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Helen Kathryn Combs Carpenter

Helen Kathryn Combs Carpenter, 96, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Helen was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Corbin and enjoyed attending church services as long as she was able. Over the years, she also enjoyed canning,...

Anna Lee Brown

Anna Lee Brown, age 83, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on January 15, 2023 at her home. Anna was born on February 27, 1939 in Buckhorn, Kentucky to Ray Deaton and Berta (Riley) Deaton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Berta (Riley) Deaton; husband...

Melody Kay Peters

Melody Kay Peters, age 55, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on January 15, 2023 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Melody was born on November 5, 1967 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Oscar Estep and Janet (Hoskins) Estep. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Jeffrey Todd Canada

Jeffrey Todd Canada, age 64, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on January 14, 2023 at his home. Jeffrey was born on January 19, 1958 in Hazel Park, Michigan to Emery Canada and Betty Jane (Kingery) Canada. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Miller; father,...

Noble “Bo” Cortland Smoot, Jr.

Noble “Bo” Cortland Smoot, Jr., age 70, of Covington, Kentucky departed this life on January 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth-Grant in Williamstown, Kentucky. Noble was born on January 11, 1953 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Noble C. Smoot, Sr. and Nona L. (Tye) Smoot. He was a...

Bill Broyles

Bill Broyles, passed away on December 16, 2022, at home in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife, children, grandson and extended family lovingly gathered around him. He was born to Jessie Keele and Warren Ora Broyles in Artemus, Kentucky. Growing up in the mountains, Bill...

Joyce Fay Witt Neely

Joyce Fay Witt Neely, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 15, 2023. She was born May 8, 1943 in Jellico, TN, to the late Thurston and Ivery Flossie Lewis Witt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Theresa Ann Witt Patterson;...

Lela Oshie Petrey

Lela Oshie Petrey, age 97, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her home. She was born July 27, 1925 in Whitley County, KY to the late Jay and Odie Meadors Hamblin. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dempsey Petrey; two...

James “Jim” Thomas

James “Jim” Thomas, age 82, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 2, 1941 in Harlan, Kentucky. Jim is preceded in death by daughter, Suzette Webb; wife, Geneice Ann (Taylor) Thomas;...

Joseph “Joe” Lay

Joseph “Joe” Lay, age 58, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Norris Health & Rehab Center. He was born December 24, 1964, in Jellico, Tennessee. Joe is preceded in death by his father, James Lawernce Walker, Sr.; mother, Wanda Lou (Lay)...