Shumate Funeral Home

04/24/2026

Bette Jean (Ridings) Emmett, age 92, of Middlesboro, KY passed away peacefully in the early hours of
Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born January 6, 1934 in Middlesboro, the daughter of the late George Edward Ridings, Sr, and Opal Lee (Gray) Ridings.

Bette was a life-long member of Firs...

04/19/2026

James Fuston passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY. He was born on February 3, 1964 in Pineville, the son of the late Asher Fuston and Sandra Mason. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Thomas Fuston; stepson, Timmy David; daughter, Melissa D...

04/14/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela Mertens Adams, best known as Uggie, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on April 10, 2026. Angela was born on April 4, 1969, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and she graced the world with her presence for 57 glorious years....

04/12/2026

William Earl Burchfield born on February 18, 1950 departed this life on April 11, 2026. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the son of the late Earl Burchfield and the late Dorothy Burchfield. Other than his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Burchfield of Middlesboro.
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04/05/2026

HE IS ALIVE!!!!!

04/04/2026

Patricia Lynn Milford Emert, 68, Pineville, KY gained her wings on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at The University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington KY surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on November 21,1957 in Middlesboro, KY to Virginia "Ginny" Horton. In addition to her mothe...

04/03/2026

04/01/2026

Tom N. Shattuck, born November 29, 1935, died peacefully in his home on March 28, 2026. Tom was a high school athlete, graduating from Clinton High (Tennessee) in 1953. He received a mining engineering degree from Virginia Tech in 1957. Middlesboro has been his home since 1963. After many years in t...

03/23/2026

Lois Allene Hill Appleby passed away Monday night, March 16, 2026 at Park West Hospital, ER, in Knoxville, Tennessee at the age of 91.

A complete obituary will be available soon.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank ...

03/19/2026

Jesse Leo Whitt, 83, of Middlesboro, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2025 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife, Doris, and children as well as a host of other family members.

Memorial service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, April 4,...

03/18/2026

Katherine Maxwell Williams, age 89, Talbott, TN went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026. Katherine was a devoted woman of faith and was baptized on May 5, 1946 at the age of 10. She was a member of Alpha Baptist Church and an alto in the choir for many years. She had a passion for teaching childr...

03/16/2026

Edith Juanita “Anita” Froderman, age 84, Ewing, Virginia passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her home. Anita was born on July 16, 1941 to the late Parks and Ocie Bailey. In addition to her parents, Anita was preceded in death by three bothers: John B. Bailey, Franklin Bailey and Roy Tom Bailey; ...