Geraldine was a beacon of strength and love, her life a beautiful cascade of moments woven together by the threads of resilience. She was a woman of action, always ready to lend a helping hand, her generosity knew no bounds. The love she had for her family was immeasurable, her...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rawlings, age 89, of Corbin, Ky, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Christian Healthcare Center in Corbin, Ky. She was born December 15, 1933 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Carl Bowen Tompkins and Beatrice McCuen Tompkins. Jackie was a real...

Jonathan King, age 86, of the Wooldridge Community passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Lafollette Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1937, in Jellico Creek, Kentucky. Jonathan was preceded in death by parents, Dewey and Flora (Ross) King; brothers, Arvel Lee, Boyd,...

Hugh Edward Smith, age 88, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home. He was born January 8, 1935, in Speedwell, Tennessee. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Mae (Browning) Smith, daughter, Debera Spangler; father, Ed Smith; mother, Maggie...

Gary Wayne Bridges, age 64, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1959, in Jellico, Tennessee. Gary was a faithful worker and member of the Newcomb Baptist Church. Gary was preceded in death by father, Andy...

April Lynn Marple, age 51, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday September 7, 2023 at her home. She was born June 22, 1972 in Jellico, TN to the late Carl and Vivian Buhel Marple. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Marple. April was the...

Juanita Thomas, age 91, of Cincinnati, Ohio formerly of Williamsburg, Ky. passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Hospice of Butler in Franklin, Ohio. She was born September 12, 1931 in Whitley County, KY to the late Jim and Malinda Carr Griffith. Along with her parents she...

Jaxson Nicoles McClain was born on September 2, 2023, at 11:56 a.m. at Baptist Health Corbin, sleeping in the arms of Jesus. He is survived by his mother, Karen Elmore, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, and father, Nick McClain, of Knoxville, Tennessee; grandmother, Amy Gibbins, of...

Paul E. Cummins, 93, of London, Ky. formerly of Orange Park, Florida went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2023. He was born August 26, 1930 to the late Martin and Cleda Cummins of Jellico, TN. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife June of...

It is with heartfelt sorrow and joyous remembrance that we announce the passing of Milo Christian Don Brooks, who left us on September 7, 2023, just shy of his birthday. Born in Corbin, KY, on October 29, 2020, Milo was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and niece. His...

Charles Edward Smith, age 74, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born March 8, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Carl and Marguerite Effinger Smith. He is survived by five children, Madelyne Wetmore (Robert) of...

Kenneth Frank Bolton, age 81, of Duff, Tennessee passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Lafollette Health & Rehab Center. He was born May 18, 1942, in Habersham, Tennessee. He was a member of the Little White Oak Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many...

Joseph Earl Peace, a thoughtful and adventurous soul, passed away on August 31, 2023. Born on February 14, 1980, in Pineville, Kentucky, Joseph was a man who lived his life on his own terms. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and enduring memories. Joseph is survived by...

Lane Gray Broyles, known to many as Gray, passed away on August 31, 2023. Born on March 7, 1935, in Rockholds, Kentucky, Gray dedicated his life to the service and betterment of his community. As a Principal and educator for over 28 years in the Whitley County School System, he...

George Dewayne Chitwood, age 88, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born May 4, 1935, in Wooldridge, Tennessee. Dewayne was preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Alan Chitwood; father, George Chitwood; mother, Rachel...

Leon Jennings Watson, a loving, humble, and adventurous soul, was born on May 28, 1954, in Wyandotte, MI. He resided in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and passed away gracefully on August 29, 2023. Leon was a dedicated member of the Mountain Ash Baptist Church, and his faith was a...

Kenneth (Ken) Byrd, age 84, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 8, 1939 to the late John and Mary (Murray) Byrd. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Byrd, Tom...

Virginia Irene Hatfield, age 76, of Duff, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at her home. She was born March 26, 1947, in Thomasville, Alabama. Virginia was preceded by her father, Jerry Pugh; brothers, and Jimmy Pugh, and Charles Pugh. She is survived by her...

Patsy June Olsen Mays, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She is survived by her two children, James Timothy Mays (Sherry) and Tammy Elizabeth Mays-Murphy; three grandchildren, Erin Murphy West (Jamie), Christopher Murphy, and Natalie Mays Hemmer (Patrick);...

Eliga Knuckles, age 58, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Gray, KY, he was a son to the late Walter Eugene Knuckles and Sally Mills Knuckles. He worked for many years as the supervisor of landscaping for the City of Corbin. Eliga...