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With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of R.C. Morris, a beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the Williamsburg community. Born on November 5, 1939, in Jellico, TN, R.C. Morris peacefully departed from this world on June 14, 2024, at Hillcrest Health and Rehab in...

Roy Prewitt, beloved husband of Evelyn Prewitt, devoted father of Joyce Taylor, and cherished family member, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 80. Roy will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Scarlett, Kayla, Brad, Whitney, Patrick, Kris, Joshua; and...

Lois Rooks, age 81, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on June 13, 2024 at her home. Lois was born on March 13, 1943 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Beckham Carpenter and Amanda (Lawson) Carpenter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beckham and Amanda (Lawson)...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the funeral service for Jerry W. Teague, who passed away on June 10, 2024, at Mountain View Nursing and Rehab in Pineville, Kentucky. Born on May 4, 1953, Jerry was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was preceded in...

Mary Elizabeth Hill Brown, age 78, of Rockholds, Kentucky departed this life on June 12, 2024 at her home. Mary was born on May 9, 1946 in Rockholds, Kentucky to Hancer Hill and Hazel (Spurlock) Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hancer and Hazel (Spurlock) Hill;...

(This is the fourth in a series of articles I am writing that cover my 37 years as publisher of this newspaper.  Last week I wrote about Terry Forcht solving our printing problems.) In the early 90s we had three newspapers, the News Journal, Pulaski Week and Laurel News Journal...