Mary Francis Paul, 48, of Ball Street, Williamsburg, departed this life Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1968 in Corbin, to the late James A. Paul and Edna (Reeves) Paul. She is survived by two brothers, David Paul (Lesia) and Walter Robert...

Janet Allen, 59, of Corbin passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the U.K. Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Leesa Allen and her father, Andrew Ciabattari. She is survived by her husband, Michael Allen; two sons: Michael Andrew Allen and wife Heaven...

Reed “RD” David Taylor, 78, husband of Billie Taylor passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Baptist Health Lexington. David “RD” entered into this life on March 30, 1938, the son of the late Levi Taylor and Rachel Hodge Taylor. He served in the United States Army and was...

A.B. Forman, 82, of Jellico, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 20, 2016 at the Tennova Lafollette Medical Center in Lafollette, TN. A.B. retired from James River Coal Company where he served as director of personnel. A.B. was very active in the community, serving as...

James Levin, 88, died peacefully on September 22, 2016, after fighting pancreatic cancer. Jim was the son of Louis and Zelda Levin and grew up in Williamsburg – where he developed a strong work ethic and empathy for others. He had many life-long friends from his days at...

Ramona L. Hollingshead, 50, the wife of Charles David Hollingshead of Corbin, passed away on Monday evening at the Baptist Health Hospital of Corbin. Funeral services were conducted on Friday at the Tree of Life United Pentecostal Church in East Bernstadt with Bro. Jimmy Carr...

James Murphy, 95, Hwy 26 Corbin, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was the husband of Donna Murphy. The funeral was held Tuesday, September 27 at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Matney and Rev. Janus Jones officiating. Burial was...

Shirley Joyce Clark, 85 of Corbin, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Baptist Health, Corbin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 27 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Joe Eaton and Rev. Allen Bonnell officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven...

Oryula “BG” Money, 90, of Corbin passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, at Corinth Cemetery with Pastor Derrick Foster officiating. Hart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Judy A. Smith, 62, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services were held Friday, September 23rd, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial was in the Hollin Cemetery. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Iva Hickey Ward, 87, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at The Heritage. Born in Williamsburg, she was the daughter of the late E.G. Hickey and Buna Mae Brooks Hickey. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Ward, Jr.; sister Vivian Taylor; and...

Peggy June Kelley, 81, of Marie Circle, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on June 26, 1935 in Williamsburg, to Vess Wilson and Viola Kerr Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vess and Viola...

Imogene Poynter, 87, of Corbin passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. Born August 2, 1929, in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Bessie Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E....

Reanna Dobek was crowned Whitley County High School Football Homecoming Queen during halftime festivities at Friday nights game against South Laurel High School. Dobek is being escorted by  Ethan Ingram.

Considered by sports broadcasting legend Cawood Ledford as “the most fierce player ever to wear a Kentucky uniform,” college and high school football standout, educator and contractor Mel Chandler, of Corbin, died last Friday at the age of 76. According to family, Chandler passed...

Vernon V. Engle, Sr., 79, of Gray passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Christine Elliott Engle. His funeral was held Tuesday at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial was at the Gray Cemetery.

Gladys Cox, 76, of Gray passed away Friday evening at Baptist Health Corbin. She was the wife of James E. Cox. Her life will be celebrated at Dorthae Pentecostal Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Billy Evans officiating. Burial will be at Felts Chapel Cemetery. Vankirk-Grisell...

Peggy Kelley, 81, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, September 19 at the Baptist Health in Corbin. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg.

Irene Ramsey Baird, 62, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She was born December 20, 1953 in Jellico, TN. Irene was preceded in death by her father, William Ramsey, Jr.; mother, Queen Esther Carroll Ramsey; brothers,...