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Local realtor Heather Barrineau recently donated a new book to the library at Keavy Elementary School on behalf of the Lexington Bluegrass Association of Realtors. Barrineau said it is LBAR’s way of realtors giving back to the community in which they live and work.

Williamsburg parade a success despite cold, snowy weather

Bragging rights have officially been determined for the best Christmas decorations in Williamsburg, and the best floats in this year’s Christmas parade. Mayor Roddy Harrison announced the winners of the 13th Annual Williamsburg Feels Like Home Christmas Decorating Contest during...

Frances Fogle Keith

Frances Fogle Keith, 99, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2017. She was born January 23, 1918 and lived to be 99 years and 11 months of age. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Tye Keith. A private burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Vankirk-Grisell...

Bama Darlene Newman Smith

Bama Darlene Newman Smith passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. The funeral service was held Friday, December 8, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Herbert Paul Carithers

Herbert Paul Carithers, 87, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 03, 2017 at the Beech Tree Manor. He was born November 5, 1930 in Miami, Florida. Herb is preceded in death by his parents: Russell & Faye Blum Carithers. He is survived by his wife: Bertha “Betty”...

Opha Lewis

Opha Lewis, 79, of Keavy passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Born February 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Covie and Polly Jane Turner. She was a member of Keavy Church of Christ. A devout Christian and hard working mother, she was described by more than one as “the...

Johnny Wayne Siler

Johnny Wayne Siler, 54, of 136 Colonel Hollow Road, Rockholds, departed this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born on April 10, 1963 to J.C. Siler and Eva Ellen Croley Siler. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Eva...

Devada Judy Taylor Wyatt Tuggle

Devada Judy Taylor Wyatt Tuggle, 90, of Corbin, formerly of London, passed away Friday December 8, 2017 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born March 24, 1927 to William and Stella Taylor, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Archie T. Wyatt, and her second husband, Joe E....

James H. Sproule

James H. Sproule, 51, of Moreno Valley, CA formerly of Whitley County passed tragically on December 1, 2017. James will always be remembered as a hardworking and honest man who gave his all to everything he did. He loved the great outdoors, adventures of all kinds, and was always...

Mary K. Greene

Mary K. Greene, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at her home in Corbin. Born in Blackmont, Mary was the daughter of the late James “Pig” Tye and Julia Howard Tye. She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy Greene, and sister Margie Holder and her husband Sid....