Zesterell Parnell Turner, 88, of Jones Creek passed away at his home on Thursday, July 24, 2025.  He was born in Harlan County on January 4, 1937 and had lived here most of his life.  Parnell was a retired coal miner having worked at Eastover Mining Co and then Manalapan Mining Co.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He enjoyed gardening, ginsenging, fishing and working.  He believed in the Baptist faith.

Parnell is preceded in death by his parents, Mattie Irene Rapier Turner and Mayo Turner; a sister, Carla Lou; and six brothers, Zelmer, Onis, Jerry, Ben, Rocky and Carl Turner.

Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife of 67 years, Bonnie Middleton Turner, Jones Creek; a son, Adrian Turner of Jones Creek; a daughter, Pam Tomlinson and husband, John Bill, of Putney; a sister, Sue Hall, Murfreesboro, TN; two grandchildren, Gage Turner and his wife, Toni;  Natalie Tomlinson; a great-grandson, Aiden Turner; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Per his request, a private graveside service will be held at the Evarts Memorial Gardens.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Zesterell Parnell Turner.