Mrs. Darlene Bargo Montgomery, 75, of Callebs Creek, passed away Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital.  She was born April 27, 1951 at Salt Gum, the daughter of the late John D. and Lillie Bargo.

Darlene was a former sales associate with Wal-Mart and a member of the Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church.  She was an avid UK fan, enjoyed sewing and was known to have a “green thumb” when tending flowers.  Darlene cherished the time she spent with family and friends.

On June 23, 1973, she united in marriage with Joe Montgomery and to this union four children were born.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Jamie Montgomery; sister, Imogene Jordan; brothers, Edvert and Charlie Bargo; brothers-in-law, Ewell Jordan, Ricky Jordan, Bill Abner, Mike, Bobby and Fred Montgomery and James Daniels; parents-in-law, David and Dorothy Helton Montgomery; niece, Goldie Frances Mills; nephew, James W. Daniels and great-great nephew, Cooper Sanborn.

Survivors include her loving husband, Joe Montgomery of Hinkle; children, Felicia Ann Mills and husband, Wesley, Andrea Gail Montgomery and Katrina Denise Barrett all of Hinkle; sisters, Flo Jordan of Hinkle and Carlene Bargo Abner of Woollum; treasured grandson, Wesley Thomas Mills of Hinkle; among other loved ones and dear friends.

Her funeral service will be conducted at the Dripping Springs Baptist Church Sunday, November 1 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Herman Mills, Rev. Jerry Smith and Rev. Vernon Morris officiating.  She will be laid to rest in the Callebs Creek Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Wesley Thomas Mills, Farrell Riley, John Dillion Bargo, Ewell Ryan Jordan, Joshua Jordan, Justin Jordan, Alex Gray and Jacob Abner.

Friends may visit at the church Friday after 6 P.M. until the funeral hour Sunday.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.