Obituaries

Corinne Smith, age 84, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on March 2, 1942, in Knox County, Kentucky, she was a beacon of strength, a wellspring of wisdom, and a source of unconditional love for her family and community. Corinne was a woman of faith and grit, living a life that was a testament to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Smith; daughter, Pamela Jean Hawkins; parents, Clarence Crawford and Carrie Mooneyham Crawford; siblings, Tommy Crawford, Walt Crawford, Estil Crawford, Maurice Crawford, Roberta Messer, and Ramona Crawford; and by...

Billie Marie Durham Moses, age 82, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation. She was born on June 29, 1944, in Jellico, Tennessee, to the late Bill Durham and Ruby Teague Durham. Billie was a self-employed store owner for many years and was a faithful member of Riverside Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who devoted her life to her family. She is survived by her three children, Rocky Moses, Sr. and Rebecca Moses of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Randy Moses of Williamsburg, Kentucky, and Regina Davis and Rick of Williamsburg, Kentucky. She also leaves behind ten cherished grandchildren: Darrick,...

Ernest Cupp, age 89 of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born August 13, 1936 in Pineville, KY, to the late Tom and Bessie Cupp. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one grandson, A.J. Harris; one sister, Betty Cletcher; three brothers, Claude Cupp, Ralph Cupp, Charles Cupp; and his step-dad, Sturgil Gibbons. Ernest enjoyed his work at General Motors until he retired, then he would weed eat as much as he possibly could. He enjoyed quilting and then giving them away. He always enjoyed his church. He is survived by his wife of 68 and a half years, Sylvia Cupp;...

Shirley Morgan, age 77, of Corbin, Ky., passed away Tuesday July 7, 2026 at U.K. Medical Center Lexington, Ky. She was born April 20 1949 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late Reuben and Susie Woods Huddleston. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John L. Morgan; one sister, Margaret Campbell; two brothers, Samuel Huddleston and Donnie Huddleston; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Archie Jones, Bob and Wilma Woods, Narva Lee and Elmer T. Bryant, Margie and Ken Sexton, Jim and Mallie Woods, Betty Jack. She is survived by two children, John Edward Morgan of Corbin, Ky., Sherry Lee Morgan of Corbin, Ky; three grandchildren, Angela Crystal,...

Roy T. Meadors, aged 96, a resident of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on July 2, 2026. Born in Williamsburg on January 16, 1930, to the late Roscoe and Lina Meadors, Roy was self-employed in the construction industry before his retirement. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his hardworking nature, and his lasting impact on the community. Roy loved the Lord and was a long-time member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Roy was a devoted husband to his wife, Louise Meadors of Williamsburg, KY. He was an adored father to his daughter, Mary Ann Underwood (Don) of Sharps Chapel, TN; son, Denny Meadors of Williamsburg, KY; and stepchildren, Ross...

Jack Parks, age 84, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born August 21, 1941 in Clearfield, TN, to the late Kelsie and Minnie Huddleston Parks. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Wilma Parks; and one brother, Dennis Ray Parks. He is survived by two sons, Scotty L. Parks, Anthony M. Parks; one granddaughter, Myliene Star Parks (Avery Graff); two great-grandsons, Corey Graff, Benny Graff; two sisters, Sue Clawson (James), Debbie Douglas (Davey); three brothers, Ted Parks (Charlotte), Jerry W. Parks (Karen), Kyle R. Parks (Gwen); and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, special family, and friends...

Jacqueline “Jackie” (Wells) Peters, aged 86, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1939, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Johnnie and Helen (Parman) Wells. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Elaine Peters, and a sister Patricia “Patsy” Melton. Jacqueline “Jackie” leaves behind her loving husband of 69 years, James Edward Peters of Corbin, Kentucky; three children: daughter, Debra Sumner of Corbin, Kentucky, son, James “Jim” Peters of London, Kentucky, and daughter, Michelle Benfield of Lily, Kentucky; eight grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; three siblings: Priscilla Strunk of Lily, Kentucky, Johnny...

Alma Irene Wilson, 90, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on July 3, 2026. Alma was born on March 29, 1936, in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Elmer and Marie (Smith) Cox. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Wilson for over 60 years, and is survived by her son, Roger Wilson and wife Pam of Williamsburg, KY; her grandson, Josh Wilson of Williamsburg, KY; her sisters, Caroline Ball of Beulah Heights, KY and Beverly Hughes (Bill) of Knoxville, TN; and several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends who will mourn her passing. Alma dedicated her life to the noble profession of teaching, starting her career...

Mary Louise (Nunn) Lay, age 77, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at home. She was born December 24, 1948, in Chaska, Tennessee. Louise is preceded in death by sons, Stanley Dean Lay, Donnie Johnson; stepsons, Michael Wayne Lay, Clarence Lay, Jr.; stepdaughter, Tina Perkins; father, George Oliver Nunn; mother, Maggie Margaret (Edmonds) Nunn; brothers, Mike, George, Jr., Hubert and Charles Nunn; sisters, Eva Nunn, and Rosalee Harmon. She is survived by husband, Clarence Edward Lay; daughters, Nicole Hill and husband Darryl, Dorothy Eldridge; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Howard, Dewey, Mack and John Nunn; sisters, Brenda Oaks, Evelina Nunn, Alice McKiddy, Elizabeth Reed; and a host of...

Sammy Ray Douglas, age 77, of Pioneer, TN passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at North Knoxville Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Karen Lorraine Douglas. Funeral service will be Monday, July 13, at Harp Funeral Home in Jellico.