All Obituaries

CWO-2 Headly (“PJib”) Vanover Headly Vanover, age 87, of Bristol, TN formerly of Middlesboro, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, at his home in Bristol, surrounded by his family. Mr. Vanover was a true officer and a gentleman who served his country proudly. He loved his Lord and was devoted to his family and country. He attended Binghamtown Baptist Church in Middlesboro, KY and Victory Baptist Church in Bristol, VA. He was born on June 11, 1935 in Frakes, KY. He was the...

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...

Marty Ayers, age 61, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Middlesboro A.R.H. He was born on February 18, 1961 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Joann Faye Ayers. Marty was a true family man. He absolutely loved spending his time with his family, his children, and the light of his world, his grandchildren. In addition to his mother Joann Faye Ayers, he was preceded in death by his 2nd wife Pamela Ayers, aunt Biddie Taylor, and grandmother Mimi...

Dallas “Carl” Shackelford II, age 60, Middlesboro, KY, went home to be with his Lord and Savior November 28th, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carl was born February 23, 1962 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Dallas Carl Shackelford and the late Lily Viola “Peggy” Shackelford. He was a 1980 graduate of Middlesboro High School. While in high school he won numerous races and awards as a professional motocross racer. He eventually started his own...

Raymond C. “Red” Young Jr., age 73, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Middlesboro A.R.H. He was born in Middlesboro on January 19, 1949 to the late Raymond C. and Lou Bertha Young. Raymond attended Lincoln School and was a graduate of Middlesboro High School. He later worked for many years and retired from the J.C. Penney Store as a Custodian. Raymond was a firm believer and professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ....

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...

Kaye Marie Hembree, age 68, of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on March 14, 1954 in Tazewell to the late Stewart and Avangeline Fultz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Scotty Hembree, son Sam Epperson, grandmother Martha Jane Mabe, sisters Laura Long, Ruby Herrell, Patsy Cosby, and Audrey Fultz, brother Wayne Green, and nephew Jason Fultz. Left to...

Nancy Addie Woods, age 92, of Pineville, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1929, to the late John and Claris Noe Mason. Nancy loved the Lord with all heart, she enjoyed going to church and worshipping the Lord through singing and playing guitar. She also loved to watch preaching on television and any Christian programming. A fond memory that her loved ones will forever cherish...

Ruby Daniels Flannery, born February 15, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away November 19, 2022 at her home while surrounded by her family. Ruby was an avid collector of geodes and arrowheads and spent much of her free time exploring the outdoors and taking pictures. She also loved to garden, and she loved watching animals – especially videos about eagles and owls. She was fond of dogs and missed her loving pet dogs Ahni and Matilda daily. Ruby spent much of her time reading her...

Barbara Sue Collett, age 78, a resident of Lapeer, Michigan passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital.    She was born February 3, 1944 in Insull, Kentucky to the late Lee Collett Jr. and Inza Mae Gambrell.   In addition to her parents she was preceded by one Brother Paul Collett and Brother-in-law Raymond Ervin.   She is survived by her Son David Collett and wife Grace, Brothers Vernon Collett, Eddie Collett, Floyd Collett and...