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Ralph G. Turner

Ralph G. Turner, 68, of Emlyn, KY. passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born June 1, 1951 in Williamsburg, to the late Arthur and Zella Rains. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters; Lana Davis, Betty...

Riggs receives Dean’s Scholarship at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Rachel Riggs of Williamsburg, Kentucky is the recipient of a Dean’s Scholarship at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for the fall 2019 semester. Scholarships are based on academic merit and potential for superior academic achievement in college. Riggs graduated in May from...

Corbin’s new gaRage Karaoke and Arcade to hold fundraising event and bake sale on July 19

Business owner wants to help friend’s family raise money for funeral expenses Jason Tackett, 40, of Sparta Township, Michigan formerly of Williamsburg, tragically passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning in February of this year. He left behind his children; two daughters,...

Earl Henderson

Earl Henderson, 86, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. He was the husband of Shirley Henderson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Jack’s Fork Cemetery.

Otis W. Cordell

Otis W. Cordell, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, June 25, 2019 at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born November 21, 1933 in Williamsburg, to the late Wadley and Exie Jones Cordell. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Betty Cordell Chambers and...

William E. Crawford

William E. Crawford, 87 years old, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, in Toledo on June 26, 2019. He was born May 20, 1932 in Knoxville, TN and grew up in Whitley County near Jellico, TN. As a child, he loved roaming the mountains of Tennessee. He...

Marjorie Elizabeth Parmon Nantz

Marjorie Elizabeth Parmon Nantz, 80, of Corbin, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Christian Care Community. Marjorie is survived by three children. The funeral service was held Friday, June 28, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Cole officiating. Burial followed...

Mildred Paul Lewis

Mildred Paul Lewis, 88, of Monterey, Tennessee departed this life on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at her home. She was born August 30, 1930 in Whitley County, to the late Robert and Nona Bell Jones Paul. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, K.C. Cole and Ringo;...

Sally Letha (Poore) Hickerson

Sally Letha (Poore) Hickerson, 63, of George Hayes Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on October 15, 1955 in Corbin, to the Late Jesse Poore and Beatrice (Logan) Poore. She is survived by her...

Johnny Matthew Ivey

Johnny Matthew Ivey, 35, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday June 21, 2019 at the Jellico Medical Center. Matt made his profession of faith and was a member of the Clear Fork Baptist Church. Matt is survived by his wife, Elsie Ivey; children, Madison Michelle Ivey and Logan...