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Firefighter injured battling large blaze in North Corbin

A fire at an abandoned truck stop garage just off of I-75 Exit 29 Monday afternoon resulted in one Corbin firefighter having to be airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, where he was later released after being treated for what was determined to be minor injuries.

Legal Notices for 4-24-2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578), citizens are afforded the opportunity to express their views concerning the recreational needs of their community. To provide a forum for discussion, the Whitley County Fiscal Court will be hosting an open meeting on:

Date: 4-25-24

Time:  1:00pm

Location:  Whitley County Court House (Fiscal Court Room)

Address:  100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769

The specific purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Whitley County Fairgrounds Improvement Project. The project will create a trail loop around the fairgrounds, new bathhouses, and benches.

The public is invited to review and voice their opinion on the proposed activities and potential impacts of the project. Anyone wishing to support or oppose the proposed project can also submit written comments to the Whitley County Fiscal Court at P.O. Box 237 Williamsburg, KY 40769 by Monday May 6th, 2024.

INVITATION TO BID

The City of Corbin, Kentucky is accepting sealed bids for the following items/services for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025:

• Blacktop
• Cell/mobile phone
• Landfill
• Stone

Specifications can be obtained from tori.brock@corbin-ky.gov and sealed bids must be received in the office of the City Clerk, located at 805 South Main Street, Suite 217, Corbin, KY 40701 by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The bid opening will follow at 10:30 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Corbin Government Center. The City of Corbin reserves the right to accept or reject any/all bids.

NOTICE:

Radha Raman Inc., 1710 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769 hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package license no later than May 17, 2024. The business to be licensed will be located at 1710 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769 doing business as University Market & Deli. The director/president is Savankumar P. Patel of 20 Smith Lane, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Any person may protest the approval of the license by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication.

Woodbine man accused of assaulting jailers was already on parole for assaulting parole officer

A Woodbine man, who allegedly cut/stabbed corrections officers at the Whitley County Detention Center during an incident Thursday morning, was on parole for assaulting a probation and parole officer in Bell County in 2022, according to governmental records.

Wilma F. Noe

Wilma F. Noe, 83, of Rockholds, Ky. (Faber), passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was a member of Faber Baptist Church
She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde (Sonny) Noe Jr.; and two grandchildren, Tessa Renee Noe and Candice Danielle Noe; one son-in-law, Clarence Howington; her parents, Finley and Rachel (Powers) Thomas; mother and father-in-law, Clyde and Grace (Parks) Noe; brothers, Harold Thomas, Arville Thomas, Marvin Thomas; sister, Ruth Hannah Burkhart, brother-in-laws, Herbert Hannah, William Burkhart, Ray McFarland, Gaylon Jones, and Kurt Peace; sister-in-laws, Alberta Thomas, Wanda Thomas, Maddie Thomas, Darlene Ellery Thomas, and Wilma Peace.
She is survived by sisters, Henrietta McFarland, Loveland, OH, and Nell Jones, Murfreesboro, TN; brothers, Robert Thomas, Rockholds, KY, Kenneth Thomas, Milford, OH, Jim Thomas and Jan, Corbin KY; sister-in-laws, Betty Philpot, Rockholds KY, Diana Thomas, Newport KY, Wanda Cook and Jack, TN, and Phyliss Mockabee, Danville, KY; children, Clyde “Mike” Noe” and fianceé Connie Mitchell, Corbin KY, Karen Cain and Jimmy Corbin KY, Charles “Chuck” Noe and wife Tina, Corbin KY, Kenneth “Kenny” Noe and fianceé Karen Caldwell, Alexander City, AL, April Woods Noe, Berea KY; nine grandkids, 17 great-grandkids, two great-grandkids, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service was Tuesday, April 23 at Croley Funeral Home.
Following the service she was laid to rest in the Smith Cemetery in Faber, KY
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Teresa Katherine Rains

Teresa Katherine Rains, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Baptist Health Corbin, at the age of 60.
Born on October 17, 1963, in Whitley County, KY, Teresa touched the lives of all those around her with her warmth and kindness.
She is survived by her son, Alex Rains; her siblings, Christy Carr (Johnny), Mary Louise Earls (Phillip), Larry Dean Brooks (Vickie), Darrell Dewayne Brooks, and Jimmy Darren Cox (Catherine); several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing.
A funeral service to celebrate Teresa’s life was held at Croley Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 23, with Rev. Roger Meadors officiating.
Following the service, Teresa was laid to rest in Croley Addition of Highland Park in Williamsburg, KY.
As we gather to bid farewell to Teresa, let us remember her grace, her love, and the light she brought into the world. May her memory continue to brighten our days and guide us through the times ahead. Rest in peace, Teresa Katherine Rains.
Teresa was preceded in death by, Alva Rains, Alfred Brooks, Mary Cox, Allen Brooks, Sherry Brooks, Angie Brooks and James Lee Brooks.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Stella Steely

Stella Steely, age 95, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home.
Stella was born on October 13, 1928 in Oneida, Kentucky to Daniel and Florence (Ledford) Davidson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Davidson and Florence (Ledford) Hooker; son, Samuel K. Steely; brothers, Tommy Martin (Dorothy) and Daniel Davidson, Jr.; sisters, Naomi Jacobs (Henry), Opal Roberts (Vince), Elinor Spurlock (Grover), Minnie Clark (Bob), and Lois Meadows (Willard); brother-in-laws, Rexford Steely, Stanley Rex Steely (Mary), and Glenn H. Steely (Betty); and sister-in-law, Bernice Cordell.
Stella was a graduate of Oneida Baptist Institute High School and a graduate of Cumberland College. Stella was an educator for the Whitley County Board of Education for over 35 years. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church.
Stella is survived by her husband of over 73 years, Paul P. Steely; son, Paul David Steely (Brenda); five grandchildren, Jimmy Bates, Beth Bates (Pam Bates), Hunter Bates (Jennifer), Paige Cotter (Daniel), and Chase Steely (Amanda); 18 great-grandchildren, Kristen Bowlin (Tommy), Brittany Morgan (Jeremiah), Bronson Bates, Griffin Bates, Manny Summers-Bates, Sophie Summers-Bates, Joey Jackson, Katie Jackson, Sammy Jackson, Hunter Bates II, Anna Bates, Miller Bates, Kycen Cotter, Skylar Cotter, Ace Cotter, Jarius Steely, Naomi Steely and David Steely; five great great-grandchildren, Blake Bowlin, Beckham Bowlin, Brooks Bowlin, Miah Morgan, and Hadleigh Morgan; brother-in-law, Brance Steely (Mary); sister-in-laws, Genevieve McGregor and Karen Davidson; nieces and nephews, Sharon Lynn Douglas (Danny), Roger McGregor (Melody), Jeffery G. Steely, Sarah Shelley (John), John Steely (Amy), Greg Buis, Curtis Buis, Rae Jacobs-Moore, Darlene Gay (Jimmy), Donna Hall (Randy), Karen Rice, and Dee Dee Leal; several great-nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral service was Monday, April 22, at the Main Street Baptist Church with Hon. Hunter Bates, Dr. Bill Wright, Dr. Jerry Lowrie, and Dr. Donnie Bruce Patrick officiating. Stella was laid to rest in the Perkins Cemetery on Browns Creek Road.
Pallbearers were Bronson Bates, Griffin Bates, Jarius Steely, Miller Bates, Manny Summers-Bates, John Stanley Steely, Joey Jackson and Sammy Jackson.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Geneva Brown Mays Prewitt

Geneva Brown Mays Prewitt, age 95, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life surrounded by family on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home.
Geneva was born on August 5, 1928 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Irvin and Rosa Brown.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Rosa Brown; husband, Milton “Sonny” Prewitt; son, Nick Mays; daughter, Yvonne Shaw; brothers, Ellis and Doyle Brown; sisters, Opal Faulkner and Eva Reynolds.
Geneva loved her church family at Highland Park Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 66 years.
Geneva is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Ballou (Dr. Robert); brother, Damon Brown; daughter-in-law, Dee Mays; son-in-law, Dr. Frank Shaw; grandchildren, Monica Davidson (Mark), Jennifer Stotz (John), Courtney Mansell, Amy Reimers (Mike), Todd Shaw (Katie), Katelyn Hawkins (Chad), and Cody Mays; 14 great grandchildren; special friend and caregiver, Dixie Taylor; special neighbors, Bruce, Shanda, and Gloria Weddle; and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing.
Visitation will be 2:00 PM until the funeral hour on Wednesday, April 24, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service will be at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 24, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Robert Ballou, Rev. Doyle Lester, and Rev. Ryan Bailey officiating.
She will be laid to rest in the Highland Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland Park Missionary Baptist Church.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.