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Mickey Joe Sweet, 67, of Scottsburg, Indiana (formerly of Williamsburg) departed this life on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1951 to the late Robert Sweet and Lorella (Wingfield) Sweet. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Ronald Wesley Leach, 29, of Jellico, TN passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born July 27, 1989 in Jellico, TN. Wesley is survived by a son, Gunner Wesley Leach; mother of his son, Holly Morris; father, David Leach and wife Lisa; mother, Teresa McGhee and husband Kevin;...

Dr. Lee Gatliff Durham, Jr, 73, of Williamsburg, departed this life on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Central Baptist in Lexington, surrounded by his family. Dr. Durham was born on October 4, 1944 in Williamsburg, and was the youngest child of Lee G. Durham and Dixie Holt...

Duskey Omega “Duck” Simms, 76, of Rockholds, departed this life on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at St. Joseph London. Born in Fonde, Kentucky on June 29, 1942, Duck was the daughter of the Late Leslie Berry Bowlin and Gertie Mae Wade. Duck was a former employee of Chrysler in...

Rev. Elmer Parks, 80, of Tackett Creek Road, Williamsburg departed this life on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on May 22, 1938 in Clearfield, TN to the late Arthur Parks and Jeanette (Thomas) Parks. Elmer preached for 17 1/2 years at Little...

Ada Lee Witt, 99, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Christian Health Center in Corbin. Born in Lee County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Garrett Hobert Estep and Mollie Elizabeth Rowlett Estep. Ada worked in retail sales at both Belks and Buchanan-Wyrick...

Joanna Hall Shepherd, 72, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. Joanna is survived by her husband, Harry Shepherd. A private graveside service was held at Rest Haven Cemetery in Loyal, KY. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home was...

Billy Joe Simpkins, 70, of Elk Valley (Pioneer), Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born July 05, 1948 in West Virginia. Joe was preceded in death by his father, James Simpkins; step-father, Odell Terry. He is survived by his wife, Margie Ward...

Donald Edward Moore, 61, of Highway 895, Williamsburg departed this life on Friday, September 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 28, 1957 in Corbin, to the late Billy Edward Moore and Janice (Reeves) Moore. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by...

Roxell Elmon Karr, 74, of New Albany, IN, passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Corbin, and was a retired computer programmer having retired from Humana. A US Army veteran of Vietnam, Roxell enjoyed playing chess, reading,...