W’Burg hot dog eating contest held on July 4

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT

Independence Day Festivities in Williamsburg included many of the same events residents have come to love over the years, including the annual hot dog eating contest at Kentucky Splash Waterpark. Dozens of contestants both young and old gathered under the big green umbrella near the gift shop to see if they had what it takes to eat the most hot dogs. Following the contest, the yearly duck race was held at the lazy river. The evening was capped by a fireworks display.

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Larry Wayne Baker

Larry Wayne Baker, age 67, passed away July 8, 2024, at University of Louisville Jewish Hospital.
Larry was born on February 19, 1957, to the late Benjamin F. and Edna Mae Norvell Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn “Rainbo” Baker, an infant brother; and his longtime companion Sharon Adams.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Baker, and her mother, Jeanette Reynolds Earl; brother, Richard (Virginia Marlou) Baker; nephews, Nathan Baker, and Timothy Baker (Tiffany); great-nephew Owen; and niece Candace.
Larry was a loving father and avid supporter of his daughter Jennifer and her business, West Knox Pharmacy. His knowledge and experience was crucial in the pharmacy’s construction and after completion doing maintenance and whatever was needed. He was a father figure to those at the pharmacy and a friend to the customers he delivered to.
Larry loved his family dearly and enjoyed friendships of the people his path crossed. Larry worked many years at American Greeting Card Co. as a tractor trailer driver and on the dock.
Visitation for Larry will be held on Wednesday, July 10, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be Thursday, July 11, at 11 AM at Lynn Camp Cemetery #2 with Rev. Victor Bramlett and Rev. Bobby Joe Eaton officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Vankirk–Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Cumberlands announces Spring 2024 President’s List

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester.

To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.0 for the semester, receive an “A” grade in UC Engage, and be in good academic standing. (Note: All students who are named to the President’s List automatically make the Dean’s List, since the Dean’s List requires a minimum semester GPA of 3.5; however, Cumberlands only lists students on either the Dean’s List or the President’s List, to avoid overlap.)

The following local students made the President’s List for spring 2024:

Corbin

A-L

Kaitlyn Adkins, Peyton Anderson, Ashlie Askins, Catelin Ball, Britnee Barnett, Mary Barnett, Trevor Baxter, Alyssa Bridges, Steven Briar, Lindsey Brimm, Madelyn Brock, Brittany Bryant, Kaylee Bullard, Camron Campbell, Hannah Chadwell, Zachary Clifton, Amanda Creech, Matthew Creech, Brooke Curry, Andrea Dugger, Devin Durham, Jeremy Elliotte, Abigail Eubanks, Samuel Farmer, Lauren Faulkner, Ryan Fields, Whitney Fleming, Abbigail Fox, Brookelin Fraze, Michael Hall, Emma Hamilton, Brooklyn Hoskins, Natalie Hosman-Collopy, Chelcey Howington, Jessica Jones, Nikkia Jones, Melinda Ledford, Hollyann Lewis

M-Z

Charles Matlock, Charla McKiddy, Gabriel Mahan, Andrew Martin, Whitney McDaniel, Rachel Medlin, Anna Meegan, Ashley Miniard, Kristin Mitchell, Zachary Myers, Mykala Newby, Katelyn Nigro, Britni Nobles, Zoe Ooten, Shreya Patel, Skyler Petrey, Sara Prewitt, Whitley Ramey, Karl Ridener, Bailey Roe, Vanessa Sibert, Timothy Smallwood, Koryon Smith, Zachary Smith, Meghan Steely, Brooke Stewart, Chase Thomas, Whitney Turteltaub, Kaitlyn Will, Hunter Wilson and Jacey Wilson

Emlyn

Brandon Johnson, Cristy Worley and Caden Petrey

Rockholds

Katelyn Eubanks, Michael Floyd, Allison Hughes, Emily Ohler, Chloe McKiddy, Kelsey Thomas and Tiffany Powers

Williamsburg

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Reis Anderson, Amber Avery, Christina Bisschop, Morgan Bixby, Matthew Bowman, Barteld Johannes Braams, Michael Brock, Caleb Canada, Ashley Chapman, Ashton Clayburn, Caio Haddad Costa, Rita Aguye Cots, Barbara Daugherty, Beatriz De Souza, Louise Dotson, Hunter Downs, Jackson Estes, Olivia Gammon, Bruno Garcia, Daniela Aguirre Garcia, Allyson Giles, Lucia Gomez, Alexander Haddix, Morgan Hale, James Haus, Tanner Huddleston, Bosco Fernandez De Larrea Iniguez de Onsono, Taylor Jackman, Chaz Jarboe, Connor Jarboe, Emma Jarboe, Bryan Jenkins, Puckaporn Jirachavala, Robertas Jonaitis, Michael Johnston, Julian Kammerer, Nikita Konovets, Callie Kuchinski, Emily Leach, Xiang Li, Yu-Fang Liu, Abigale Logan, Amanda Lovitt

M-Z

Maik Maurer, Hunter Mays, Samuel McCullah, Chad McKiddy, Jarred Meadors, Bridgette Meadows, Zachariah Miller, Emily Minton, Samantha Monhollen, Emily Moses, Elijah Muse, Carly Oliver, Pete Netsom, Stacy Pals, Emily Pasley, Ryan Pasley, Cooper Paul, Abby Perry, Hedvig Persson, Selena Petrey, Katlynn Powers, Alisha Prewitt, Morgan Prewitt, Molly Prakash, Sydney Prakash, Gabriel Rembiesa, Amy Rector, Aldara Gonzalez Riano, Taylor Rice, Jordan Richardson, Shirley Rose, Ruthiik Satti, Shuma Sasaki, Liam Savio, Antonis Seraphides, Clay Shelton, Lindsey Shope, Kendra Shupe, Kirsten Skidmore, Amy Stephens, Riley Sutton, Jenna Terry, Hermione Xue Teng Tan, Lia Vanover, Nevaeh Warren, Brieanna Wilson, Brittany Worley and Edwin Van Wyk

Ora Lee Richardson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ora Lee Richardson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and member of the Williamsburg community.
Ora Lee Richardson was born on February 8, 1938, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and peacefully departed this world on July 7, 2024 at Corbin Nursing and Rehab in Corbin, Kentucky.
He is survived by his loving wife of over over 67 years, Charlene (Philpot) Richardson; children, Gail Adkins (Ralph), Kathy Richardson, Rena Worley, Donnie Richardson, and Cidney Lloyd; grandchildren, Latasha Richardson, Raymond Richardson, Jr., Rodney Richardson, Gina Baker, Terry Richardson, Eddie Adkins, LeAnn Smith, Richard Richardson, David Richardson, Charline Meadors, Danielle Ellison, Casey Sutton, Lane Richardson, Charlee Kelly, Carmyn Coots, Bradley Holt, and Brittany Worley; 40 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
In honor of his memory, funeral services for Ora Lee Richardson will be held at Croley Funeral Home on July 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Prior to the service, a public viewing will take place on July 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
Reflecting on a life well-lived, Ora Lee Richardson will be laid to rest at Bradley Richardson Family Cemetery on Betty West Road in Williamsburg, Kentucky, on July 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm. May he rest in peace, his spirit forever remembered by those whose lives he touched.
Ora was preceded in death by his parents, Bradley Richardson and Sarah (Morton) Richardson; son, Raymond Richardson; daughter, Wanda Richardson; brothers, Ova Richardson and Damond Richardson; sisters, Flora Deryke, Ollie Lay, Betty West, and Rose Lay; and infant brothers, RL Richardson and JL Richardson.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

William Howard Paul

William Howard Paul, age 79, of the Lot Mud Creek community passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Nora Paul; brothers, Dan Paul, Daniel Harrison Paul; sister, Barbara Booth; sister-in-law, Mildred Paul; and brother-in-law, Frank Thomas.
Howard is survived by his wife, Shirley Paul; sons, Timothy Lawson, Mike Paul and David Paul; daughter, Lisa Blakley; sister, Drucilla Thomas; sister-in-law, Jackie Paul; brother-in-law, Richard Booth; grandchildren, Kelly Lawson, Jonathan Lawson and wife Hayoung, Jon Estep, Bruce Brimm, Emilee Blakley, and Ariel Paul; great-grandchildren, Kayla Drum and husband Ronnie, Racheal Gibson, John Lawson, Ava Estep and Jaycee Estep; and many other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Howard was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a simple, hard-working man who loved his family and will be greatly missed in the community.
Funeral service was Saturday, July 6, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel in Jellico with Rev. Ronnie Rose officiating.
Interment with full military honors provided by the Jellico Honor Guard followed in the Lot Cemetery.
The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.