All Obituaries

Johnny Lynn Miller, 68 passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.  He was born October 9, 1952 in Hulen, Kentucky to the late Fred Miller and Dorothy Lynn Hall.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Grandmother “Mammy” Hattie Wilson, Brother Delbert Miller and Sister Lisa Miller Hall.   Johnny served his country proudly in the United States Army where He obtained the rank of Sergeant.  He was a marksman with the rifle and expert with the...

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...

Elbert Cupp, of Ewing, VA, passed away on August 1, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born to the late Jake and Cora Wilder Cupp on November 8, 1956. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Cupp, brothers Roy Cupp and Silas Cupp, sisters Effie Miracle and Joann Daniels. Left to cherish his memory, loving children Vince and Christy Cupp of Pineville, KY, Lora and Mark Ayers of Cumberland Gap, TN, Christina Day of Rose Hill, VA, Bobby and Samantha Cupp of Ewing,...

Nevada Hurst, of Pineville, KY, passed away on August 1, 2021 at the age of 94. She was born to the late Edward H. Harris and Laura Robbins Harris on May 7, 1927. Nevada was a founding member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church since 1943 were she served as a song leader for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Hurst, brothers, Eugene Harris, Colbert Harris and Samuel Harris, sisters, Gladys Wilson, Reba Saylor, Alta Smith and Margie Brock,...

Sherlie Green Hunley, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on July 29, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1937 in Marengo, Indiana to the late Freal and Edna Bullington Green. Sherlie was a graduate of Milltown High School in Milltown, Indiana. She was also a former member of the Milltown and North Bullitt Christian Churches. After 32 years of service, Sherlie retired from her career as a Credit Analysis. She was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. All who were blessed...

Lonnie Amos Shoffner, age 59, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on July 25, 2021. He was born in Tazewell, TN on April 5, 1962, to the late William and Lois Stone Shoffner. Lonnie loved to hunt and fish. He loved his family and loved children – and children loved him. He had a big heart and all who knew him will miss him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Larry Johnson and Bobby Johnson. Left to cherish his memory, the mother of his children...

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...

Pastor Henry Pittman, Age 87 of Southgate, MI, passed away July 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Annie May Pittman.  Loving father of William Bradley (Melodie) Pittman, The late Hennrietta Eller, The late Michael Anthony Pittman, Walter Timothy (Stacy) Pittman and Christopher David (Tracy) Pittman.   Dearest brother of J.B. Pittman, Sarah Ellen Chadwick, Gerline Parks and the Late Lester Pittman.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great...

Lois Deane Newsome, age 64, of Middlesboro, KY, went to be with the Lord and Savior peacefully on July 22, 2021 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Whitesburg, KY on July 19, 1957 to the late Kerns Roland and Shirley Faye Collins Smith. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved going to church and spending time with her family. Lois was immensely proud of her family and leaves...

Claude McKinley Barnett, age 82, a resident of Middlesboro, KY passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH. He was born May 16, 1939 in Middlesboro, KY.  Claude believed in the Holiness Faith and was a member of the Church of the First Born.  He worked for 34 years at J.R. Hoe and Sons of Middlesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents Abraham Lincoln Barnett and Louisa Elizabeth Roberts Barnett, 2 Sisters Lillian Owenby and Sarah Niece, 2 Brothers Otis Barnett...