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Byron W. Callebs

Byron W. Callebs, 63, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his home. Byron is survived by his sister, Sue Mills. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 10, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Bro. Ernie Robbins and Rev. Paul Sims officiating. Burial was in...

Dennis Junior Thacker

Dennis Junior Thacker, 64, of Jenkins, KY, formerly of Whitley County, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at UK Medical Center, Lexington. He was the husband of Hazel Newsome Thacker. The funeral service was held Wednesday, August 7 at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin,...

Helen J. Creekmore

Helen J. Creekmore, 74, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born October 25, 1944 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Edd and Emma Mae Marsee Ball. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Prewitt...

Oscar Verldon Hicks Jr.

Oscar Verldon Hicks Jr., 78, of Morristown, TN passed away on August 8, 2019. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He and his family moved to Morristown in 1971 and became members of First Baptist Church soon after. There he served as a deacon and a member of the Media...

Electronic Edition 8-7-2019

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NIBROC Festival kicks off today in downtown Corbin; Forcht Group and Forcht Bank named premier entertainment sponsors

NIBROC 2019 is here, and the four-day extravaganza of food, fun, entertainment and local goodwill kicks off tonight with a special deal for anyone that enjoys carnival rides. Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased starting at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday for just $10. Thursday through...

Charles Homer Marples

Charles Homer Marples, 72, of Jellico, TN passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home. He was born August 28, 1946 in Jellico, TN. Charles was a life-long member of the Jellico Rescue Squad, and was the captain for many years. Charles worked in towing for fifty plus years. He...

Rhonda Jean Smith

Rhonda Jean Smith, 56, of Gail Hart Road, Rockholds, departed this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Rhonda was born on June 7, 1963 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Arnold McKiddy and Joyce (Lambdin) McKiddy. In addition to her parents, she was...

Fred Snellings, Jr.

Fred Snellings, Jr., 83, of Cincinnati, OH (formerly of Williamsburg) departed this life on July 26, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He was born on November 10, 1935 in Bell County, KY to Fred Snellings, Sr. and Laura (Cupp) Snellings. He was preceded in...