All Obituaries

Debbie Sue Hurst, age 53, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away April 25, 2024 at Tri State Nursing and Rehab in Harrogate, Tennessee. She was born December 24, 1970 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her daughter Amanda Whitehead Dyer, and her grandmother Gracie Chandler. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed cooking up delicious meals to be savored by all who sat at her table.  She was not a slacker; she took pleasure in any task...

Dempster Don Bayless, age 81, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away April 25, 2024 at Tri State Nursing and Rehab in Harrogate, Tennessee. He was born May 24, 1942 in Fork Ridge, Tennessee to the late Albert and Channie Bayless. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth Dan Bayless and Robert Bayless, and two infant brothers, sisters Linda Cosby and Nancy Warwick, and grandson Caleb Bayless. Left to cherish his memory, his wife Ruby Bayless, sons Todd...

Brenda England, 69, was born on May 4, 1954 and passed away on April 23, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert J. (Bob) Dalton and Lola Jean (Rose) Dalton, her stepfather Gene Gulley, and by the love of her life, her husband James C. (Jim) England.Brenda was a 1972 graduate of Middlesboro High School, and a proud employee of Middlesboro ARH, where she retired after forty-plus years of service.  She loved NASCAR, movies, her family and Johnny Depp.Brenda is...

Sherry Warren, age 43, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Middlesboro A.R.H. Sherry was born on October 19,1980 at the Pineville Community Hospital to the late Jewell Clouse and Fred Jones. She was a graduate of Bell County High School, and was a loving, caring, great Mother. Sherry would always try to help someone in need. She enjoyed walking in the park, fishing, playing pool and the lake life. You could say she was an “outside” body, who loved to be outdoors....

Joshua Dylan Scott, age, 22, born April 25, 2001, flew into Heaven on April 6, 2024 doing what he loved to do: working.  He accepted Jesus Christ into his life at 14 years old at Wolfenbarger Baptist Church.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Church.  Josh accomplished so much in his time here on Earth.  Starting a path at Hancock County High School where he graduated in 2019, Josh was a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA), which he held multiple degrees, such as...

Thelma Ruth Moore, age 73, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1950 to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Hunley. In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her daughter, Kristi Moore, brother Lawrence Curtis Hunley and niece Jennifer Lee. She is survived by her son Bobby (Karen) Moore of Middlesboro, KY., grandchildren Eden Brown, Ava Howerton, Isaac Evan Howerton, Taylor Moore, all of...

William ”Junior”  Michael Jr, age 65, of Frakes, Kentucky passed away March 29, 2024. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on April 19, 1958 to the late William Michael Sr and Laura Lee Roman Michael. William liked to go fishing.  He loved to sharpen knives and enjoyed passing the time by whittling. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother Lloyd Michael and his nephew Justin Lambdin. William leaves behind brothers Thomas Michael, Robert...

Kathy Lynn Brambley, age 72, of Pineville, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest and was reunited with her beloved husband on March  26, 2024 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1951 in Bell County, Kentucky to the late David and Nevada Hurst.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband of almost 50 years, Thomas Brambley. Kathy was the most humble, kind-hearted soul you would ever meet. She was the...

Lonnie Elam Maiden of Frakes, Kentucky, born January 13, 1935, went home to Heaven on March 21, 2024 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Irene Maiden and his mom, Woodie Partin, grandparents Wiley and Sarah Maiden and Elam and Dora Partin, brothers John, Harold, and Gerald Ray Maiden, sisters Lagretta, Phyllis, Sara Rose, Clara Sue and Gertrude. Lonnie was a member of New Vine Baptist Church. He was a wonderful Husband, and a caring and loving Dad. He will...

Betty Joe Hurst, age 43, a resident of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Middlesboro A.R.H. She was born November 21, 1980 to the late Joyce Gray Hurst and Joe Hurst who survives.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother Mikey Baird, grandmother Edith Helton and grandfather Matt Gray. Betty Joe loved being outdoors and spending time with her grandchildren.  She had a big heart.  She was also very artistic and loved...