OBITUARIES
PINEVILLE, KY Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pineville and Bell County, KY.
Jessica Elaine McGowan
Apr 16, 2025
Jessica Elaine McGowan, born January 17, 1982 died April 16, 2025 born to Kara Jones Sr. and Tommie Lue McGowan; Grandparents: Mollie and Tom Jones whom both precedes her in death, sisters and brothers, William Jones and family Clarissa Jones, Marshall (Bishop) Jones, Tammy Marchant, sister in law; Jasmine Charnae Jones whom precedes her in death. William Bernard Jones Jr.,...
Fred Daniels
Apr 11, 2025
Fred Foster Daniels Jr., born June 27, 1955, passed away April 11, 2025, in Lexington, KY. Fred was the son Fred Daniels Sr., and Aline Roberston Daniels.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Freddie Daniels; brothers, Robert Roscoe Daniels and Billy Daniels; sisters Sue Ann Gibson and Patty Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Ann...
O.J Patterson
Apr 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our father, Oscar Patterson Jr., better known as “O.J” he was 72; he went peacefully to rest on April 8, 2025, at 8:44 AM with his family by his side. O.J was the best dad ever to us. He was our biggest cheerleader, encouraging us to be the best...
Mary Lola Prater
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Lola Hoskins Prater, age 77 of Pineville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 6, 1947, in Bell County, KY, to the late Richard and Lovinia Hoskins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, by her husband Hugh George Prater; siblings, Richard Hoskins Jr., Roy Ray Hoskins and...
Joyce Ann Templeton
Mar 31, 2025
Joyce Ann Templeton, 80, passed away, on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center, in Hazard, KY. She was born on February 25, 1945, in Pineville, KY to the late, Alonzo and Rosie Bell Vaughn Lowe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lee Templeton, siblings, James Lowe, Perry Lowe,...
Reba Mae Blansit
Mar 26, 2025
Reba Mae Blansit, age 86 of Pineville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28,1938 to the late John Doyle Burke and Virgie Goldie Cooper Burke.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Nellie Blansit Gilbert; grandson, Jason Howerton; paternal grandparents, Elesandra Burke and...
Jerry Whiteaker
Mar 24, 2025
Jerry Whiteaker, age 74 of Arjay, KY, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation. Jerry was born on October 28, 1950, in Cary, KY to the late, Flora Wilson.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by brothers, Clyde Jackson and Ray Jackson; sisters Pauline Jackson, Juanita Jackson and Joyce Jones; sisters-in-law,...
Mevelene “Mev” Carnes
Mar 18, 2025
The life of Mevelene began on May 18th 1950 in Pineville, KY, where she was born to mother Mattie and Father Kenneth Frye. From a young age, Mevelene knew a life of responsibility and what it meant to be caretaker. From the time she was a little girl she cared for her brothers and sister and began cultivating a strong...
James Matt Messer Jr.
Feb 17, 2025
Sr. Master Sargent James Matt Messer Jr., age 71, of Pineville, KY departed this life on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the VA Hospital, Lexington, KY. He was born in Bell Co, KY, on October 27, 1953, to the late James Matt Messer and Laura Ruby Gibson Messer. James served 33 honorable years in the United States Airforce and had...
Donnie Lawson
Feb 15, 2025
Donnie Lawson, of Ashland Kentucky passed away surrounded by his brothers and sisters Saturday February 15th, 2025 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born on Nov 7th, 1977 in Pineville Kentucky to the late Joyce Faye Hensley and Curtis Lawson Jr.Throughout his life Donnie demonstrated remarkable strength and courage. In 1992 Donnie survived a devastating accident that...
Carolyn Sue Dinkins
Jan 5, 2025
Carolyn Sue Dinkins, age 71 of Pineville, KY passed on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at U.K Medical center in Lexington, KY. She was born on June 6, 1953 in Bell County, KY to the late Gray and Juanita Dinkins. Carolyn Sue enjoyed time spent at Just friends, in Middlesboro, and listening to gospel music.
In addition to her parents she was...
Brenda Collett
Jan 2, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Gail Carroll Collett, 67, a resident of Middlesboro, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2025 with her children by her side. She was born on April 16, 1957 in Wooster, OH to the late Edgar and Abbie Carroll. Brenda was a talented seamstress who took great pride in her work. She loved...
Teresa Tigue
Dec 28, 2024
Teresa Lynn Rice Tigue, age 58 of Dorton Branch passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Baptist health Corbin. Teresa was born on May 9, 1966, in Pineville, KY to the late Charles and Kitty Rose Miracle Rice. Teresa was a retired LPN, she loved her kids and grandkids, she enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherwoman; gardening,...
Dewey Rice
Dec 26, 2024
Dewey Rice, age 68 of Arjay, KY passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Pineville Community Healthcare. He was born on August 27, 1956, in Pineville, KY to the late Charles and Kitty Rose Miracle Rice. Dewey liked to hunt, and he loved the mountains, animals and playing guitar; he was a great papaw and dad. He always made...
Penny Payne
Nov 20, 2024
Penny Warren Payne, age 77 of New Town passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Pineville Community Health Center surrounded by her loving family. Penny was born on November 3, 1947, in Bell County, KY to the late Lee Warren and Emmie Mills Warren Bain. She had been a homemaker and believer in Jesus Christ. Penny loved her family;...
Wanda Sizemore
Nov 14, 2024
Wanda Sizemore, age 80 of Kettle Island, KY went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was born on February 6, 1944, in Kettle Island, KY to the late Gilbert and Nettie Helton; she had worked in dietary at Pineville Community Hospital for 35 years.
In addition to...
Margie Rhodes
Oct 31, 2024
Margie Rhodes, age 81, of Straight Creek, KY passed away on October 31, 2024. Margie was born May 15, 1943 in Wheeler, KY, the daughter of the late John Will and Florence Mahan Brown. A proud graduate of Knox Central High School, Margie was a devoted and loving wife to her late husband, George Rhodes; a devoted and loving mother...
Mable Lee Sizemore
Oct 20, 2024
Mable Lee Lingar Sizemore, age 82 of Pineville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 23, 1942, to the late Charlie and Minnie Lingar. Mable worked as an LPN in Ohio, then Kentucky and worked at Baptist health for 20 years. She and her husband, Donald had Indian ceremonies, she would...
Brenda Cook
Oct 4, 2024
Ms. Brenda Cook, 72, of Siler, passed away Friday afternoon, October 4, 2024, at the home of her daughter. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Litha Spurlock Hooker born April 24, 1952, at White Mountain.
Brenda grew up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, one of 13 siblings. Throughout her life, her grit and determination allowed her to...
Clara Fuson
Oct 2, 2024
Clara Fuson, age 73 of Ingram, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Middlesboro ARH. She was born on July 11, 1951, to the late John and Ezzie Taylor. Clara had been a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ken Fuson; sisters Pricilla Green and Dorothy Howard; brother Jake Taylor.
Clara is...
