Obituaries in Middlesboro, KY

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”— Maya AngelouWith hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we remember the life of Anita Fuson Spangler who was born on October 3, 1964 in Celina, Ohio and cro...

Mary Jean Partin, age 67, Middlesboro, KY passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehab Facility. She was born on July 13, 1958 in Long Brock, NJ, the daughter of the late Albert Roy Davis, Sr. and Mary Margaret Davis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in de...

James “JJ” Edward Phillips, Jr., age 48, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Claiborne County Medical Center. JJ was born on October 11, 1977 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late James Edward Phillips, Sr. and Bonnie Gay Buchannan-Phillips, and later raised in Fork...

Joy Janice Locke Swenson was a cherished daughter, born to Gertrude (Brock) Locke and Howard Locke on August 20, 1930, in Kettle Island, Kentucky, in a house built by her father and other family members. At age 5, she and her family moved to Middlesboro, Kentucky where she lived until graduation fr...

Janet Sue Lovell Vanover, wife, mother and sister who was loved by all, we love you mom, you will be with us forever and always in our heart. Our mother was born on May 22, 1950 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.Janet w...

Berta Loretta Olear, age 88, of Pineville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. Berta was born April 1, 1937 to the late Cal Robbins and Laura Barnett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Olear; son, David Allen; three granddaughters: Alesha Barnett...

Randolph England, age 79, Cumberland Gap, TN passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Randolph was born on August 31, 1946 in Tazewell, TN to the late Tim and Sally England. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters: Joyce Ousley, ...

Rita Kay Williams, age 62, Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. Rita was born February 11, 1963 in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Edward Mink and Cleo Teague Mink. Rita was preceded in death by one son, Danny Jerry Williams; sister, Edna...

Krista Alyse GibbsJune 5, 1990 – June 11, 2025With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Krista Alyse Gibbs, a devoted mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, and friend. Krista left this world on June 11, 2025 at the age of 35, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and deep devotion to ...

Courtesy Announcement for the family of Kenneth Martin Wilson of Middlesboro, Kentucky - Newcomer Funeral HomeKenneth Martin Wilson, affectionately known as Kenny, passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on October 11, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, Kenny was raised in a l...