BACK, NELL  MONTICELLO -- Nell Back - 17 Oct 98 - Bell Co, Ky, 75, Albany Road, homemaker, wife of Jack Back, died  yesterday. 
Services 1:30 p.m. Monday, Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home. Visitation 5 p.m. today. Contributions suggested to First Christian Church.
Source:  The Lexington Herald 18 Oct 1998  
Submitted by Neal Byrge  Date: Sun, 18 Oct 1998 08:11:43 EDT

BAILEY, BOONE, 76, of Arjay, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Pineville Community Hospital.  He was born at Kettle Island, KY 
on July 1, 1929 the son of the late Everett and Mary Jane Cox Bailey.  He had worked for General Motors, Pontiac Division for 42 years and 
7 months.  Bailey served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ellen 
Caldwell Bailey and several brothers and sisters.  Survivors include his daughters and their spouses, Helen and Grady Parker of Holland, MI, 
Thelma Newbaum of Clarkston, MI, Wilma and James Miller of Arjay, KY and Kathy and David Kisner of Clarkston, MI; nine grandchildren, 
five great-grandchildren, brother, Ray Bailey, nephew, Harvey Bailey and a host of other relatives and friends.Services were Saturday at the 
Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. David Rice and Rev. Ned Asbury.  Burial was in the Woolum Cemetery at Arjay.  Pallbearers were |
sons-in-law and grandsons.  Military honors were by the American Legion Post 14.  The family received friends Friday at the Arnett & Steele 
Funeral Home, Pineville.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, June 15, 2006

BAILEY, EULA MRS, age 69, a resident of Kettle Island, Ky., passed away Friday, November 27, 1987 at the Middlesboro Appalachian 
Hospital, in Middlesboro, Ky.  She was born on February 4, 1918 in Harlan County, Ky., the daughter of the late Jim Helton and Betty Johnson 
Helton. She believed in the Holiness Faith.  She is survived by her husband, Ray Bailey of Kettle Island, Ky.,; six children, Mrs. Betty Barker, 
Luther Bailey, Curtiss Bailey, Ronnie Bailey, Bruce Bailey, and Mr. Judy Anderson, all of Pontiac, Michigan; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Helton 
Brock of Kettle Island, Ky., and Mrs. Virgie Helton Caldwell of Mill Creek, ly.,; sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services 
for Mrs. Bailey were at 2pm, Monday, November 30, 1987 at the Durham Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Thea O. Carter and Benny 
Ingram officiating. Burial followed in the Belcher Family Cemetery in Mill Creek, Ky., her nephews and friends of the family served as pallbearers. 
Durham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 
Source:  Sun Courier November 31, 1987

BAILEY, GERTRUDE , 64, a long time Bell County resident passed away Friday, August 17, 2001 at the Pineville Community Hospital. 
She was born on June 10, 1937 in Mill Creek to the late Letcher and Hila Mae Baker Bailey. She was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith.
In addition to the parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew J. Bailey.  Survivors include her three brothers, Harvey and 
Walter Bailey, both of Mill Creek and Melvin (Tishie) Bailey of Stoney Fork, and a host of nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Lucile Bailey 
of Michigan, other relatives and friends.  Services were held Sunday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. George Neal and Rev. 
David Rice. Music will be by Kevin Wilson. Burial followed in the Bailey Cemetery at Mill Creek. Pallbearers were Bill Bailey, Harvey Lee 
Bailey, Will Bailey, Robert Young, Luke Helton, Arnold Lawson and Mike Sporles.  Arnett & Steele Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, August 23, 2001
submitted by Janet Wolfrum Date:9/8/01 8:05:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time

May 28, 1987 
BAILEY, HAROLD (COTTON), 64, former Pineville resident, died Friday, May 15, at his residence in Kenansville, Fla., after a five month 
illness. He was born October 7, 1922 in Bell County. He was the son of the late James Bailey and Minnie (Dyer) Bailey. He remained
in Bell County and Pineville until 8 years ago, at which time he moved to Florida. .He was a member of the Church of Christ in Kissimmee, Fla., 
and also a former member of the Pineville Lions Club. During his career, he owned and operated the cable T.V. service and also had several 
real estate holdings in Pineville. Survivors include his wife, Carlie Mae (WILDER) BAILEY; one daughter, Linda McGAFFEE, Cumberland 
Gap; one, Lyle BAILEY, Middlesboro; two grandchildren, Carla Beth BAILEY and Courtney Blair BAILEY, both of Middlesboro; one sister, 
Pauline MIRACLE, Kettle Island, Ky.; plus a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, 
Clyde BAILEY. Services were Monday at 2 p.m. at the Arnett Funeral Home with the Revx. Paul GIBSON and Dale TURNER officiating. 
Interment was at the Pineville Memorial Cemetey. Pallbearers were Dr. Virgil SLUSHER, Dr. C.C. MICKEY, Garrett TAYLOR, Charles HALE, 
Paul NAPIER, Frank PIERCE, Arlus MIRACLE, James WALTERS. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. David ASHER, Charlie CARDWELL, Paul GIBSON, Jimmy WILSON, Fred BUSH, the Rev. Charles F. JONES, Clarence CONATSER, Hascue PANNELL, Bill JOHNSON and Dido STEWART. Arnett Funeral Home of Pineville was in charge of arrangements.
submitted by lnickel@worcnet.gen.oh.us

BAILEY, HILA MAE, age 72, a life long resident of Kettle Island, Ky., passed away Monday, October 14, 1985 at the Claiborne County 
Hospital, Tazewell, Tenn. She was born March 8, 1913 in Tennessee, the daughter of the late Harvey Baker and Sarah North Baker. She 
believed in the Holiness faith. She is survived by: Her husband, Letcher Bailey, Kittle Island; 5 children: Andrew Jackson Bailey, Pontiac, 
Mich.; Harvey Bailey, Arjay, Ky.; Walter Bailey, Gertrude Bailey and Melvin Bailey, all of Kittle Island; 2 brothers, Hubert Baker, Pontiac, 
Mich.; Blev Baker, Lafollette, Ind.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Bailey were held at 2 P.M. Wednesday, 
April 16, 1985 at the Durham Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. David Rice and George Neal officiating. Burial followed in the Bailey Cemetery, 
Mill Creek, Kentucky. Friends of the family served as pallbearers Source: The Pineville Sun-Courier, Thursday, October 17, 1985

Bailey, James Alfred -71, of Hulen, KY passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was 
born September 7, 1934 the son of Minnie Bailey and the late Jim Bailey of Dry Ridge, KY. He retired from Zumbiel Box Company in Cincinnati 
in 1994 where he was a laminator. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by death by brothers, Maynard Franklin, Willie Lee and Paul 
Everett Bailey, his father-in-law, James T. Cox and mother-in-law, Donnie Vestel Cox. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sylvia Marie Bailey 
of Hulen, mother, Minnie Bailey, formerly of Hulen, children, Linda Catherine (Ron) Suggs, of Blufton, SC, Charles Damon Bailey of Cincinnati, OH, Margaret Louise Weaver of Cincinnati, OH and Robert Thomas Bailey of Cincinnati, OH; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, brothers, Virgil 
Eugene (Mary) Bailey of Bimble, Troy Edward (Jean) Bailey of Owenton, KY and Jake (Janie) Bailey of Owenton, KY, sisters, Lola (Joe) Howard 
of Dry Ridge, KY and Louise Wilder of Miracle, KY and sister-in-law, Brenda Sampson of Cincinnati, OH and a host of nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. Services were at 2 PM Wednesday at the Blackmont Baptist Church with Rev. David Howard. Burial was in the Tackett Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were family and friends. The family received friends on Tuesday from 6 – 9 PM at the Blackmont Baptist Church. 
Arrangements were by the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville. 
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, December 15, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BAILEY, JANICE- age 37, of Pineville, KY., died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY.  She was born in Pineville 
on October 8, 1965 a daughter of the late Gladys Partin and Lloyd Webb.  She was a member of Church of God Of Prophesy and had been a 
manager at McDonald’s of Pineville. Survivors include her husband Matthew Bailey; Daughter, Jamie Noel Bailey, Son, Matthew Joshua Bailey, 
Sisters, Sharon Webb, Gail Webb, Sherry Webb, Paulette Webb, Jean Hopkins, parents-in-law, Ray and Virgie Bailey, sisters-in-law, Debbie 
Green, Ella Bailey, Loretta Bailey, Anita Bailey, Alison Bailey; brothers-in-law, Wade Bailey, Kenneth Bailey, Charles Bailey, Rodney Bailey, 
Chester Bailey and Mitchell Bailey and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Services were Wednesday at the Arnett & 
Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Lord.  Interment was in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens in Middlesboro.  Pallbearers were brothers and brothers-in-law. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was honored to serve the Bailey Family.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, June 26, 2003
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BAILEY, JOHN, age 79, a resident of Arjay, KY., passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2006 in the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn.  
He was born on November 28, 1926 in Blanche, KY., the son to the late Pete and Ada Bailey.  He was a retired surface and underground miner.  
He was a WWII veteran, a member of the Riverside Baptist Church and a member of UMWA.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in 
death by a daughter Ruby, brothers Raymond and Walter Bailey, sister Creasie Mills, sisters-in-law Ruby Goodin and Agnes Alons, brothers-in
law Guy Carpenter, Billy Baker, Taylor Mills, James Webb, Floyd Warren, Fred Warren.  Left to mourn his passing are the following members 
of his family.  His wife and children left to mourn a truly great man, his wife of 57 years, Elsie Bailey of Arjay, KY.  Children: Dan and Betty 
Jane Bailey and Nannie Allen, Tutty and John Henry Holland, Jenny and Richard Dunn, John Bailey, Jr., and Melissa and David Sowders.  
His siblings: Dora Warren, Bill and Tamara Bailey, Elbert and Janice Bailey, Louise and Russell Reed, Ray and Virgie Bailey, Nina Bailey.  
In-laws: Boyd Goodin, Pauline Warren, Thelma Webb, Jim and Jean Baker, Charlie and Judy Baker, Bernie Alons, Virgie Carpenter, Lucy 
Harbin.  He was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a host of other friends and relatives and loved ones.  Funeral 
services for Mr. John Bailey were conducted Tuesday April 11, 2006 at the Riverside Baptist Church at Fourmile, KY., with Rev. Charles 
F. Jones and the Rev. Buddy Mills officiating.  Burial followed in the Green Hill Memorial Garden in Middlesboro, KY.  Pallbearers were 
Samson Bailey, Waylon Dunn, Kyle Dunn, Steve Bailey, Travis Bailey and Jeff Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Allen, David 
Chander Sowder, Dustin Warren, Dr. Emanuel H. Rader, John Mills and Larry Allen.  Visitation was Monday evening at the Riverside 
Baptist Church at Fourmile, KY.  Creech-Durham Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, April 13, 2006
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum   

BAILEY, MARTHA FORESTER, 72, of Hulen, died Wednesday, July 20, 1988 at the Pineville Community Hospital following a long illness. 
She was born in Stoney Fork, KY., July 17, 1915 to the late Soloman and Francis Caldwell Forester. A lifelong resident of Bell County, she 
was a homemaker and a believer in the Holiness faith. She was married to Rev. Leon Bailey. She was preceded in death by one daughter, 
Tishie Bailey.Mrs. Bailey is survived by: her husband, Rev. Leon Bailey, Hulen; two daughters, Margie Caldwell, Pineville, and Martha Lou 
Bailey, Hulen; three sisters, Elizabeth Caldwell and Ida Brock, both of Stoney Fork, and Mary Forester, OH; one brother, Henry Forester, 
Stoney Fork, KY; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at the Arnett Funeral Home 
Chapel with Rev. Feeman Clark and Rev. Thea O. Carter. Burial was in the Kentucky-Bell Cemetery, Calloway, KY. Friends and grandsons 
served as pallbearers. Arnett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Sun-Courier, Thursday, July 28, 1988

Bailey, Melvin 65, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2004 at his home. He was born in Mill Creek on August 2, 1939, the son 
of the late Letcher and Hila Baker Bailey. He was a farmer who raised the most beautiful gardens and had worked in construction. He was a 
wonderful husband and father who was loved very much. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson, James Matthew 
Watts, sister, Gertrude Bailey and brothers, Andrew J., Walter and Letcher Bailey. Survivors include his wife, Tishie Brock Bailey, children, 
Lehman and Joanna Bailey, Karen and Clyde Tigue and Jessica and Tommy Christopher; grandchildren, Jason Tigue, Gelena Letendre, Tishie 
Lynn Bailey, Melvin Bailey, Virgie Tigue and Hila Tigue; great-grandchildren, A.J. Elliott and Mary Letendre; brother, Harvey Bailey and Mary 
Lou Saylor and special sister-in-law, Lucille Bailey and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, December 9, 2004
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Bailey, Tilman - 95, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at Pineville Community Hospital. He was born in Mill Creek on March 5, 1909, the 
son of the late Everett and Mary Jane Cox Bailey.  He had worked in the coal mines, lumber yard and was a farmer. In addition to his parents, 
he was preceded in death by his wife, Vernie Helton Bailey; daughters, Wanda Bailey Helton and Marteen Bailey Eldred; grandchildren, Francis 
Carol Collett and James E. Wilson II; brothers, Letcher, Luther and Charlie Bailey; and sisters, Catherine Bailey Hunley and Lucy Bailey. 
Survivors include his 12 children, Irene Collett of Cincinnati, Pauline Hillman of Goodrich, Mich., Vernon Bailey of Zephyrhills, Fla., Lena Mae 
Mace of Memphis, Tenn., Margaret Sue Scales of Somerset, Ky.,   Doris Couch of Coldsprings, Ky., Herman Bailey of Amelia, Ohio, Kathyleen 
Boggs of Bledsoe, Danny Bailey of Newport, Ky., Alice Adams of Fayetteville, Ga., Reed Bailey of Newport, Ky., and Dorothy Wilson of Mill 
Creek; 33 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; brothers, Ray Bailey of Kettle Island and Boone Bailey of 
London; three special friends, Melissa Scales, Betty Philpot and Peggy Lefevers; and a host of other relatives and friends.  Services will be at 
11 a.m. Friday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with the Rev. David Rice and the Rev. Thea O. Carter.  Music will be by Mickey Wilder. 
Burial will be in the Bailey Family Cemetery at Mill Creek.  Pallbearers will be his grandsons.  Honorary pallbearer is Dr. P. LeFeuvre.  
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville
Source:  The Pineville Sun, , Thursday, January 13, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BAILEY, VERNIE SUDIE  Pineville, Ky.-Mrs. Vernie Sudie Bailey, 74, a resident of Kettle Island, Ky., died Sunday, March 10, 1985 at 
the Pineville Community Hospital.  She was born Jan. 3, 1911, at Kettle Island, Ky., the daughter of the late Jim Helton and Betty Johnson 
Helton. She was married at the Mill Creek School House May 5, 1929 to Tilman Bailey, the son of Everett and Mary Jane Cox Bailey. 
She believed in the Holiness faith.  Survivors include her husband Tilman Bailey, Kettle Island, Ky.; 14 children, Mrs. Irene Collett, Cincinnati, 
Ohio, Mrs. Pauline Hillman and Mrs. Wanda Helton, both of Goodrich, Mich., Vernon P. Bailey, Pontiac, Mich., Mrs. Marteen Eldred, 
Millersburg, Mich., Mrs.Lena Mace, Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Sue Scales, Herman Bailey, Mrs. Kathleen Colvin, and Mrs. Alice Adams all 
of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Doris Couch, Coldsprings, Ky., Danny and Reed Bailey, both of Newport, Ky. and Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, Kettle 
Island, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Vergie Caldwell, Mrs. Beulah Bailey, Mrs. Bertha Brock, all of Kettle Island, Ky.; 33 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Durham Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Thea O. Carter and the Rev. Otto Brock 
officiating.  Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery, Mill Creek, Ky. Pallbearers will be Darrell Bailey, Vernon Collett, Stephen Hillman, David 
Couch, Terry Scales and Larry Eldred.  Durham Funeral Home, Pineville is in charge of arrangements.  
submitted by Kelly Courtney-Blizzard  Monday, April 02, 2001 8:29 PM

BAILEY, WALTER, 70, of Kettle Island, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at the Laurel Manor Health Care in New Tazwell, 
TN.  He was born October 25, 1934 in Bell County the son of the late Letcher and Hila Baker Bailey.  He was a member of the Calvary 
Chapel Pentecostal Church.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Gertrude Bailey and brother, A.J. Bailey.  Survivors 
include his brothers, Harvey Bailey and Mary Lou Saylor, Melvin and Tishie Bailey and Willian Bailey, sister-in-law, Lucille Bailey, nephews, 
Harvey Lee Bailey and Michael Bailey and a host of other relatives and friends.  Services were Tuesday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home 
with Rev. George Neal and Rev. David Rice.  Music was by Kevin Wilson and Mickey Wilder.  Burial was in the Bailey Cemetery at Mill 
Creek.  Pallbearers were Robert Young, William Bailey, Harvey Lee Bailey, Johnny Dean Crisp. Leeman Bailey and Clyde Teague.  Arnett 
& Steele Funeal Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements.  Guestbook at www.arnettsteele.com.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, December 2, 2004
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Bailey, Walter “Walt” -70, of Greasy Creek, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2006 in KayJay, KY. He was born in Blanche on 
January 16, 1935 the son of the late Pete and Ada Mills Bailey. He was a member of the Greasy Creek Baptist Church and had worked in the 
coal mines for 37 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Creasie Mills, brother, Raymond Bailey, and brothers-
in-law, Taylor Mills and Floyd Warren. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bertie Jones Bailey, children and their spouses, Kathy and Jerry 
Baker, Jeanette Baker, Darryl and Karen Bailey and Benita and Bruce Sanders, grandchildren, Cindy Baker of Texas, Stephanie Baker of 
Memphis, TN, Erica Baker, Courtney Bailey and Brandy Sanders; sisters and brothers and their spouses, Dora Warren, Louise and Russell 
Reed, John and Elsie Bailey, Elbert and Janice Bailey, Bill and Tamara Bailey, Ray and Virgie Bailey; sister-in-law, Nina Bailey and a host of 
nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be at 2 PM Friday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Luther Collett and Rev. Paul Gibson. 
Music will be by the Gibson Family. Burial will be in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Middlesboro. Pallbearers will be family and friends. 
Honorary Pallbearers and special friends are Oscar Phipps, Ed Goodin, Freddie Mays, Justin Mays, Marshall Peace and Ernest “Cotton” Centers. 
The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 PM Thursday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, January 12, 2006
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BAIRD, BIRTHA - January 4, 1983 - Bitha Baird, 94, of Four Mile, Ky., died Jan. 4 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was the daughter 
of the late John Partin and Madaline Webb Partin. Mrs. Baird was a Baptist by denomination.  She is survived by her son, Luther Baird of Pineville; 
19 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-children.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Chenoa Baptist Church with 
Rev. Murphy Buell, Rev. Jerry Cox, Rev. Wade Partin and the Rev. Charlie Browning officiating. Burial will be held in the Chenoa Cemetery.
submitted by "Sharon Jenkins" I Transcribed from London to America Newsletter Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:32 AM

BAIRD, J.B., a former coal miner of Chenoa, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2000 at his home. He was 62. Funeral 
service for Mr. Baird was Saturday, September 9, 2000 at Durham Funeal Home Chapel with Rev. Murphy Buell, Rev. Danny Hall and 
Rev. John Baird officiating.  Burial was in Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa, Kentucky. Pallbearers were Joshua Shane Baird, James Campbell, Johnny McGregor, Greg Reed, Billy Baird and Dolan Baird, Jr. In addition to his parents, Luther Baird and Sally Crawford Baird, he was preceded in 
death by his first wife, Edith Browning Baird; a  son-in-law, Clyde R. Wiener, Jr;. and a sister-in-law, Christine  Campbell.  J.B. Baird was 
born November 2, 1937 at Chenoa, Kentucky. He was a coal miner and he believed in the Baptist faith.  Left to cherish his memory include 
his wife, Debbie Baird, Chenoa, KY; son, Joshua Shane Baird, Chenoa, KY; four daughters, Marie Widener, Campbellsville, KY, Eidth Baird, Campbellsville, KY, Robin Funson and husband, Lavan, Chenoa, KY, Holly Browning and Christopher Dean, Galenda, MO; brothers and 
their wives, James and Doris Baird, Pineville, KY, Dolan and Sudie Baird, Pineville, KY, Shirley John and Diann Baird, Fourmile, KY; 
sisters and their husbands, Nellie and Charles Payne, Fourmile, KY, Betty Sue McGregor, Campbellsville, KY, Dorothy and J.W. Johnson, 
Fourmile, KY and Linda and Danny Hall, Pineville, KY; special brother-in-law James Campbell, Campbellsville, KY; sister-in-law and 
brother-in-law, Bernard and Renne Campbell, Madisonville, KY, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Earl and Sherri Johnson, Harlan, KY, 
sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Earl and Louise Hopper, Memphis, TN; four grandchildren, Amber Funson, Jakob Funson, Kaytlin Dean 
and Gage Dean; four step-grandchildren, Gilbert Jills, Monica Mills, Larry Mills and Robin Mills, all of Barbourville, KY; father and 
mother-in-law, Enos and Margaret Marks;l and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Durham Funeral Home, Pineville, 
Kentucky was in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, September 14, 2000
submitted by Janet Wolfrum Date:8/19/01 2:01:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time

BAIRD, MARIETTA ALLEN,  better known as Granny BAIRD, formerly of Pineville, died February 3, 1989 in the Baptist Convalescent 
Center in Newport, Ky., where she resided. The daughter of George F. and Bessie ALLEN of Elk Valley, Tennessee, she was born 
May 26, 1902. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Bessie MARTIN. Surviving are Helen 
DOUGHLAS, Pineville; Georgia FLOTTMAN, Bellevue, Ky.; Kathleen SMITH, Lexington, Ky.; Jim F. BAIRD, Alexandria, Ky.; 
William D. BAIRD, Amelia, Ohio; Louis C. BAIRD, Sacramento, Calf.; 24 grandchildren, 23, great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, 
nephews and friends. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 1989 at the Stanfill Baptist Church in Elk Valley, Tennessee, with 
her grandson, Rev. David F. MARTIN. Pallbearers were grandsons. Hays Funeral Home in charge. 
submitted by lnickel@worcnet.gen.oh.us  The Sun-Courier, Thursday, February 16, 1989 

BAKER, ALBERTA, PINEVILLE - Alberta Baker, 61, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. 
She was born in Pike County, Ky., on Sept. 12, 1940, a daughter of the late Hascue and Myrtle Hurley. She was a member of the Laurel 
Hill Pentecostal Church and had been a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Evelyn Hurley and brothers Edward 
and Junior Hurley. Survivors include husband, Rev. Hubert Baker of Pineville; children Angela (Robin) Saylor of Virginia, Lisa (David) 
Messer of Tennessee and Anthony (Barbara) Baker of Pineville; grandchildren Adam Saylor, Brandon and Aaron Baker; step-grandchildren 
Zachary Lane Messer, Brandon Paul and Logan Ross Gilbert; sister Audrey Hurley of Corbin; brother Cecil Hurley of Pineville; niece 
Charlene Collett; nephew Paul Wilder and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Laurel Hill 
Pentecostal Church with Rev. Leon Baker, Rev. Thea O. Carter and Rev. Gary Cornelius. Music will be by friends. Burial will be in the Pinelawn 
Memorial Gardens, Pineville. Pallbearers will be Adam Saylor, Robin Saylor, David Messer, Brandon Baker, Hascue Hurley, Lloyd Hurley, 
Cecil Hurley and Frank Hurley. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

BAKER, ALMA BROWNING - 72, of Middlesboro, passed away Sept. 10, 2003, at Middlesboro A.R.H. She was born January 26, 1931, 
in Knoxville, the daughter of the late John Henry Browning and Reesie Poynter Browning. Member of Covenant United Methodist Church. In 
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Marjorie Browning, Evelyn Anderson, Helen Smith; brothers, Charles, Alfred, 
John and Bill Browning. Survivors include husband, Oral Baker of Middlesboro; three children, Randy (Patti) Baker of Vero Beach, Fla., 
Kenny Baker of Lexington, Ky., Tammy (Scott) Hudson of Frankfort, Ky.; brothers, Leo (Liz) Browning and Gordon (Betty) Browning, 
all of Knoxville, Robert (Jane) Browning of Dandridge, Tenn.; sisters, Margaret (Dale) Grizell and Thelma (David) Cameron, all of Knoxville; 
four grandchildren, Heather, Joshua, Rachael, Nathan. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel 
with Rev. John Bowling presiding. Interment will be in the Kibert Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ricky Anderson, Steve Anderson, Gary Anderson, 
Larry Cameron, Brian Browning, Gordy Ervin, Sonny Smith, and Leland Browning. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the 
Creech Funeral Home. Creech Funeral Home, is in charge.
Source:  The Knoxville News Sentinel 11 Sep 2003

BAKER, ARTHUR THOMAS  September 06, 1925 - July 16, 2007  Arthur Thomas Baker, 81 of Pineville, passed away on Monday, 
July 16, 2007 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was born in Pineville on September 6, 1925, a son of the late Thomas and 
Cora Scalf Baker. He was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and retired from the Bell County School System where he had been a school 
teacher and school social worker. He had also served on the Bell County School Board for 12 years. Mr. Baker served in the U.S. Navy during 
World War II and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and 
sisters, Connie Baker, Willie Baker, Lindsey Baker, Johnny Baker, Ruby Bullington, Eula Mae Bruner and Mable June Thompson.  Survivors 
include his wife of 54 years, Chastine Goodin Baker, son, Marvin Clifton Baker and his wife, Suzanne; grandchildren, Whitney Lee Baker, Justin 
Christian and Mathew Christian; sisters, ChloEva Clark and Norma Jean Meredith and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday at the Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Bays and Rev. Terry Cox. Music will be by the Church Choir. 
Burial will be in the Pineville Memorial Cemetery with pallbearers, Shelton Evans, Nicholas Evans, Jessie Barton, Travis Barton, David Goodin, 
John Golden, Earl Hammons and Jacob Martin. Military honors will be presented by the American Legion Dewey Guy Post 14, Middlesboro.
The family will receive friends after 6 PM Thursday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.  Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday at the 
Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Bays and Rev. Terry Cox. Music will be by the Church Choir. Burial will be in the Pineville Memorial 
Cemetery with pallbearers, Shelton Evans, Nicholas Evans, Jessie Barton, Travis Barton, David Goodin, John Golden, Earl Hammons and 
Jacob Martin. Military honors will be presented by the American Legion Dewey Guy Post 14, Middlesboro.  The family will receive friends 
after 6 PM Thursday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
source:  Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville
submitted by Barbara Rice

BAKER, ELOISE PUTNAM October 22, 1934 - October 22, 2007  Eloise Putman Baker, 73, of Pineville, passed away on Monday, 
October 22, 2007 at her home. She was born in Pineville on October 22, 1934, the daughter of the late R.E.L. and Nell Partin Putnam. She 
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pineville and had been a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 
a son, Michael David Smith, sisters, Estelle Farmer and Jackie Martin.  Survivors include her husband, W.S. Baker, Jr. of Pineville, step-children, 
Michael Baker and wife, Norma of Calvin, Terry Baker and wife, Janice of London and Mona Baker of North Carolina; step-grandchildren, 
Ashley and Jeff Landrum, Terry and Kendra Baker, Tiffany Baker, Stefanie Harris and Joseph and Ashley Harris, step-great-grandchildren, 
Bailey Landrum,. Kayle Baker, Haley Baker and Alexis Wise; brother-in-law, Lacy Martin, nieces and nephews, Linda and Irvin Kliethermes, 
Gary and Sue Martin, Chuck and Karen Martin, Cathy and Steve Lumsden and Lisa and Kent Sears; brothers and sisters-in-law, George Bake, 
Benny and Jean Houser, Marisha Stewart, Debbie Tweed-Baker, Ronald Baker and George and Dollie Baker, special friends, Bob Madon, 
Leo and Nelda Taylor and Wayne and Carolyn Bishop and a host of great-nieces and nephews.  Services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday at the 
Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Howard. Burial will be in the Pineville Memorial Cemetery, Pineville. Pallbearers will be Charlie 
Simpson, Terry Baker, II, Leroy Robbins, Gary Martin, Chuck Martin, Kent Sears and Joseph Harris.  The family will receive friends from 
7 until 9 PM Wednesday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
source:  Arnett & Steele Funeral Home
submitted by Barbara Rice

BAKER, EMMA, age 91, a resident of (Clear Creek) Pineville, KY., passed away Saturday, November 30, 1985 at her home. She was 
born February 12, 1894 in Bell Co., KY., the daughter of the late John Hoskins and Mary Alice Hoskins. She was a member of the Harmony 
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Baker, in 1954. She is survived by: 12 children: Hubert Baker, Carleton, 
KY,; Frank Baker and Mrs. Betty Gibson, both of Lima Ohio; Charlie Ray Baker, Paintsville, KY,; Mrs. Marie Smith, Solomon Baker, Clyde 
Baker and Harold Baker, all of Pineville; Mrs. Ethel Phipps, Cridersville, OH; one brother, Bill Matt Hoskins, Pineville; 1 sister, Mrs. Sally 
Henderson, Pineville; 68 grandchildren and 115 great-grandchildren . Funeral services for Mrs. Baker were held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 
2, 1985 at the Harmony Baptist Church, Clear Creek, KY., with Reverends Ellis Hoskins, Jabe Smith and Shelby Money officiating. Burial 
followed in the Smith Cemetery, Clear Creek, KY. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Durham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
source:  The Sun-Courier, Thursday, December 5, 1985
transcribed and submitted by Sharon K. Turner

Baker, Essie Marie -PINEVILLE -88, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born 
June 3, 1917, in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Matt and Ellen Hoskins Partin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death 
by her husband, Roscoe Baker; two infant children, Janice and Crosby Baker; and four sisters. Survivors include two sisters, Flossie Gibson of 
Pineville, and Ethel Baker of Danville; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Poore officiating. Burial will follow in the Gibson Cemetery at Clear Creek. Creech Funeral Home, 
Middlesboro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Source:   Middlesboro Daily News

BAKER, EUGENE, 52, of Elys, KY., died at his home at Elys, Monday, February 6, at 6:30 a.m. after a short illness.  He is survived by five 
uncles: Henry Baker, Flat Lick, Ben Baker, Harlan, Jim Baker, Cincinnati, OH., Tom and Dan Baker both of Newort, KY; three aunts, Mrs. 
Ellen Howard, Flat Lick, Mrs. Clara Gray, Barbourville, and Mrs. Axie Chilgren, Middlesboro.  Rev. Eleazer Benenhaley officiated at the 
funeral services held Wednesday, February 8, at 2 p.m at the Concord Baptist Church, Flat Lick, KY.  Pallbearers were family friends and 
burial was in the Hammons Cemetery, Flat Lick, with Arnett Funeral Home in charge.
source:  The Pineville Sun.Dated February 9, 1961 Page 8
Submitted by Mary Eldridge-Harris

BAKER, EVERETT, age 78, died Thursday, October 4, 1990 at the Laurel Manor Nursing Home, New Tazewell, Tenn. He was born 
March 31, 1912 in Carter County, Ky., the son of the late Thomas Franklin BAKER. He was a member of Wasioto Baptist Church and 
Carpenters Union Local 2132. He was a master carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter Joyce BAKER, five 
brothers, Earl, Charles, Herbert, Robert and Mansford, and one sister, Lillian BAKER. Survivors include his wife, Hattie PARTIN BAKER; 
one son, Allen BAKER, Campton, Ky.; one daughter, Billie Jean KNUCKLES of Pineville; five brothers, Jack BAKER, Olive Hill, Ky., 
Nick BAKER, Lexington, N.C., Hoover BAKER, Mansfield, Ohio, Harlan BAKER, New Albany, Miss., and Tom Jr., Pine Bluff, Ark.; 
six sisters, Wilma DIXON, Ashland, Ky., Garnett SCHERER, Ironton, Ohio, Inez ROUTT, Columbus, Ohio, Lillian APPLEGATE, 
Grayson, Ky., Pauline PHILLIPS, Mansfield, Ohio and Betty JONES, Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. 
Services were conducted Sunday, October 7, 1990 at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robey WALTERS officiating. Music 
was provided by Lowell and Roberta TURNER. Burial was in the Pineville Memorial Cemetery. Grandson and nephews served as pallbearers. 
Honorary pallbearers were friends and associates. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

BAKER, JAMES THOMAS "ROY", age 79 of Rt. 2, Harlan Rd. of Calloway, Kentucky passed away December 7th, 1990 at his home. 
Preceded in death by his wife; Gertrude BLACK BAKER, parents; Grover & Lillie MESSER BAKER, and brother; Bill BAKER. A 
member of Mathel Pentecostal Church & UMWA.  Survivors: Son; Ralph BAKER of Calloway, Ky.; Daughter; June RADER of Somersville, 
West Virginia; (4) grandchildren (3) great-grandchildren and a host of family & friends to mourn his passing.  Graveside services 2 pm Sunday 
Louis Cemetery, Calloway. Rev. Theo CARTER officiating. Pallbearers-friends of the family. Visitation-6-8 pm Saturday at Reece Valley 
Chapel Funeral Home.

Baker, Judy -61, of Stoney Fork passed away on Monday, March 3, 2003 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.  She was born June 10, 
1941 at Stoney Fork, daughter of the late John D. and Virgie Helton Brock.  She had been a Baptist homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Jay, Pearl and Farmer Brock.            Survivors include her husband, William M. Baker, children, Faye and Mike Helton, 
Simon and Regina Baker and Orville Gene Baker, grandchildren, Heather and Tonia Helton, Joshua and Whitney Baker, great-granddaughter, 
Logan Dakota Strunk all of Stoney Fork, brothers and sisters, Bert and Karen Brock, Lillie and Felix Brock, Jr., Rosie and Albert Baker, Lizzie 
Mills, Tishie and Melvin Bailey, Christine and James Wilson, special friends, Mary Elliott and Martha Mae Helton and a host of nieces, nephews 
and friends. Services were Thursday at Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Herstel Belcher, Rev. Ray Collett, Rev. Rondald Howard and 
Mr. Ted Wilder.  Music was by Joy and Donny Belcher and Kathy Brock.  Burial was in the W.M. Baker Cemetery at Stoney Fork.  Family and 
friends served as pallbearers. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was honored to serve the Judy Baker Family.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, March 13, 2003
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BAKER, JUDY FERRELL  October 06, 1948 - July 27, 2007  Judy Ferrell Baker, 58, of Little Clear Creek, passed away on Friday, 
July 27, 2007 at her home. She was born in Kettle Island on October 6, 1948, the daughter of the late Lewis and Norma Collett Ferrell. She 
was a member of the Hensley Chapel Baptist Church and had been a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 
her husband, Freddie Ray Baker and sisters, Corena Cox and Hildreath Rice.  Survivors include her sons and their wives, Tony and Tammy 
Baker, Ray and Khris Baker and Chris and Rhonda Baker; grandchildren, Michael Anthony Baker, Tyler David Ray Baker, Daniel Lewis Baker, 
Miranda Nichole Baker, Morgan Paige Baker, Amber Lynn Baker, Makayla Brooke Baker, Christopher Keaton Baker, Dakota Chase Baker 
and Kaitlyn Ranae Tompkins; brothers and sisters, James Ferrell, Tom Ferrell, Lola Howard, Inez Morrow, Geraldine Ferrell, Charlotte Kimble 
and Elonda Defevers.  Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday at the Fuson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Baker and Rev. 
Murphy Buell. Music will be by the Fuson Chapel Choir. Burial will be in the Fuson Chapel Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger and Brenda Johnson, Bobby and Helen Hunter, Jimmy and Teresa Hunter and Charles and Bertha Hunter.
The family received friends on Sunday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
source:  Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville
submitted by Barbara Rice

BAKER, KITTY  SUE  DUNN, 46, of Pineville, went home to be with Jesus on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006 at the University of Tennessee 
Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born in Pineville on August 23, 1959 the daughter of Gaye Hester Posey Dunn and the late Johnny Ira Dunn. 
She was of the Pentecostal Faith and attended services at both Laurel Hill Pentecostal Church and New Life House of Prayer in Middlesboro. 
She had been a homemaker.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mattie Louise Rhodes, brothers, Ray Honeycutt 
and John Oren Dunn and nephews, James Wendell Mills and Fred Ira Dunn, Jr.  Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Baker of Pineville, son, 
James Smith of Middlesboro, grandchildren, Jamie Lynn Smith and Johnny Ira Smith of Middlesboro, her mother, Gaye Hester Dunn, step-son 
and his wife, Travis and Jennifer Baker of Pineville and step-granddaughter, Hannah, brothers and sisters and their spouses, Faye and Orville 
Alford of Pineville, Frances and Roger Sharp and Sandra and Ted Fuson all of Middlesboro, James Noah and Karen Dunn and Rev. Bill and 
Rosemary Dunn, all of Middlesboro and Fred and Mary Ann Dunn of Pineville, parents-in-law, Howard and Betty Baker of Barbourville and 
a host of nieces and nephews, who are all special to Kitty.  Services were at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the Laurel Hill Pentecostal Church with 
Rev. Hubert Baker and Rev. Clyde Patterson. Music was by her niece, Amanda Carter. Burial was in the Pinelawn Memorial Gardens, Pineville. 
Pallbearers were Orville Alford, Bill David Dunn, Travis Baker, Justin Dunn, Roger Sharp, David Patterson and family and friends. Honorary 
pallbearers were her son, James Smith and her brothers, James Dunn, Bill Dunn and Fred Dunn. The family received friends on Tuesday at the 
Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville. Guestbook at www.arnettsteele.com.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, April 20, 2006
submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Baker, Roberta HenDrickson -82, of Barbourville, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital.  
She was born in Four Mile, on January 6, 1923 the daughter of the late George B. and Lucy Woolum Hendrickson. She was a member of the 
First Baptist Church of Barbourville.  She had been a bookkeeper at McCombs Supply in Harlan until her retirement in 1989.In addition to her 
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsey J. Baker and sisters and brother, Janet Jarvis, Janice VanBever, Rowena Hendrickson 
and Robert Hendrickson. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lindsey Joe, Jr. and Frieda H. Baker of Barbourville, grandchildren and 
their spouses, Lindsey Joe III and Morela V. Baker of Bothell, WA and Kathy (Baker) and Paul Kevin Moore of Lexington, KY; great-
grandchildren, Hannah Keely and Paul Logan Moore of Lexington and Matthew Thomas Baker of Bothell, WA, brother and sister-in-law, G.B. 
and Gaynell Hendrickson of Four Mile and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were Saturday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home 
with Rev. Shane Nichols.  Burial will be in the Pineville Memorial Cemetery, Pineville. Pallbearers were David Hendrickson, Leonard Hendrickson, 
Robert Leonard Hendrickson, Greg Hendrickson, G.K. VanBever, Patrick Brooks and Buddy Fee. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Ray 
Hendrickson, Johnny Hendrickson, Harold Howard, Jerry Carey, Rob Noonan, Lawrence Bowman, Eulis Fisher, Charles Buchanan, Arthur 
Baker, Jr. and Danny Howard. The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, October 13, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BAKER, SAMUEL C, a resident of Ferndale, Ky., died November 22, 1990 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born January 20, 
1910 in Bell County, Ky., the son of the late Albert and Amanda BAKER. He was a believer in the Baptist faith, was a retired coal miner. 
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linnie BAKER, Ferndale; one son, Willie W. BAKER, South Lyon, Mich.; three brothers, Dewey BAKER, 
and Troy BAKER, both of Ferndale, and General BAKER of Pineville; two sisters, Mrs. Nadine BUNDY and Mrs. Daisy NEAL, both of 
Ferndale; one granddaughter, Mrs. Lisa BAKER DURAND, South Lyon, Mich. Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 
24, at the Durham Funeral Home Chapel, with the Revs. Clarence LAMBDIN, Clarence MASON and Bobby JACKSON. Burial was in the 
Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Middleboro, Ky. Music was provided by Leonard Gordon SINGERS. Pallbearers were Donald HAROLD, 
Tom TURNER, Eddie TURNER, Tim EVANS, Frank MASON and Frank GIVENS. Durham Funeral Home as in charge of arrangements.
Typed by: Connie Binkley

BAKER, TERESA MARIE, 2 days, daughter of James and Tammy Johnson Baker, died Wednesday. Services noon today, Wallsend 
Cemetery. Visitation 9 a.m. today, Arnett & Steele Funeral Home. 
Source:  The Lexington Herald Leader 6 Oct 2000

BAKER, VERNIE, 89, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2002 at the Middlesboro Appalachain Regional Hospital. She was born Dec. 11, 
1912 in Leslie County, Ky. the daughter of the late Thea Begley and Essie Holbrook Begley. She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Troy James Baker; granddaughter, Samantha Corey; one grandson, Steve Hicks; five brothers, Dennis Begley, Jimmy Begley, Bill Begley, 
Jesse Begley; five sisters, Nina Bartley, Roxie Begley, Edna Sullivan, Betty Burkley, Mary Norris. Survivors include six daughters, Maxine 
(Ed) Farmer of Gladwine, Mich., Shelby Hopkins, Ferndale, Ky., Marie (Gene) Hicks, Gladwine, Mich., Betty Sulfridge, Ferndale, Ky., 
Freda (Larry) Baker, Clear Creek, Ky., Jerri (Bobby) Valentine, Himyar,Ky.; three brothers, John Begley, Milard, Mich, Ralph Begley, 
Monroe, Mich., Grady Begley, Clarksville, Tenn. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. 
Walter Brock and Claude Baker presiding. Music will be provided by Fred Pauley. Interment will be in Green Hills Memorial Gardens. 
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the Creech Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. 

BAKER, WILLIAM "BILL",  a Calloway, KY., resident passed away at his home at Calloway Friday evening, October 9, 1981 of an 
apparent heart attack.  Mr. Baker was born June 4, 1909 in Knox County, the son of the late Grover and Lillie Messer Baker. He had 
been a resident of Calloway about three years and was of the Holiness faith. HIs wife preceded him in death in 1978. He is survived by 
one son, William Baker, Jr., of TX; one brother James (Roy) Baker of Calloway, KY., and several other relatives.  Funeral services were 
conducted Sunday, October 11, 1981 at 2:30 p.m. at the Arnett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cleoh Bailey officiating. Burial was in the 
Pineville Memorial Cemetery at Pineville with family friends as pallbearers.  Arnett Funeral Home of Pineville was in charge of arrangements."  
Source:  The Pineville Sun. Dated Oct 15, 1981:

BAKER, WILLIAM  M, 71, of Stoney Fork, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. 
He was born in Beverly on May 24, 1935, the son of the late William M. and Susie Lawson Baker. He had worked in logging and for the 
State Highway Road Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Brock Baker, sister, Ellie Hoskins 
and brothers, Earl and Leon Baker and best friend, Logan Helton.  Survivors include his children and their spouses, Simon and Regina Baker, 
Faye and Mike Helton and Orville and Lula Baker; grandchildren, Heather and David Strunk, Tonia Helton, Whitney Baker, Joshua Baker and 
Lantz Smith; great-grandchildren, Logan, Tristen and Kaimen Strunk; sister, Gladys Baker, brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Rosie Baker 
and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Services were at 11:00 AM Sunday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with 
Rev. Herstel Belcher and Mr. Ted Wilder. Music was by Kathy Brock and Shirley Caldwell. Burial was in the W.M. Baker Cemetery at 
Stoney Fork. Pallbearers were family and friends.  The family received friends Saturday from 6 until 9 PM at the Arnett & Steele Funeral 
Home, Pineville.  Guestbook at www.arnettsteele.com.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, September 28, 2006
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BALES, GORDON A, 72 - PAINESVILLE, Ohio - Gordon A. "Pud" Bales, 72, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at Altercare of Mentor 
in Concord Township. Born Sept. 21, 1929, in Jonesville, Va., he was the president of Bales Trucking Company in Painesville Township where 
he had resided for last five years. He was also a former resident of Grand River, Ohio. His interests included racing, softball, shooting pool, as 
well as collecting memorabilia. He was of the Baptist faith, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by one grandchild; 
his parents, Gordon and Ollie Bales; one sister, June Bales; and his stepmother, Emma Bales. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Helen Galion 
Bales, Painesville; six daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Wayne Sexton, Jonesville, Katherine and Bob Dean, Jonesville, Sharon and 
Steve Hill, Painesville, Diana and Joe Turner, Painesville, Connie Lynn and Joseph Rini, Grand River, Ohio, and Vickie Jean and Bill Rasoletti, 
Munson, Ohio; two sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Amy Bales, Madison, Ohio, and Kenneth Ray and Jennifer Galion, Madison, Ohio; 
26 grandchildren, six great -grandchildren; two sisters, Ann Middleton, Jonesville, and Kathleen Sharpe Dennis and husband, Wayne, Willoughby, 
Ohio; two nephews, three great-nephews, and one great-niece. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bruner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Mentor, Ohio. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Painesville. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. 
Wednesday at Bruner Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Memorials are suggested to Painesville Baptist Church, 140 Park Road Extension, 
Painesville, Ohio, 44077. Obituary courtesy of Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Jonesville, Va

BALLARD, BEULAH LEWIS, 97, Phoenix, Ariz. - Beulah Lewis Ballard, 97, formerly of Middlesboro, passed away Friday, May 3, 2002, 
in Phoenix. She was born Feb. 1, 1905, at Ferndale. Preceding her in death was her husband, Padgett Ballard Sr. Survivors include her son, 
Padgett R.Ballard Jr.; one daughter, Lorraine Hughes; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial graveside service will be 
conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Middlesboro Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Ballard presiding. Creech Funeral Home is in charge of 
arrangements.

Barnett, David-Ferndale-David Grant Barnett, 93, died Tuesday, June 20 at his residence. He was the son of Jim and Manerva Brown 
Barnett. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Emma Seigler and Mrs. Ollie Moody, Pineville; two sons, Andrew Barnett and Lee Martin, Pineville, 
and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 21 at the residence with the Reverend 
Rufus Barnett officiating. Burial was in the Balkan Cemetery. Durham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by Robin Woolum

BARNETT, HARVEY V, 82, who had been a coal miner, husband of Mary Barnett, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Beans Fork
Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation 6-9 p.m. today, Creech Funeral Home.  
Source:  The Lexington Herald Leader 21 Jun 2001 
Source:  Neal Byrge 

BARNETT, IMOGENE - 64, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born Sept. 29, 1941, 
in Bell County, the daughter of the late Granville and Dora Howerton. She was a member of Trinity Full Gospel Worship Center. In addition to her 
parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Walter Barnett; two brothers, Edward and Willie Howerton; seven sisters, Norma Jean Castle, 
Martha Miracle, Georgia Keller, Mary Good, Katie Howerton, Frances Howerton, and Opie Howerton; and one grandson, Tommy Lee Barnett. 
Survivors include her husband, Emmitt Barnett, Meldrum; son, Tommy Barnett, Meldrum; daughters, Loretta (Patrick) Bailey, Avondale, Ariz., 
Lisa (Jeff) Kersey, Tazewell, Tenn., Renee (Lonnie) Wilson, Pineville, and Ella Mae (Eric) Price, Meldrum; 12 grandchildren, Terry Lynn Braden, 
Timothy, Tabitha, Bradley Barnett, Ashley and Travis Beeler, Latosha and Matt Wilson, Jeffery and Amanda Kersey, Kenneth Mullins and Eric 
Price; special daughter-in-law, Debbie Barnett; three sisters, Elizabeth Denny, Middlesboro, Loretta Trueblood, Owasso, Mich., and Alberta 
Miracle, Middlesboro; one brother, John Howerton, Hersey, Mich.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral 
services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Full Gospel Worship Center with the Rev. Jeff Kersey and the Rev. Alva Robinson presiding. 
Music will be by Rev. Alva Robinson, Dora Duncan, and Rochelle Sampson. Interment will be in the Cannon Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be 
her grandsons, Timothy Barnett, Matthew Wilson, Bradley Barnett, and Jeffery Kersey, along with Charles Ferguson and Lester Adkins. The 
family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Full Gospel Worship Center Arrangements by Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro.
Source:  The Middlesboro Daily News, February 1, 2006
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BARNETT, JACK, 75, Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Bell County, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at Good Samaritan Hospital of Cincinnati. 
Born Sept. 21, 1926, in Bell County, he was the son of the late Arville Mason Barnett and Eliza Poore Barnett. In addition to his parents, he was 
preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Barnett; and five brothers. Survivors include his three daughters; Violet Barnett, Cincinnati, Jackie Shropshire, 
Ripley, Ohio, and Kimberly Barnett of Erlanger, Ky.; two sons-in-law, Tony Shropshire of Ripley, and John Grossman of Erlanger; stepmother, 
Nellie Barnett, Middlesboro; three brothers, Frank Barnett, Middlesboro, Ben Barnett, Middlesboro, and Alva Barnett, Scaroboro, W.Va.; three 
sisters, Ella Mae Robbins, Middlesboro, Ulanda Keeler, Gordonsville, Tenn., and Anita Barnes, Watertown, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Eric Paul Shropshire of Ripley, Kimberly Shawnte Shorpshire of Ripley, and Shelby Grossman of Erlanger; and a host of nieces and nephews.  Funeral 
services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shumate Funeral Home with the Rev. Jess Roark presiding. Burial will be in Barnett Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Barnett, Tom Barnett, Kevin Barnett, Austin Barnett, Pee Wee Barnett, and Chris Denkins.  Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Shumate Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Barnett, Johnnie Lee -16, of 812 Il. Chester Avenue, City, passed away suddenly January 29, 1972 in a local hospital. He was preceded 
in death by his father in 1960.  He was a member of the junior class at Middlesboro High School and was also a member of the Middlesboro High 
School Band.  Mr. Barnett was a member of the Yeary's Chapel Pentecostal Church.  Survivors include, his mother, Leona Barnett, Middlesboro; 
7 brothers, James P. Barnett, Niles, Mich., Earl E. Barnett, Dayton, Ohio, Douglas L. Barnett, stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Taiwan, Arlis 
Barnett, stationed with the U.S. Navy in Italy, Eulan Barnett, Glenwood, Ill., Willis Lee Barnett, Middlesboro, DeWayne Barnett, Middlesboro; 3 
sisters, Wanda L. Heath, Dayton, Ohio, Marince Reed, Middlesboro, Ava Turner, Middlesboro and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Yeary's Chapel Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Fuller Clark officiating. Pallbearers will be Leonard Rich, 
Gary Peck, Mickey Spangler, Oscar James, William Lambert and Gene Fretwell. Interment will follow in the Hensley's Cemetery.  The body will be 
moved to the church at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 this evening at the funeral home. Cawood Funeral Home in charge
Source:  Middlesboro Daily News    Monday, January 31, 1972
Submitted by Karen Barnett

BARNETT, LOUISE, age 83, a resident of Pineville, Ky., passed away Wednesday, January 6, 1988 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She 
was born March 3, 1904 at St Charles, Va.,the daughter of the late George Dennison. She believed in the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in 
death by her husband in 1960, one daughter Mrs. Marble Hendrickson , one grandson, Martin Hendrickson, five brothers and four sisters. 
She is survived by one son, Glenn Barnett, Livonia, Mich.,one stepson, Hillary Barnett, Middlesboro, Ky.,five grandchildren, Chris Moyers, 
Georgia England, Morris Hendrickson, Ronald Barnett and Glenn D. Barnett. Services for Mrs. Barnett were at 11 am Thursday, January 6, 
1988 at the Durham Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Sinkhorn officiating. Burial followed in the Pineville Memorial Cemetery. Friends of 
the family served as pallbearers.
Source:  The Sun Courier, Thursday, January 14, 1988 

BARNETT, SHEILA "RENE", 46, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at her home. She was born Dec. 16, 1955 in Middlesboro, the daughter 
of the late Matt and Florence Howerton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one nephew, Shane Silver. Survivors include life 
long companion Harvey Thompson; children  Jennifer and Steve Davis, Jason and Malinda Barnett, all of Middlesboro, Stacy and companion Jamie 
Wilson, Dale and Trina Collins of London, Ky; sisters Brenda and Rick Piornack of Detroit, Mich, Sonja and Danny Silver of Orange Park, Fla., 
Jody Yaber and companion Bobby White of Dayton, Ohio, Kati and Sam Perry of West Alexandria, Ohio, Pati and Bill Powers of Middlesboro; grandchildren Skyler, Houston, Justice, Devon, Bo, Candace, Brandi, Terrin, Rebecca, Steven, Jarrett and Marcus; special friends Kitty Wooten, 
Irsha Maron, Debbie Jackson and Elizabeth Denny and special thanks to the friends who cooked and prayed each night. Memorial services 
will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Creech Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements 

BARTLEY, MARY G, 89, of Sarasota, FL, died Friday, December 22, at the Springwood Nursing Center, Sarasota, FL., following a long 
illness. She was born in Somerset, on June 6, 1900, the daughter of the late James W. and Cora Lee Keith Turpin. A member of the Baptist faith, 
she was active with the Eastern Star and had been a volunteer with the Red Cross. Survivors include: two daughters, Patricia Aylor, Sarasota, 
FL., and Jean McKee, Chapel Hill, NC; three brothers, Robert Turpin, Pineville, Herbert Turpin, Ashland, KY., and William Turpin, Deland, FL; 
7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were at the Pineville Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, 
December 27, with Rev. W.B. Bingham. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Source:  The Sun-Courier, Friday, December 29, 1989
Typed by Mary J. (Eldridge) Harris

BASS, LINDA KAY, 51, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at Pineville Community Hospital. She was born March 6, 1950, in Middlesboro, 
a daughter of Marie Sowders and the late James Bass. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded 
in death by her stepfather, Herbert Sowders. Survivors include her mother, Marie Sowders, Middlesboro; sisters, Brenda Lane of Lima, Ohio, 
Viva Terry of Orlando, Fla.; brothers, Everette Bass of Altamote Springs, Fla., James Bass of Ovido, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. Jay Sulfridge presiding. Burial will be in Carr Cemetery. 
Pallbearers will be Allen Hopper, Jay Hopper, James Hopper, Charles Spurlock, Ben Spurlock, Eddie Hoffer, Bobby Lawson, Mark Hopper. 
Honorary pallbearers will be Connie Hopper, and Dr. Talmadge V. Hays. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today at Creech Funeral Home, which is 
in charge of arrangements. 

BAYS, ESTILLE, 84, (Mom Bays) Bays, 84, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at the Williamsburg Nursing Home. She was born in Knox 
County on Aug. 13, 1917, a daughter of the late John and Mary Mason Woolum. She believed in the Baptist faith and had attended Ebenezer 
Baptist Church. She had been a cook at Buckeye School and Pineville Community Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in 
death by her husband, Rev. A.J. Bays, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children, Rebecca Fritts, Lexington, Wilma (Jesse) 
Taylor, Pineville, Wanda Gayle (David) Hendrickson, Aichotte, Ohio, Johnny (Barbara Sue) Bays, Williamsburg, and Keith (Karen) Bays, 
Pineville; 14 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Bertha Hamlin, Evarts and Sophia Bennett, Barbourville; and a host of nieces and nephews.  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church with the Revs. Arnold 
Petrey and Raymond Jones presiding. Burial will be in Pineville Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and friends. Honorary 
pallbearers will be Andy Williams and Clarence Bays. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, which is in 
charge of arrangements.

BEAN, CLARA E, 77, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. She was born Oct. 29, 1925, in Bell 
County, a daughter of the late Rev. Oscar and Ethel Goins. She was a member of Miller’s Chapel Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, 
she was preceded in death by one son, Jessie William Bean; and three brothers, Okle Lee, Yewell W., and Walter Goins. Survivors include 
her husband of 61 years, Jessie Bean, Claiborne County; children, Art (Linda) Bean, Glenda (David) Rains, Trula (Vernon Jr.) Davis, Danny 
Bean, Bobby (Sherry) Bean, all of Claiborne County; 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Creech Funeral Home with the Revs. Robert Terry and Boyd Gray presiding. Music 
will be provided by the Millers Chapel Singers. Burial will be in Clawson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Friday at 
Creech Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. - Claiborne Co., Tn

BEELER, CHARLES L, 88, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born 
Dec. 29, 1913, in Tennessee, a son of the late William M. Beeler and Leva Heck Beeler. He was of the Holiness faith, and was a disabled 
veteran, having served in the United States Army in World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by many brothers 
and sisters.Survivors include his nine sons, Gary Beeler, Middlesboro, James Beeler, Calvert City, Ky., Norman Beeler, Paducah, Ky., 
Kelly Beeler, Calvert City, Ky., Jerry Beeler, Charlotte, N.C., William Beeler, Richmond, Ky., Vernon Beeler, Richmond, Ky., Scott 
Beeler, Charlotte, N.C., Greg Beeler, Richmond, Ky.; five daughters, Carolyn Beeler, Calvert City, Ky., Betty Lou Powell, Calvert City, 
Ky., Evelyn Johnson, Irvin, Ky., Donna Sue Beeler, Denver, Colo., and Billie Jean Blevins, Ohio; one brother, Lee Beeler, Warren, Ind.; 
and one sister, Nellie Cinnamon, Knoxville, Tenn.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dunn presiding. Music will be provided by 
Bo May, Howard Warwick and Stanley Partin. Burial will be in Green Hills Memorial Gardens, with full military honors conducted by 
American Legion Dewey Guy Post #14. Pallbearers will be Gary, William, Vernon, James, Kelly, and Gary Beeler Jr. Visitation is from 
6-9 p.m. Thursday at Creech Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

BEGLEY, BEN CANTRILL, 85, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Bell County, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2002 
at the V.A. Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hendrickson Begley and had been a tool and 
die maker for ITT Company in St. Petersburg. He was a Chief Gunners Mate on the USS Dobin during the attack of Pearl Harbor and a 
past president of the national Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He attended Woodlawn Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, and brother and sisters, Anson Begley, Pauline Ferguson and Ardith Lawson.  Survivors include his wife, 
Doris, sons, Robert, Ben, Charles and Duane; sister, Cassie Begley and brothers, Ira, Otto and Shell. A memorial service was held in St. 
Petersburg on December 31, 2002.  This obituary is a courtesy to the Begley Family by the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, January 9, 2003
submitted by Janet Wolfrum Date: Sunday, February 02, 2003 3:20 PM

BEGLEY, SHELVIE “ SHELL”  -Ingram, KY – Shell Begley, 77, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. 
He was born in Ingram on October 12, 1927 the son of the late Robert Hendrickson and Sudie Goodin Begley. Before his retirement he lived and 
worked in Long Beach, CA and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Long Beach. For the past 13 years, he had lived with his sister at 
Ingram. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Anson and Ben Cantrell, sisters, Pauline Begley Ferguson and Ardith Begley 
Lawson. Survivors include his sister, Cassie Begley of Ingram, Brothers, Otto Begley of Beech Grove, IN and Ira Begley of Toledo, OH and 
a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were at 5 PM Sunday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Boyd Gray. 
Burial was in the Begley-Ingram Cemetery at Ingram. Pallbearers were family and friends. The family received friends on Sunday afternoon at the 
Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday,  August 4, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Belcher, Vernon -84, of Tazewell, TN.  passed away Saturday, July 9, 2005, at the Claiborne County Hospital. He was born on April 6, 
1922, in Harlan, Ky., the son of the late Garfield and Elizabeth Caldwell Belcher. He was a Pentecostal and had worked at a sawmill. He was a 
veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Liza Whitehead Belcher; sons J.D. and 
Johnny Belcher; granddaughters, Rolanda Helton and Tammy Belcher; grandson, Chris Matteson; brothers and sisters, David Belcher, Hazel Brock, 
and John Henry Belcher. Survivors include his children, Shirley Helton, Lois and Arnold Helton, Ruth and John Hoskins, Daniel and Cordiann Belcher, Geneva and Arnold Griffey, Barbara and Mark Matteson, Kenneth Belcher and Bonnie North; grandchildren, Dolly, Elbert, Marcus, Lisa, Gary, 
Randy, Jenny, Sondra, Eric, Stephaney, Ann, Amanda, and Johnathan; great-grandchildren, Tiffney, Christal, Brandon, Kateland, Travis, Darrin, 
Arnold Ray, Alex, Brittney, Ashley, Faith, Maddie, Sidney, Chance, Courtney, and Brieanna; great-great-grandchildren, Bradley, Sosha and Tosha; brothers and sisters, Virgil Belcher, Marcell Elliott, Lovonne Akers and Reed Belcher and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Laurel Branch Pentecostal Church with the Rev. George Neal, the Rev. Herstel Belcher, the Rev. 
Jeff Mills and the Rev. Ted Brock presiding. Music will be by Ted Brock, Jeff Mills, George Neal, Opsie Whitehead, Stephanie, Arnold and Geneva 
Griffey. Burial will be in the Belcher Family Cemetery at Stoney Fork. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Laurel Branch Pentecostal Church. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, is in charge of arrangements.
Source:  Middlesboro Daily News   July 1, 2005

Benfield, Oma Nell -84, of Farmerville-passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Farmville. She was born Oct. 7, 1920, in Rose Hill, Va., the daughter of the late S.B. and Dora Saylor. She was the wife of Virgil Benfield, and had been a resident of Farmville since January 5, 1982. She was 
also preceded in death by her son, James Roddy Pace; and sisters, Sara Pace and Vina Payne. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her 
brothers, Arnold, Dennis, and Charles Saylor all of Rose Hill; her sisters, Evelyn Payne of Ohio, Thelma Parks of Tennessee, and Mildred Carter of Gainesville, Fla.; her grandchildren, James David Olienyk and his wife Carol, and Robin Sydnor and her husband Bruce; and five great-grandchildren. 
A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice. The family 
will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday morning from 10-11a.m. AM at Shorter Funeral Home, which is in 
charge of arrangements. Obituary courtesy of Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Rose Hill, Va.
Source:  Middlesboro Daily News   July 6, 2005

BENNETT, DOCIE TAYLOR - age 76, of Corryton, formerly of Pineville, KY, passed away, Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at home. She 
was of Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by parents, William Taylor and Mary Gray Taylor, sisters, Cordy Mae, Roxie and Marie 
Taylor and brother, E. Grant Taylor. Survivors: daughters and sons in law, Lorraine and Joe Asher, London, KY, Ira Mae and Paul Cummins, 
Seymour, TN, Joanie Jewell and Kenneth Bennett, Connersville, IN, Anna Marie and Harry Montgomery, Connersville, IN; sons and daughters 
in law, Charles, Jr. and Joyce Bennett, Pineville, KY, Jerry Lee and Debbie Bennett, Shelbyville, IN, Stevie Darrell, Kodak, TN and Joseph David 
and Wendy Bennett, Corryton, TN; sister Gladys Taylor Smith, Cincinnati, OH; 20 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews 
and a host of other relatives and friends. Service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Fountain City. Interment will follow at Pinelawn 
Cemetery, Pineville, KY. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The body will lie in state 1 hour prior to service at the church. The family will receive 
friends from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City.
Source:  The Knoxville News Sentinel 21 Oct 2005
Submitted by Neal Byrge

BENNETT, PAULINE J., 80, of 7355 Middletown Road, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. Born 
June 14, 1920, in Kettle Island, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mattie (Nunn) Lefevers.  On October 12, 1940, she married 
John Ed Bennett, who preceded her in death January 21, 1995.  Mrs. Bennett attended school in Bell County, Ky. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters, Sheila Funson and husband Ronald of Galion and Brenda Brown and husband Bryan of West Lafayette; three grandchildren, Vincent A. Brown, Francie Shuck and Jon Brown; three great-grandchildren Joseph Brown, Tre Brown and Dylan Brown; two 
brothers, Fred Lefevers of Pineville, Ky. and Sonny Lefevers of Harrogate, Tenn., five sisters, Bonnie Elliott and husband Paul and Mary 
Helen Elliott, all of Pineville, Ky., Willie Hoskins and husband Sylus of Coldiron, Ky., Barbara Burnette and husband Claude of Connersbille, Ind. 
and Margaret Brock and husband Bob of East Liverpool; and several nieces and nephews including Jimmy Elliott of Morristown, Tenn.  In addition 
to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by a grandson; Jamie Brown; a brother and a sister.  Funeral services were held 
at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 2, 2001 at the Given-Dawson West Lafayette Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery in West 
Lafayette.
Source:  The Pineville Sun June 28, 2001 
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum Date:8/9/01 7:23:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time

BENTLEY, GEORGE REESE, age 91, a resident of Pineville, Ky., died Friday, September 9, 1988 at his home. He was born September 23, 
1896 in Pineville, Ky., the son of the late George Bentley and Pearl Miller Bentley. The family moved to Hawesville, Ky., shortly after his birth and 
he returned to Pineville in 1921 to work at First State Bank. He was associated with First State Bank for over 47 years, was president of First State 
Bank for 12 years and was chairman of the board until he retired. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pineville, Ky. He is survived by 
his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Perkins Bentley, Pineville; one son, George Reese Bentley, Jr., Pineville; three grandchildren, Charles C. Bentley, John Miller 
Bentley and Williams S. Bentley, all of Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Clay, Ft. Worth, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Services for 
Mr. Bentley were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 11 at the First Baptist Church of Pineville, with Dr. Charles F. Jones. Burial followed in the 
Pineville Memorial Cemetery. The pallbearers who served were Charles Dean, Bill Mills, George Reese, Clint Taylor, Aubrey Bailey, Jimmy Croley, 
Wayne Bishop and Tom Winkler. The honorary pallbearers were members of the men’s’ Bible class at First Baptist Church. Durham Funeral Home 
in charge of arrangements. 
Source:  The Sun-Courier, Thursday, September 15, 1988 

BERRY, IRENE PHELPS, 67 died Thursday, Dec. 13, 1990 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born Sept. 18, 1923, 
at Bryson, Tenn., a daughter of the late Herman WILLIAMS and Ruth WILLIAMS. A lifelong resident of Middlesboro, she was a member of 
Monarch Church of God and was a retired employee of Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital.  In addition to her parents she was preceded 
in death by her husband Charlie PHELPS; and two sisters. Survivors include tow sons, Fred PHELPS and Charles PHELPS both of Middlesboro;
three daughters, Lorene PHELPS MOYERS, Middlesboro, Florence PHELPS ELLIS, Pennington Gap, Va., and Ann PHELPS RAINS, Canton, 
Mich.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; step-mother, Molie WILLIAMS, Middlesboro; two sisters, Edith DAUGHERTY, 
Maynardville, Tenn., and Bernice SHACLEFORD, Dublin, Ga.; and two brothers, Jimmy WILLIAMS, Lima, Ohio and Mack WILLIAMS, 
Florida. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. Woodrow GILBERT presiding. Music will be provided by the 
Rev. Kenneth ELLIS. Burial will be in Old Yellow Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce ELLIS, Tommy ELLIS, David SMITH, Greg LAWS, 
Donnie BUTTERY, Timmy BUTTERY, Larry JORDAN; and Harold KING. Creech Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Typed by Connie Binkley

BERRY, LINDA LOU - age 72, of Knoxville, died on December 26, 1999 at her home. She was born November 9, 1927 in Pineville, Kentucky.
She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother, Hester Slusher Taylor (2-4-99). Survivors include 
father, Ernest Henry Taylor, Sr. of Knoxville; sons, Dewey L. Berry and wife, Joan of Palm Desert, CA, R. Patrick Berry of Oak Ridge, G. Michael 
Berry of Oak Ridge, William Ernest Berry of Knoxville; brothers, Ernest Henry Taylor, Jr. and wife, Shirley, of Eatonton, GA, James Robert
Taylor, Sr. of Powell; sisters, Geraldine S. Norton and husband, Bob, of Oak Ridge, Patricia Ann Ray and husband, Don, of Knoxville, Henrietta 
T. Elliott of Oak Ridge, Martha Lynn Litton and husband, Eddie, of Seffner, Fla.; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 
will be held in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 8 p.m. with Rev. Larry Webster officiating. Graveside 
service will be on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 2 p.m. at McCarty Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday 
6-8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary.
Source:  The Knoxville News-Sentinel Publication Date: December 28, 1999

BERRY, MILLARD, 78, Speedwell, Tenn. - Millard Berry, 78, passed away Friday, May 3, 2002, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional 
Hospital. He worked at the Middlesboro Tanning Company for 33 years, before retiring. He joined Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church in June 
1986, and was ordained as a deacon in February 1990. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother, 
Gracie Hunter Berry, and father, Joseph Lafayette Berry; one sister, Mary Smith; two brothers, J.B. and earnest Berry; and 12 half-brothers and 
sisters. Survivors include his wife, Cleo Owens Berry, Speedwell; daughters and sons-in-law, Lou and Lee Ferris, Speedwell, Bennie and Charles 
Grace, Middlesboro; two grandchildren, Jon and Keri Grace, Middlesboro; brothers and their wives, Charles "Chuck" and Sybil Berry, Speedwell, 
Floyd "Tip" and Lucille Berry, Rose Hill, Va.; sisters and their husbands, Doris and Condis Edwards, Speedwell, Dalis Bolton, LaFollette, Tenn.; 
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church with the 
Revs. Bill Rhymer, Glen Davis, and Larry Anderson presiding. Music was provided by the Pleasant Hill Church choir. Burial was in Ausmus 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Vantoy Owens, Floyd Maddox, William Branscomb, Merlin Bransomb, Tim Owens, and Milt Owens. Coffey 
Funeral Home, Harrogate, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.

BEVERLY, FLEM, 76, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at Pineville Community Hospital. He was born at Dewitt, Ky., on Feb. 27, 1925, 
a son of the late Richard and Callie Smith Bailey. He was raised by his step-mother, Dora Beverly. He had been a coal miner and was a member 
of the United Mine Workers of America. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Hershel David Lawson; and brother 
and sisters, Jim Beverly, Ellen Beverly and Ada Garland. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ruby Jewell Jones Beverly, Hulen; children, Bobby 
Wayne (Phyllis) Beverly, Kettle Island, Callie (Luther) Gambrel, Brownies Creek, Brenda Sue (David) Lawson, Hulen, Larry (Melissa) Beverly, 
Stoney Fork, and Gail (Kenneth) Lawson, Hulen; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Linda Taylor, Brittain Beverly, 
Viola Lewis, Arthur (Archie) Beverly, and Oscar Beverly; and a host of nieces, nephews, step-brothers, step-sisters, and friends.  Funeral services 
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with the Revs. Melvin Beverly, Herstel Belcher, and David Howard 
presiding. Burial will be in the Beverly Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at Arnett & Steele Funeral 
Home, Pineville, which is in charge of arrangements.

BEVERLY, RUBY  JEWELL, 76, of Miracle, KY passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2006 at the Oaktree Hospital in Corbin. She was born 
in Four Mile on July 23, 1929 the daughter of the late Gertrude Miller Smith. She believed in the Pentecostal Faith and had been a homemaker.  
She was preceded in death by her husband, Flem Beverly, her mother, Gertrude Smith and a brother, Gene King and a grandson, Hershel David 
Lawson.  Survivors include her children, Bobby and Phyllis Beverly of Stoney Fork, Callie and Luther Gambrel of Miracle, Brenda and David 
Lawson of Hulen, KY, Larry and Melissa Beverly of Kettle Island and Gail and Kenneth Lawson of Hulen; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were Wednesday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, 
Pineville, with Rev. David Howard and Rev. Herstel Belcher. Music was by Joy Belcher and the Blackmont Church Choir. Burial was in the 
Beverly Cemetery on White Mountain in Arjay. Pallbearers were her grandsons.  The family received friends Tuesday at the Arnett & Steele 
Funeral Home, Pineville. 
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, April 20, 2006
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BILLINGSLEY, JAMES H, 80, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. He was 
born Nov. 10, 1921, a son of the late John Billingsley and Sally Pierce Billingsley. Survivors include his wife Cassie M. Billingsley, Dearborn 
Heights; and three children, James Jr., Judith and Deborah; and eight grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday 
at Billingsley Cemetery, Arthur, Tenn., with the Rev. David Billingsley presiding. Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Creech Funeral Home, 
which is in charge of arrangements.

BING, ARTHUR JR.  Age 52 2/12  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - formerly of Middlesboro, passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in Indiana. 
He was the son of Mr.and Mrs. Arthur Bing Sr. He has one son, Michael Bing; and four sisters, Mildred Boxx, Carrie Lee Ballinger, Wanda 
Bing, and Myrtle Lee Barnes; and one brother, Donnie Bing. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Bloomington, Ind. Day Funeral 
Home is in charge. Obituary courtesy of Shumate Funeral Home.
Source:  Middlesboro Daily News 12 Feb 2001
submitted by Barbara Rice

Bingham, Donald Burton Sr., 67, was a born again Christian who went home to be with Jesus on July 25, 2004 at the Pineville 
Community Hospital.  He was born in Pineville on December 30, 1936 the son of the late Nathaniel and Juanita Parsons Bingham.  He loved 
Jesus and attended Newtown Baptist Church.  Don was a school bus driver for both Bell County School System and Pineville Independent Schools.  
He was a member of the Wallins Creek Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Juanita Bingham and Grandmother, 
Vesta Bingham. Survivors include his children, Burton and Joyce Bingham, Rebecca and Chuck Marsee, Michelle and Jim Miracle and David 
Michael Bingham; grandchildren, Daniel Bingham, Elizabeth Bingham, Brandon Marsee, Jim Miracle and Julie Miracle; great-grandchildren, Abigail 
Faith and Sarah Payton Bingham. Wife and friend of 29 years, Laura Brock Bingham and special friends and the staff and residents of Britthaven of Pineville. Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. William Boyd Bingham and Rev. Jay Carey.  Music 
will be by Jim Miracle and Thomas Risner.  Burial will be in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Middlesboro.  Pallbearers will be Daniel Bingham. 
Brandon  Marsee, Jim Miracle and Colson Brock. The family will receive friends from 1 until the funeral hour Monday at the Arnett & Steele 
Funeral Home, Pineville. 
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, July 29, 2004
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BINGHAM, ESTILL, a resident of Pineville, died Wednesday, July 18, 1990 at Pineville Community Hospital, Pineville. He was born 
February 14, 1898 in Bell County, Ky., the son of the late Noah BINGHAM and Deborah MIRACLE BINGHAM. He believed n the Methodist 
faith. He is preceded in death by five sisters and six brothers, Mary WOOLUM, America HALCOMB, Lucy DURHAM, Dora BINGHAM, 
Laura THOMPSON, William R. BINGHAM, Albert BINGHAM, Ambrose BINGHAM, Tom BINGHAM, Robert BINGHAM, and George BINGHAM.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opha BINGHAM, Pineville; one son, Odell BINGHAM, Central City, Ky.; two grandchildren, 
Rayan BINGAHAM and Chris BINGHAM. Services were conducted Saturday, July 21, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. at the Durham Funeral Home Chapel 
with the Rev. Danny ROBBINS officiating.  Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were friends and family. Durham Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.  
The Sun-Courier, Thursday, July 26, 1990

BINGHAM, EVELYN JEWELL, 68, of Dorton Branch passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at the Pineville Community Hospital. 
She was born in Bell County on February 19, 1933 the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Lipps Bingham. She was a member of the Bethlehem 
Baptist Church and had been a housekeeper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Geneva Kellems, Bonnie Bingham, 
Mary Katherine Brice and Maggie Brice, and nine brothers, Floyd Rowlett and Fred, Gus, Bill, Jim, Ed, Charlie, Chester and Ray Bingham. Survivors include a son, Jesse (Mary) Garland of Dorton Branch; granddaughters, Leslie Garland and Holly Garland, all of Dorton Branch; three sisters, Freida Garland and Norma Garrison both of Dorton Branch and Fannie Lefevers of Wallsend; one brother, John W. Bingham of Palm Harbor, Florida, three special nieces, Pam Mason and Janice Maynard, both of Dorton Branch and Brenda Engle of Middlesboro. Services were Monday at the Arnett & 
Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Elkins and Rev. Bill Wofe. Music was by Tim Mills. Burial followed in the Pineville Memorial Cemetery, Pineville. Pallbearers were family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were Earl Osborne and Dr. Madhan Mohan. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements. 
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, September 27, 2001
From: janet8555@home.com (Janet Wolfrum)

BINGHAM, EVELYN (nee Helton) - Beloved wife of the late James L. Bingham; Devoted mother of Thomas (Wilma) Bingham, Jimmie (Donna) Bingham, Robert (Barb) Bingham, Sr., Earl (Pat) Bingham, David Bingham, Darrell (Sue) Bingham, Martha (Scott) Maisel, and Mary (Mark) Laub; 
Loving grandmother of 22 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren; preceded in death by her grandson Robert Charles Bingham, Jr. and daughter Barbara Walker. Residence North College Hill. Passed away October 19, 2005 at the age of 90. Funeral services will be 
held on Saturday October 22, 2005 at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy at 11AM. Friends may call from 9AM 
until time of service. Remembrances may be sent to VITAS Hospice, 11500 Northlake Blvd., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249. 
Source:  The Pineville Sun, Thursday, October 20, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

BINGHAM, JUANITA PARSONS, age 71, a resident of Pineville, Ky., died Friday, September 29, 1989 at her home. She was born June 
6, 1918 in Harlan County, the daughter of the late Mendle PARSONS and Amirilla OKLA PARSONS. She was a member of the First Baptist 
Church. She is survived by one son, Don Burton BINGHAM Sr., Pineville, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Jean HORN, Loveland, Ohio and Mrs. Violet 
MILLER, North Hollywood, Calif.; two brothers, Paul PARSONS, Calmer, Ky., and Rev. Ralph PARSOND, Calmer, Ky.; four grandchildren, 
Rebecca Lynn MARSEE, Middlesboro, Ky., Michelle MIRACLE, David BINGHAM and Burton BINGHAM Jr., all of Pineville, Ky.; six great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 1989 at the Durham Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles F. JONES. Music was 
by Miss Peggy NAPIER. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Middlesboro, Ky. Pallbearers were family and friends. Durham Funeral 
Home in charge of arrangements. 
Source: The Sun-Courier, Thursday, October 5, 1989 
Typed by: Connie B. lnickel@worcnet.gen.oh.us 

BINGHAM, MARY BLEVENS , age 64, a resident of Ingram, Ky., passed away Monday, May 30, 1988 at her home. She was born 
July 27, 1923 in Harlan County, Ky., the daughter of the late John BLEVENS and Byrdie JONES BLEVENS. She was a member of 
the Greasy Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by three children, Jim Tom BINGHAM and Lester BINGHAM, both of Tinsley, Ky., and 
Gordon BINGHAM, Lexington, Ky.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Wilma Jean BINGHAM SAXTON, Las Vegas, Nevada; three grandchildren, 
Sean, Angela and Melissa BINGHAM; three step-grandchildren, David, Richard and Carl SAXTON. Services for Mrs. Bingham were at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday, June 1, 1988 at the Greasy Creek Baptist Church with Revs. Terry COX and E. E. MESSER. Burial