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Morgan N. Wines

Morgan N. Wines, 39, of Duff, TN went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Morgan was born August 22, 1979 in Houma, LA to Louis J. Wines, Jr. and Sue LeBlanc Primm. Morgan was an engaging person who never met a stranger. He enjoyed working on home...

Billy Gene Lamb

Billy Gene Lamb, 85, of Jellico, TN went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2019 at his residence with his loving wife Jeanette by his side. Billy was a veteran of the United States Army serving his county proudly in the Korean War. Billy is survived by his wife of 64 years...

James Lawson Duty

James Lawson Duty, 78, of Winchester, Ky passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Grundy, VA to the late Jonah and Kelsie Duty. He was a US Navy Veteran, a retired school bus driver for Whitley County, and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a talented...

A.D. “Doug” Brown

A.D. “Doug” Brown, 72, a resident of Martin Drive passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at his home. Born September 19, 1946, in Oak Ridge, TN, Doug was the son of H.T. and Roxie Brown. Doug was an avid U of K fan. He will be missed by his family and friends. He was a graduate of...

Karen Watts

Karen Watts, 44, of London, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hazard, KY and was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ratliff in 2016. She was a loving mother and wife, and enjoyed watching basketball. Karen is survived by her husband,...

Danny Emery Brown

Danny Emery Brown, 66, husband of Joyce (Griffin) Brown of Corbin, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents; Emery Estill Brown and Margaret (Miller) Brown. Danny was a member of Community Christian Church in London; a...

Samuel Kent Steely

Samuel Kent Steely, 62, of South Second Street, Williamsburg departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on December 23, 1956 in London, to Paul P. and Stella (Davidson) Steely. Sam was a member of the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #490...

David Lewis Bishop

David Lewis Bishop, 88, of the Pleasant View Community, Williamsburg departed this life on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico. He was born on May 13, 1930 in Bon Jellico, to the late Charles Cecil and Nora June (Claxton) Bishop. He was also...

Walter Tevis: From pool rooms to literary prominence

Gary West is an author and News Journal columnist. Walter Tevis, in spite of an Ichabod Crane look and often wearing ill-fitting clothes, was popular in the Carlisle community. Shortly after coming to the school he met another new teacher, Jamie Griggs, a Home Economic...

Letter to the editor: America did a lot of ‘winning’ in 2018; can we take much more?

To the Editor: Can we stand making America great in 2019 – considering how successful 2018 has been? The stock market lost more value on Christmas Eve except for Christmas Eve 1931, in the depression. We have separated and harmed thousands of children, separating them from...