Bishop Paul David Dobson

Bishop Paul David Dobson, age 82, of Saint Cloud, Florida and formerly of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital. He was born July 8, 1941, in Jellico, Tennessee.
Paul was preceded in death by son, Paul Dobson, Jr.; daughters, Paula Faye Dobson, and Loretta Dobson; father, John H. Dobson, Sr.; mother, Bessie (Walden) Dobson; brother, Ed Dobson; sisters, Thelma Pearl Dobson, and Ora Bunch.
He is survived by wife, Kathy (Young) Dobson of Saint Cloud, Florida; son, David Dobson and wife Debbie of Maretta, Georgia; daughters, Bonnie Lewis of South Dakota, Traci Cameron and husband Ethan of Deltona, Florida; brother, John H. Dobson, Jr. and wife Karen of Toledo, Ohio; sister, Mary Dobson of Jellico, Tennessee; nieces and nephews, Beverly Lester, Mike Dobson; and a host of other precious nieces, nephews, and grandchildren to mourn his passing.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm on Thursday, January 25, at the Jellico Church of God Mt. Assembly, 256 N. Florence Ave. Jellico, TN.
Funeral will follow at 2 pm at the Jellico Church of God Mt. Assembly with Rev. Eddie Johnson and Rev. Cecil Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Jellico Cemetery.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Retha Meadors

Retha Meadors, age 94, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at McCreary County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born January 10, 1930 in Whitley County, KY to the late Benjamin D. and Cora Adkins Chinn. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Scott Meadors; daughter, Ann Mary Meadors Baird; grandson, Jeffrey Scott Meadors; her brothers and sisters, Jim Chinn, Nellie Chinn Jones, Thurman Chinn, Alice Chinn Stephens, Anna Chinn Prewitt, Lvena Chinn Trammell, Almer Chinn, Rosie Chinn, Edd Chinn, Earl Chinn, Elmer Chinn, Martha Chinn Watkins, Mary Chinn Gilreath, Homer Chinn, Wilbert Chinn, and Charley Chinn.
Retha was a long-time member of Jellico Creek Baptist Church where her father Benjamin Chinn served as a deacon. She served as a Sunday School teacher and was active in the Jellico Creek Church Ladies Group. She loved her family, church, making quilts for her family, gardening, and fishing.
She is survived by her sons, Donald Carl Meadors (Emily), George Meadors; son-in-law, Gary Baird; three granddaughters, Carrie Baird Jones (Mark), Regina Baird, and Andrea Meadors Tackett; nine great-grandchildren, Rachel Meadors Adams (Caleb), Amber Renee Meadors, Benjamin Baird, Hannah Baird, Eli Jones, Emry Jones, Enoch Jones, Freya Tackett, and Anya Tackett; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral service was Sunday, January 21, at the Jellico Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Doyle Lester and Rev. Max Cox officiating.
Interment followed in the Jellico Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests that donation be made to the Jellico Creek Cemetery fund at 7065 West Hwy 92, Williamsburg, KY 40769.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Carl “Buddy” Hickman

Rev. Carl “Buddy” Hickman, age 82, of Corbin, KY, went to be with our Heavenly Father Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, KY.
He was born August 4, 1941 in Virginia to the late Edgar Eugene and Oma Ellen Goins Hickman.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Roy Lee Hickman.
Carl was born in Virginia and as a young man he worked in the coal mines. Later, he would go on to work for Arch Mineral in Corbin, KY. He was ordained in 1971 and preached for most of his living years. He enjoyed antique cars, attending car shows, fishing, and working on his farm.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Flora “Mae” Anderson Hickman; his sons, Edgar Hickman (Teresa) of Corbin, KY, and Timothy Hickman (Kerrie) of Corbin, KY; two daughters, Carla Hickman of Corbin, KY, and Helen Black (Rodney) of Punta Gorda, Florida; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several friends, and family to mourn his passing.
Funeral service was Saturday, January 20, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Mahan and Rev. Chuck Broyles officiating.
Interment followed in the Maple Creek Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jerry R. Llewellyn

erry R. Llewellyn, age 89, of Jellico, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Morgan D. Llewellyn and Pearnie (Smith) Llewellyn; sisters, Mary Margret (Llewellyn) Brooks, and Betsy (Llewellyn) Downey and husband Harold; brothers, Morgan S. Llewellyn and wife Thelma, and H.D. Llewellyn.
He is survived by his wife, Mary (Sharp) Llewellyn; daughter, Teresa Chitwood and husband Harry; son, Jerry R. Llewellyn II and wife Christy; grandsons, Jordan Chitwood and wife Paige, Austin Chitwood and wife Samantha, Hayden Llewellyn and Jeremiah “JB” Llewellyn; great-grandchildren, Quinn Chitwood, Landri Chitwood and Judah Chitwood; nieces, Joanne Watts, Phillis Lay, Pernie Branam and Pat Paulson.
Jerry was the owner of Llewellyn’s Jellico Furniture and Llewellyn Funeral Home, founded in 1911 by his father.
He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a quiet man with a kind heart.
Graveside service with military honors was provided by the Jellico Honor Guard on Sunday, January 14, in the Jellico Cemetery with Rev. Scott Landes officiating.
Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Sondra Owens

Sondra Owens, age 80, of Williamsburg, KY, born July 23, 1943, as Sondra Ruth Collins, passed away at Baptist Health Hospital Corbin on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Everette and Aileen Collins; brother-in-law, Bob Monroe; sister-in-law, Pat Collins; and nephew, Chad Monroe.
Sondra retired as Guidance Counselor from Whitley County High School. Prior to that position she was one of their teachers of Mathematics.
As a member of Cumberland Free Will Baptist Church, she was the youth Sunday School teacher for many years. Everyone knew her as ‘Aunt Sondra’ and she performed multiple tasks while maintaining that role. She couldn’t carry a tune but would try to sing along and spread the gospel to all who would listen. She always made sure any children who were at ‘the farm’ on Sundays got a ride to Church.
Her hobbies of photography, quilting and scrapbooking have been a blessing to many as a way to preserve the past for many generations.
She was an inspiration to all those around her and made it her mission in life to see as many youths possible receive the opportunities necessary to both further their education and worship and praise the Lord. She truly led by example in how to live your best life.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert Owens, also of Williamsburg, KY; her daughter, Sonja Kuebler (Steve) of Louisville, KY; three grandchildren, Dallas Chad Kuebler (Kenzie), Alexandra McKay (Cole) and Carson Kuebler; three great-grandchildren, Sophia, Dallas Jr. and Weston; her siblings, Hope Monroe, Homer Collins (Deb Tamblin) and Bernice Hyden (Chuck); along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 26, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerome Cox and Rev. Joshua Bowman officiating.
Interment will in Cumberland Freewill Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Linda Kaye McKeehan White

Linda Kaye McKeehan White, age 60, of Corbin, KY, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her home after a brief illness.
She was born March 7, 1963 in Jellico, TN to the late Emerson and Ida Ruth McKeehan. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jillian Arlene Cox; grandson, Austin Dillian Cox Hastings; and her brother, Wesley McKeehan.
She is survived by her husband, Karl White of Corbin, KY; her loving sons, Jerrett Cox and wife, Erica, and Justin White; her sisters, Anita Yvonne (Bert) Cox, Donna Hlava, and Susan (Leland) Marsee; sister-in-law, Anna McKeehan; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing.
Graveside service will be 12:30 PM Thursday, January 25, at the Highland Park Cemetery Croley Addition with Bro. Andrew Darden officiating.
Interment will follow directly after in the Highland Park Cemetery Croley Addition.
Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday, January 25, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Iva Lynda Steely

Iva Lynda Steely, born on May 28, 1943, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away on January 20, 2024, in her home in Williamsburg, Kentucky surrounded by her loving children.
Known for her kind spirit, generous heart, and unwavering faith, Lynda led a life dedicated to service and love for her family and community.
Lynda was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Kentucky, where she found solace and strength in her faith.
Her professional life was equally impactful, as she served as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and as the Treasurer of the Whitley County Fiscal Court. Her dedication, precision, and integrity in her professional role were respected and admired by her colleagues and the community at large.
Lynda is survived by her sons, Charles Dallas Steely of Williamsburg, Kentucky and Jeffrey L. Steely and wife Starla of East Bernstadt, Kentucky; her step-grandsons, Quentin Roark (Savannah) and Quaid Roark (fiancé Makayla Gray) of London, Kentucky; her nephew, Scott Fraizer (Janet); her great-nephew, Logan Frazier; her great-niece, Sophia Fraizer; and her sister, Anna Lunsford of Melbourn, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Iva Stella (Hart) White.
Lynda’s life was a testament to a mother’s love, a friend’s loyalty, and a servant’s heart.
A graveside service honoring Lynda’s life will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the Broyles Cemetery in Rockholds, Kentucky. Officiating by Rev. Jeremy Shannon.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Charles Donnie Durham Sr

Charles Donnie Durham Sr., age 77, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the home of his daughter where he was surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Corbin, he was a retired boat mechanic from Farris Marine in Corbin. Charles was best known for his love of cars, especially his Corvette. He was very active with Cumberland Cruise In and it was with great joy that he was well enough to attend his last cruise in last year.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Danna Sue McVey Durham in 2021; parents, John L. Durham and Mary Marino Durham Cobb; siblings, David Durham, Larry Durham, and Lisa Durham Dugger; and by his nieces, Melissa Moreland and Erika Durham Lunsford.
Charles is survived by his children, Lee DeGarmo (Nova), Susanne Michelle Durham Griffin (Brent), and Charles Donnie Durham Jr., and the mother of his children, Tracy Jones; sister, Sandra Moreland (John); brothers, Joseph Durham (Carol) and Gary Durham; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and by several nieces, nephews, family, and by many friends.
Visitation for Charles will be from 12-2pm on Wednesday January 24, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be held at 2pm with Rev. Mark McVey and Rev. Bobby Joe Eaton officiating.
Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Local students make Dean’s Lists at various institutions of higher learning

A number of college students with local ties have been named to the Dean’s List of their respective schools.

University of Kentucky

More than 1,900 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky, including the following Corbin students: Caitlynne Hill, Alex Miller, Cierra Ledford, Khushi Patel, Maren Hoskins and Ally Powers.

The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences’ mission is to cultivate elevated student learning and experiences, advance innovative research and scholarship and positively affect the lives of people in the Commonwealth, nation and world.

SNHU

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has announced that Tyler Riggs and Shawna Moore, who are both from Corbin, have been named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The fall term runs from September to December.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with a 91-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 225,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. Learn more at www.snhu.edu.

Midway University

Midway University has announced Jessica Lockhart of Corbin has been named to its Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall Semester. To be named to the list, a student must be classified as full-time and obtain a 3.60 grade point average for the semester. There were 419 students who made the Dean’s List.

Midway University is a private, co-educational institution located in Woodford County and part of the greater Lexington, Kentucky area. Founded in 1847, Midway University’s total enrollment (including traditional and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual credit students) is more than 1,900 from across Kentucky, the United States, and several countries.

Undergraduate students can select from more than 25 career-focused majors.

More information is available online at www.midway.edu.

UC releases fall 2023 Dean’s List, 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 Dean’s List and the President’s List for the fall 2023 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 students from our area, who made the Fall 2023 Dean’s List, include:

Corbin

Roy Archer, Ashlie Askins, Britnee Barnett, Michelle Bain, Mary Barnett, Erica Bingham, Alyssa Bridges, Abram Brock, Jeremiah Brock, Jason Broughton, Julia Broyles, Eddaphine Canada, Mikiah Carnes, Taylor Carter, Alexandria Cerveny, Emily Culler, Jacob Daniels, Torri Day, Aaron Dees, Hunter Disspain, Micah Engle, Samuel Farmer, Ryan Fields, Courtney Flynn, Andrew Giles, Sara Grubb, Emily Hamblin, Emma Hamilton, Karen Helton, Kara Helton, Zachariah Helton, Kayla Hensley, Lexus Herren, Kenzie Hinkle, Adam Hubbard, Kory-Morgan Hurt, Hannah Hyde, Kristen Jones, Lake Jones, Payton Jones, Colin Kidd, Emily Kretzer, Amara Lewis, Madelyn Lewis, Rachel Long, Charles Matlock, Jessi Mays, Seth Martin, Erin Mcdaniel, Elizabeth Messer, Zachary Myers, Mykala Newby, Abriella Overholser, Saloni Patel, Shealynn Perkins, Madison Proffitt, Summer Rains, Whitley Ramey, Karl Ridener, Maribeth Robinson, Chelsie Shell, Emily Shelley, Buffy Sizemore, Presley Smiddy, William Smith, Emilee Steely, Faith Steely, Alexis Swafford, Chase Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Tiffany Tilley, Sarah Vanover, Taylor Vaughn, Kaylee Warman, Rachel Wilson, Ricky Woods, and Tatum Yother

Other

Jasmine Alsip of Manchester, Toni Fragosa of Cannon, Caden Petrey of Emlyn, and Lin En Tan of Springfield

Rockholds

Jordan Horsley, Hunter Mays, Tiffany Powers, April Roark, Caden Sergent, Dustin Sulfridge, and Kelsey Thomas

Williamsburg

Reis Anderson, Cassidy Bennett, Morgan Bixby, Dawnetta Brooks, Justin Brown, Steven Brown, Michael Brock, Johnathan Bundy, Cathy Campbell, Ashlee Chaffman, Deidra Chandler, Madison Chapman, Ashton Clayburn, Theodore Clifford, William Coleman, Johna Cooter, Rita Aguye Cots, Amber Creekmore, Michael Crawford, Hannah Creekmore, Sarah Davis, Shelby Davis, Ruth Evrard, Grayson Estes, Emily Frazier, Devin-Lee Goley, Lucia Gomez, Chaz Jarboe, Morgan Hale, Jonan Hamilton, Austin Hensley, Benjamin Hollis, Sharon Holczer, Thomas Holzkamm, Harley Huddleston, Mikaylee Hunter, Francis Idoris, Victoria Ison, Mykhailo Ivaniuk, Lonnell Johnson, Callie Kuchinski, Anthony Lawson, Brendan Lester, Makenzie Lunsford, Filippa Malmstrom, Maik Maurer, Riley Mayer, Earnest Mcfarland, Chad Mckiddy, Gillian Medina, Jarred Meadors, Karen Michaux, Jaycie Monhollen, Grace Moore, David Mullis, Carly Oliver, Emily Pasley, Ryan Pasley, Cooper Paul, Gregory Pennington, Jordan Perkins, Karmen Perkins, Selena Petrey, Katlynn Powers, Sydney Prakash, Alyssa Rector, Keano Roberts, Marcelo Rojas, Margaret Russell, Ruthiik Satti, Alex Saylor, Ching-Jung Shen, Landon Siler, Kirsten Skidmore, Ajilya Sutton, John Thomas, Josephine Thomas, Brieanna Wilson, Samantha Wilson, Brittany Worley, Hung-Ju Wu, Molly Wyatt, Victor Zamora, Sara Zampedri, and Grant Zehr

The following students from our area, who made the Fall 2023 President’s List, include:

Corbin

Peyton Anderson, Catelin Ball, Trevor Baxter, Dakota Brewster, Lindsey Brimm, Madelyn Brock, Bethany Brown, Kaylee Bullard, Camron Campbell, Hannah Chadwell, Savannah Champlin, Jacob Chitwood, Zachary Clifton, Natalie Hosman-Collopy, Amanda Creech, Matthew Creech, Katelyn Delk, Charles Disney, Andrea Dugger, Devin Durham, Abigail Eubanks, Danielle Fletcher, Brookelin Fraze, Scott Gilkerson, Michael Hall, Nancy Harrison, Morgan Hester, Jessica Jones, Melinda Ledford, Hollyann Lewis, Shanna Lewis, Andrew Martin, Whitney McDaniel, Charla McKiddy, Makayla Meadors, Rachel Medlin, Anna Meegan, Ashley Miniard, Kristin Mitchell, Katelyn Nigro, Shreya Patel, Cooper Powell, Emily Sharp, Vanessa Sibert, Abigail Skeen, Timothy Smallwood, Meghan Steely, Brooke Stewart, Whitney Turteltaub, Debra Waggoner, Ryan Wells, Kaitlyn Will, Shawnda Williams, Jacey Wilson and Adelyn Wilson

Emlyn

Cristy Worley

Rockholds

Kassi Brummett, Abigail Cain, Gabrielle Cox, Michael Floyd, Allison Hughes, Chloe McKiddy, Caroline Paul, and Brandon Shelley

Williamsburg

Juan Cruz Alcon, Macey Allen, Mariah Anderson, Dorian Bachlaj, Matthew Bowman, Deonda Brown, Andres Caicedo, Wendell Canada, Lorelei Coleman, Beatriz De Souza, Levi Dotson, Hunter Downs, Jacob Durham, Jackson Estes, Summer Faulkner, Olivia Gammon, Bruno Garcia, Daniela Aguirre Garcia, Allyson Giles, Alexander Haddix, Benjamin Hale, Mario Hatem,James Haus, Daniel Housman, Tanner Huddleston, Katie Ingram, Taylor Jackson, Puckaporn Jirachavala, Bryan Jenkins, Jaden Johnson, Isaiah Jones, Kacy Jones, Sophy Jones, Julian Kammerer, Nikita Konovets, Braden Lambdin, Christian Lawson, Emily Leach, Xiang Li, Amanda Lovitt, Samuel McCullah, Bridgette Meadows, Ashley Melton, Zachariah Miller, Kyli Monhollen, Emma Moore, Martin Mueller, Elijah Muse, Hampus Nilsson, Stacy Pals, Rebecca Partin, Hedvig Persson, Alisha Prewitt, Morgan Prewitt, Amy Rector, Carola Fontan Redorta, Gabriel Rembiesa, Aldara Gonzalez Riano, Taylor Rice, Jordan Richardson, Shirley Rose, Shuma Sasaki, Liam Savio, Conner Saylor, Loyel Sears, Antonis Seraphides, Clay Shelton, Lindsey Shope, Kendra Shupe, Benjamin Skatzes, Allyson Stack, Amy Stephens, Riley Sutton, Hermione Xue Teng Tan, Edwin van Wyk, Nevaeh Warren, and Heidi Wiles

University of the Cumberlands is one of the largest and most affordable private universities in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg (Ky.), Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and online degree programs. Learn more at ucumberlands.edu.