom was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. Preceding her in this journey were her loving parents, Lloyd and Frances Caldwell Saylor; husband, Corbett Caldwell; daughters, Audrey Saylor, Henrietta Brown, and Mary Taylor; their father, Virgil Saylor; step-daughters, Elsie Whitehead and Delia McCreary; step-sons, Billy Ray Caldwell and Corbett Caldwell, Jr.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Leroy Saylor, Albert Saylor, Earl Saylor, Richard Saylor, Gordon Saylor, and Ricky Saylor; and sisters, Betty...

Johnny Wayne Patterson, age 75 of Speedwell, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Palliative Care on December 3, 2022. He was born to Wade and Clevia Madon Patterson in Middlesboro, KY. He was retired from Kentucky Utilities, an active member of Carr's Chapel Baptist Church, and a 50-year member of the Powell Valley Masonic Lodge #488. We are unsure if they were an actual club, or had a membership roster, but he sure did enjoy his fellowship with his breakfast buddies at the 10-3 Market, where lots of the world's problems were solved, knowledge exchanged and probably a few tall tales told! Johnny was a friend to all whom he met,...

Johnny Wayne Patterson, age 75 of Speedwell, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Palliative Care on December 3, 2022. He was born to Wade and Clevia Madon Patterson in Middlesboro, KY. He was retired from Kentucky Utilities, an active member of Carr's Chapel Baptist Church, and a 50-year member of the Powell Valley Masonic Lodge #488. We are unsure if they were an actual club, or had a membership roster, but he sure did enjoy his fellowship with his breakfast buddies at the 10-3 Market, where lots of the world's problems were solved, knowledge exchanged and probably a few tall tales told! Johnny was a friend to all whom he met,...

December 8, 1946- December 3, 2022 Johnny Wayne Patterson, age 75 of Speedwell, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Palliative Care on December 3, 2022. He was born to Wade and Clevia Madon Patterson in Middlesboro, KY. He was retired from Kentucky Utilities, an active member of Carr's Chapel Baptist Church, and a 50-year member of the Powell Valley Masonic Lodge #488. We are unsure if they were an actual club, or had a membership roster, but he sure did enjoy his fellowship with his breakfast buddies at the 10-3 Market, where lots of the world's problems were solved, knowledge exchanged and probably a few tall tales told!...

Rubin Whitehead, 78 of Stoney Fork, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoney Fork on May 8, 1944, a son of the late Taylor and Cathern Caldwell Whitehead. Rubin was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith and had worked in maintenance for the Harlan County Board of Education. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Whitehead; siblings, Elmer Whitehead, John Whitehead, Bonnie Lou Whitehead, Fred Whitehead, Manuel Whitehead, and Hurley Whitehead; and father-in-law, Rev. Samps Brock. Rubin is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Opsie Brock Whitehead; siblings, Taylor Whitehead, Jr., Oma Caldwell and...

Linda Irvin, 60, of Speedwell, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2022. She passed away at her home surrounded by her family and Amedisys Hospice Care. The family would like to thank Amedisys for their wonderful, kind, and caring staff that was there for Linda and her family. Linda was a member of Flatwoods Freewill Baptist Church which was where she was saved and Baptized. She had worked at Smithfield Foods in Quality Control. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurlus and Nellie Yoakum Shiflet; siblings, Lonnie Yoakum, Connie Clonce (Tommy Clonce), Raymond Shiflet; mother-in-law, Geneva Irvin; father-in-law, Sewell Irvin; brothers-in-law, Rufus W. Irvin and Carlos Bennett; and...

Kelly Kristine Crisp Brock, 54, of Ingram, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington. She was born on March 14, 1968 a daughter of Sandra Kaye Habern Crisp and the late Eddie Dean Crisp. Kelly had worked at Pineville Independent School as a bus driver and custodian. Survivors include her children, Holly Douglas and Nick Evans, Hannah Douglas and Dominic Carton and Andrew Douglas; grandchildren, Mya Roundtree, Jayden Carton, Jaden Roundtree, Gabby Carton and Jaydon Caton; mother, Sandra Crisp; sister, Althea D. Hunter and husband, Brian; brother, Scott R. Crisp and wife, Jessica; nieces, Alyssa Gonzales and her children, Gabe Gonzales and A.J....

Robert Edward Nunn, 80 of Middlesboro, went home to the Lord on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Middlesboro Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Middlesboro. He was born in Pineville on April 12, 1941, a son of the late James and Fannie Brock Nunn. Bob was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church and sang in the choir for many years. He had been a coal mine heavy equipment operator for Cypress Minerals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Carl Nunn, Earl Nunn, Elmer Nunn, Rick Nunn, Jeanette Bush and Virgie Green. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Joyce Ann Hail Nunn; son, Robert Edward Nunn, Jr.; stepdaughters, Robin...

Ocie Webb Ball, age 80 of Ewing, VA, was born January 29, 1942 and passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Gibson Station Primitive Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star Lodge. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Cassie Webb, husband; Harry Ball, brothers; Buell Webb, Ben Webb, Olin Webb, sisters; Thursa Mason, Pauline Webb, Freda Windon and Gwendolyn Thompson. She is survived by her sons; John Ball and wife Esther, Eric Ball and wife Mendy, daughters; Deborah Cole and husband Clifford, Lesia Breininger and husband Victor, grandchildren; Chad Ball, Kendal Daniels, Sarah Blair and husband Eddie, Joshua Ball...

Edith Scott Harber, 101, of Harrogate, Tennessee was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She entered her peaceful, eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 29, 1921, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, she was the oldest daughter of the late Charles and Kate Seale Scott. She attended Lincoln Memorial University and was a member of Harrogate First United Methodist Church serving with her musical talents and gifts as a pianist and a choir member. A principal and educator, she loved to teach, and she loved her students. "Gran" as she was affectionally called by her grandchildren, was full of Christian love, kindness, grace, selflessness and was...

Edith Scott Harber, 101, of Harrogate, Tennessee was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She entered her peaceful, eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 29, 1921, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, she was the oldest daughter of the late Charles and Kate Seale Scott. She attended Lincoln Memorial University and was a member of Harrogate First United Methodist Church serving with her musical talents and gifts as a pianist and a choir member. A principal and educator, she loved to teach, and she loved her students. "Gran" as she was affectionally called by her grandchildren, was full of Christian love, kindness, grace, selflessness and was...

General Webb, Jr. 81, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, was born on September 27, 1940, the son of the late General and Reba Miracle Webb, and passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a Military Police Officer in Germany. He was a longtime member of the Providence Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Deacon and Treasurer. He was Past Master and Secretary of Shawanee Masonic Lodge #546, Past Patron of Shawanee Chapter #346 and Treasurer of Tazewell #232 Order of the Eastern Star Lodges. General was also a Trustee for the Chumley Cemetery and served on the Board of the Cumberland Gap...

Mary Charles Bentley was born in Knoxville, Tn. to parents Dr. Charles Brown Stacy and Hazel Byerly Stacy on October 26th, 1936. Mary Charles was a lifelong Christian, strongly motivated by her beliefs. She and her husband Reese were instrumental in founding a church in Knoxville in 1977. She also helped found and support a homeless shelter in Pineville, and opened her home to many believers over the years. Mary Charles attended Pineville public schools, Gulf Park boarding school, and the University of Kentucky, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. She married George Reese Bentley in 1958. The young couple lived in various locations in the Tennessee valley in support of...

Mary Charles Bentley was born in Knoxville, Tn. to parents Dr. Charles Brown Stacy and Hazel Byerly Stacy on October 26th, 1936. Mary Charles was a lifelong Christian, strongly motivated by her beliefs. She and her husband Reese were instrumental in founding a church in Knoxville in 1977. She also helped found and support a homeless shelter in Pineville, and opened her home to many believers over the years. Mary Charles attended Pineville public schools, Gulf Park boarding school, and the University of Kentucky, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. She married George Reese Bentley in 1958. The young couple lived in various locations in the Tennessee valley in support of...

Robert Cornett was born on June 4, 1939 in Hazard, Ky to the late Elijah Cornett Sr. and Donnie Mae Cornett. On the morning of January 16, 2022, Robert Cornett passed away peacefully of natural causes. Robert was comforted by his wife of 24 years, Deborah Cornett at his time of passing at Bluegrass Hospice at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Ky. He was visited regularly by his children, grandchildren and family members at Bluegrass Hospice. Robert Cornett was a Member, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Associate Pastor of Thankful Baptist under the late Pastor John H. Clark. Robert received his ministry certificate of license on October 21, 2001 by Pastor John H Clark, Thankful Baptist...

Avis Jean Ellis Partin, age 86 of Chenoa, KY, passed away Dec. 25, 2021 at the Pineville Community Hospital surrounded by her family. Avis was born on Nov. 18, 1935 to Walter and Pearl Ellis. Avis was saved at a early age. She was a homemaker and the greatest mother and grandmother anyone could ever ask for. She loved her family and never failed to let them know. Anyone who knew her loved her. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Hazel Partin, one grandson, Brian Elswick, one great-grandson, Austin Lankford, two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by 7 children, sons, Michael (Pat) Partin, Tony (Tammy) Partin, Randy Partin and Leamon Partin, daughters, Gwen...

Joyce Renee Martin Thompson, 68, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away in her home, November 14, 2021. She is survived by her three children, Thomas (Tommy) Thompson and his wife, Tina, Lisa Hart and her husband, Tavis, and Preston Thompson and his wife, Nicolle (Nikki). She had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren that she loved dearly. Her life was dedicated to helping people in any way that she could so it should be no surprise to anyone that her dying wish be to continue to help the world by donating her body to science. Her faith was truly amazing for in the end she had no fear. She was loved by many and will be missed. A celebration of her life will be held at a later...