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Larry Lowe

Larry Lowe, 66, of the Lot Mud Creek Community, Williamsburg, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home. He was born May 30, 1950 in Whitley County, to the late Andy J. Lowe and Mattie Siler Lowe. He is survived by his wife, Helen Lowe of Williamsburg; two children Chad...

Larry Paul McKinney

Larry Paul McKinney, 74, of Corbin went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelmer and Ruth McKinney; one brother: Bill McKinney; one loving sister: Helen Louise Lawson; and one nephew: Rex McKinney. Larry led a simple...

Paul A. Jones

Paul A. Jones, 85, of Rockholds passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016, at his home.  He was a Baptist Evangelist and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Born June 1, 1931, he was the son of the late T and Allie Mae Jones.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Lena Jones Silvers

Lena Jones Silvers, 90, of Lot Mud Creek Road, Williamsburg, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, TN. She was born March 25, 1926 in Williamsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duff Silvers; sons, Gene Silvers, Max Silvers; sisters,...

Counterfeit $100 used to pay property tax bill among five discovered in Whitley County

Whitley County Sheriff Colan Harrell is advising area businesses and residents to be extra vigilant after five counterfeit $100 bills have been discovered, one of which was brought into the sheriff’s department as part of a property tax payment. “We put the pen on there and it...

Court documents reveal details about Burke’s charges; lawyer denies allegations

Kentucky State Police arrested Leigh Burke Tuesday for theft and abuse of the public trust. A former chief financial officer for the Whitley County school district, who was fired in June amid allegations of misappropriation of school funds, has pleaded not guilty to charges of...
Posted On 19 Oct 2016

Mary Elva Harrod

Mary Elva Harrod, 96, of Meadow Creek Road, Rockholds, departed this life on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her home. She was born on October 16, 1920 in Whitley County, to the late Henry Waddell and Manuriva (Smith) Waddell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Harrod...

EXTRA CONTENT: 911 recordings released in deadly Corbin shooting; case being taken to grand jury

The case of a Corbin woman who shot and killed her husband last Thursday is headed to the grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Linda June King

Linda June King, 63, of Cibolo, Texas departed this life on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 3, 1953 in Whitley County, to the late Robert Cornelius Hall and Velma Irene (Hickey) Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,...

Four arrested in burglary at Denes Stadium concession stand

Two adults and two juveniles are facing felony burglary charges for allegedly breaking into the concession stand at Denes Stadium Tuesday morning. Corbin Police Officers Mike Bisschop and Steve Meadors arrested 20-year-old Cody Smith of Owingsville, 37-year-old Michele Dickey of...