Regional colleges/universities release president’s, dean’s lists

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

Somerset Community College

Somerset Community College has announced the names of the students who have exemplified outstanding academic achievement and therefore have been placed on the President’s List or Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester that began on Jan. 8, 2024 and ended on May 5, 2024. Both full-time students and part-time students qualified to have the opportunity to be placed on the President’s list.

Students who maintain a current GPA of a 4.0, while completing a full-time course load (12 or more credit hours in courses numbered 100 level or above, with a course grade of A, B, C, or D, excluding FYE courses) were named to the Full-time President’s Honor List.

Degree-seeking students who have earned at least 12 credit hours from prior terms, currently taking 3 – 11 credit hours and maintain a current GPA of a 4.0 in courses numbered 100 level or above (courses with a grade of A, B, C, or D, excluding FYE courses) were named to the Part-Time President’s Honor List.

Whitley County students on the President’s Honor List include: Susan Belton, Issiah Brittian, Brianica Childress, Mason Fess, Donnie Floyd, Daniel Fuston, Gilbert Green, Sara Hardin, Ashley Hendrickson, Carla Henson, Kaylee Howard, Brianna Jenkins, Rylee Kinch, Audry Lassiter, Megan Lawson, Joshua Lee, Briar Lowans, Carolyn Mayo, Alyson McKiddy, Daniel Melton, Janie O’kuma, Crystal Perkins, Shannon Philpot, Jonathan Powers, Angelia Riley, Jena Rogers, Justice Rose, Brianna Rucker, Larry Schwartzkopf, Gabriel Smith, Travis Stephens, Jamie Stevens, Tessa Stolzenbach, Joseph Thacker, Lani Thomas, Heather Wilson, and Abigail Yocum.

Students who maintain a current GPA of 3.5 but less than a 4.0, while completing a full-time course load (12 or more credit hours in courses numbered 100 level or above, with a course grade of A, B, C, or D, excluding FYE courses), were named to the Full-time Dean’s List. Students taking 3 – 11 credit hours (in courses numbered 100 level or above, with a course grade of A, B, C, or D, excluding FYE courses) were named to the Part-Time Dean’s List.

Degree seeking students who maintain a current GPA of 3.5 but less than a 4.0 and who have earned at least 12 credit hours from prior terms, currently taking 3 – 11 credit hours (in courses numbered 100 level or above, with a course grade of A, B, C, or D, excluding FYE courses) were named to the Part-Time Dean’s List.

Whitley County student’s on the Dean’s List include: Luke Ballou, Elijah Batt, Kyle Brock, Austin Brown, Samantha Bunch, Trayton Cain, Katelyn Caldwell, Samantha Conlin, Anthony Decker, Adam Eaton, Andrew Faulkner, Kelsie Frazier, Isaac Goodin, Colton Hill, Allyson Holman, Erica Jewell, Brady Keith, Emmie Lewis, Devon Mills, Gloria Moore, Jacob Moses, Jericho Moses, Rylee Parker, Logan Paul, Autumn Perkins, Alayna Reusser, Isiah Steele, Miranda Sturdivant, Micah Sturgill, Aiden Swanson, Damion Tanner, Tyler Walters, Raymond Wilder.

Morehead State University

Corbin’s Liam Rose, Emma Brock, Kathleen Taylor, Shannon Philpot and Alexander Standifer, and Gray’s Logan Carnes have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Morehead State University.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and earned at least a 3.5 GPA for the current semester.

Morehead State University has now spent two decades as one of the top public universities in the South according to U.S. News & World Report, including the past few years as a Top 20 public regional school.

Lincoln Memorial University

Williamsburg’s Shala Mays and Corbin’s Devika Patil and Haylee Stancil have been named to Lincoln Memorial University’s Dean’s List for the spring semester for 2024.

Over 630 undergraduates were recognized for achieving high academic honors. To be placed on the Dean’s List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 or higher grade-point-average for the semester.

Lincoln Memorial University, which is in Harrogate, Tennessee, is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies.

Anita Yvonne Cox

Anita Yvonne Cox, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at her home in Rockholds, KY.
Born on April 19, 1954, in Jellico, Tennessee. Anita was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockholds and was a nurse with Professional Home Health for over 20 years.
She is survived by her loving husband, Bert Cox; her son, Christopher Cox (Jessica); step-children, Carolyn Cox and Colton Cox; grandchildren, Corey McDaniel, Tara Cox, Tristian Williams, Hannah Byers, Christian Williams, Shanon Cox, Jilliana Cox, Corlett Williams, and Christian Cox; great-grandchildren, Riley McDaniel, Aiden McDaniel, Paisey McDaniel, Hailey Byers, Elizabeth Byers, and Benton Byers; sisters, Susan Marsee (Leland) and Donna Hlava; and several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing.
A funeral service to honor and celebrate Anita’s life will take place on Tuesday, July 2, at 1:00 pm at Croley Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Kentucky with Rev. Jeff Ellis officiating.
Prior to the service, a public viewing will be held at the funeral home starting at 11:00 am to allow friends and family to pay their respects.
Following the service, Anita will be laid to rest at Broyles Cemetery on Hwy 26 in Rockholds, Kentucky, at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, July 2.
As we gather to say our final goodbyes and share memories of her life, Anita’s legacy of love, compassion, and strength will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Anita was preceded in death by, Emerson McKeehan, Ruth McKeehan, Shawn Cox, Shannon Cox, Wesley McKeehan, and Linda White.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy D Richards

In loving memory of Jimmy D Richards, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who passed away on June 29, 2024 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Jimmy was born on March 31, 1937, in Ansonia, Ohio.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of over 43 years, Joyce (Frederick) Richards; son, Rick Davis (Paula); daughter, Rhonda Vance (Keith); grandchildren, Jared Vance, Logan Vance, Dakota Davis, Hunter Davis, and Shawney Davis; brother, Steve Richards; niece, Kelly Voyager, and niece, Mary Creekmore (Russell); and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held at Croley Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 3, at 2:00 pm with Rev. Russell Creekmore officiating, with a public viewing prior at 12:00 pm.
The burial ceremony will take place at Stanfill Addition of Pleasant View Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky, at 4:00 pm on the same day.
Jimmy was preceded in death by, Harley Richards, Edith (Johnson) Richards, Lester Richards, Stan Richards, Keith Richards, Peggy Richards, and Cathy Richards.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Wilma McKeehan Faulkner

Wilma McKeehan Faulkner, age 93, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Williamsburg Nursing Home with her family by her side.
Many of us will remember Wilma as determined and busy. If she set her mind to something the world had better get out of her way. Whether it be golf, tennis, gardening, or cooking she gave it her best. She strived for improvement and if you weren’t careful, she’d happily help you to improve as well, often convincing you it was your idea. You never knew what hit you…she was that good. Her love language was food and she loved to share it with family and friends.
First Baptist Church of Williamsburg was very dear to Wilma’s heart. She deeply loved her Ladies Sunday School Class.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Leander and Mamie McKeehan; her husband, Harold Faulkner; two brothers, Bill (Freddie), and Lowell (Maggie); one sister, Azelene Teague (Elmer); and brother-in-law, Jim McCormick.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Shelby (Bryan) and Debbie Jo Jeffries (Johnny); grandchildren, Kimberly, John Christopher, Melissa, Aaron, and Steven; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Joy McCormick; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Monday, July 1, at the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg with Rev. Jeremy Shannon and Rev. Randall Davenport officiating.
Interment will be in Highland Park Cemetery Davis Addition.
Visitation will be 12:00 PM until the funeral hour Monday, July 1, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg,
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

John Jones

John Jones, age 54, of Lexington, KY, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home.
He was born November 9, 1969 in Cincinnati, OH to the late R. C. and Yvonne Cox Jones. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Brandon Jones.
John served as a medic in the U.S. Army. During his time in the U.S. Army, he served two tours in Iraq.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Faye Jones of Williamsburg, KY; daughter, Carolyn Leannza Elizabeth Jones of Lexington, KY; son, John Austin Jones of Williamsburg, KY; grandchild, Lyla Elizabeth Jane Bowman of Lexington, KY; two sisters, Debbie Simpson of Emlyn, KY, and Hileanna Jones of Lily, KY; one brother, Tony Jones (Pam) of Corbin, KY; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral service was Friday, June 28, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hoyt Caddell, Jr. and Rev. Chuck Evans officiating.
Interment was in Highland Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com
Ellison Funeral Home is entrusted with these arrangements.

Gary Lee Hill

Gary Lee Hill, age 72, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Saturday June 29, 2024 at his home.
He was born January 28, 1952 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late William and Nancy Bray Hill. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilburn Hill and Bobby Hill; three sisters, Joyce Fay May, Bonnie Smith and Kay Sutton Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Faye Hill of Williamsburg, Ky; three sons, Anthony Hill of Sumter, SC, Dennis Hill, Jonathan Hill both of Williamsburg, Ky; three grandchildren, Amanda Honeycutt, William Byrne and Robin Furchtenicht; eleven great-grandchildren; five sister, Pat Hamblin of Rockholds, Ky; Wilma Hamby, Joetta Lawson, Sherry Lawson and Shelby Hill all of Williamsburg, Ky; one brother, Gene Hill of Williamsburg, Ky; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Private burial will be in the Hill Family Cemetery
The family and friends love everyone. It was Gary’s wishes to have all services to be private. Gary cared and loved everyone.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Fay Partin

Fay Partin, age 75, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Baptist Health Lexington.
She was born January 19, 1949 in Pineville, KY to the late Joyce Partin.
Along with her mother she was preceded in death by her great-grandparents who raised her, Bertha and Finley Partin; two half-brothers, Francis France, and Harold France; grandparents, Alvis and Fay Bennet Partin.
Fay and Bruce Partin were united in Holy Matrimony on April 8, 1967. She was a faithful member and dedicated Sunday School Teacher at the Mountain Ash Church of God of the Mountain Assembly. She knows God and God knows her. She was a mother to many in the community and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bruce Leon Partin; two daughters, Melissa Lee Partin, and Pamela Fay Halstead; son-in-law, Steven Lloyd Halstead; two grandsons, Joshua Lloyd Leon Halstead, and Nathaniel Halstead; granddaughter-in-law, Michelle Nicole Halstead; her great-grandson, Owen Lloyd Halstead; her uncle, Truis Partin; several nieces, nephews, friends, and family to mourn her passing.
Funeral service will be 5:00 PM on Monday, July 1, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ulys Cox and Rev. Jerome Cox officiating.
Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery Moses Addition.
Visitation will be 3:00 PM until the funeral service Monday, July 1, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home is entrusted with these arrangements.

Stanley Ray Perkins

Stanley Ray Perkins, age 66, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Beech Tree Manor.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be at the Log Mountain Cemetery following the visitation with Rev. Lester Cox officiating.
Burial will be in the Log Mountain Cemetery in Eagan, Tennessee.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Robert Lee Parrott

Robert Lee Parrott, age 75, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday evening, June 26, 2024, at his home.
He was born on December 21, 1948, to the late Randle Parrott and Vivian June (Thomas) Parrott in Jellico. Robert was a graduate of Jellico High School – Class of 1968. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served in Vietnam and a member of 101st Airborne – The Screaming Eagles.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Sue Parrott.
Robert is survived by his wife, Kathy Parrott, of Jellico; daughters, Christy Ann (Parrott) Phillips, and husband Ron, of Morgantown, West Virginia, Romona Massengale, and husband, Buster, of Straight Fork, TN, Amy Miller, and Quinthony Griffith, of Robbins, TN, and Carla West, and husband, Shawn, of Nicks Creek, TN; sons, Brian Partin and Family, and Curt Partin, and wife, Beth, of Minnesota; grandchildren, Gage Phillips, and fiancée, Savannah, Gracie and Little Buster Massengale, Benji Miller, Mariska and Hunter West.
Robert is also survived by his sister, Dottie (Parrott) Bargo, and husband, George Everett Bargo, of Williamsburg, KY; nephew, Rev. Randy Bargo, and wife, Sacha, and family, all of Williamsburg, KY, and a host of friends, neighbors, and other relatives to mourn his passing.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Cox & Son Funeral Home.
Funeral services will begin on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. with a Military walk-through service conducted by the Jellico Honor Guard which will be followed immediately by the funeral service officiated by the Rev. Randy Bargo and Bro. Buster Massengale. Music will be provided by Steve Siler and Sacha Bargo.
Military graveside honors and interment will follow the funeral in the Douglas Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Randy Bargo, Scott Davis, David King, Buster Massengale, Little Buster Massengale, and Joe Paul Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Walker Malicoat, Joe Joe Creekmore, Ed Bryant, and Pat Bryant.
Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Independence Day celebrations planned in Corbin on July 3, Williamsburg on July 4

If fireworks are your thing, then you will have the chance to see them in Corbin on Wednesday (July 3) and in Williamsburg on Thursday (July 4).

Corbin will hold its Independence Day celebration on Wednesday (July 3) at the Corbin Arena.

The event will take place from 7 – 10 p.m. and will feature a DJ dance party, inflatables, food trucks, and free gift bags for children.

There will also be a concert ticket giveaway for best patriotic costume.

Fireworks will be set off about 9:45 p.m.

Williamsburg festivities

Independence Day festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. Thursday (July 4) in Williamsburg, with the “Let Freedom Ring” bell ringing ceremony sponsored by the William-Whitley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Captain Charles Gatliff Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

The event will take place at Patriot Park on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands adjacent to a replica of the Liberty Bell.

It will feature patriotic music and will culminate with the ringing of a replica of the Liberty Bell to commemorate the Declaration of lndependence on July 4, 1776.

The bell will be rung 13 times, once each for the 13 original colonies, which later became the 13 original states.

Williamsburg festivities will culminate Thursday (July 4) at the Kentucky Splash Waterpark. There will be no entry charge to the waterpark after 7 p.m. on July 4.

The festivities will include a hot dog eating contest at 7:30 p.m. beside the gift

shop.

At 8 p.m., there will be a duck race with a $500 grand prize.

Numbered rubber ducks will be sold and entered into the race, i.e., will be dumped into the Lazy River and “race.” Ducks can be purchased at the admissions area and proceeds from that event will go to the Williamsburg Police Department Shop with

a Cop event.

Fireworks will take place about dark, and are sponsored this year by The Mint, the City of Williamsburg and the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Commission.