James Easley “Buzz” Cloud, 66, of Southwood Estates, Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1950 in Harlan, to the late Bascom Harvey Cloud and Guelda Mae (Jump) Cloud. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Jean Cloud;...

On Thursday, Aug 3,2017 the JC Paul Detachment 1448 Marine Corps League, a Partner in the Department of Defenses 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Program, presented members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1050, of London, Ky, with Commemorative Lapel Pins...

The 2017 Nibroc Parade was a success. All the floats in the parade take lots of time, patience and resources, as well as teamwork, to prepare. This year’s float design winners were: Youth Division – Grace on the Hill; Commercial Division – Southeastern Medical Supply...

Three of the News Journal staff placed and won awards in the Appalachian Photographic Society Amateur Photo Contest held during NIBROC 2017. Trent Knuckles, publisher of the News Journal, won the Dr. Thomas Barnes Nature Photography Award for a photo of a jellyfish that he took...

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...

The Kentucky State Police Academy presented diplomas to 41 new troopers at ceremonies held in Frankfort Friday, including four with ties to either Corbin or London. Their addition to the force brings the agency’s strength to a total of 866 troopers serving the citizens of the...

Doc Mitchell, 65, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at St. Joseph London. He is survived by his wife Diane Mitchell. The funeral service was held Sunday, August 6, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Carson Mitchell officiating.

Emily Fay Wyrick, 45, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at UKMC in Lexington. Funeral services were held Friday, August 4, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Smith officiating.

Emma Faye Lovett Wilder, 86 of Williamsburg, was born on November 14, 1930 to Fleming Marshall Lovitt and Emma Rosetta White Lovitt, and passed away peacefully on August 7, 2017 at her home. Faye was happy to be known as “Granny” to everyone who knew her. She was preceded in...

Ray Pfoff, 96, of Covington, departed this life on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Rosedale Health and Rehab Center in Latonia, KY. He was born on June 16, 1921 in Whitley County, to the late John F. and Fannie (Walters) Pfaff. Mr. Pfoff was a combat veteran that served in World...

Corbin’s Roastin’ Redhounds Junior Chef team will be travelling to Louisville next week as the 2017 Farm to School Junior Chef Competition kicks off at the Kentucky State Fair. The team of Sarah Sawyers, Ken Trudelle and Makenzie Bellew, is scheduled to compete at 9 a.m. on Aug....

Geraldine “Gerry” Wyatt, 91, of Corbin passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was a daughter of the late Ray L. Johnson and Reina Heath Johnson. Her husband Joe Wyatt and daughter Sharon Rhodes also preceded her in death. Gerry worked as...

Sharon Gayle Hall Clark, 67 of Corbin, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, KY. Born September 21, 1949, in Estill County, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Bonnie Hall. A gifted songwriter and singer, she was a member of the...

Debra Kaye Rhodes Wilson, 56, of Parrish, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday morning, August 7, 2017 at the Tidewell Hospice Center in Bradenton, FL after a long illness. She was born on October 5, 1960 in Dayton, OH to the late James W. and Lena...

Flossie Harris Paul, 83, of Browns Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehab Center. She was born on September 9, 1933 in Whitley County, to the late John Harris and Matilda (Mullis) Harris. In addition to her...

Juana Dora Gonzalez, 67, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Laredo, TX, she was the daughter of the late Guillermo Tamez and Valentina Tamez. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother that raised her, Connie Lopez; and her...

Mavis F. Broome, 84, of Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, August 6, 2017, surrounded by her family, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on June 8, 1933, to the late Charlie and Cordelia (White) Farmer in rural Marion County, MS. In addition to her parents, she was...

Christopher Scott Lawson, 35, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Corbin. He was born on June 14, 1982 in Corbin, to the late Scott Lawson and Gail Lawson. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandmothers, Nancy Lawson and Lois...

Geraldine “Gerry” Wyatt, 91, of Corbin passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was a daughter of the late Ray L. Johnson and Reina Heath Johnson. Her husband Joe Wyatt and daughter Sharon Rhodes also preceded her in death. Gerry worked as...

A Corbin native’s attempt to complete a joint relay swim across the English Channel to mark the 100th anniversary of the arrival of U.S. troops in France for World War I was a success, and now he’s got plans to make the rigorous journey all on his own. David Arnold — a physician...