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Philip Mark Daniel Daniels 2023 Philip Mark Daniel Daniels, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Claiborne County Hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a lifetime farmer and cattleman. He was a member of the Middlesboro, Kentucky Seventh-day Adventist Church were he served as a deacon. He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Daniel; sister, Mary Joan England; infant babies; and nephew, Micheal Dele Tuttle. Philip is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Virginia Nichols Daniels (Ginnie Ann); son, Daniel Lee Hayes Cheeks; mother, Delorse Daniels of Harrogate, Tn; sister, Elizabeth Yvonne Lambert of Elizabethtown, Ky; niece, Amy McGhee of Powder Springs, GA; nephews, Eric...

James Allen Ellison 2023 James Allen Ellison, age 50 of Cumberland Gap, TN was born on June 19, 1973 and passed away November 4, 2023. He was saved as a teenager and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. James had worked as a Paramedic for the Claiborne County EMS. James was preceded in death by his Father James Devert Ellison, his paternal grandparents Bruce and Mossie Ellison, and maternal grandparents Shelby and Nellie Ayers. He is survived by his Mother Wanda Ayers Ellison, daughters Brylee Rose Ellison and Raylen Lily Ellison, sister Mona (Rick) Shipley, Special Niece Savannah (Alex) Pratt, and Fiance Julie Deavours. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 PM Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Mountainview...

Carlos Bowling 2023 Mr. Carlos L. Bowling, age 87 of Harrogate, TN was born December 2, 1935 and passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the US Navy. Carlos loved fishing, boating and any water activities but spending time with his family is what meant the most to him. He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Laura Bowling, first wife; Grace Bowling, brothers; Billy Wells and James Bowling, sister; Geraldine Wobler. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years; Anna Bowling, children; Theresa McDaniel and husband Joe, Sandra Gross and husband Danny, Carlos Bowling, Jr., Billy Bowling,...

Sharon Elizabeth Russell 2023 Sharon Elizabeth Russell, age 83, of Speedwell, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born in Monroe, MI, on August 19, 1939, to the late Harry and Coella McManaway. Sharon was saved as a young woman and was a member of Dogwood Heights Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and watching her Atlanta Braves, and she loved her life as a military wife. Sharon also had a special heart for missions. Known as the "Bookstore Lady," she touched many lives as a volunteer worker at the bookstore at Cumberland Gap High School. Sharon was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend, and she will be greatly missed. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Harry...

David Madon 2023 Mr. Kenneth David Madon, age 77, of Rutledge, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 25, 1946 to the late Glen and Brilla Patterson Madon. David accepted Christ during Bible School at Red Hill Baptist Church and was a member of Tate Springs Masonic Lodge #438 and Order of the Eastern Star #425. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law; Hubert and Gertie (Trent) Greene, brothers-in-law; Ancil Sandifer and Joe Ellison. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years; Gwen Greene Madon, sons; Mike (Sherry) Madon, Greg (Shannon) Madon, Richard (Kate) Madon, Kenneth (Jaime) Madon, and...

Kubil Joel Hopper 2023 Kubil Joel Hopper, 55, of Speedwell, passed away on June 27, 2023. He was born in Lafollette on April 3, 1968, a son of the late Kubil and Virginia "Jenny" Hopper. He had worked in construction for many years. Joel played a bass guitar for over 25 years beginning with his dad his band, "The Knock-A-Bouts." And then Joel carried on the tradition throughout his life. He loved Tennessee sports and had been an avid hunter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Hopper. Joel is survived by his loving wife of almost 30 years, Charlotte Brock Hopper; daughter, Lauryn Hopper; son, Lane Hopper; brother, Vince Hopper and wife, Diane; sister-in-law, Terri Hopper...

Candida Smith 2023 Mrs. Candida Dora Combs Smith, age 68 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 24, 2023, at home after a courageous battle with a traumatic brain injury and colorectal cancer. She was born on August 12, 1954, in Monroe, Michigan. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois and moved with her family to Speedwell, Tennessee in 1969, and she remained there until God called her to come home. On September 5, 1970, she married the love of her life and husband, James "Otto" Smith. They were married 52 years. She was a housewife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She accepted Christ as her lord and Savior at the age of 16 at Underwood...

Rufus John Dunn 2023 Rufus John Dunn, 89, of Speedwell, TN, passed away on February 1st, 2023 at his daughter's home in Knoxville, TN with his loving wife and family by his side. Rufus was born on August 16, 1933 to Leona and Marion Dunn in Claiborne County, TN. Rufus married the love of his life Mae Dunn and was married to her for the past 67 years. He was a faithful member of Carrs Chapel Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the deacons and taught Sunday School. He was the owner of Rufus Dunn Service Station and Dunn Motor Company, a fixture in Speedwell, TN for over fifty years. Rufus was predeceased in death by his parents Leona and Marion Dunn, his brother and sisters, Roy Dunn, Blanie Brooks,...

Ethan Hassler 2023 Ethan Tucker Hassler of Cumberland Gap, TN, age 26, passed away on January 11, 2023. He was born July 14, 1996 in Fort Campbell, KY. He grew his faith during the time he spent at Men of Valor. He was preceded in death by his sister Ashleigh Hassler and grandparents Bill David and Betty Hassler and Tommy and Sandra Barton. He is survived by his fianc?, Emily Poore; father, Mark (Julie) Hassler; mother, Melissa Tuttle; brothers, Mark II (Shelby) Hassler and Hunter Hassler; step siblings, Cody (Lizzy) Baldwin and Kady (Otis) Nunn; nephews, Cash and Cameron Hassler and Jaxson Nunn; niece, Ava Nunn; bonus siblings Jeremy Poore and Makatelyn and Kianna Ramsey; bonus niece, Eliza Ramsey; and a host...

Elizabeth Garland 2023 Mrs. Elizabeth Garland born March 11, 1937, passed away at her home surrounded with love January 8, 2023 at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents; William and Katherine Gibson, her husband of 50 years; John Garland, sisters; Lillian Gibson, Ervine Gibson and Junie Leach, brothers; Edward Gibson, Kenneth Gibson and Jimmie Gibson. She is survived by her son; Bill (Hope) Garland, daughters; Judy (Bruce) Myers and Kathy Garland, grandsons; Levi Garland and Amos Garland, her loyal fur baby; Willie, brothers; Albert (Janice) Gibson, Sam Gibson, sister; Jo Earl, sister-in-law; Diane Gibson. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and...

Wilma Robertson 2022 Wilma Robertson, 78, joined her Lord and Savior on Christmas morning in the comfort of her home. Her daughters and grandchildren were by her side. Wilma was a Christian woman of the Baptist faith. She was a member of Underwood Grove Baptist Church for 42 years. Prior to that, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She spent more than 50 years as a Sunday school teacher until she became ill with pancreatic cancer. In her family and students, she instilled a message that Christianity should be centered around love, giving and compassion. She and her late husband, Roy, owned and operated Robertson Well Drilling, which supplied water to much of the region. Throughout their 60-year marriage,...

Jewell Gilpin 2022 Jewell Christine Gilpin, age 87, a beloved servant of the Lord, went home to be with Jesus on October 4, 2022. She spent most of her life as a Sunday School teacher, prison minister, and a shining light and mentor to her children, grandchildren, and many others. She was born June 3, 1935 in Tazewell, Tennessee. At the age of 20, she married Joseph Clayton Gilpin, the love of her life for 67 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Clifford Yeary and Ruby Stanley Yeary; and brother-in-law, Lewis Marcum. In addition to her husband, J.C. Gilpin, she is also survived by one daughter, Karen Fay Ramsey and husband, Jimmy of Speedwell, TN; two sons, David Gilpin and wife, Beverly; Paul...

Joan P Miller 2022 Joan Pearman Miller departed her earthly home September 5, 2022. She was born July 11, 1942, the daughter of the late Otto and Glada Gulley Pearman. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church where she had formerly served as secretary. She received her bachelor's degree from Lincoln Memorial University and a master's degree from Union College. Joan was an international educator and taught in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Indonesia, as well as in the United States. Joan loved her country and community and worked with several different committees and groups for the improvement of Middlesboro. She served on the Middlesboro Code Enforcement Board, was co-chair of Crater of Hope, had worked...

Donna Gulley 2022 Donna Mae Gulley, 61, was born in Tazewell, Tennessee on March 12, 1961 went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was saved at the age of 8 at Little Creek Baptist Church. She loved to read, working in her flowers, watching the hummingbirds and spending time with her children and grandchildren and listening to gospel music. Donna was preceded in death by her father, Lunie Ramsey; mother, Ina Mae Daniels Massengill, stepfather, Argil Massengill and sister, Diane Ramsey. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Lavon Gulley, daughter, Amanda (Barry) Seabolt of Corryton, TN; Tina (Keith)...

Hal Russell Gilbert 2022 Mr. Hal Russell Gilbert, age 84 of New Tazewell, TN was born July 17, 1937 and passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was a member of Middlesboro Church of Christ. Mr. Gilbert was a veteran of the US Air Force and an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Mallie (Ellison) Gilbert; stepson, Bobby Hinton; brothers, Ray Gilbert, Ralph Gilbert and Roger Gilbert. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Gilbert; daughter, Gwenda Reed and husband Curtis; son, Tony Gilbert and Terri Williams, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. At the request of Mr....

Harrogate, Tennessee Steven Terry Robinson 1947 — 2022 Steven Terry Robinson, age 75, of Harrogate, TN passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Middlesboro Hospital on April 27, 1947, the son of the late Ralph and Mary Sue Robinson. He was a lifelong resident of Harrogate, TN. In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by Aunt Bernice Brackett, Bea Cunningham, Curly Cunningham and close friend, Greg Hurst. Steven is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathleen (Hess) Neumaier, stepchildren, Gina Justice and husband, Marcus Payne, and Sara Neumaier; grandchildren, Monty Justice Payne; brother, Bruce Robinson; nieces, Elizabeth Robinson, Emily Robinson, Ellen Robinson Slane and husband...

Knoxville, Tennessee Donna Spade Rose 1942 — 2022 Donna Spade Rose of Knoxville, TN passed away on May 4, 2022. Donna was born in Middlesboro, KY on October 15, 1942 and graduated from Middlesboro High School as part of the Class of 1960. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1963, followed by a masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1970. Donna taught English at Bearden High School for many years in the Knox County, Tennessee School System and ultimately retired from teaching at Powell Valley High School in the Claiborne County (TN) School System. She was a Charter Member of Leadership Claiborne and a member of the Harrogate (TN) Garden Club. Donna was preceded in death by her father,...

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