Obituaries

Keith Brashear, age 59, passed away on Aug 17, 2026. He was born Feb 8, 1967 in Corbin, Ky., to Richard and Ginger Brashear. He is survived by his loving parents; his brother, Kevin Brashear and wife Susie; sister, Renee Brashear Hibbard and husband Chris of London, KY; his children, Kendrick Lee Brashear, Kevin Simpson and wife Alyssa, Gracie Brashear Prewitt and husband Jacob; nieces, Lauren Waugh and husband Thomas, Samantha Leach Schrenker and husband Michael, Jenna Leach Terry and husband Johnathon; and nephew, KC Brashear, partner Patty Davenport; two grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Keith grew up in Williamsburg, KY and was an...

Priscilla Faulkner, age 96, of Corbin, KY, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1930 in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Alonzo and Oma Jane Siler. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman C. Faulkner; one daughter, Patricia Hamblin; and one son, Carl Faulkner. She is survived by six children, Lois Davis (Bob) of Corbin, KY, Dewey Faulkner (Judy) of Corbin, KY, Angel Pennington (Charlie) of Barboursville, West Virginia, Gayle Pennington (Mike Seeger) of Williamstown, KY, Tommie Faulkner of Salt Rock, West Virginia, Kenny Faulkner (Barbara) of Corbin, KY; 24 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren;...

Fred Luther Lovitt, 73, was an evergreen beacon of warmth and laughter in Williamsburg, KY. Born on September 22, 1952, in Packard, KY. Fred’s life was characterized by a unique blend of humor, thoughtfulness, and boundless love for his family and friends. A man of many talents and interests, Fred retired from a fulfilling career as a mechanic and school bus driver with the Whitley County Board of Education, where he was known for his spirited conversations and infectious laughter. Fred was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. His hobbies were as varied as his personality, ranging from horseback riding to beekeeping, and he had an...

Joyce Evangeline (Davis) Osseforth, 84, of Florence, KY, formerly of Gray, KY. passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was a member of St. Paul Parish in Florence, KY. Joyce was born February 5, 1942, and was a 1960 graduate of Lynn Camp High School in Corbin, KY. She went on to graduate with her beautician’s license from cosmetology school in Lexington, KY. She was a machine operator with Kenner Toy Company, Paul Smith, Litton Industries and retired from Perfetti Van Melle. Joyce was a very kind and generous person who was helpful to many people. She enjoyed gardening, watching the Reds and socializing (she never met a stranger.) She loved...

John David Gaylor, 60, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away at the Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 6, 2026. He was born September 24, 1965 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Rev. Bill Gaylor and Alice Wolfenbarger Gaylor, who survives. John was raised in Clairfield, Tennessee and graduated from Jellico High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Bill Gaylor; his grandparents, Dave and Bessie Gaylor and Dallas and Faye Wolfenbarger He was survived by his daughter, Jessica and her husband Drew Wilkerson; his devoted, loving mother, Alice; his sister, Rhonda and her husband Rick Johnson; several aunts, uncles, numerous cousins and friends. The family of John David...

Eddie Wayne Lester, age 70, of Rockholds, KY, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at his home. He was born March 7, 1956 in Corbin, KY to the late Pauline Lawson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Standifer; two brothers, Danny Lester, Delmar Lester; and a nephew, Steve Martin. He is survived by his daughter, Evelyn Johnston (Robert) of Rockholds, KY; his son, Chris Lester of Meadow Creek, KY; two grandkids, Landyn Lester, Luna Lester; sisters, Penny Martin, Donna Miracle (Rick); brothers, John Lester (Judy), Chuck Lester, Doyle Lester (Tammy), Mike Lester; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends to mourn his passing. A visitation service...

David Allen Dunn, 79, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 in Lexington, KY. He was originally from Corbin and graduated from Corbin High School. He served in the Army during Vietnam and was an American Legion member. He was employed with the USPS for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary E. Dunn and Hugh Dunn. He is survived by his sister, Mary Sweeney of Corbin; brother and sister-in-law, John and Sharon Dunn of Madisonville; nephew, Chris Sweeney of Corbin; three great-nieces and two great-great-nieces. The body was handled by the Bluegrass Crematory in Lexington.

Carol Sue McCulley, age 83, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 6, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late John Everett Jones and Nellie Pauline Jones. Carol was a devoted member of Kensee Baptist Church who loved her faith deeply and attended services whenever the doors were open. A nurse by profession, she worked for many years at Williamsburg Nursing Home. Carol had a passion for farming and a deep affection for animals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Loretta Ward; two sisters, Joyce Ann Barth and Mable Lorene Jones; and her...

Mike Wilde, age 67, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born January 21, 1959, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Mike is preceded in death by his father, William Boyt Wilde. He is survived by his mother, Copeland (Jones) Wilde; wife, Bulah (Marlow) Wilde; sons, Michael William Wilde and Leanna, Jason Wilde and Whitney, Billy Wilde and Jessica; daughter-in-law, Angie Wilde; daughter, Amy Jo Wilde; grandchildren, Michael, Skyler, Alisa, Hunter, Nathaniel, Julie, Jordan, Cody, Colton, Alisa, Halie, Jeremy, Eli, Pay, Grace, Lakely; several great-grandchildren; brother, Sandy Wilde; sister, Vena Hall; sisters-in-law, Mildred Day, Linda Ownes, Robin Marlow; special nephew, Tommy Marlow; special friend, Willard Carpenter;...

Billy Mike Claxton, age 55, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, at U.K. Medical Center. He was born November 2, 1970, in Jellico, Tennessee. Billy is preceded in death by father, Buford Claxton; mother, Daphine (Violet) Claxton; brothers, James “Sonny” Claxton, Buford Claxton, Jr.; and sister, Judy Copeland. He is survived by his wife, Paula (Delk) Claxton; daughters, Katie Keener and husband Jamie, Jacinda Delk, Autumn Delk, Emberlynn Delk; grandchildren, Chevelle and Wrenlee Keener, Jimson Kemplin, Samara, Emmy and Daxtyn Delk; brothers, Charles Claxton and wife Nancy, Danny Claxton and wife Donna, Paul Claxton and wife Colleen; sisters, Mae Elliott, Lois Singleton and husband Raymond, Kathy Cox and...