Vincent Eugene Walters, an adventurous, thoughtful, and reliable soul, passed away on August 13, 2023, at the age of 63. Born on April 1, 1960, in Corbin, KY, Vincent lived most of his life in Woodbine, KY. He was a retired electrician who embraced the spirit of adventure through...

Lori Faith Whidden, a compassionate soul and beacon of support, left us on August 16, 2023. She was a resident of Williamsburg, Kentucky, born and raised in Illinois, where her generous heart touched the lives of everyone she met. As Mother Teresa once said, “It’s not about how...

Bulah Rudder, age 71, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Baptist Health Corbin. She was born in Laurel County, KY, on October 13, 1951 to the late Jim and Mae Johnson Robinson. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles...

Nina Meadors, age 75, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Saint Joseph London. She was born December 24, 1947 in Bryceville, TN, to the late Gaynes and Faye Snow Burton. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Billy Ray Lawson, and...

William Henrey Vanzant, known affectionately as WH by those closest to him, passed away on August 12, 2023. Born on September 8, 1945, in Double Springs, Alabama, William’s life was marked by a generous spirit, a thoughtful demeanor, and a creative mind that shone through in...

On August 9, 2023, our world became a little less bright as William Hubert Hamby, lovingly known as Dickey, departed from us. Born in Jellico, Tennessee, on October 29, 1951, William was a beacon of love, thoughtfulness, and generosity to all who knew him. He dedicated his life...

Jimmie (Lansden) Roberts, age 87, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Jimmie is preceded in death by her husband, Ben Roberts; parents, James Lansden and Doris (Chitwood) Lansden; niece, Tonya...

Leonard Eugene Strunk, age 63, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born November 20, 1959 in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Nelson and Betty Cox Strunk. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elliana...

Otis Ray Baker, Jr., 80, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky. Born November 21, 1942, in Bell County, he was the son of the late Otis Ray Baker, Sr., and Rachel Baker. Otis was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Additionally, he was a...

Martha Silvers, age 57, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her home. She was born December 27, 1965, in Chicago. Martha was preceded in death by her father, George Duff Silvers; mother, Lena (Jones) Silvers; brothers, Gene Silvers, and Max Silvers....

Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Neal, age 79, of Jellico, Tennessee, the beloved husband of the late Kathy Neal, passed away late Saturday evening, August 5, 2023, at his home. Jerry was born on March 12, 1944, to the late Joseph Neal and Eleanor R. (Curry) Neal in Greensburg,...

Guy Siler, age 54, of Corbin, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born August 24, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio. There will be no service at this time. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Gerald Neal, age 79, of Jellico, TN, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete but will be announced later by the Cox & Son Funeral Home. Cox & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Carroll Blackwood, age 72, of Gray, KY, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. Funeral service was Saturday, August 5, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Blackwood Family Cemetery in Gray, KY. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of...

Judy Lawson, age 60, wife of James Wesley Lawson of Curry Lane, Corbin, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Baptist Health Corbin. Funeral service was Friday, August 4, at the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Albert Jones officiating. Burial followed in the...

John Morgan, age 75 of Corbin, KY, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at his home. He was born August 26, 1947 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Dewey and Daisy Cox Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Morgan of Corbin, KY; two children, John Morgan of Corbin, KY, and...

Florence Juanita Neal, age 59 of Corbin, KY, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Corbin, KY. She was born April 13, 1964 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Charles and Nancy Beard Nichols. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by four siblings, Vivian Graf, Chuck...

Baby Heaven Long was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Jellico Regional Hospital. Baby Heaven was preceded in death by uncle, Andrew Blake Long; great-grandparents, William “Bill” Long and Betty (Muse) Long; and step great-grandfather, Jim Dial....

Alvin Sears, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the UK Hospital in Lexington KY. He was born in Corbin, KY on August 30, 1942. Visitation will be Friday, August 4, from 2 pm until the memorial service at 4 pm with Rev. John Mitten officiating. Vankirk-Grisell...

David Faulkner, age 67, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the UK Medical Center. A memorial visitation will be on Tuesday, August 1, from 4 pm until 6 pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, Corbin, KY. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.