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Legal Notices for 9-13-2023

NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made:

Sharon Kaye Withers, 2792 Ashbrooke Drive, Lexington, KY 40513 and Pamela Ann Dillender, 1157 Chetford Drive, Lexington, KY 40509 were appointed co-executors on 8/8/2023 for the estate of William Eugene Maybe (deceased), 14323 Highway 92 East, Williamsburg, KY 40769.  The attorney for the co-executors is Hon. Twila Mynhier Brooks, 444 Lewis Hargett Circle, Suite 125, Lexington, KY 40503.

Glenn Dudley Reid, 2230 Cripple Creek Road, Rockholds, KY 40759 was appointed executor on 8/8/2023 for the estate of Boneita Ponder Reid (deceased), 2230 Cripple Creek Road, Rockholds, KY 40759.  The attorney for the executor is Jim Wren II, P.O. Box 6, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Holly A. Decker, 714 Detour Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101 was appointed executrix on 8/15/2023 for the estate of Keith E. Decker (deceased),13519 Highway 92E, Barbourville, KY 40906.  The attorney for the executrix is Jeff Tipton, P.O. Box 1284, Corbin, KY 40702.

Teresa P. Martin, 110 Mill Creek Drive, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed executrix on 8/15/2023 for the estate of Yvonne Bishop (deceased), 321 Perkins Street, Woodbine, KY 40771.  The attorney for the executrix is Jeff Tipton, P.O. Box 1284, Corbin, KY 40702.

Deborah Lynn Lewis, 1374 Hwy. 1804, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administratrix on 8/15/2023 for the estate of Michael Steven Lewis (deceased), 7838 Old Mt. Ash Pike, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

David Phillips, 64 Drew Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administrator on 8/22/2023 for the estate of Bonnie S. Phillips (deceased), 26 Drew Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769.  The attorney for the administrator is Andre Regard, 1500 Leestown Road, Suite 307, Lexington, KY 40511.

Vicky Chaudry, 547 Black Diamond Road, Corbin KY 40701 or Richard Mathes, 1206 Forest Circle, Corbin, KY 40701 were appointed administrators on 8/22/2023 for the estate of Sue P. Mathes (deceased), 1039 Shawnee Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Jennifer Lynn Peace, 1631 Keswick Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administratrix on 8/29/2023 for the estate of Deborah K. Strunk (deceased), 1631 Keswick Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Given under my hand this 31st day of August, 2023.

Gary W. Barton, Clerk

District & Circuit Courts

Whitley County/Williamsburg, KY 40769

 NOTICE:

Joe E. Jones has filed the final settlement for the estate of Judy Ann Jones (deceased).  The settlement hearing will be held 10/3/2023 @ 11 am.

Sherry Richardson Reynolds has filed the final settlement for the estate of Betty Richardson (deceased).  The settlement hearing will be held 10/3/2023 @ 11 am.

William Thurston has filed the final settlement for the estate of Kenneth Ellerby Pennington (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held 10/3/2023 @ 11 am.

Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to October 1st, 2023.

The hearing will be held at Whitley District Court, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40701

Given under my hand this 31st day of August, 2023.

Gary W. Barton

Whitley Circuit/District Courts

Williamsburg, KY 40769

NOTICE:

Jimmy Shepherd has filed the final settlement for the estate of Harry King Shepherd (deceased). The settlement hearing date will be set for 10/09/2023 at 9:00 am

Shannon Paul Hodge has filed the final settlement for the estate of Stephen Lynn Hodge (deceased) the settlement hearing date will be set for 10/09/2023 at 9:00am

Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to October 1st, 2023.

The hearing will be held at Whitley District Court, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40701

Given under my hand this 31st day of August, 2023.

Gary W. Barton

Whitley Circuit/District Courts

Williamsburg, KY 40769

NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made:

Jason Huddleston, 290 mountain Lane, Rockholds, KY 40759 was appointed as executor on 08/14/2023 for the estate of Donald Huddleston (deceased), P.O. Box 275, Rockholds, KY 40759.

Teresa Warren, 119 Clover Meadow Road, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as administratrix on 08/28/2023 for the estate of Glenna Ethel Coffey (deceased), 119 Clover Meadow Road, Corbin, KY 40701.

Norton Lee Privett, 5005 Wolf Creek Road, Williamsburg, KY 40701 was appointed as executor on 08/28/2023 for the estate of Carl Kenneth Privett (deceased), 1610 Whetstone Road, Rockholds, KY 40759.

Katherine Grace Carr, 5432 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056 was appointed as executrix on 08/28/2023 for the estate of Barbara Carr Carnes (deceased), 60 Pinnacle Drive, Corbin, KY 40701.

Given under my hand this 31st day of August 2023.

Gary W. Barton, Clerk

District & Circuit Courts

Whitley County/Williamsburg, KY 40769

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice is given that R&R Auto Repair, 606-344-6999 (177 Sears Lane, Gray, KY 40734) will sell a 2013 Ford Transit Connect (VIN #NM0LS7CNX DT164767) belonging to KBC Distributing, 873 E Laurel Road, London, KY 40741, on September 27, 2023, as arising from a mechanic’s lien. Lienholders on the vehicle may include Simplicity Financial Solutions, LLC, Dean A. Holland, Huntington National Bank, and Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation. Affiant, R&R Auto Repair, intends to obtain title to the vehicle unless the owner or a lienholder objects in writing within fourteen (14) days after the last publication of this legal notice, which will be September 13, 2023.

NOTICE OF HEARING

WILLIAMSBURG INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education will hold a public hearing in the Williamsburg Independent City School Auditorium at 1000 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769 on September 19, 2023 at 5:00 pm to hear public comments regarding a proposed general fund tax levy of 43.5 cents on real property and 49.9 cents on personal property. The proposed tax rate for 2023-2024 school year is the same tax rate approved by the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education for the 2022-2023 school year.

The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2023 was 43.5 cents on real property and 49.9 cents on personal property, producing revenue of $858,140.19. The proposed General Fund tax rates of 43.5 cents on real property and 49.9 cents on personal property are expected to produce $1,093,152.21. Of this amount $174,366.55 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for 2024 is 37.3 cents on real property and 37.3 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $918,170.42.

The general areas to which revenue of $235,012.02 above 2023 revenue is to be allocated are as follows: Building Fund, $60,000; Instruction, $100,000; Transportation, $50,000; and Maintenance of Plant, $25,012.02.

The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.

After a 32 year hiatus I’m back on the radio again

On Friday (Sept. 15), Corbin High School will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of football which will coincide with a nine million dollar plus upgrade of new facilities and a new field in a game against Frederick-Douglass of Lexington.

Don Estep is publisher of the News Journal.

This is a big occasion and lots of activities are being planned. Since it is all about history, then I get to be part of the event.

I have been around watching and broadcasting Redhound football for 70 years. I go back to the early 1950s when I saw my first game at Campbell Field. Then in 1961 I did a 30 year span of broadcasting the games on WCTT radio.

As part of the celebration, the News Journal will be publishing a 40-page magazine next week that covers all of the 100 year history of CHS football. This will be a limited edition magazine that all Redhound fans will want to have.

At halftime of the game, I am working with Danielle Hardin, Media Arts Teacher at Corbin High, to present coverage of the 100 year history on video to be shown on the new scoreboard at the field. I believe this will be something you’ll enjoy. I’ll have an update on more plans in my column next week.

But the biggest and most exciting thing for me is after 32 years of not broadcasting a game, Derick Eubanks of WCTT, T-107 FM has invited me to join Ron Bowling on the broadcast of the game.

I told Derick “thanks, it will be my last Hurrah.” At my age talking, or for that matter, doing anything for a long period of time takes more energy than I have.

My first Redhound broadcast in 1961 featured Rodger Bird playing. It couldn’t have been better. I had covered his older brother Calvin while doing UK games on WBKY, the University station.

From the time I heard J.B.Faulkner on the Ashland Oil Network broadcasting UK games when I was about 10 years old, I always wanted to be a play-by-play sportscaster. I got my chance while a student at UK.

My best help came from the late and great Claude Sullivan who did the UK broadcasts on the Standard Oil Network. He worked with me and showed me how best to broadcast the games. I later filled in for him on high school games on WVLK in Lexington.

My biggest thrill while at UK came on a night when Cawood Ledford got snowbound in Frankfort and couldn’t make it to a basketball game. I filled in for him on WHAS radio. I still have the tape of the game between UK and Alabama. Later, Cawood and I became good friends.

A good thing for our out of town subscribers who want to keep up with Corbin football, T-107 is available on the Internet for free and for a small fee the telecast of home games are available.

I expect that the Sept. 15 game could have one of the biggest crowds in the history of Corbin football. There will be many former Redhound players coming back to take part in the celebration.

If your ears can take it, bring a headset. After 32 years I’m not sure what will come out of the mike. Really, it will be fun to broadcast a game again.

Hugh Edward Smith

Hugh Edward Smith, age 88, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home. He was born January 8, 1935, in Speedwell, Tennessee.
Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Mae (Browning) Smith, daughter, Debera Spangler; father, Ed Smith; mother, Maggie (Partin) Smith; brothers, Carl, Pete and James Smith; sisters, Ruby Browning, Mable York, Wilma Rose, June Parker, Georgia Pruitt, Zella Newport and Beulah Dykes.
He is survived by sons, Elbert Smith, and Jamie Smith; daughter, Rita Voyles; grandchildren, Amy Voyles, April Price and husband Jason, Madison Fascilla and husband Mike, Trevor Smith, and Chase Bennett Townsend; great-grandchildren, Colton Smith, Montana Voyles-Staford, Jaxon Price, Peyton, Antonia and Arya Fascilla; sister, Sandra Davidson; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
The funeral was Thursday, September 7, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James “Jimbo” Bolton officiating.
Burial followed in the New Vine Cemetery in Frakes, Kentucky.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Gary Wayne Bridges

Gary Wayne Bridges, age 64, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1959, in Jellico, Tennessee. Gary was a faithful worker and member of the Newcomb Baptist Church.
Gary was preceded in death by father, Andy Bridges; and sister, Jennifer Bridges Wilson.
He is survived by wife, Janie (Browning) Bridges; son, Jeremy Bridges; daughter, Tiffany Natasha Bridges; mother, Edna (Paul) Bridges Norman and husband Earl; brother, Paul Bridges and wife Pat; sister, Annette Bridges Wright; grandchildren, Kaden Williams, and Kinley Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
The family will receive friends from 6 until the funeral hour at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H. Lee Ray and Bro. Jim Johnson officiating.
Burial will be at 11 am on Wednesday, September 13, in the Warren Memorial Garden in Pioneer, Tennessee.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

April Lynn Marple

April Lynn Marple, age 51, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday September 7, 2023 at her home.

She was born June 22, 1972 in Jellico, TN to the late Carl and Vivian Buhel Marple. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Marple.

April was the wonderful mother of her two children, Amber and Leon. Her children were her reason for living and she loved them with all of her heart. She also loved the Lord Jesus and was saved in May of last year. God done a complete work in her and her children. He redeemed what was lost and restored what was broken. She loved to worship Jesus and to go to church with her family.

April didn’t have an easy life but she had a heart as big as the ocean. She loved with all she had and was extremely passionate. She was so loved and will be missed by so many. We find peace in knowing that she’s with Jesus in complete and total freedom.

She is also survived by her dad, Ronnie Fox of Williamsburg, Ky; two sisters, Crystal Cooper (Jamie) of Nancy, Ky., and Sebrina Fox of Williamsburg, Ky; one brother, Carl Marple of Williamsburg, Ky; two nephews, Darrell White of Williamsburg, Ky., and Carl Marple; two nieces, Kaisley Henley of Williamsburg, Ky., and Sarah Marple; and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 12, at Ellison Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Hord officiating. Interment will be in the Douglas Cemetery at Oswego.

Visitation will be 11:00 am Tuesday, September 12 until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery at Oswego.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com

Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Thomas

Juanita Thomas, age 91, of Cincinnati, Ohio formerly of Williamsburg, Ky. passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Hospice of Butler in Franklin, Ohio.
She was born September 12, 1931 in Whitley County, KY to the late Jim and Malinda Carr Griffith.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death be her husband, Howard Lee Thomas; one daughter, Sharon Claxton; one son, Eric Christopher Thomas; four sisters, Arlene Griffith, Grace Sears, Gerthia Carr, and Cledia Faulkner; four brothers, Howard Griffith, Woodrow Griffith, John Griffith and Junior Griffith.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Malinda Kennedy (Mark) of Trenton, Ohio, Shane Claxton (Chrissy) of Trenton, Ohio, Eric Thomas of Hendersonville, Tennessee; son-in-law, Art Claxton of Seven Mile, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Thursday, September 14, at Ellison Funeral Home with Rev. Curt Vanover officiating.
Interment will be in Maple Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11:00 am until funeral hour Thursday, September 14, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jaxson Nicoles McClain

Jaxson Nicoles McClain was born on September 2, 2023, at 11:56 a.m. at Baptist Health Corbin, sleeping in the arms of Jesus.
He is survived by his mother, Karen Elmore, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, and father, Nick McClain, of Knoxville, Tennessee; grandmother, Amy Gibbins, of Jellico; grandfather, Elbert Gibbins, of Williamsburg, KY; aunts and uncles, Mary Ramsey and Donnie Wells, of Williamsburg, KY, and Amanda and Michael Chambers, of Jellico, TN; great-aunts and great-uncles, Joyce and Robert Troxell, of Jellico, Alice Faye and Rick Wooten, of Krypton, KY; cousins, Elizabeth Katherine and Jonathan Chambers; and a host of other relatives to mourn his passing.
At the request of the family, all services will be private.
Obituary is a courtesy of the Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico.