Sandefur, Mrs. Louetta (Moore) of Harrogate, , Tenn. ,age 79, of the Pump Springs community, ceased from her earthly labors on Thursday, July 14, 2005, at the Laurel Manor Nursing Home. She was born on March 31, 1926, in Middlesboro, Ky. to John Eph Moore and wife Harriett Smith Moore. She was a retiree of 31 years, working at the Claibome County Hospital and Nursing Home, one that was faithful and dedicated in her caring for the elderly and sick. She always enjoyed life and carried a smile on her face, which was evident in her love and devotion to the welfare of her patients. She was highly respected, loved and honored by her co-workers and associates through the years of employment. Even in her illness she could smile, many times she would say, there is no need for complaints. Her life motto was a good laugh was better than medicine. She loved the existence of nature and its creator. The Spring was her favorite season, she being an avid gardener. Her many varieties of flowers were her passion and many times she would give a starting to anyone that asked. Her favorite quotation was, "I want roses while I live!" She loved her family very much and was attentive to their needs. Her compassion for friends and neighbors was also evident. If you were at her house she would ask you to have something to eat. Always she would place the needs and desires of others before her own. She loved life and the act of doing good. She professed faith in the Lord at an early age at Pine Hill Baptist Church and later became a member at Riverview Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: John Eph and Harriett Smith Moore; grandson, raised as a son and brother: E.J. Carmack; brothers: Troy, Walter and Earl James Moore; sisters: Gladys Carmack, Irene Sandefur Whitaker, Juanita Lovell Hensley and Beatrice Baker She is survived by her husband: Clyde Sandefur, her loving, faithful, devoted husband of 58 years of the Pump Springs community; sons: Clyde Jr. and wife Phyllis Crockett Sandefur of Pump Springs, Harrogate, Tenn.; John Eph and wife Jeanie McCallister Sandefur of Rogersville, Tenn.; grandchildren: Matthew Todd and wife Nicole Cook Sandefur of Pump Springs, Harrogate; Jennifer Elicia and husband Roy Christopher Yonts of Pikeville, Ky.; John Eric and Dustin Andrew Sandefur of Rogersville, Tenn.; great grandchildren: "Her Baby" Dennis Malachi Sandefur of Pump Springs, Harrogate; Noah Christopher Yonts of Pikeville, Ky., who she desired to see at birth; sister: Her "Special Angel" Bobbie (Moore) Hatfield of Tazewell, Tenn. who showed her love and faithful devotion to the care and well being of her sister in sickness and through life; special friend: Lester Asberry of Tazewell, Tenn.; sister-in-law: Gracie Southern Moore of Tazewell, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews, and a host of family, friends, and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday July 16, 2005 at the Claibome Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Bro. Matthew Sandefur, Bro. Jerry Peck Jr., and Bro. David Billingsley officiating. Music provided by The Blood Bought Way, Brenda Shoffner, Mark Fultz, accompanied by Malcolm and Connie Dykes. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be sons, grandsons and great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, friends, neighbors, and all co - workers past and present at the Claibome Co. Hospital and Nursing Home. Claiborne Funeral Home is in charge.
Source: Middlesboro Daily News July 16, 2005

SAUNDERS, VALERIE “VAL” 77, of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Pineville on May 28, 1927 the daughter of the late Julian and Louise
Gibson Saunders. She was a graduate of Pineville High School, the University of Kentucky, completed her graduate work at Union College and was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority. She had been a teacher and
principal at the Pineville Independent School for many years. She was also a partner in the Pineville Laundry Mat for many years. Valerie was very active in civic matters, she served on the Pineville Library Board,
was a member of the Bell County Chamber of Commerce and the Middlesboro Country Club. She was instrumental in in setting up the “Picnic in the Park with the Pops,” was a founder and treasurer of the “Tuesday
Morning Breakfast Club” and each fall organized the Community Picnic in October. Valerie participated in the very first Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival and has served as its Chairperson in 1965 and was on the
Board of Directors for the Festival. She was an avid golfer, a great UK Sports Fan and a member of the UK “Cats Club.” She had recently been honored as one of “Bell County’s Women of the Year.” Of the many
wonderful things Val was known for, she was especially known for her brownies. Survivors include her brother, Frank Saunders, nieces, Louise Saunders Carter, Jane Saunders Ratteree and Barbara Saunders Taylor; grand-nieces and nephew, Christopher Gibson Carter, Virginia Gayden Taylor and Mary Claire Taylor and a host of loving friends and other relatives.Graveside Services were held Thursday at the Pineville Memorial Cemetery with Mr. Jay Steele. Inurnment will follow the services. Arrangements by Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville. Guestbook at www.arnettsteele.com.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, May 5, 2005
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SAYLOR, ADA LEE JOHNSON, 79, of Baxter, KY passed away Sunday, September 17, 2006 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born May 20, 1927 in Kettle Island, KY. Mrs. Saylor was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; Clarence & Maude Defevers Johnson, Husbands; Bill Price & Rev. Kale Saylor, One daughter; Linda Lee Price, and five brothers; Darrell, Curt, Joe, Bud & Ed Johnson. Survivors include four children; Billy G Price & wife Sharon of St. Johns, IN, Roger D. Price and wife Sherry of Dickson, TN, Joan Skidmore & husband Joe of Cranks, KY, Jane Gross and husband Dean of Baxter, KY, Two brothers; Harley Johnson of Cincinnati, OH and Jerry Johnson of Pineville, KY, three sisters; Kathleen Layne of Middlesboro, KY, Doris Joy Allstott of Indianapolis, IN and Jewell Wooldridge of Cincinnati, OH, ten grandchildren; John, Sarah, Nicole and Shawn Price, Megan Skidmore, Olivia Collins, Christopher, Rachel, Jacob & Danielle Cunningham, special great granddaughter; Brooklyn Collins and six great grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Collins, Rev. Howard Farmer & Rev. Richard Asher. Visitation was held Tuesday, September 19, 2006 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home. Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, September 21, 2006
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Saylor, Andrew -82, of Stoney Fork, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at his home. He was born in Bell County on May 13, 1922 the son of the late Solomon and Susie Asher Saylor. He was of the Holiness faith and had worked in the Log Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Squire, Wilburn and Otis Saylor and grandchildren, Michael Ray Johnson and Tracey Allen Brock. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jane Mills Saylor of Stoney Fork, children, Irene and Freddy Johnson of Stoney Fork, Frank and Charlotte Saylor of Pineville, J.B. and Barbara Saylor of Stoney Fork, William James Saylor of Arjay, T.J. Saylor of Pineville, Susie and James Brock of Stoney Fork, Sim Saylor of Stoney Fork and Andrew H. and Bonnie Saylor of Mill Creek, twenty-one grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, brother and sisters, Willie B. Saylor, Laura Saylor and Betty Mills and a host of friends and relatives who mourn his passing. Services were held at 2 PM Saturday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Freddy Johnson, Rev. Wayne Lawson, Rev. Phillip Jackson and Rev. Demus Couch. Music will be by friends. Burial will be in the Saylor Cemetery at Stoney Fork. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Chris, Michael, Matthew, Mark, Gabriel, Justin, Dustin, Brandon, Nathan and William Michael. The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, February 10, 2005
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Saylor, John B. Sr.-, age 77, of Centerville, Ind. died Monday, October 14, 2002 at Reid Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1925, in Fields, Ky., to Charley and Ida Rose Knuckles Saylor and had been a resident of this area since 1947. He was a self-employed businessman and former machinist for AVCO. Mr. Saylor was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Centerville American Legion. He attended Southview Church of the Nazarene and was an Honorable Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include his wife, Irene C. Saylor, whom he married April 2. 1955; one daughter Vickie D. Isaacs and her husband Edward of Richmond; one son, John B. Saylor, Jr. of chapel Hill, NC; three grandchildren, Laura, Jennifer and Jacob, all of Richmond; two brothers, Richard D. Salyor and Arnold J. Saylor, both of Pineville, Ky.; two sisters Dorothy Brock of Beverly, Ky., and Elsie Schaffer of Liberty; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Clyde, Oliver and Charles. Funeral services for John B. Saylor, Sr.. will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct 17, 2002, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road W., Richmond, Ind., with Rev Paul Mingus and Rev Bill Shuler officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Doan & Mills Funeral Home.
Submitted by Robin Woolum

Saylor, Richard D. -76, of Pineville, died on Saturday, May 24, 2003 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born at Red Bird on February 27, 1927 a son of the late Charlie and Ida Rose Knuckles Saylor. He was a Baptist, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Masonic Order. He had retired from the United States Army after 25 years of service and was a retired Ford Motor Company, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Helen Saylor and brothers, Clyde, Oliver, Charles and J.B. Saylor. Survivors include his wife Greta Jo Morris Saylor, children, Wanda and Fred Foister, Richard Saylor Jr., Ronnie and Gerry Saylor, Glenda and Mack Mitchum and Candice Britt Fornatoro; grandchildren, Cerina Foister, Brandy Carnes, Lisa Marie Colwell, Rachel Ann Bradshaw, Regina Silvers, April Saylor and Conor Britt; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Mackinsie Napier, Cody, Brittney and Austin Carnes, Cameron and Colin Colwell and Bailey Bradshaw; brother, Arnold J. Saylor; sisters, Dorothy Brock and Elsie Schaffer; very special friend Luther Taylor and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were Tuesday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Poore. Burial was in the Pinelawn Memorial Gardens, Pineville. Military honors were presented by Fort Campbell. Pallbearers were Lige Cox, Eugene Collett, Bruce Bennett, Marcus Moe, Pail Colwell, Richard E. Collett and Matt Silvers. Honorary pallbearer was Luther Taylor. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was honored to serve the Saylor Family.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, May 29, 2003
Submitted by Robin Woolum

SAYLOR, TILMAN Services were conducted Monday, February 2, 2004 for Tilman Saylor, a resident of Brock Hollow who passed away Friday, January 30, 2004 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born September 5, 1943 in Bell County Kentucky the son of the late Robert Saylor and Ada Brock Saylor. He was a believer in the Holiness faith. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Giles, Bill
and Elmer Saylor and John H. Lawson, sisters Cuba Rose, and Bertha and Ruby Saylor, at the time of his death he was 60 years old. He is survived by the following members of his family 3 sons, Tilman Saylor,
Jr. David Allen Saylor and Steve Ray Saylor, Middlesboro, KY, 3 brothers Walter B. Saylor, Cynthiana, KY, Burchel Lee Saylor, Lexington, KY, Raymond Lawson, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 5 sisters, Joyce Dean
and Olen Miller, Pineville, KY, Susie Taylor, Louisville, Polly White, Irving, Texas, Della Glenn, Louisville, KY. Martha Pointer, Central City, KY and Jessie Howard, Louisville, KY, special friends Mallie Sue
Roark and Bertha Napier survives. Services were held Monday, February 2, 2004 at the Creech-Durham Funeral Home in Pineville, Kentucky with Reverend George Neal and Reverend Phillip Jackson presiding.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, February 5, 2004
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SAYLOR, VERNON 80, Forest Park, IL, formerly of Coldiron, KY passed away on Friday, may 6, 2005. He was born in Wallins Creek on maryc 20, 1925 the son of the altes E.M. and Nora Osborne Saylor.
He had been a mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Randall and a brother, Virgil Saylor. Survivors include his children, Lavern (Mary) Saylor, Earnest Saylor and Donna
Gibson, grandchildren, Amber, Brandee, Adam and Samantha; great-grandson, Jeremiah Eureste, sisters and brothers, Viola Calloway, Ralph Saylor, Ruth Lloyd and Glenn Saylor and a host of nieces, nephews and
friends. Services were Saturday at the Saylor Cemetery in Coldiron with Mr. Charles Calloway. Burial will followed the services.The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements.Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, May, 19, 2005
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SAYLOR, WILKIE 82, of Bledsoe, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2004 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born in Middlefork, KY on November 1, 1920 the son of the
late Henry and Sarah Brock Saylor. He had been a coal tipple operator and was a logger. He was of the Pentecostal Faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Fannie Adams and brothers, A.D., Kale,
Lee and John Henry Saylor. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Wilson Saylor of Bledsoe, children, Freda and Arthur Hoskins of Kettle Island, Cecil and Mary Saylor of Bledsoe and Donald and Karen Saylor of
Bledsoe, grandchildren, Cecil Wayne Saylor, Troy Lee Saylor, Tina Saylor, Don Hoskins, Mary Ann Saylor and Art Hoskins, six great-grandchildren, sisters, Carrie Wilson and Iva Saylor, brothers, Claude and
Denver Saylor. Services will be at 11:00 AM Monday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Farmer Saylor, Rev. Demus Couch, Rev. Tony Caldwell, Rev. Keith Coldiron, Rev. Kenneth Saylor and Rev.
Ted Brock. Music will be by Ted Brock, Lola Brock and Demus Couch. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery at Bledsoe. Pallbearers will be Farmer Saylor, Troy Saylor, Cecil Wayne Saylor, Don Hoskins,
Art Hoskins and Chad King. Honorary pallbearer will be Wilkie Saylor. The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was honored to serve the Saylor Family.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, February 5, 2004
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SCOTT, ROBERT LEROY -- December 09, 1932 - September 10, 2007 Robert Leroy Scott, 75, of Lincoln Park, MI, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2007 at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. He was born in
Joplin, Missouri on December 9, 1932 the son of the late Riley and Hazel Williams Scott. Robert worked for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years as an assemblyman and a committeeman. He served in the
U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a ranger in the 101st Airborne Division. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Saylor Scott, sister, Mamie Scott and brother,
Albert E. Scott. Survivors include his children and their spouses, Alice Faye and Steven Burns, Lige Cox, Pearlie Jean and Don Harris, Edward Lee Scott, Ruth Kathleen and Richard Vargo, Robert Leroy Scott,
Jr., Elizabeth Evonne and Patrick Lane and Stephan Allen Scott, fifteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sisters, Ruth and Kathy and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be at 2:00 PM
Friday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. William Collett and Rev. Frank Collett. Burial will be in the Jenson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from
6 until 9 PM Thursday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville
Submitted By: Brenda Cota

Shackleford, Press -74, passed away at his home in Middlesboro, Ky, on December 17th. Survivors: wife Mary (Owens) Shackleford of Middlesboro; daughters Mrs. Victoria Sampson of Middlesboro, Mrs. Clarsie Henderson of Ferndale, Ky,; sons Ewing, Henry, and Elzonia, all of Middlesboro, KY.; sister Mrs. Mary Shackleford of Middlesboro; brothers Ewing of Middlesboro, Pearl of Middlesboro; 19 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday 2:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Victoria Sampson. Rev. Cordell Partin officiated. Pallbearers: Jack Brooks, John Flenare, John Barton, Lon Sampson, Press Sampson, Buddy Mathis, Roy Hicks, Paris Johnson, Raymond Hicks, Fred Sampson, Luther Shackleford, Tom Shackleford, Paris Johnson, Jr. Interment in family cemetery. Reece Funeral Home of New Tazewell in charge. BURIAL: Shackleford, Press - Dec. 25, 1958
BURIAL: Info from "Claiborne Co., TN Obituary Book, Vol. 4-1955 to 1959" by Mark Treadway
Submitted by Debbie Andrews

Shelton, Frieda L. 83, of Harlan, formerly of Wallsend, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born in Flat Lick, KY on March 18, 1922, the daughter of the late Andrew “Andy” and Pearl Bailey Shelton. She was a Baptist and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Hatfield, brothers, Raymond Shelton and Jack Shelton. Survivors include her sister, Gwen Ralston and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were Saturday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. David Peters. Burial was in the Barbourville Cemetery, Barbourville. Pallbearers were family and friends. The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, October 20, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Shepherd, Mrs. Johnnie W. - age 99,of Middlesboro ,Ky passed away August 7,2007 at her home. She was born in Hazard, Ky on July 6,1908, She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Shepherd. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Middlesboro for over 60 years. Survivors include Two Sons and Daughter-in-law, R.H. and Betty Shepherd of Pensacola ,Florida, J. L. and Elise Shepherd of Knoxville, Tenn. And one Sister-in-law, Louise McGinnis of Maryville, Tenn. 6 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday Aug.11,2007 at Green Hills Mausoleum with Rev. J.L. Shepherd, Entombment will be in the Green Hills Mausoleum. In lieu of Flowers, donations are requested to the First Baptist Church in Middlesboro,Ky.
Source: Shumate Funeral Home Obituaries
Submitted by Neal Byrge

SHOFFNER, J. ROY - Harrogate, TN, passed away peacefully Saturday September 24th 2005. Born September 6, 1928 in Harrogate, Tennessee. The son of the late Junas Roy Shoffner and Celia Shoffner Woodby. He was know throughout the aviation world and was an avid pilot as well as being a successful business man. Survived by: loving wife, Eddie Lou; children, John (Jennine) Shoffner, Knoxville, TN, Jamie Lynn (Michael D.) Bowling, Jay (Kelly) Shoffner and Jerry (Farra) Shoffner, all of Middlesboro; daughter-in-law, Kris Shoffner of Emerald Isle, NC; grandchildren, Kendall and Brynn Taylor Shoffner, Ashley, Adam and Blake Bowling, Madison and Mallory Shoffner, Celia and Nick Shoffner; stepfather, Fred Woodby, Harrogate; mother-in-law, Viola Davis, Speedwell, TN; brother-in-law, William Roy Davis, Rockwood, TN; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty and Eddie Chumley, Harrogate; special nieces and nephew; Kim (Tim) Bozeman, Pamela Ann (Robert) Burnett and Greg Chumley all of Franklin, TN; aunts, Mary Francis (Don) Dunn, Rock Hall, MD, Maureen Shoffner, Harrogate and Maggie Shifley Sherrill of Rose Hill, VA; devoted friend, Zelda (Anthony) Robbins, Middlesboro; and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm Monday evening at the First Baptist Church in Middlesboro. Funeral services will be at 11 am Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Middlesboro with Rev. Stephen Earle officiating. Interment will follow in the Shoffner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Bill Davis, Robert Burnett, Tim Bozeman, Greg Chumley, Bob Cardin, Adam Bowling, Blake Bowling, Darrell Hale, WeeGee Smith and Toby Hall. Memorial suggested to: J. Roy Shoffner Memorial Aviation Education Fund c/o The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Inc. PO Box 4118 Lexington, KY 40544. Shumate Funeral Home is in charge.
Source: Knoxville News sentinel 27 Sep 2005
Submitted by Neal Byrge

SHORT, VIRGINIA ANN HIBBARD Pineville - Virginia Ann Hibbard Short left for her heavenly home on Sunday, July 23, 2006, at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and faithful servant
to her Lord, her family and her community. She worked 33 years for the federal government in the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency, and retired in January 2003. At the time other death
she was a national officer of the Retired Association of FSA Employees (RASCOE), and published the newsletter for over 1,500 retirees nationally. She was also serving as secretary of the Order of the Eastern Star
Chapter #89. A long time member of West Pineville Baptist Church at Wallsend, she was active with the Women on Mission (WMU); the Wednesday Night Community Meal and the children's AWANA Program.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Edward and Anna Mae Hibbard of Pineville; and a sister, Betty Sue Lambert of Pineville. She had been a loving daughter-in-law of the late Bryan and Isabelle Short
of Pineville.Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Robert Gene Short of Pineville; her daughter, Kelly Jo Werkmeister, son-in-law, Dr. James Werkmeister of Lancaster, Ky., their children, Jonathan Taylor and
Mary Kathryn. She also leaves behind two sisters and their families: Peggy and Glenn Franck of Maynardville, Tenn., and their children, Gennie, Steven, Kevin, Dianna and Terry; and Barbara and Fred Robbins of
Pineville, and their children, Kim and Sherri; as well as the children of Betty, Rebecca Burke and Jimmy Lambert; and a multitude of great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues. Services will be
at conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with the Rev. David Peters, West Pineville Baptist Church, and the Rev. Tim Mills presiding. Eastern Star services will begin at 7 p.m. Interment
will be m the Lancaster Cemetery at Lancaster, Ky. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the AWANA Program, West Pineville Baptist Church, 325 5th Street, Pineville, KY 40977. The family will receive
friends from 6 p.m. until the funeral hour at Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
Source: The Middlesboro Daily News, Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SIMPSON, CHARLES JR.Services are being conducted in loving memory of Charles Simpson, Jr. a resident of Fourmile, Kentucky who passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born August 23, 1953 in Bell Co. Kentucky, the son of the late Charles Simpson Sr. and Edna Lee Miller Simpson. He was a coal miner. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Paul Simpson, nephew Gary Phillip Brown, and brother-in-law, Gary Hinkle. At the time of his death he was 51 years old. He is survived by the following members of his family; his wife, Thelma Sue Bays Simpson of Fourmile, KY; 2 daughters and son-in-laws, Sonya & Mike Moyers of Speedwell, Tennessee and Tony and Jeff Brashears of New Tazwell, Tennessee; 3 brothers, Robert and Christine Simpson of Fourmile, Kentucky, George and Tammy Simpson of Fourmile, Kentucky and Michael Simpson of Fourmile, Kentucky; 3 sisters, Brenda Simpson, Kay Hinckle and Teri Thompson all of Fourmile, Kentucky; 3 grandchildren, Courtney Simpson, Michael Moyers, Jr. and Dalton Brashears and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Creech-Durham Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arthur E. Jackson speaking. Interment followed in the Simpson Family Cemetery at Fourmile, Kentucky, Pallbearers were Robert Simpson, Jr., Coley Simpson, George Simpson, Jr., Jonathan Simpson, Tim Brock, Joe Bays, Eric Smith, and Christopher Hale. Visitation was 6-10 p.m. Saturday at the Creech Durham Funeral Home which was in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, April 21, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SIMPSON, DOLLY, 74, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. She was the former Dolly Lidster, a native of Bell County and a member of Victory Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas Simpson; daughters, Diana L. Powell (Jerry), and Stacy L. Gordon (Tom); grandchildren, Melissa Lewis and Graham and Lillie Gordon; one great-grandchild, John Tyler Lewis; brothers, William E. and J.R. Lidster; and sisters, Myra J. Howard and Joni L. Russell. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at J. E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Dr., with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ratterman's.
Source: Published in The Courier-Journal on 4/22/2008.
Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Sinkhorn, Daisy -86, of Pineville, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2005 at her daughter’s home. She was born on April 24, 1919 in Simms Fork the daughter of the late Alec and Kitty Napier. She was member of the Cherry Street Church of God and had been a clerk at the Methodist Mountain Mission until her retirement. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by he husband, Wesley “Doc” Sinkhorn and a son, Jimmie Sinkhorn, great-grandaughter, Jessica Wilder. Survivors include her daughters, Margaret and Eddie Horn of Richmond and Mary Ann and Claude Wilder of Pineville, daughter-in-law, Mary Sinkhorn of Pineville, grandchildren, Anthony and Karen Sinkhorn, Donna and Todd Osborne, Debbie and Frank Pierce, Johnny and Karen Wilder, Claude, Jr. and Becky Wilder, Sandy and Bobby Powelll, Chris Horn and Jeff and Courtney Horn; great-grandchildren, Aaron and Brittany Sinkhorn, Dalton and Ashley Osborne, Shasta and John Wilson, Ashley Wildler, Austin Wilder, Wade Wilder, Chris Hendrickson, Adam Hendrickson, Michael Horn and Makayla; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Ashton Wilson; brothers and sister, Lenora Miller of Pineville, Robert Napier of Jackson Center, OH and Mason Napier of Bell Fountain, OH and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were at 2 PM Sunday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Edwin Lainhart and Rev. Leslie Kidd. Burial was in Pinelawn Memorial Gardens, Pineville. Pallbearers were Anthony Sinkhorn, Johnny Wilder, Claude Wilder, Jr., Chris Horn, Jeff Horn, Aaron Sinkhorn, Chris Hendrickson and Adam Hendrickson. The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, September 22, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Sinkhorn, Lena Ruby -a resident of Standford, KY formally of Pineville, KY who passed away Sunday June 26, 2005 at the Ft. Logan Hospital in Standford, KY. She was born February 17, 1922 in Jenson, KY the daughter of the late Thomas L. Jones, and Sarah Cox Jones. She was a believer in the Holiness Faith, other than her parents she was preceded in death by sisters Onvia Sinkhorn, Mary Logan, Marie Jordan, Goldie Lee and Leonia Jones, brother Lendsey Jones. At the time of her death she was 83 years old. She is survived by the following members of her family. Her husband of 64 years David Sinkhorn, 1 daughter & son-on-law Carolyn Faye & Robert Muse, 4 grandchildren Tresa Kilby, Delbert Asher, Renee Congar, Georgianni Brock, and great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday June 30, 2005 at the Creech-Durham Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Arthur Jackson officiating. Music was by Willie Hensley and Becky Simpson and Larry Sinkhorn and Josh Collins. Interment was in the Pinelawn Memorial Gardens on Laurel Hill. Creech-Durham Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday July 14, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Sivils, Ruth E. age 86, of Dayton, entered into the presence of the Lord Friday January 25, 2008. Ruth was born in Bell Co., Kentucky on April 18, 1921 to the late John & Bama (Webb) Evans. She was a member of Samaria Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by a son, Otis Sivils. Survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, George Sivils; daughters & sons-in-law, Jannie Hudson, Shirley Hart (Dennis) & Kathy Holt (Robert); sons & daughters-in-law, Timothy (Judy) Sivils, Leroy (Cathy) Sivils & Gary (Belinda) Sivils; 19 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brothers & sisters-in-law, James Evans (Gladys), Herbert Evans (Dorothy) and numerous nieces, nephews & many friends. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Pastors Robert Anderson & Elbert Sorrell, officiating. Interment Bearcreek Cemetery. Ruth's family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 1/27/2008.
Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Sizemore, Clara -87, of Stoney Fork, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2003 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Stoney Fork on May 11, 1915, a daughter of the late Carlo “Buddy” and Edna Jones Helton. She was a very active member of Calvary Chapel Pentecostal Church. She had worked at Sizemore Grocery Store at Stoney Fork for many years and was a member of the Stoney Fork Homemaker Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Sizemore, children, Pearl, Roy and Arville Sizemore; grandson Eddie Dwayne Johnson; brothers and sisters, Elcie Helton, Rachel Helton, Riva Wix, Logan Helton, Jonas Helton, Junior Helton and Bob Helton. Survivors include her children, Della Mae and Robert Fuquay of Indianapolis, IN and Nelson and Judy Sizemore of Stoney Fork; seventeen grandchildren; twenty nine great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Jessie Helton, Elva Helton, John Helton, Wayland Helton, Sylvia Collins and Wanda Belcher and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were Tuesday at the Calvary Chapel Pentecostal Church with Rev. Wayne Grace and Rev. Thea O. Carter. Music was by Lucy Smith and Friends. Burial was in the Meadow Branch Cemetery at Stoney Fork. Pallbearers were Shirl Johnson, Jr., Tony Johnson, Darrell Johnson, Scott Sizemore, Brian Sizemore, Bruce Sizemore, Chuck Sizemore, David Sizemore and Michael Sizemore. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home was honored to serve the Sizemore Family.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, February 27, 2003
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Sizemore, Johnny - was called to be with the Lord Sunday August 14, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. He was born August 2, 1934 at Simms Fork, KY the son of the late Finley Sizemore, and Flora Hendrickson Sizemore. He was a Coal Miner and a member of the Church of God believing in the 5 signs. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Eunice Sizemore, brother Patrick Gambrel, grandparents A.Y. (Yansey) Gambrel, Martha Gambrel at the time of his passing he was 70 years old. He is survived by the following members of his family daughters Rebecca Lynn Nolan, Debra Faye Ash; 2 brothers James Forester Rice, Lacy Jones, 3 grandchildren Amanda Renee Ash, William Henry Ask IV, Jeffery Nolan Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 17, 2005 at the Old Kettle Island Holiness Church, with Rev. Larry Hensley, Rev. Clifford Nolan, and Rev. Wayne Lawson. Music was provided by the brothers and sisters of the church, burial followed in the Freen Hills Memorial Gardens, Middlesboro, KY. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Nolan, William Ash, William Ash IV, Lacy Jones Jr., Clifford Nolan, Wayne Lawson, Doug Thacker. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Steven K. Morgan, Lacy Jones, James Forester Rice, Steve Herandez. Visitation was Tuesday August 16, 2005 at the Church, Creech-Durham Funeral Home Pineville was in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, August 18, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SLONE, WILLARD MARSHALL “Shorty” 34, of Pineville passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2005 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born in Pineville on March 10, 1971 the son of
Gerldine Taber Slone and the late James Slone. He was a member of the Newtown Baptist Church and had been a firefighter for the Pineville Fire Department for many years. Survivors include his mother, Geraldine
Slone, daughter, Brittany Slone, brothers and sisters and their spouses, Chenoa and Carrie Slone, Ronnie and Lisa Slone, James and Loretta Slone, Timothy Slone, Peggy and Harold Mosley and Kathy Slone,
special friends, Jamie Miracle, Candace Jackson, P.L. Centers and all members of the Fire Department and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services were at 2 PM Thursday at the
Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. David Peters and Rev. Albert Hughes. The Fire Department Honor Guard Honors were performed by the Pineville Fire Department. Burial was in the Wallsend
Cemetery, Pineville. Pallbearers were members of the Pineville Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers will be Robbie Parks and the Thunder Rose Band. The family received friends Wednesday after 6 pm at
the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville. Guestbook at www.arnettsteele.com.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, October 13, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Slusher, Arthur -56, of Lima, died Friday, 12:30p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima Ohio. He was born on March 20, 1947 in Tinsley, Kentucky to Jess and Georgia Ann Lockard Slusher who preceded him in death. He was formerly married to Sally Dillon Heck and Ima Thomas Slusher. He is father of a son: Bryan (Dawn) Slusher of Lima, a daughter Jessica (Mark) Paliscak of Scottsdale, AZ, a stepdaughter, Natalie (Les) Handshoe Cooper of California, and six grandchildren: Page, Dilon, Summer and Autumn Slusher, and Zachary and Olivia Paliscak. Two brothers: Dwane (Sylvia) Slusher of Alger, Jerry (Linda) Slusher of Lima. Two sisters: Janet Mason of Pineville, KY, and Mary Elizabeth (Mickey) Jones of Pineville, KY. He had a sister Joyce Slusher who also preceded him in death. Arthur was employed since 1972 at the Ford Motor Company currently working in the Dyno Area. He was a member of the Lima Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Slusher were 11:00 AM, Monday, September 1, 2003 at the Lima Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Terry Brock will officiate with burial to follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, September 4, 2003
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SLUSHER, DAN

CALVIN — Dan Slusher, 90, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, Ky. He was born Nov. 5, 1917, at Insull, Ky., the son of the late Bill
and Kathleen Slusher. He was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA., and was also a mechanic. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he believed in the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by three children, Kenneth Wayne and Robert Willis Slusher, and Lula Terry; four brothers, Lloyd, Lester, John and Jack Slusher; three sisters, Judy Clark, Cora Brown, and Mossies
Southernland. Survivors include his wife, Faye Slusher, Calvin; three sons, Jack Ray Slusher, Ohio, Douglas Macarthur Slusher, Calvin, and Jason Fitzgerald Slusher, Calvin; eight daughters, Anna Sue Cory,
Alabama, Betty Herbert, Arizona, Connie Bailey, Alabama, Rosie Lambert, Alabama, Danetta Nichols, Ohio, Linda Bryant, Ohio, Rhonda Henson, Ohio, and Myrtle Oglesby, Alabama; 52 grandchildren, 45
great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Calvin Pentecostal Church with the Rev.
Johnny Henson, the Rev. Ron Hensley, and the Rev. Arthur Jackson presiding. Music will be by Ron Hensley, Arthur Asher, and Vernon Clouse. Burial will be in the Upland Cemetery at Hulen. Military
honors will be presented at the graveside by American Legion Dewey Guy Post #14. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from after 3 p.m. Saturday at until the funeral
hour at Calvin Pentecostal Church. Arrangements by Creech-Durham Funeral Home, Pineville.
Submitted By: Brenda Cota
Source: The Middlesboro News

HARROGATE, Tenn. — Myrtle Slusher, 83, of Harrogate, TN and formerly of Beverly, KY, passed away Monday November 8, 2010 at the Claiborne County Hospital.
She was born February 4, 1927 in Elliott County, KY the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mary Edith Simmons Skaggs. She was a member of the Cow Fork Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband: Wilson Slusher; Grandson, Ray Broughton; 2 Great Granddaughters, Chelsey Brooke Asher and Daisy Marie Smith; son-in-law, Pascal Payne, 3 sisters and 4 brothers.
She is survived by the following members of her family: Her children, Lucy Kathryn (Charles) Irvan of Mayfield, KY, Robert Charles (Carlotta) Slusher of Taylor, MI, Mary Lou (Robert Profitt) Slusher of Harrogate,
TN, Linda Ann (Steve) Asher of Lily, KY, Hester Marguarite (David) Saylor of London, KY, James (Deanna) Slusher of Roark, KY, Patricia Alberta (Russell) Ayers of Franklin, OH, Alice Christine (Robert) Morton of
Camden, OH; brothers, Robert (Janet) Skaggs, Jackie Skaggs, Benny Skaggs, Jimmy Skaggs; Sisters, Mary Ellen Oakley, Anna Pearl Oakley, Hallie (Larry) Hatfield, Jean (Tony) Mayse, Arlene, Susie, Janie and
Monnie; 16 grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel with the
Rev. Jimmy Ward and James Slusher presiding. Interment will follow in the Slusher Cemetery at Beverly, KY. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Special Pallbearers will be Walter Noble and Russell
Reed. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the Creech Funeral Home.
Submitted By: Brenda Cota
Source: The Middlesboro Daily News (January 4, 2011)

Smith, Amanda Miracle -62, of Clear Creek, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2003 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born April 22, 1941 at Brownies Creek the daughter of the late Arnold and Ethel Rhymer Miracle. She was a believer in the Holiness faith and had been a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lee Smith, brothers, Bobby, Eddie, William, Jr. and Noie Miracle. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Rose Smith of East Pineville, Lee Edward and Melissa Smith of Middlesboro, grandchildren, Jay William Smith, Corbin, Jenny Lynn and Jason Philpot of Straight Creek, Carl Matthew Smith of East Pineville and Timothy Edward Smith of Middlesboro; great-grand daughter, Alexia Nicole Philpot of Straight Creek; sisters, Brenda and Bob Gibson of Louisville and Josie Miracle of Clear Creek and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she thought of and loved dearly. Services were Monday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Morgan. Music was by Donnie Buell, Debbie Allen and Shane Fuson. Burial was in the Peavely Cemetery at Harmony. Pallbearers were Pineville Community Hospital Staff, Dr. Morgan and Home Health Services. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was honored to serve the Smith Family.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, November 20, 2003
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SMITH, ANNA A, Middlesboro - 89, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2006, at Middlesboro Health Care Facility. Born Dec. 31, 1916, in Barbourville, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Otis Parrott and Sudie Trosper Parrott. She was a long time member of the Southside Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Smith; son, Jamie Smith; and two brothers, Jack and Silas Parrott. Survivor include her daughters, Claudia (Wayne) Rowlett, Gray, Ky., Charmaine (Danny) Moore, Calvin, Phyllis Halley, Beans Station, Tenn., and Sharon Updike, Springfield, Ohio; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Leon Parrott and P. L. Parrott, both of Barbourville, Ky.; sisters, Eva Parkinson, Patty Abner, Lela Farmer both of Barbourville, Ky., Caroline Lewin, Ohio, Doris McCreary, Florida, and Irene Zetkiwicz. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Shumate Funeral Home with the Rev. Jay Sulfridge officiating. Music will be Jonathan Hendrickson. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Shumate Funeral Home
Source: The Middlesboro Daily News, Saturday, March 4, 2006
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SMITH, BILLIE JO, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Arjay, Ky., passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2001 in Indianapolis, Ind. She was born April 26, 1930, in Clearfield, Tenn., the daughter of the late James Bowman and Delilah Murray Bowman. She believed in the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother James L. Bowman. Survivors include sons Jimmy Douglas Smith and Teddy
Wayne Smith; daughters Patricia Ann Little, Brenda Jean Morgan, Barbara Lynn Haag, and Tammy Sue Goss, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; brother Charles Edward Bowman of Harrogate, Tenn.; sisters Swella Faye
Skipworth of Bowling Green, Ky.; and Janice Mills of Arjay, Ky.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. For complete arrangements call Durham Funeral Home at 337-2316.

Smith, Brenda Roark age 63 of Boone Height was born on August 13, 1941 in Bell County. She was a daughter of the late Oscar and Mattie Roark. Mrs. Smith died, Saturday, February 12, 2005 in the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. Mrs. Smith was of the Baptist Faith. She was a devoted homemaker and mother. On December 21, 1954, she united in married with T.J. Smith. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Beulah Roark, Nadine Stewart, Arlena Stewart and a brother Harold Roark. Surviving Mrs. Smith is her husband, T.J. of Boone Height; her sons; Harold Smith and wife Maudine Peggy, Thomas Joe Smith and Flancee’, Vinnie Mills of Barbourville; Marty Dewayne Smith and wife Noria of Stinking Creek; Tony Smith and wife Kim of London; her loving grandchildren; Jennifer Wyatt and Husband Matt of London; Brandon and Sonny Smith; her sisters; Carrie Lowe, Una Charlton, Donna V. Wagner, Junaita Gary and husband Ballard All of Boone Height; Elsie King of Jonesboro, Indiana; Mrs. Smith will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services for Brenda Roark Smith was conducted in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Denvil Taylor and Rev. Jimmy Lee Officiating. Interment was in the Barbourville Cemetery. Pallbearers were family and friends, David Gray, Chris Gary, Joe Stewart, Dewayne Ayer, Steven Ayer and Ricky Gibson. The Smith Family received friends at the Hopper Funeral Home Monday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Tuesday until the funeral hour. Hopper Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, February 24, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Smith, Brian Anthony -33, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born March 2, 1972, in Pineville, he was the son of Dewey “Tubby” Smith and Jeri Sue Lamb Smith. He was employed at Dura -Line Corporation of Middlesboro. Brian believed and professed Jesus Chirst as his personal Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Beth H. Lamb, Homer Lamb, and Mellburn and Edith Smith. Survivors include his parents, Jeri-Sue Smith and Dewey “Tubby” Smith; sisters, Linda (Larry) Lee and Tracy (Rusty) Cox; brother, Dan (Annette) Smith; nieces, Sarah Cox and Dannette Roop; special cousins, Michelle Vera and family Key Largo, Fla., and Jenny Lamb and family of Virginia Beach, Va.; uncles, Mike (Frankie) Lamb, Roy Lee Smith, Bobby (Marie) Smith, Doug (Barbara) Smith, James (Nancy) Smith, John (Shelia) Smith; aunts, Ann Hall, Betty (David) Kimsey; cousins, Charles Hall, Anita Tindell, David Hall, Chris Kimsey, John Smith Jr., Lisa Partin, JD Smith, Pam Lawson; nephew, Todd Lee and family; and niece Melissa Knevich and family. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Shumate Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Green Hills Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Tim Helton, Roy Partin, Raymond Evans, Chad Lawless, Shawn Lawless, Michael S. Orr, David “Pickle” Dillbeck, David Collett, Doug Roper, Rex Davis, Jeff Davis, Greg Maiden, and Bobby Goodman. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Shumate Funeral Home.
Source: The Middlesboro Daily News, January 30, 2006
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

Smith, Charles Anthony -52, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006, at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Kersey presiding. Interment will be in the Yeary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, at Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, which is in charge of arrangements
Source: Middlesboro Daily News April 12, 2006

Smith, Edward Joseph "Ed" -59, of Pineville-passed away Monday, July 4, 2005, at the East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. He was born in Pineville on October 13, 1945, a son of the late Twila Black Daugherty and Joseph Smith. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, he was a Baptist, had served in the Marines during the Vietnam War, and had been a Pineville City Police Officer for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Smith. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Giles Smith; brothers Robert and Otis Smith; sisters, Margaret Smith and Elaine Philpot; children, Lynn Fox, David Smith, Jessica Smith, Paul Smith, Nicholas Frye and Christina Frye; six grandchildren; mother-in-law, Pearl Giles; several brothers and sisters-in-law; special friends, Ernie "Tub" and Betty Goodin; and many other relatives. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Arnett and Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, which is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Middlesboro Daily News July 6, 2005

Smith, Edward Joseph -59, of Pineville passed away on Monday, July 4, 2005at the East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. He was born in Pineville on October 13, 1945 a son of the late Twila Black Daugherty and Joseph Smith. He had graduated from the University of Kentucky and was a Baptist. He had served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and had been a Pineville City Police Officer for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Smith. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Giles Smith, brothers Robert and Otis Smith, sisters, Margaret Smith and Elaine Philpot, children, Lynn Fox, David Smith, Jessica Smith, Paul Smith, Nicholas Frye and Christina Frye; six grandchildren, mother-in-law, Pearl Giles, several brothers and sisters-in-law special friends, Ernie “Tub” and Betty Goodin and many other relatives. The family received friends from 6 until 8 PM Wednesday at the Arnett and Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, July 14, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SMITH, JESSIE -Services were conducted in Loving Memory of Jessie Smith, a resident of Arjay, KY who passed away Sat. March 5, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital.He was born April 23, 1919 in Bell Co. KY the son of the late Harvey Smith and Millie Broughton Smith. He was a member of the Green Camp Pentecostal Church. He was a retired U.M.W.A. Coal Miner. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by daughter Ethel Warren, sisters, Della Saylor, Mary Smith, Leighann Lewis, brothers Charlie Smith, Delbert Smith, Gilbert Smith, Tommy Lewis and Polly Ward. At the time of his death he was 85 years old, he is survived by the following members of his family: 2 sons Custer Ray Smith, Joe & Brenda Smith; 8 daughters Shirley & Fred Helton, Ollie & Vernon Stewart, Louise & Lester Saylor, Virginia & Kenneth Carnes, Minnie & Edward Spanski, Lola & Dewey Saylor, Elsie & Gary Jones, Donna & Mike Mills; 1 brother Robert & Viola Lewis; 3 sisters Emma Jean Shepard, Virgie & Ray Bailey, Birdie & Clyde Reeder and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 8, 2005 at the Creech-Durham Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Wagner and Jerry Hodge speaking, music provided by the Green Camp Pentecostal Church singers. Burial followed in the Big Jim Cemetery, Arjay, KY. Pallbearers were grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Hodge and Jim Gambrel.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, March 10, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SMITH, LEATRICE HELENA -Our dear mother, Leatrice Helena Smith, nee Stewart, age 79 of Lincoln Park, Michigan, formerly of Pineville, Kentucky passed away peacefully, Monday, August 16, 2005. She was born June 5, 1927 in Pineville, Kentucky to Thomas and Edna Stewart. Beloved wife of the late Donald, beloved mother of Donald Jr. (Tony), Donetta (Dennis), Francis and Steven, loving grandmother to Michael and Tara, loving great-grandmother to Jacob, dear sister to Bryan Stewart and deceased members of the Stewart family, fond aunt to numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Dear sister-in-law to Frank (Sandy) Smith, William (Pat) Smith and Margaret Ann. Services will be Saturday, September 10, 2005, graveside at Pinelawn Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interfaith Homeless Shelter, 117 Pine Street, Pineville KY 40977.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, August 25, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SMITH, RILEY, of Pineville, 74, Arjay, retired coal miner, husband of Virgie Smith, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, Arjay Pentecostal Church. Visitation 6-8 p.m. today, Arnett & Steele Funeral Home;
9 p.m. today, church.
Source: The Lexington Herald Leader 30 Aug 2002
Submitted by Neal Byrge

Stillings, Joan Marie -62, of Middlesboro, left us on Sunday, July 3, 2005, on her 62nd birthday in Middlesboro. She was born in 1943, and was the daughter of the late Karl Willard and Addie Lee Campbell.
She had been a member of St. Julians Catholic Church since 1981. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in death by her brother Karl Douglas Campbell; grandparents, Lon Monroe and Maude Marie Campbell, and Wint and Ollie Mae Carmony. Survivors include her loving husband, Tony Stillings; daughters, Anna Marie Reece, Karla Jo Swim, Linda Leigh Estes; and a very special niece, Danna Lee Campbell Smith;
13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Hurst Cemetery. Arrangements by Shumate Funeral Home.
Source: Middlesboro Daily News July 5, 2005

SULFRIDGE, TILMAN A “TIM", 83 of Peoria, formerly of Lacon, died at 5:30 PM Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center of Peoria. Born December 16, 1921 in Pineville, KY to
William and Ellen Foley Sulfridge, he married Bobbie Woods on March 1, 1941 in Pineville. She died April 2, 1975. He married Rose Windler on December 8, 1975 in Peoria. He was a member of the CILCO
Bowling Team, a line construction supervisor for CILCO for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Peoria and the Junior Achievement Association. Survivors include
his wife, Rose Sulfridge, son Gary (Darlene) of Metamora, daughter Nancy (Scott) Mooberry of Lacon, step-sons, Merle (Linda) Windler of Topeka, KN and Steven (Paula) Windler of Chandler, AZ, sister, Frances
York of Greencastle, PA; seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Services were Monday, December 27, 2004 at the Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon. Burial was in the Lacon cemetery. This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, January 20, 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum

SUMMERS, ELLIA MAE MULLINS -Services were conducted in Loving Memory of Ellia Mae Mullins Summers, a resident of Middlesboro, KY formally of Four Mile, KY who passed away Sunday February 27, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born August 14, 1930 in Tinsley, KY the daughter of the late Robert Mullins and Jessie Laws Mullins, other than her parents she was preceded in death by brother, Robert Mullins, sister, Norma Jean Posey, brother in law James Posey, grandpaents Hiram and Ida Mae Laws. She was a member of the True Believer Church of God. .At the time of her death she was 74 years old. She is survived by the following members of her family: husband Eugean Summers of Middlesboro, KY; uncle Johnny and Betty Joe Laws of Tinsley, KY, uncle Robert & Rachel Laws of Tinsley, KY, niece Judy Luwanda Phillips of Pineville, KY, nephew James Larry Posey of Pineville, KY, nephew Robert Troy Posey of Frankfort, KY; grand nieces and nephews, James Michael Posey of Pineville, KY, Tammy Lou Posey of Pineville, KY, Paula Ann Posey Monroe of Middlesboro, KY; cousins Johnny Laws of Fourmile, KY, Robert Laws of Fourmile, KY, Timothy Laws of Fourmile, KY; and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services were 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Creech-Durham Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Hall and Rev. Don Miracle speaking. Music was provided by the church singers, interment followed in the Pinelawn Memorial Garden West Pineville, Kentucky.
Source: The Pineville Sun, Thursday, March 10 2005
Submitted by Janet Wolfrum