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Ellsworth Carl Jones

Ellsworth Carl Jones, 54, of Pete Walters Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1961 in London, to the late Lloyd Jack and Ruby Marie Jones. He was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley Paul, Vonnie Miller and...

Car show held to raise awareness about pulmonary fibrosis

There was more to the “It’s Just a Hunk of Metal” car show Saturday at the Kentucky Splash waterpark than just a few hunks of old metal in the form of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. For organizer Christy Bolton, it was a way to honor her late father,...
Posted On 21 Sep 2016

Henrietta Morris

Henrietta Morris, 75, of Ken Hyden Road, Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 15, 1941 in Whitley County, to the late Condy Bray and Revena (Daugherty) Bray. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Morris. She is...

Public invited to “Step It Up” for walk with Mayor Harrison

Local residents are being invited to get out and take a one-mile walk Saturday morning with Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. Step It Up-Walk with the Mayor of Williamsburg is a free event that will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bill Woods Park. “The Step Up Program is...
Posted On 21 Sep 2016

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Arlis Wilson

Arlis Wilson, 72 years, 6 months, and 10 days of age, of Vanderpool Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his home. He was born on March 10, 1944 in Williamsburg, to the late Elmer Josh Wilson and Mary Edna (Lanham) Wilson. He was preceded in...

William Donnie Helton

William Donnie Helton, 62, of Letha Petrey Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, September 12, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1953 in Harlan County, to Donald Elmer Helton and Doris (Hunter) Helton. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Elmer...

Corbin Speedway will finish race season; future uncertain

With six weeks remaining in the season, the man, who brought racing back to the Corbin Speedway, said it remains to be seen if racing will return in 2017. “I’ve got it on my mind,” said Jerry Brock, who reached an agreement in March on a one-year lease of the facility. Brock said...

Two indicted for murder in 2015 Lily double homicide

A Laurel County Grand Jury indicted two people for murder Friday in connection with a 2015 double homicide in Lily. The grand jury charged both Bradley Justin Lawson, 34, of Corbin, and Christian Roberts, 24, of London, with two counts of murder, tampering with physical evidence,...

Rick Martin

Rick Martin, 61, of Emlyn, passed away Monday September 12, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin in Corbin. He was born April 12, 1955 in Campbell County, TN, to the late Earl Martin and Virginia Hubbard Martin. Along with his father he is preceded in death by a sister Mary Froehlich...