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Avery W. Perry

Avery W. Perry, 78, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. Born June 13, 1945, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Raymond and Bonnie Perry. Avery was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,...

Elsie Mae Keith

Elsie Mae Keith, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, left this world on September 30, 2023. Born on May 6, 1946, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Elsie’s 77 years were a testament to a life lived with kindness, resilience, and unwavering love. Despite...

Inmate dies following incident at Whitley County Detention Center

An investigation into a weekend incident at the Whitley County Detention Center is ongoing after an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell and later died after being transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. After posts concerning the incident...

Joyce McKendrick

Joyce McKendrick, age 89 of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 12, 1934 in Corbin, KY, to the late Everett and Flora Taylor Martin. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Sara Joan (Strother) Gagen

Sara Joan (Strother) Gagen, age 80, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Beech Tree Manor. She was born May 9, 1943 in Indiana. Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Edward Gagen; daughter, Donna Jean Gagen; father, Delmar Strother; and...

Jenny Stephens

Jenny Stephens, age 81, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2023 at her home. She was born March 24, 1942 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Albert E. and Rosetta Brown Price. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Stephens;...

Christine Wilson

Christine Wilson, age 94, of Clinton, AR, formerly of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at her home. She was born November 28, 1928 to the late Amos Fred and Mima Woodward Powers. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil...

Marylee (Widener) Webb

Marylee (Widener) Webb, age 62, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Jellico Regional Hospital. She was born May 26, 1961, in Akron, Ohio. Marylee was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Webb; parents, James and Christine (Baldwin) Widener;...

Jerry Lee Lawson

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Jerry Lee Lawson, who left us peacefully on September 26th, 2023. Born on July 31, 1959 in Williamsburg, KY, Jerry Lee spent his sixty-four years imbued with the spirit of generosity,...

Rosalie Osborne Teague

Rosalie Osborne Teague, age 67, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home. She was born September 16, 1956, in Bell County, Kentucky. Rosie was preceded in death by her father, Luther Lawrence Osborne; mother, Rosetta (Lay) Osborne; brothers,...
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