Whitley County High School senior, Katie Helton was crowned the 2019 Whitley County Basketball Homecoming Queen during the game held January 17th against South Laurel.

Martha “Darlene” Caldwell Miller, 55, of Andersonville, TN went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 19, 2019 after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born December 20, 1963. Darlene dearly loved her Lord, husband, family, church, friends and children (including the...

Kathy Ann Owens, 64, of Morley (Duff), TN passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her home. She was born November 5, 1954 in Dayton, OH. Kathy is preceded in death by her father, Shelby Newton; mother, Bonnie Watson Ritter; brother, Ricky Wayne Newton; son-in-law, Doyle Harmon....

It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Smith, Jr., announces his passing on Friday, January 18, 2019, at the age of 80. Fred was born on July 17, 1938, to the late Fred and Martha Smith in Knox County, Kentucky. Fred Jr. will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59...

Garry Dane Jones, 66, of Rocky Point School Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on February 7, 1952 in Williamsburg, to the late Darryl Emerson Jones and Elsie Aldine (Cupp) Jones. He was a member...

David Allen Horsley Sr., 62, of Rogers Road, Corbin, departed this life on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on January 30, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Alonzo and Emma Jean (Brown) Horsley. He was also...

Charles M. Felts, 67, formerly of Corbin, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his residence in Florence, KY. He was born in Corbin to the late Warner T. Felts and Naomi Lanham Felts. Charles was a US Air Force Veteran, an avid UK Basketball fan, and loved his children and...

JoAnn Young, 78, of Verne Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on August 25, 1940 in Williamsburg, to the late Bloom and Della (Hall) Siler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, H.C. Young; a...

Arthur York, 91, of Clay City, and formally of London, passed away on Wednesday at his residence. He was the father of Sue York of Clay City, Memorial services were conducted Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Ark of Mercy Church of God in Winchester, KY with Pastor Janice...

Wilma Baker Wyrick, 78, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2018 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Corbin. She is survived by her son, Tim Wyrick. The funeral service was held Friday, January 18, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Cook...

Betty Ann McVey Wilson, 73, of Corbin passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at home. She was born May 6, 1945 in Girdler, KY. Betty was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church and the longtime owner and caretaker of the Terrell Cemetery in Wilton. She was preceded in death by her...

Morgan N. Wines, 39, of Duff, TN went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Morgan was born August 22, 1979 in Houma, LA to Louis J. Wines, Jr. and Sue LeBlanc Primm. Morgan was an engaging person who never met a stranger. He enjoyed working on home...

Billy Gene Lamb, 85, of Jellico, TN went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2019 at his residence with his loving wife Jeanette by his side. Billy was a veteran of the United States Army serving his county proudly in the Korean War. Billy is survived by his wife of 64 years...

James Lawson Duty, 78, of Winchester, Ky passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Grundy, VA to the late Jonah and Kelsie Duty. He was a US Navy Veteran, a retired school bus driver for Whitley County, and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a talented...

A.D. “Doug” Brown, 72, a resident of Martin Drive passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at his home. Born September 19, 1946, in Oak Ridge, TN, Doug was the son of H.T. and Roxie Brown. Doug was an avid U of K fan. He will be missed by his family and friends. He was a graduate of...

Karen Watts, 44, of London, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hazard, KY and was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ratliff in 2016. She was a loving mother and wife, and enjoyed watching basketball. Karen is survived by her husband,...

Danny Emery Brown, 66, husband of Joyce (Griffin) Brown of Corbin, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents; Emery Estill Brown and Margaret (Miller) Brown. Danny was a member of Community Christian Church in London; a...

Samuel Kent Steely, 62, of South Second Street, Williamsburg departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on December 23, 1956 in London, to Paul P. and Stella (Davidson) Steely. Sam was a member of the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #490...

David Lewis Bishop, 88, of the Pleasant View Community, Williamsburg departed this life on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico. He was born on May 13, 1930 in Bon Jellico, to the late Charles Cecil and Nora June (Claxton) Bishop. He was also...

Getting a promotion: Laurel County native Danny Beckner (left) was promoted to Vice President and Plant Manager of J. Frank Publishing, Inc. recently. Company president Jay Nolan, (right) announced the promotion on behalf of the company’s owners and board of directors on...