Tom Greer announces resignation as head coach of Corbin High School football team
After four years as the head coach of the Corbin High School varsity football program, Tom Greer has announced his resignation. In addition to stepping down from his coaching duties, he will also be resigning as the school district’s Director of Safety and Director of Pupil Personnel. (more…)
Ben JR McKiddy
Ben JR McKiddy, age 68, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on May 4, 2024 at his home.
Ben was born on May 24, 1955 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Ben McKiddy, Sr. and Virgie (Bennett) McKiddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben McKiddy, Sr. and Virgie (Bennett) McKiddy, and two brothers, Russell McKiddy and Harold Lloyd McKiddy.
Ben was owner and operator of McKiddy Auto Body and Repair, former Fire Chief of Patterson Creek VFD, currently worked at Redline Fire & Apparatus, and attended Yaden Worship Center.
Ben is survived by his children, Ben Michael McKiddy of Corbin, Nicholas Joe McKiddy (Crystal) of Williamsburg, Travis James McKiddy (Tonya) of Williamsburg, Chad Douglas McKiddy (Paige Harr) of Williamsburg, and Kristian Faith McKiddy (Dakota Blevins); grandchildren, Mariah Massengale, Ryan McKiddy, Charla McKiddy, Brittany McKiddy, Machaela McKiddy, Travis Zachary McKiddy, Maci McKiddy, Trenton McKiddy, Kannon McKiddy, Maverick McKiddy, and Kyson McKiddy; sister, Shirley Young (John) of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Eddie Wayne McKiddy of Bowling Green, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Saturday, May 11, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service will be a private family service on Sunday, May 12, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerome McCullah officiating.
He will be laid to rest in the McKiddy Family Cemetery.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Antonio Ray O’Brien
Antonio Ray O’Brien, age 18, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at UT Medical Center.
He was born December 22, 2005, in Jellico, Tennessee. Antonio was a senior at the Jellico High School.
Antonio is preceded in death by his father, Elvis O’Brien; and grandparents, Earl and Cynthia Delk.
He is survived by his mother, Lexie (Delk) Roberts and husband Christopher; grandmother, Joie (O’Brien) Hutson; brother, Bryson Brown; sisters, Brittany Gaylor and husband Aaron, Michaela O’Brien and Chase Hurst and their unborn baby; uncle, John “Bobby” Delk; close family member, Jamie Brown; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing.
The funeral was Thursday, May 2, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Anthony Lawson officiating.
Burial followed in the Kensee Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
Randy Dean Brewster
Randy Dean Brewster, age 74, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home.
He was born August 6, 1949, in West Virginia. Randy was very loved and will be greatly missed.
Randy is preceded in death by his father, Buel Junior Brewster; mother, Ruth (Jackson) Brewster; brothers, Michael and Reggie Brewster.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda (Baird) Brewster; daughters, Sabrina Hopeck and David Angel, April Shelton, and Deanna Brewster; six grandchildren, Korey Hopeck and wife Adrienne and his father Kevin Hopeck, Tanner Shelton, Brandon Brewster and Hope Howington, Chloe Bowlin and Alex Johnson, Emilea Angel, Presley Brewster and Zoey Taylor; four great-grandchildren, Azariah and Neyland Hopeck, Sunshine and Lorelei Brewster; siblings, Drema Hamilton and husband Rodney, Timmy Brewster and wife Nina, Genevieve Thornsbury and husband Randy, Neva Whisenant and husband Mike; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
Per Randy’s wishes he was cremated and will return to West Virginia.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
Dianne Lorraine Lynch
Dianne Lorraine Lynch, affectionately known as “Mom Mom,” passed away on April 27, 2024, in Oak Ridge, TN.
Born to Edward and Ann Eva Kurtz on August 5, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
Dianne is preceded in death by her parents; her brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Janice Kurtz; her son, Robert Malone; her mothers-in-law, Vivian Lynch and Rose Malone; son-in-law, Joe Webb; and soul sister, Sharon Creekmore.
Dianne’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by her husband, Jerry “Red” Lynch; her children, Jacalyn Sullivan (Danny), Jacinda Byrge (Josh), Doug Malone, Wendel Malone, and Jeremy Lynch; her grandchildren, Brandon Bowlin (Charity), Ashley Berta (Bryan), Tiffany Bridges, Heather Lovitt (Nathan), Ryan Webb (Kaitlyn), Zachery Slagle, Chandler Slagle, Brooklyn Lawson, Juliette Ashe, Kaylynn Byrge; great-grandchildren, Mason Griffin, Sailor Rose, Jalisa, Jaycee, Trinity, Caden, Kinley, Harper, Everly, Rhett and Nate; sisters-in-law, Janie Gilburth (Robert), Sue Thurman (Harry), and Carol Malone; her caregivers, Angel Brummett, Carolyn Bowlin, Ashley Bowlin, and Mary Shelton; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service was Tuesday, April 30, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel with scripture reading and prayer by Ashley and Bryan Berta.
Interment was Wednesday, May 1, in the Douglas Cemetery at Wooldridge, TN, with the Jellico Rescue Squad serving as pallbearers.
The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Joyce Rains
Mildred Joyce Rains, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 80 in her hometown of Williamsburg, KY.
Born on July 30, 1943, Mildred leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered by her family and those who knew her.
Mildred dedicated her life to raising a large and loving family, and her memory will be cherished by her sons, Ernest (Delvena), Roger (Paulette), Thomas (Lisa), Stanley, and Steven Rains; as well as her many grandchildren, including Angel (Dorien), Alelia, Wayne, Kelcey, Kendal, Dalton, Dakatah, Roger, Brandon, Kenny, Beth, Rebecca (Justin), Alexis, and Rose (John).
Mildred also leaves behind her special friends, Gertie Chandler, Dorian Huddleston, and Kathy Rains; 22 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members to mourn her passing.
Her gentle spirit and caring nature will live on through the generations she touched.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Rains; her parents, Speed Hamblin and Rose Monhollen Hamblin; her son, Timothy Rains; and her grandson, Jace Rains.
Funeral services to honor Mildred’s life was held at the Croley Funeral Home on May 1, with the Reverend Randy Bargo officiating.
These services offered an opportunity for family and friends to gather, share memories, and pay their respects to a woman who brought so much joy to those around her.
In her passing, Mildred Joyce Rains leaves behind a grieving family and community. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the love she shared during her time on earth will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. She will forever be remembered with love and gratitude.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Linda S. Cox
Linda S. Cox, age 58, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
Linda was born on March 3, 1966 in Jellico, Tennessee to Fate Cox, Jr. and Pauline (Privett) Cox.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Fate Cox, Jr. and Pauline (Privett) Cox; sons, Joe Partin and James Partin; and sister, Lisa Petrey.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Misty Dawn Partin (Will Moses); grandchildren, Gabriel Prewitt, Sophia Moses, Megan Partin, and Joseph Partin; daughter-in-law, Becca Partin; father of her children, Terry Partin; sisters, Phyllis Whitehead (Danny), Wanda Miracle (JR), Barbara Cox, June Price, TResa Gray (Chuck), and Jamie Cox; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral service was Thursday, May 2, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Josh Bowman officiating. She was laid to rest in the Wolf Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Eastern Kentucky University announces Fall 2023 graduate list
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized graduates from its six academic colleges during Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies, which were held on Dec. 2 at Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum.
“You have set yourselves apart, marking a milestone that will not only shape your own lives but will leave a lasting impact on those around you and generations to come,” said EKU President David McFaddin during the Fall 2023 graduation ceremony.
“This unique quality is what defines us as the school of opportunity. The diplomas you hold in your hands will create a ripple effect, opening doors to opportunities that might otherwise remain closed. Graduates of EKU, you are the embodiment of the values and teachings of this institution. As you venture into the world, equipped with your talents and skills, you will undoubtedly make a difference in communities that await your impact.”
Local Fall 2023 EKU graduates include:
- Brett Barnett of Corbin – accounting
- Christopher Brown of Williamsburg – criminal justice
- Alexander Byrley of Corbin – accounting
- Joshua Crabtree of Corbin – exercise and sport science
- Sophia Dunn of Corbin – psychology
- Karalee Hale of Corbin – biomedical sciences
- Lauryn Hamm of Corbin – nursing
- Kennie Huddleston of Corbin – nursing
- Annabelle Koen of Corbin – social work
- Selena Laws of Corbin – social work
- Nicki Lawson of Corbin – safety/security/emergency management
- Samuel Lewis of Williamsburg – psychology
- Tiffany Martin of Corbin – social work
- Cody Maxey of Williamsburg – criminal justice
- Stephenie Messer of Corbin – general business
- Lakon Mills of Corbin – elementary education teaching
- Stephanie Newman of Rockholds – special education
- April Pennington of Williamsburg – social work
- Angie Sowders of Corbin – psychology
- Ryan Vannorstran of Corbin – general studies
Of EKU’s Fall 2023 graduating class, 43 percent were the first in their families to obtain a college degree. Six months after graduation, EKU graduates report an average salary of $50,000 a year. The degree programs with the most graduates included psychology, criminal justice, social work, nursing and occupational safety.
The Train Station hosting special ‘Mom Prom’ event Friday, May 10
Social media has been filled in recent days with photos of excited teens attending their junior and senior proms, but the Train Station event venue in Corbin is asking, “What about the moms?” (more…)
Baptist Health Corbin medical staff offer academic scholarships to area healthcare students
Each year the Baptist Health Corbin medical staff offer scholarships to recognize and reward academic accomplishments of healthcare students.
This year 12 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded in July to students accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited program in selected health care fields.
Students must be a resident of the Tri-County area, i.e., Knox, Laurel or Whitley counties.
“These scholarships are awarded to students from the Tri County area in order to keep our greatest resources close to home,” said Medical Director David Worthy, MD.
Anyone interested in obtaining an application or needing additional information, can contact Jessica McKay at (606) 523-8688 or Jessica.McKay@bhsi.com. All applications must be submitted by June 30.
Baptist Health Corbin is a 273-bed, acute care facility providing a wide variety of healthcare services to residents of Whitley, Knox, Laurel, Bell, Harlan, Clay, McCreary counties in Kentucky and Campbell County in Tennessee.