All Obituaries

          Betty Lou Stewart age 59 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, November 27, 2020 in the Hospice Care Center in Hazard. She was born on February 27, 1961 in Barbourville, the daughter of Noah and Isabella (Mills) Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dewitt Baptist Church. Betty loved gardening and her flowers and going to yard sales.           She is preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Isabella...

          Mrs. Melva Tarango, age 63 of London, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was the wife of Ralph Tarango and the daughter of Melvin Brock and Connie (Tyler) Brock born to them on April 4, 1957 in Palatka, Florida. Melva was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and taking care of her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Connie Brock.             Survivors include...

            Beatrice Mills age 60 of Scalf, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 28, 1960 the daughter of Victor and Viola Mills and the wife of Jerry Mills.  Beatrice believed in the Baptist faith and was saved. She attended Jeffs Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to goodwill, gardening and working in her flowers, mowing the yard and her grandbabies.           She...

          Mr. Harry Jones age 73 of Greenroad, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was born in Knox County on July 19, 1947 and was the son of Charlie Jones and Dora (Caldwell) Jones. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He united in marriage with Norma Sapp and to this union one son was born. Harry loved his family and he also enjoyed his 55 Chevy, going to cars shows, fishing and watching Nascar.      ...

          Mrs. Mattie Mae Beck age 87 of Winchester, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home. She was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on June 28, 1933 the daughter of Lafayette Bingham and Mattie Mae (Gray) Bingham and was the widow of Hershel Eugene Beck. She was a homemaker and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lexington.           She is preceded in death by her husband Hershel Eugene Beck, her...

          Mr. Robert Duane “Duffy” Downing age 82 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in the Barbourville hospital. He was the husband of Amanda (Hubbard) Downing and the son of Earnest and Mary Helen Downing born to them on April 7, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Downing was a veteran of the United States Army and had been a truck driver during his life. He was a member of the Heidrick Holiness Church and he loved...

             Mr. David E. Parrott, age 79 of Heidrick, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2020 in the Signature Health Care Facility in Pine Knot, Kentucky. He was the son of Otis Parrott and Sudie (Trosper) Parrott born to them on January 16, 1941. He was previously united in marriage with Janice (Hyde) Barnes and to this union two sons were born. David was a member of Beacon Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United...

 Mrs. Dortha Irene Bays age 88 of Trosper departed this life on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2020 in the Barbourville ARH. She was the widow of Robert Calvin Bays, Sr.. and the daughter of Henry Cefus & Laura Ethel (Campbell) Overton born to them in East Jellico Kentucky on May 23, 1932. She was a member of Trosper Church of God. Dortha loved her church and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Cefus & Laura Ethel...

         Wanda May Lee was born in Barbourville Kentucky on November 15, 1960. She went to heaven on October 31st, 2020 at the age of 59. Wanda is proceeded in death by her parents John Riley and Bessie Jewell Lee, by her brother John Lee, her nephews Ricky Lee , Charles Lee and Jimmy Fuller, her great niece Kelcie Lee, and her great nephew Jordan Lee.          Wanda is survived by her brothers and sisters: Jimmy Lee of Independence KY,...

            Mr. Bobby Ray Owens age 73 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in the Barbourville ARH. He was the widow of Claudia Owens and the son of James H. Owens and Mary Sudie (Golden) Owens born to them on November 13, 1946 in Knox County.           Mr. Owens is survived by many family & friends.          No funeral services are planned. He will be laid to rest...