Walter Pennington, Sr., age 86, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Christian Health Center in Corbin. Born in Clio, KY, he was a son to the late Abraham Lincoln “Link” Pennington, Sr. and Lettie Trammell Pennington. Walter enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1960,...

Lena Emma Douglas, age 89, of Farmersville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at Miami Valley Hospital on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born on March 18, 1934 to the late Thomas T. Tye and Charity (Lawson) Tye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Ardella Jones, age 91, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral service was Saturday, June 24, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Elder Freddie Harris officiating. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of...

Donald Lee Fouse, age 76, of Williamsburg, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his residence. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Fouse and Nancy (Bowlin) Fouse; brothers, Johnny Ray Fouse, Albert Wayne Fouse and James Bowlin; and brother-in-law Lewis...

Jacquelyn “Jacky” (Evans) Fontana, age 76, of Newcomb, Tennessee departed this earth on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in the loving care of her granddaughter Courtney Fontana Brown at Frakes, Kentucky. She was born March 2, 1947, in Pineville, Kentucky. Jacky is preceded in death by her...

Carson Payne, Jr., affectionately known as “Bad Eye” to his radio listeners and fans, age 69, of Monticello, Kentucky, formerly of the Red Ash Community of Whitley County, KY, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 21, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 21, 1953, to the...

Carolyn “Carol” (Spencer) Stanaford, age 77, of Dayton, Ohio and formerly of Roses Creek, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Kindred Hospital. She was born March 18, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio. Carol was Baptized in May of 1973. She taught kindergarten for 35 years, most of...

From a young age, Betty Croley learned firsthand all about the important work that goes on inside the local library. Her mother, Joyce Freeman, was a librarian in Whitley County for 35 years. Now, as Croley herself is about to begin her 24th year as a full-time employee at the...

Sarah Warren, 76, of Gray, KY passed away on June 18, 2023, at Baptist Health, Corbin, KY. Funeral service was Thursday, June 22, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Warren and Rev. Jason Keith officiating. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Collins, age 76, of Gray, KY, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at her home. There will be no services. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Miller, age 74, husband of Patsy York Miller of Tyner, KY passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. Visitation will be Wednesday, at 6 pm and funeral service will be at 11am on Thursday, June 22 in the Lakes Funeral Home Chapel in McKee, KY. Burial will follow in the Wilson...

Larry “Pooch” Lee Worley, Jr., age 52, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 in an automobile accident in McCreary Co., Kentucky. He was born March 27, 1971 in Jellico, Tennessee. Pooch is preceded in death by his father, Larry Lee Worley; brother, Willis Edward...

Carrie Blevins, age 82, of Lady Lake, FL, formerly of Emlyn, KY, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at The Villages Regional Hospital in The Villages, FL. She was born June 29, 1940 in Emlyn, KY, to the late Cecil and Emma Lovitt Rains. Along with her parents she was preceded in...

Joe McVey, age 63, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Saint Joseph Hospital in London, KY. He was born December 26, 1959 in Corbin, KY, to the late James R. and Wilma Cleta Sams McVey. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Little Joe...

Kenneth “Ken” Harp, age 85, of Corbin, KY, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born October 18, 1937 in Corbin, KY, to the late Alex and Rachel McNeil Harp. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy Ann Gray; one...

Ronnie Lynn Bargo, age 62, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born on December 23, 1960 the son of Elzo Bargo and Martha (Smith) Bargo. His parents precede him in death. Ronnie was a member of the...

Paul Estes, age 91, of Williamsburg, KY., passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Paul was born in Pleasant View, KY on October 8, 1931 to Oscar and Goldia (Lambdin) Estes, the second of seven children. Paul served his country in the...

Tommy D. Sands, age 60, of Rockholds, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Tommy was born on June 3, 1963 in Knoxville, Tennessee to James H. Sands and Grace Mae (Lee) Sands. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, James...

On June 11th, 2023 a Sunday, the day of rest, the Lord called Chester Chambers of Williamsburg, Kentucky to his heavenly home and eternal resting place. Chester passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by an abundance of his dearest loved ones. Chester was a...

Louise Marie (Wilkens) Pires, age 94, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her home. She was born July 18, 1928, in Dover, Delaware. Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Charles John Pires, Jr.; father, Henry Fredericks Wilkens; mother, Gilda Vere...