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Gerald Kevin Neal, 62, of Knoxville, TN, having courageously fought an impossible battle with cancer and pulmonary fibrosis, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 22, 2023, in his loving home surrounded by loved ones. Gerald was born on March 24, 1961, in Williamsburg,...

Toddler helps police find wanted Whitley County woman. That was a headline that appeared in the March 1, 2023 edition of the News Journal.  Now, nearly nine months later, that same Whitley County woman is thanking her nephew for his honesty and bravery. She says that without it,...

Charles W. Roberts, a resident of New Richmond, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 89. He was the husband of the late Mary Roberts. Father of Laura Davis, Lisa Roberts, June Roberts, Paula (Rich) Leonard, and Karen Roberts. Grandfather of Samantha Joyal,...

Devancil Moses, a lifelong resident of Williamsburg, Kentucky, was born on September 21, 1940, and passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023. Known for his thoughtful demeanor, Devancil was a beacon of warmth in his community, Devancil is survived by his devoted wife of 51...

“I was in tears. I didn’t believe it at first.” That is how Williamsburg’s Chelsea Taylor described the moment when she found out that she will soon have a chance at winning $10,000 and a Q&A with one of her childhood idols, celebrity Chef Buddy Valastro.

Back in 2014, Spencer Diamond was a senior at Corbin High School. He was a member of the inaugural Redhound swim team, and in an interview former Head Coach Kyle Yeager was quoted in the News Journal, saying, “…Diamond is my distance swimmer, when he isn’t busy flirting...

Rodney Lee Searles, born on March 8, 1968, in Lakeland, Florida, was a beacon of hope and help in his community and a cherished member of his family. Known for his bravery, compassion, and unwavering commitment to his vocation, Rodney spent 25 dedicated years as an Emergency...

George William Blankenship, age 67, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home. He was born August 21, 1956, in Jellico, Tennessee. George was preceded in death by, Audrey Blankenship; and mother, Etta Jean (Blakely) Blankenship. He is survived by...

Jerome (Jerry) Hlava, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin after a brief illness. Jerry was born in Lakewood, Ohio, on December 14, 1941, to the late Ludwig and Antonia Hlava. He was a retired supervisor of shipping and receiving with...

Mildred Gale Taylor, age 42, of Strunk, Kentucky (formerly of Newcomb) passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the U.K. Hospital-Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born April 6, 1981, in Oneida, Tennessee. Gail was preceded in death by grandchildren,...