Legal Notices for 12-20-2023

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Resilient Knights, Inc  (DBA The Train Station) hereby declares it’s intent to apply for a NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage license no later than 15 November 2023. The licensed premises is located at 4672 5th St Rd, Corbin, KY 40701. The President is Michelle Eidschun, 690 D Fore Rd Williamsburg KY 40769. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33 Frankfort Ky, 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of publication.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Pursuant to 405 KAR 8:010, Section 16(5), the following is a summary of permitting decisions made by the Department for Natural Resources, Division of Mine Permits with respect to applications to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations in Whitley County. ALDEN RESOURCES LLC, 8610578 SU; EN ENTERPRISES LLC, 9180505 RN; MOUNTAINSIDE COAL CO INC., 861-0543 AM.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Public Service Commission of Kentucky issued an order on November 20, 2023, scheduling a hearing to be held on January 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time and continuing until called from the bench by the presiding officer, in the Richard Raff Hearing Room of the Commission’s offices located at 211 Sower Boulevard in Frankfort, Kentucky, for Case No. 2023-00010, An Electronic Examination of the Application of the Fuel Adjustment Clause of Kentucky Utilities Company from November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2022.

This hearing will be streamed live and may be viewed on the PSC website, psc.ky.gov.

Public comments may be made at the beginning of the hearing. Those wishing to make oral public comments may do so by following the instructions listed on the PSC website, psc.ky.gov.

Kentucky Utilities Company

220 West Main Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Jo Anne Gregory

Jo Anne Gregory, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on May 26, 1938, to the late Walter and Madeline Byrd.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Philip Gregory, her daughters, Joni Farmer (Todd), Kristi Botner (Jody); grandsons, Blake Botner, Quinton Botner, Clay Botner; sister, Mitzi Reeves (Willard); brother, Don Byrd (Lisa); sister, Debbie Prewitt (the late Robert Prewitt); special sister-in-law, Ann Longworth; and special friend, Gina Valentine. She is also survived by a host of other family members and friends whom she loved deeply.
Jo Anne was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church. She worked 41 years for Wayne Supply Company and was known for her hardwork and loyalty towards others.
Jo Anne was loved by everyone who knew her and she will be missed tremendously by her family and friends.
Visitation for Jo Anne will be held from 12-2pm on Friday, December 22, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where her funeral service will follow at 2pm with Pastor Josh Politt officiating.
Burial will follow at Cumberland Memorial Gardens with Blake Botner, Quinton Botner, Clayton Botner, Brian Reeves, Timothy Prewitt, Travis Prewitt, and Tyler Prewitt serving as pallbearers.
Arrangements by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.

Eugene Siler, a life revisited (part one)

This past summer, I spent a great deal of time combing through the old Whitley Republican archives in search of coverage dedicated to one of this county’s most famous sons – Eugene Siler, Sr. There was no shortage of material to look at. (more…)

Corbin City Manager Marlon Sams announces retirement

Corbin City Manager Marlon Sams announced his pending retirement at the end of Monday’s monthly Corbin City Commission meeting.

His official retirement date will be April 1, 2024.

The Corbin City Commission agreed to accept Sams pending retirement, and voted to advertise for the hiring on a new city manager.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.

For more information, see Wednesday’s edition of the News Journal.

David Little

David Little, age 66, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin.
He was born July 27, 1957 in Perry County, KY, to the late Howard and Maxine Strong Hubbs. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by grandparents, Pete and Goldie Hubbs, Farish and Maranda Strong; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He is survived by two brothers, Howard Douglas Hubbs (Cathy Croley) of Williamsburg, KY, and Charles “Bo” Hubbs of Williamsburg, KY; one sister, Miranda Lee Hubbs Binkley (David) of Cape Coral, FL; special friend, Wayne Lovitt of Williamsburg, KY; three aunts, JoAnn Brown of Williamsburg, KY, Ada Lee Bailey of Williamsburg, KY, and Pete Strong of Breathitt County, KY; two nieces, Racquel Nicole Hubbs Hawley (Billy), and Bettina Torres (Alfonso); two great-nephews, Leandro Torres, and Kyle Cameron Davis (Brooklyn); two great-nieces, Lochlyn Hawley, and River Hawley; and several cousins, family, and friends to mourn his passing.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Fed White Cemetery in Breathitt County, KY.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Calvin Pennington

Calvin Pennington, also known as Jay or J.C., age 86, of Williamsburg, Ky., departed this earthly life on December 13, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born April 11, 1937, in Leslie County, Ky., to the late Sylvania Bray Sizemore and Elbert Pennington.
He was saved by the blood of Jesus, baptized in the Holiness faith, in Harlan, Ky. in 1967, under the sound of Brother Ottas Hurley. He was a retired coal miner/operator/owner of multiple businesses.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was joined in matrimony to his sweetheart of 68 years, Roberta Pennington, on November 11, 1955, in Harlan, Ky.
J.C. was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Eddie Ray Pennington, and James Woodrow Pennington; two great-grandsons, Anthony Faulkner, and Greyson Messer; grandfather, Hamp Pennington; special aunt and uncle, Sadie Bray Vanzant and John Timothy Vanzant; brothers, Ira Sizemore, Oscar Hoskins, Lewis Pennington, and Timmy Sizemore; and sisters, Jean Baxter, Sally Robinson, and Bertha Sue Bott.
J.C. is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Roberta Pennington; sister, Bobbie Sizemore Elswick, of London, Ky.; children, Johnny Pennington, Lisa Messer, Karen (Jeff) Michaux and Sojna (Sonia) Askins, all of Williamsburg, Ky. and Sandra Bear of LaFollette, Tn.; 20 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren, who he adored and loved.
Funeral service was Sunday, December 17, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Fee, Rev. Richard Long, and Rev. Roland Ayers officiating.
Interment was at Cedar Hills Family Cemetery in Williamsburg, Ky.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jonas Lee Fultz

Jonas Lee Fultz, age 43, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the U.T. Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1980, in Jellico, Tennessee.
Jonas was preceded in death by his mother, Christeen (Nelson) Fultz, and father, Charles Richard Fultz.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Kidd) Fultz; children, Havyn Fultz, Brianna Fultz, and Charles “Saige” Fultz’ bonus children, Karman Fultz, Simon Cox, and Colby Cox; sister, Laura Parker; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 p.m. Monday, December 18, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 18, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Head officiating.
Burial followed in the Perkins Cemetery in Hoot Owl Hollow in Jellico, Tennessee.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Joshua Darrell Bowlin

Joshua Darrell Bowlin, age 35, of the Wooldridge Community, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at his home. He was born April 27, 1988, in Jellico, Tennessee.
Josh was preceded in death by, unborn baby boy; pops, Eddie Joe Bowlin; grandfathers, Darrell Tucker, and Floyd “Carl” Bowlin.
He is survived by children, Jacob Bowlin, Jase Bowlin, and McKenzie Bowlin; love of his life, Brittany Herrell and girls, Mattie and Ellee; mother, Glenna (Tucker) Lay and husband Freddie; father, Dewayne Lynch and wife Suzanne; sisters, Jessica McNealy and husband Nathan, and Whitney Bowlin and children; stepsister, Autumn Owens and children; grandmothers, Mae Tucker, and Frankie Bowlin; nephews, Rylan and Tucker McNealy; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family to mourn his passing.
The family will receive friends: 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, December 18, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel
Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, December 18, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Junior Dople officiating.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Nelson Mitchell

Thomas Nelson Mitchell, known by many as Mitch, passed away on December 8, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 75.
Tom was born on March 3, 1948 in Cincinnati, to Nelson and Carol Mitchell.
Tom graduated from Oak Hill High School as a member of the class of 1966. After high school, Tom served in the U.S. Marines for six years.
Tom had a quick wit and was always ready with a sarcastic zinger. However, it was his passion for collecting that truly set him apart. Tom had a love for classic cars that knew no bounds and his knowledge and collection on the subject was a testament. He was truly one of a kind, leaving an indelible mark on those lucky enough to have known him.
Tom is survived by his sister, Cheryl France and her husband Jim. Tom’s family extended to his adoring nieces and nephews and their families: Alan and Teresa France (Mason and Shelby and her family Dray, Emma and Ethan), Kristin Wilson (Amy-Beth and Zakri), Michelle and JP Romeo (AJ, Colton and Kenley) and Michael and Lindsey France.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Nelson and Carol Mitchell.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, December 16, at the Young Cemetery on Young Cemetery Road in Corbin Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions to be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Unis Winford Teague

Unis Winford Teague, born on December 24, 1932 in Valley Creek, Tennessee, peacefully departed this world on December 13, 2023.
Known for his hearty laughter and unfailing work ethic, Unis made a significant impact on all those who were fortunate to cross his path. He spent his life in Williamsburg, Kentucky, where he diligently worked as a laborer in the construction industry before retiring.
Unis was a devoted Baptist. His faith was a guiding light throughout his life, reflecting in his actions and beliefs. As stated in Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Unis lived these words every day, demonstrating unwavering faith and trust in God.
Unis was the beloved husband of the late Nancy Teague. He is survived by his brothers, Buster and Jerry Teague, along with Buster’s wife Reba. His legacy continues in the hearts of several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Unis was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Gladys Teague, and his siblings, Earl, Donald, Frank Jr., Ivajean Martin, Barbara Teague, and June Terry.
The funeral service was Sunday, December 17 at the Croley Funeral Home.
Following the service, there was an interment at the Moses Addition of Pleasant View Cemetery, Stringtown Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky.
In memory of Unis, we encourage family and friends to share their favorite anecdotes, photos, and memories on his memorial page. His journey, legacy, and influence on our lives are stories worth sharing and remembering. Let us rejoice in the life of Unis Teague and the love he shared with us all.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.