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James “Jimmie” Washam
James H. "Jimmie" Washam, 83, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at The Heritage in Corbin after an extended illness. He was born November 30, 1933 at Stearns, to Floyd and Okley Washam. James served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was [...]
Alice Elizabeth “Beth “ Faulkner
Alice Elizabeth “Beth “ Faulkner, of Corbin, formerly of Talbott, TN, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Baptist Health. She was a daughter of the late Carson Oldfield and Rebecca Faulkner. Beth was a graduate of Fugazzi Business College and was a former office manager for both Precision Parts [...]
Paul Morris Terrell
Paul Morris Terrell, 74, of Georgetown, OH and formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1943 in Harlan County, to the late George Henry Terrell and Mary (Smith) Terrell. Paul was a member of the U.A.W. He is [...]
Christopher M. Bittner
Christopher M. Bittner, 24, of Deep Branch Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 4, 1993 in Harlan, to Scott Bittner and Julie (Cumpston) Bittner. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Brenda Bittner; and uncle, [...]
Robert Mack Kennedy III
Robert Mack Kennedy III, 16, of Deep Branch Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Williamsburg. He was born on July 7, 2001 in Jellico, TN to Robert Mack Kennedy Jr. and the late Emogene Gardner-Bittner. He is survived by his father, Robert Mack Kennedy Jr. [...]
Emogene OraMae Gardner-Bittner
Emogene OraMae Gardner-Bittner, 36, of Deep Branch Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Williamsburg. She was born on October 27, 1980 in Miami, FL to Ronald Gene Gardner and Kathy Faulkner. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Gene Gardner; husband, Christopher Bittner; [...]
Glen Cornett
Glen Cornett, 54, of Michaels Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, September 18, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1963 in Pineville, to the late James Archie Cornett and Martha (Carpenter) Cornett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a [...]
Williamsburg native returning home with acoUstiKats for show next Tuesday
Eric Poore, a 2015 graduate of Williamsburg High School and junior political science major at the University of Kentucky, is a member of the school's famous a capella group the acoUstiKats. They will be performing at First Baptist Church in Williamsburg next Tuesday. When the akoUstiKats roll into [...]
Saint Joseph London Foundation announces $1.1 million initiative to assist patients in accessing health and social services
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Catholic Health Initiatives’ Mission & Ministry Fund have awarded $1,124,240 in grant funding to the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, in cooperation with the Saint Joseph London Foundation, both part of KentuckyOne Health. The grant will help develop an innovative model for addressing barriers created [...]
Martha Jane “Susie” Reeves
Martha Jane "Susie" Reeves, 59, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at UKMC in Lexington. Born in Barbourville, Susie was Baptist by faith and was a devout believer. She was retired and had been a waitress at the Rootbeer Stand. She was preceded in death by her father James [...]
After 30 years in education, Corbin’s Ramona Davis announces retirement
The Corbin High School Choir sang for Assistant Superintendent Ramona Davis during a reception Friday afternoon to celebrate her upcoming retirement. Davis is seen with her husband, Jeff, and their grandson. After 30 years in education in the Corbin School System, Deputy Superintendent Ramona Davis is calling it [...]
Frankie L. McFarland
Frankie L. McFarland, 60, the husband of Patty Skeen McFarland of Spring City, TN and formerly of Corbin, passed away on Friday at his residence. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City, TN. Graveside services and burial was conducted Thursday afternoon [...]
Busy Bee Homemakers delivers quilts and blankets to hospital for cancer, cardiac patients and newborns
The Busy Bees Homemakers Club held the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 13 at the Women Helping Others Center on Cumberland Falls Highway. Patsy Lawson presented the homemakers lesson on “Extending your Clothing budget with Simple Sewing Skills”. President Carolyn Falin conducted the business meeting. Committees, hostesses and lesson [...]
Hurst – Jackson to wed
Brayde Lee Faulkner would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his mother, Paige Hurst to Matthew Jackson. The wedding will be held at the 3-R Arena on September 23, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. All family and friends are invited to attend.
Nellie Estelle Bowlin McCullah
Nellie Estelle Bowlin McCullah, 98, of Cemetery Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home. She was born December 24, 1918 in Jellico, to Byrd Bowlin and Maetta (Martin) Bowlin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Byrd and Maetta Bowlin; husband, Boyd Clyde [...]
Steven E. LeForce
Steven E. LeForce, 50, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at UKMC in Lexington. He is survived by his wife Jamie LeForce. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, September 23, from 1 p.m. until his memorial service at 4 p.m. at Rivers Edge Church, S. Main [...]
Donnie Lee Smith
Donnie Lee Smith, 50, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home in Corbin. He is survived by his wife Tara Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday morning, [...]
David A. Fitzpatrick II
David A. Fitzpatrick II, 53 of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday September 12, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. Graveside services were held Friday September 15, in Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin. Arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin.
Peggy Darlene White
Peggy Darlene White, 58, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Peggy is survived by her husband William White. Funeral service was held Saturday, September 16, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Wilson officiating.
