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Rosa Elizabeth “R.E.” Steely

Rosa Elizabeth “R.E.” Steely, 93, of Corbin passed away Friday. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  A cherished woman, she was an excellent cook, especially known for her fried apple pies. Born August 13, 1924, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late John...

Ernest F. Lanham

Ernest F. Lanham, 89, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his home in Corbin. Born in Combs, Kentucky in Perry County, he was the son of the late Charlie B. Lanham and Bertha Baker Lanham. He had worked as a mechanical supervisor for L&N/ CSX Railroad and was a member...

Whitley County Historical and Genealogical Society to give away $500 pre-paid card during Heritage Day

The Whitley County Historical and Genealogical Society members met for their monthly meeting on August 14. Those in attendance were: (standing) Librarian Mary Alice Siler, Vice President Justeen Wilson and Terresa Etter. Seated are Roy Siler, President Patricia Jones, Billie...

Tammie Marie Baird

Tammie Marie Baird, 51 of Machesney Park, IL passed away peacefully at her home the morning of August 16, 2017, after a valiant fight against cancer, with Jason, her Dad, and her animals at her side. She was born on October 26, 1965 in Sharonville, OH to Joe E. Baird and the late...

Jeffery Allen Myers

Jeffery Allen Myers, 50, of  Highway 92 East, Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, TN. He was born on November 5, 1966 in Ypsilanti, MI to Randall Myers and the late Eula Mae Lawson. He was also preceded in death by...

DAV Post #90 and Auxiliary attend August meeting

The Disabled American Veterans and their aulixiary held their monthly meeting on August 8 at the DAV Post # 90 in Williamsburg.  Pictured in the back row are: Thelma McWilliams, Hettie Siler, Arthur Siler, Robert Fuson, Maurice Saylor and Doug Dobson. Middle row: Irene Clawson,...

Barbara Arlena Moses

Barbara Arlena Moses, 75, of Little Wolf Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at her home. She was born on December 17, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to the late Frank Deaton and Lena (Cole) Deaton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...

Vicki A. Love

Vicki A. Love, 63, of Lily, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was a daughter of the late Harvey and Doris Marcum Clark and was a cook for Hardee’s in London. She is survived by her husband Gary Love; two children: Angela Dixon...

Richard Dale Canady

Richard Dale Canady, 35, of Sandwich, IL and formerly of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. Richard was born on November 4, 1981 in Corbin, to the late Henry Canady and Denise Vastine. In addition to his father, he was also...

Marlene Scott

Marlene Scott, 75, beloved mother, mamaw, sister, and friend passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, in Nashville, TN. She is survived by her children; Philip Scott, II (Kathy), Corbin Cynthia Hughes, Lexington, Chris Scott (Pam), Sabrina Jewell (Ty), both from Nashville, TN;...