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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...

Brenda Crigger Thacker, age 71 of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, formerly of Tiprell, Tennessee, was born on January 15, 1950, passed away at her home on October 22, 2021. Brenda was saved and joined the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in October 1959. She was the daughter of James "Bud" Crigger and Geneva Corum Crigger, who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Thacker, daughter, Deidra Thacker, sister Donna Wade, great-grandson, Jaden Thacker and grandparents, Robert and Alice Crigger and William and Effie Corum. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Lisa Thacker, granddaughters, Erica Thacker, Fallon Stevens and Farron Laws;...

Donald Jones, age 83, of Cumberland Gap, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Select Specialty Knoxville in Knoxville, TN. He was born on January 6, 1938, a son of the late Theodore and Ada Shupe Jones. Donald was a member of Underwood Baptist Church and attended Gibson Station Baptist Church and he had been a Businessman. Donald was a member of the Harrogate Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Mary Tuttle Jones and brother, Bobby Jones. Survivors include his children, Kelly Jones and wife, Susan, Randy Jones, Patricia Jones and adopted son he raised, Brandon Shupe; grandchildren, Eric Jones, Melani Heck and Lindsey Jones; great-grandchildren,...

Keith M. "Shorty" Berry, 77, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was born in Speedwell on October 27, 1943 a son of the late Grover and Sarah Ethel Moyers. He believed in the Baptist Faith and was a retired School bus driver for the Claiborne County School System. Since his retirement he has become a passionate fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Lynn Cobb Berry and brother L.J. Berry. Survivors include his son, Scott Berry and wife, Lisa; daughter, Nancy Lambert and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Gracie Berry, Matthew Lamber and Casey Lambert; brother, Larry Berry and wife, Tammy and niece, Emily...

Dolores Fogle Lawson A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 28th at the Loyall Church of Christ for Dolores Lawson who passed away September 3rd, 2021. Robert Hull, Dennis Kinzer and Scott Hyden will be officiating. Services will begin at 2:00. The family asks that masks please be worn while inside the Church.

Phyllis Dolores Fogle Lawson passed away at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on September 3rd, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born in Corbin, KY on January 1st, 1928, the only child of Hoover and Leona Fogle, who preceded her in death. Except for a brief time living in Middlesboro during her early years, Dolores lived her entire life in Loyall, and was very proud of her Harlan County roots. After graduating from Loyall High School in 1945, she was able to spend one year at Transylvania University but returned to Loyall because college expenses were a financial hardship for her parents. In 1949, she married Edwin Lawson and began a family where she was a devoted...

Lucy Jackson, 95, of Balkan, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Mountain View Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Oaks, KY on July 16, 1926 a daughter of the, Robert Andrew "RA" and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Hoskins Cheek. She was a faithful member of Whipple Missionary Baptist Church and she loved her church family as well as her own family. She had been a homemaker and an avid quilter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Johnson "Buster" Jackson; daughter, Brenda Jackson; son, Curtis Jackson; sisters, Minnie, Sophie, Katie, Marie, Hazel, Ethel and Opal; brothers, Virgil, Millard, Bratcher, Clarence and Fred. Survivors include her...

George Phillip Martin, 88 of Barbourville, formerly of Pineville, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home. He was born in Sassafras, Kentucky on November 5, 1932, a son of the late George and Mae Cornett Martin. Phillip was a graduate of Pineville High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree from Morehead State University. He was a life benefactor of the National Rifle Association. Phillip was a Boy Scout Master for Pineville Troop 538 and was a Wood Badge Recipient as Scout Master. Phillip was committed to the Pineville High School Mountain Lions and a dedicated University of Kentucky Wildcat fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jimmy Darrell McPeek, 81, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Claiborne County Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1940 in Virgie, Kentucky, a son of the late Holdred and Virginia Gunter McPeek. After completing 4 years of service in the United States Air Force, Jim spent many proud years as an Over the Road Truck Driver. In retirement, Jim was a member of the American Legion, attended Gap Creek Baptist Church, and loved to spend time woodworking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Judy Daniel, Jerry McPeek. Chipper McPeek, Ruby Tackett, and Kenneth Tackett. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Patricia McPeek;...

Maria "Hope" Saylor Shipley, 49 of Harrogate, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pineville on December 13, 1971, a daughter of the late LD and Bonnie Lou Reynolds Saylor. Hope had been a homemaker. She is survived by her loving husband, David Shipley; stepsons, Jacob Shipley and Skyler Shipley and wife, Makayla; daughter, Savannah Shipley; sisters, Linda Saylor and Angela Ralston and husband, Jeff; brother, Robin Saylor and wife, Angela; nephews, Chris Sharpe and wife, Angie, Jon Sharpe, Zach Ralston, and Adam Saylor and wife, Tiffany; great-nieces and nephews, Jenna Saylor, Landon Saylor, CJ Sharpe, and Ashton Sharpe; special...

Elsie McGeorge Phipps, 89 of Middlesboro, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at the Middlesboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Middlesboro. She was born in Tazewell, TN on February 6, 1932, a daughter of the late David and Catherine Jane Branscomb McGeorge. She was a member of Moss Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where she and her husband enjoyed working the youth. Elsie enjoyed reading her Bible, going to church, making quilts and quilting. She also enjoyed sewing crafts, gardening her roses, weed eating, visiting the sick and canning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Phipps; son, David W. Phipps, brothers and sisters, Jack,...