All Obituaries

Mary Sue Pursiful age 89 of Clinton Tennessee, formerly of Harlan, Kentucky passed away July 15, 2019. She was a resident of Morning Pointe Senior Living & Memory Care. Mary Sue was born in Harlan Kentucky and was retired from BB&T Bank. She was a long-time member of Harlan Baptist Church where she taught children’s Sunday School for many years. More recently she was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Mary Sue loved her family and was always willing to help them...

          Barbara Noe Bruce, 54 of Cawood, KY passed away Saturday morning of July 6, 2019 at the Pikeville Medical Center following a short illness.           Barbara was born January 31, 1965 to the late Milt & Wanda Noe. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Rick and Milton Wayne Noe.           She is survived by her husband, Walter Bruce of...

         Charles Lee Massingale, Jr 52 of Harlan passed away early Saturday Morning of June 29, 2019 at the Middlesboro ARH.           Charles was born in Harlan to Charles Lee Massingale and the late Patty Cornett Rinesmith. He was a construction worker and believed in the Baptist Faith.           Besides his mother he is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Lee and Mary...

           Ina Lynn Owens, 69 of Loyall, KY passed away peacefully at her residence in Norwood, OH.           Ina was born August 20, 1949 in Harlan to the late Roy Estes, Jr and Betty Shell Estes. She was retired from Kroger Deli with over 15 years of service. She was a member of the House of Mercy Pentecostal Church in Wallins. She enjoyed gospel music, spending time with her family and her beloved dog...

          David Anthony “Sirhan” Cerra, 67 of New Tazewell, TN formerly of Harlan Co., passed away on Friday June 21, 2019 at the Claiborne Co. Hospital in Tazewell, TN.           David was born August 12, 1951 in West Virginia to the late Anthony and Anne Mullins Cerra. He was a Truck Driver and heavy equipment operator.           Besides his parents he is...

            George Roger Thompson, 63 of Cranks passed away Thursday June 20, 2019 at the Hazard ARH.           George Roger was born March 9, 1956 in Harlan to the late Monroe and Mary Burkhart Thompson. He was a Truck Driver for over 43 years and was the owner & operator of  KC Trucking. He believed in the Christian Faith.           Besides his parents he...

            Dorothy Jean Stewart, 66 of Smith, KY passed away early Thursday morning of June 20, 2019  at the Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Duffield, VA.           Dorothy Jean was born May 25, 1953 to the late James & Bonnie Miracle Daniels. She was a homemaker and believed in the Baptist faith.           Besides her parents she is...

          Sam J. France, 73 of Loyall passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Harlan ARH.           Sam was born July 8, 1945 in Pineville, KY to the late Anthrel and Mariaum Stanton France. He was a graduate of Hall High School and received a BS in Health & Physical Education at Cumberland College. He was a school teacher for over 20 years and he coached Basketball, Football, and Baseball at Evarts High...

          Melvin Turner, 77 of Harlan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.           Melvin was born February 4, 1942 in Rockford, Alabama to the late John “Pap” Turner & Nellie Mae Gray Turner. He was attending Riveridge Baptist Church. He was a member and Past Master of Harlan Lodge 879 F&AM. and belonged to the Honorable order of the Kentucky...

Leaving behind a legacy of love, William Joseph Miniard, 56, of Baxter Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2019 with family by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 15, 1962 in Elgin, Illinois. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and his kind, generous and loving nature were a true reflection of his faith. He was known as Billy Joe, BJ, Joe or Bill to many but some also knew him as “Wagon” from his...