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Angela “Angie” Gray Blankenship

Angela “Angie” Gray Blankenship, 42, of Corbin passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. Born May 22, 1975, she was the daughter of Bob and Ina Gray of Keavy. In addition to her father and mother, she leaves behind her beloved son, Jasper Blankenship; her brother, Michael Gray; and...

Fred Edwin “Willard” Medlin

Fred Edwin “Willard” Medlin, 84, of Gray, passed away on Thursday January 11, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday January 16,  at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Candle Ridge...

Leadership Tri-County selects Andy Croley as Leader of the Year

Leadership Tri-County will recognize one current Williamsburg resident and a late Williamsburg resident next month for their outstanding contributions to their communities. Leadership Tri-County has selected Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley as its 2018 Leader of the Year, and...
Posted On 10 Jan 2018

Thomas Walter Dowling Jr.

Thomas Walter Dowling Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. A native of Springfield, he was born March 8, 1940 to the late Thomas Walter, Sr. and Katherine Gooch Dowling. He was a graduate of Springfield High School where he was...

Lawrence Robert Johnson

Lawrence Robert Johnson, 86, of Gray, passed away on Friday morning at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. A private graveside service and burial was conducted at the Resthaven Cemetery in Corbin, with Pastor Jonathan Sizemore officiating. Laurel Funeral Home is in charge of...

Phillip Michael McGhee

Phillip Michael McGhee, 67, of Jellico, TN, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Jellico Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 11, 1950 to the late Silas F. McGhee and June (Siddall) McGhee in Jellico. He was a member of the First Christian...

Elease Marie Davis Moses

Elease Marie Davis Moses, 47, of South Highway 25-W, Williamsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 5, 1970 in Corbin, to the late Larry Wayne Davis and Wanda Sue Godsey. She is survived by two daughters, Kayla Moses (Cody Canada)...

Don Kennedy

Don Kennedy, 65 of White Oak, TN passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home. He was born July 5, 1952 in Campbell County, TN. He was preceded in death by parents: Dewey and Omey Phillips Kennedy; brothers: Charlie, Mark, J.D., Eugene, Ira Lee, Cardus, and Lonnie Kennedy;...

James Roy Sturgill

James Roy Sturgill, 73, of Woodbine passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at his residence. Born January 26, 1944, he was the son of the late Obie Sturgill and Jeanette Shumate. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Ruby June Hatton and...

Comedian Mark Klein to perform Jan. 26 at The Depot on Main

Mark Klein is one of those acts you just have to see. Fast, smart, thought-provoking. And most importantly, funny. His hard-hitting act views the world through the lens of a businessman, thoroughbred racehorse owner, stand-up comedian, nationally-touring speaker, real estate...