Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Ricky David Lawson, who entered eternal rest on November 3, 2023. Born on March 25, 1961, in Jellico, TN, Ricky spent his life in Williamsburg, Kentucky, bringing joy and laughter to those who had the pleasure of knowing him. As the famous saying goes, “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die,” and Ricky’s spirit will live on through the memories we all shared with him. Ricky is survived by his loving spouse, Rebecca Lawson; and his children, Jessie Lawson, Brittany Lawson, Bobby Hamblin, Danny Mays, Ray Mays, and Jacquelyn Curnutt. He was a proud grandfather to Cameron Mays...

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Cleo Tye on November 5, 2023. Born on February 2, 1947, in Knox County, Kentucky, Cleo spent all her 76 years in the beautiful bluegrass state. Her life was a testament to Maya Angelou’s words, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Cleo was a remarkable woman who lived life on her own terms. Though she never held formal employment, her life was rich with the work of the heart - nurturing her family, tending to her home, and cultivating friendships that...

Joyce Mildred Angel, of Corbin, Kentucky, born May 19, 1945, in Harlan, KY, departed this life on November 2, 2023, at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. She was a symbol of love and care to everyone around her. She lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a proud member of the Frankfort Baptist Church, where she shared her faith and love with her community. Joyce was united in holy matrimony with John Angel on February 3, 1962. Their union was blessed with a loving daughter, Sherry (Brian) Lawson. Joyce was a doting grandmother to Tyler and Trey Lawson, who brought immense joy to her...

In early morning hours of October 16, 2023, J.D. Pridemore, 81, passed peacefully from this life to the next after a four year battle with lung cancer. During his years in Michigan, he professed Christ, was baptized, and joined the Congregational Church. Discussions with him in his last years help validate that he was sincere in that profession and therefore, we have comfort that he is spending eternity with the Lord. J.D., the eldest of three siblings, was born July 18, 1942 in Knox County (Kingtown), KY to George Elmer and Daisy Prichard Pridemore, who both preceded him in death. J.D. worked at manual labor jobs during his life. As a teenager,...

Joe Darrell Kidwell, age 64, Jellico, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday evening, October 29, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born on January 14, 1959, in LaFollette, TN, to the late Odes Kidwell and Mary (Bennett) Kidwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Kidwell; and one brother, Virgil Kidwell. He is survived by his son, Darrell Kidwell, of Stinking Creek; granddaughter, Sybil Kidwell Moore, of Stinking Creek; great-grandson, Riley Moore; sisters, Nola (Kidwell) Harris, of Spafford, Texas, and Nona (Kidwell) Freeman, of Redmond, Oregon; niece, Leisha Harris; long-time friend, Rebecca McCullah, of Jellico; numerous friends, neighbors, and other...

Alice (Fredericks) Webb, age 84, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Baptist Health-Louisville Hospice. She was born November 11, 1938 in Whitley County, Kentucky. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Webb; father, William Henry Fredericks; mother, Damaris (Siler) Fredericks; brothers, Delbert, Ed, Emmitt, Jack “Ned”, and Carl Fredericks; and sisters, Dorothy Baker, and Annie Kramer. She is survived by son, Timothy Webb and wife Tammy and their children, Caroline Webb, and Timothy Reese Webb; daughter, Scarlet Henderson and husband Keith and their son, Graham Henderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family wishes to express their appreciation...

Amy Elizabeth (Douglas) Smith, age 58, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Jellico Regional Hospital. She was born on December 9, 1964, in Jellico, TN, to the late Marshall “Boxie” Douglas and Sarah Amy (Overton) Douglas. Amy was a graduate of Jellico High School – Class of 1983. She also graduated from the Nursing Program at Tennessee Vocational School. She had been a much beloved nurse at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center for 38 years. She is survived by her husband, Mike Smith, of Jellico; daughter, Sarah Smith, and son, Aaron Smith, both of Jellico; sister, Charlotte F. Douglas, of Jellico; brother, Ray Douglas, of Reading,...

Mary Ruth Brown Wells, age 69, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home. She was born November 7, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Henry Eugene and Rosemary Privett Brown. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Cleston Brown, Butch Brown, and Mike Brown; and a special nephew who was like a son, Wesley Dale Hamblin. She is survived by her husband, Henry Wells; son, Wayne Wells (Monica); four granddaughters, Sadie Wells, Macy Wells, Miley Wells, and Halen Lovett; mother, Rosemary Privett Brown; one brother, Donnie Brown; one sister, Gail Brooks; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives...

Barry Wayne Dotson, age 51, of Williamsburg, KY formerly of Jellico, TN went to be with his Lord on October 23, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. Barry is preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Lee Cummins Dotson and Ronnie Dotson. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Crystal Gayle Dotson; his son, Dalton Wayne Dotson and wife Cheyenne of Williamsburg, KY; daughter, Emma Elizabeth Dotson of Williamsburg, KY; grandson, Eli Maverick Dotson of Williamsburg, KY; in-laws, Joe and Gayle Wilder of Williamsburg, KY; and a host of other relatives and friends who will always remember him. Barry was a dedicated long-standing member of Watson’s Chapel...

Harold Richard “Dick” Mandell, died Wednesday October 18 in Milwaukie, Oregon at the age of 82, of multiple medical conditions. He was survived by a loving and supportive, family including his wife, Shelley Goldbloom; son, Joshua Mandell; daughter-in-law, Iris Yao; niece, Rachel Sepulveda; grandsons, Levi and Dylan Bloch; stepdaughters, Deborah Goldbloom, Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch and William Bloch, Stefanie Goldbloom, Schellinger and Rory Schellinger, as well as many friends and pets. Richard was a renaissance person. He had a master’s degree in fine arts, and his resume ranged from artist, teacher, computer programmer, social worker, community organizer, grant writer, and old time musician. He loved playing banjos, fixing clocks, other appliances, cooking...