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Mr. Garrett Dean Carnes, age 63, of Middlesboro, Kentucky and formally of Knox County, passed away on Thursday, February...
02/22/2026

Mr. Garrett Dean Carnes, age 63, of Middlesboro, Kentucky and formally of Knox County, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Carnes is survived by his wife, Cecilla Skidmore Carnes of Middlesboro; his sons: Alex Carnes and wife Mar...

Dorsey Wayne Prater, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home February 16,2026. He was born to Dorsey Prater and Agnes...
02/22/2026

Dorsey Wayne Prater, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home February 16,2026. He was born to Dorsey Prater and Agnes Stokes on February 27,1942 in Middlesboro Ky. He was a truck driver most of his life until he retired.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dorsey Prater; mother and stepfathe...

Seth Rodney Elliott (62), born on August 4, 1963 passed away on February 13, 2026 in Tazewell, Tennessee. He was a lovin...
02/18/2026

Seth Rodney Elliott (62), born on August 4, 1963 passed away on February 13, 2026 in Tazewell, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and a dear friend to many. He was saved, baptized, and a member of the Lone Holy Baptist Church.

Born in Pineville, Ken...

Lillian Robbins Hopper, age 93, passed away February 15, 2026 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She loved th...
02/18/2026

Lillian Robbins Hopper, age 93, passed away February 15, 2026 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was a firm believer in The Primitive Baptist Faith. She was a very loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. She lo...

Rachel Michele Mason, age 45, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Rachel was born February 17, 1980 in Jellico, Tennes...
02/16/2026

Rachel Michele Mason, age 45, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Rachel was born February 17, 1980 in Jellico, Tennessee to Clarence David Teague and Cora Hatfield Evans. She is preceded in death by her Mamaw Coker.

In addition to her parents, Rachel is survived by her son, Joshua Mason (...

Rebecca "Becky" Richardson, 78, of Roswell, Georgia died peacefully in her sleep on January 30th, 2026, with her husband...
02/15/2026

Rebecca "Becky" Richardson, 78, of Roswell, Georgia died peacefully in her sleep on January 30th, 2026, with her husband, Vic, and both children, Laura Sheridan (Adam) and Scott Richardson, by her side. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 8, 1947, the only child of Helen and Lloyd Lamb, Becky gra...

James Douglas “JD” Smith, age 52, Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home. JD was born J...
02/07/2026

James Douglas “JD” Smith, age 52, Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home. JD was born January 19, 1974 in Middleboro, Kentucky to the late James Donald Smith and Nancy Virginia Smith. He is preceded in death by his father, James Donald Smith.

JD is survived b...

Linda Gail Carmack Phelps, age 74, Middlesboro, KY passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on October 17...
01/27/2026

Linda Gail Carmack Phelps, age 74, Middlesboro, KY passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1951 in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of the late Juanita Hill and John Henry Carmack. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Cha...

Rev. David Floyd Wyatt, a devoted servant of God and a pillar of his family, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 i...
01/26/2026

Rev. David Floyd Wyatt, a devoted servant of God and a pillar of his family, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, on August 25, 1952, David’s life was defined by a profound commitment to his faith and a heart for people.

1977 was...

Kenneth Roy Lawson entered his eternal home on January 13, 2026. Kenneth was husband, father, grandfather, great grandfa...
01/15/2026

Kenneth Roy Lawson entered his eternal home on January 13, 2026. Kenneth was husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved his family and friends.

Kenneth was born on November 2, 1940. He was saved as a young man and he served as a deacon of Gap Creek Baptist C...

Randolph England, age 79, Cumberland Gap, TN passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving f...
01/09/2026

Randolph England, age 79, Cumberland Gap, TN passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Randolph was born on August 31, 1046 in Tazewell, TN to the late Tim and Sally England. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters: Joyce Ousley, Lor...

Allen Wayne Willis, age 64, was born March 12, 1961 to the late Lennis and Doshia Willis and was the second of seven chi...
01/08/2026

Allen Wayne Willis, age 64, was born March 12, 1961 to the late Lennis and Doshia Willis and was the second of seven children. Wayne passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Dale Willis; two sisters: Annette Stinnett and P...

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