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ROBINETTE

Frank L. Robinette, 85, of Harlan, KY passed away Monday, June 17 at the Community Living Center in Mountain Home, TN.

Frank was born July 6, 1927 in Fairview, VA . He was the son of late Walton Zachariah Robinette and Mary Elizabeth Robinette. He was the last surviving member of his family.

He attended Lincoln Memorial University and graduated from East Tennessee State University. He taught school for a number of years before coming to Harlan to work with his brothers at Robinette Cheverolet. Later he became the sole owner on Robinette Chevrolet until his retirement. Frank proudly served his country and was a Corporal in the United States Air Force , he was a Veteran of the Korean War.

Besides his parents,he was preceded in death by his son, John Walton Robinette, three brothers and four sisters.

His survivors include his wife of sixty years, Madge Robinette of Harlan; one son, Karl Frank Robinette of Duffield, VA; his grandsons, Justin Robinette of Buckly Air Force, Denver, CO., Frank Walton Robinette of Harlan, KY, and James Grant Robinette of Harlan, KY; one great-grandson, Damon Robinette.

He requested a simple graveside service at the family cemetery in Fairview, VA, near the home he grew up in. Rev. Brandon Pugh and Kenneth Neely officiating.

Before going to the family cemetery, Anderson-Laws and Jones Funeral Home will make welcome all his friends to come by Thursday, June 20th from 9 AM – 11 AM before the body is taken to Virginia.

Visitation will be at the former Fairview School in Fairview, VA on Thursday, June 20th from 1 PM – 3 PM and services will follow at 3 PM at the former Fairview School

We appreciate all the kindness of the members of Harlan Baptist Church where Frank had been a member for many years. Our thanks go out to neighbors in Catron Valley and to all those who visited Frank when he was at The Community Living Center in Mountain Home, TN.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Kitchen Fund of the Harlan Baptist Church, PO Box 883, Harlan, KY 40831 in memory of Frank or Fairview Community Center, Fairview Road, Duffield, VA 24244 or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be given at www.aljfh.com or www.harlanobits.net.

SMITH

Alonzo B “LB” Smith age 70 of Stanfield KY, passed away June 17, 2013. He was born January 13, 1943 in Harlan County, KY to the late Byrd and Effie (Hall) Smith. He was a coal miner/construction worker and believed in the Holiness Faith.

Besides his father and mother, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Janny and Leroy Smith, and his wife, Frances Smith.

Left to mourn is passing is his children Donna Downs (Mitchell) of Wallins, Ky and Tinna Anderson (Herman) of Stanfield KY; brother Danny Smith of Dayhoit, Ky; sisters Colleen Smith of Graysknob , Ky, Helen Bennett of Morristown, TN, Kilia Irvin of Smith Ky, Henritta (Booties) Inman of Harlan Ky; grandchildren: Michella (Rod) of Corbin Ky, Crystal (John), Anthony Anderson, Katinna Anderson. Great Grandchildren: Lexi, Issac, Travis, Ray, and Dylan. Nephews: Don Irvin, Larry Irvin, Freddy Farmer, John Inman, Jeff Smith . Special friend Elizabeth Carmichael of Stanfield Ky.

Visitation will be at the Church of the True Temples of God, Fairview, KY starting on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 5PM. Visitation will continue until the funeral. Funeral will be Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2PM at the church with Rev. Robert Keith officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Harlan County Memorial Gardens with friends and family serving as pallbearers.

Online condolences can be left at www.harlanonline.net.

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

NAPIER

Charles Fred “C.F.” Napier of Smith, KY passed away June 18, 2013 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN following a long illness. He was born March 13, 1936 at Smith, KY to the late Fred and Martha Napier. He retired from General Motors and believed in the Pentecostal faith.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Elmon Fred Napier, his brothers, Albert Buster Napier and Billy Napier, sister, Sarah Emily Davis, and sister in law, Louanne Napier.

Left to mourn his passing are his children: Charles J. Napier and wife, Samantha, of Smith, KY, Charlene Penley and huband, Stan, of Pennington Gap, VA, Claudine Napier Hale and husband, Jack, of Gray’s Knob, KY, Lorraine Roach (Kenny Wilder) of Ewing, VA, brother John Chester Napier of Cranks, KY, Mildred Daniels and husband, Clyde, of Smith, KY, and Mary Edith Poe and husband, Tom, of North Carolina, and Sally Jones and husband, Tommy, of Pathfork, KY, sisters in law, Katherine and Bonnie Napier and brother in law, Melvin Davis.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 19, 2013 at Spencer Burkhart’s Church, Smith, KY starting at 12PM. Visitation will continue until the funeral hour which will be Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 1PM at the church with Reverends Jerry Collins and Spencer Burkhart officiating. Burial will follow at the Hensley Cemetery, Smith, KY. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Hensley, Freddy Napier, Tyler Daniels, Billy Penely, Kevin Jump, and Clyde Daniels.

Online condolences can be left at www.harlanonbits.net.

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.