Obituaries in Middlesboro, KY

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

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

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

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

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

Rachel Michele Mason, age 45, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Rachel was born February 17, 1980 in Jellico, Tennessee to Clarence David Teague and Cora Hatfield Evans. She is preceded in death by her Mamaw Coker.In addition to her parents, Rachel is survived by her son, Joshua Mason (Shaila);...

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

Kenneth Roy Lawson entered his eternal home on January 13, 2026. Kenneth was husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved his family and friends.Kenneth was born on November 2, 1940. He was saved as a young man and he served as a deacon of Gap Creek Baptist Church ...

Katherine “Sissy” Juanita Buttery, 66, Middlesboro, Kentucky went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1959 to the late Bobby Joe Inman and Beverly Lou Harrell Inman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Bobbie Ruth Bible.Sissy spen...

Larry JC Prater, age 77, Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Middlesboro ARH. JC was born July 25, 1948 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Virgil Prater and Carrie Orick Prater. JC was a member of Garmendia Baptist Church, loved hunting, fishing and was retired from Co...

Naomi King Wallace, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 in Arcadia, Florida. Born in 1938, she was the sixth of nine children and spent over 70 beautiful years married to the love of her life, Bud. Together they raised their family in Kentucky and later moved to Georgia and Florida.Known aff...

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