Obituaries

Dalphine Worley, age 90, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Williamsburg Health & Rehab. Born on February 15, 1936, in Packard, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Earl Smith and Estamae (Siler) Smith. Dalphine attended college and dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a beautician and nurse at the Whitley County Home Health, as well as serving as a beautician in Jellico for over 25 years. A member of Clearfork Baptist Church for over 50 years, she found joy in reading, walking, and spending time with people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Estamae Smith;...

Ashley Nicole Marlow, age 40, of the Stinking Creek community of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at U.T. Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1985, in Jellico, Tennessee. Ashley is preceded in death by her mother, Nancy (Brown) Marlow; and brother, William Marlow She is survived by sons, Travis Middleton, Waylon Rose; daughters, Natalie Middleton, Chloe Marlow; boyfriend, Daniel Rose; father, John Kay Marlow; brother, John Ross Marlow; sister, Kylie Lynn Marlow; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. No services are planned at this time. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Lonnie Phillip Siler, age 72, of the Morley community of Duff, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born April 5, 1954, in Jellico, Tennessee. Phillip is preceded in death by his father, George Siler; mother, Faye (Carver) Siler; brothers, Johnny Siler, Ricky Siler, Jerry Siler; and sister, Ella Leona Siler. He is survived by his sister, Susie Caddell; nieces and nephew, April Riedel and husband David, Hope Brackin and husband John, Angela Cole and husband Avery, Joni Howard and husband Gabe, and Austin Siler; sisters-in-law, Brenda Siler, Vicki Siler; and a host of great nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. The family...

Martha (Rogers) Trent, age 61, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, in Corbin. She was born March 22, 1965, in Floyd County, Kentucky. Martha is preceded in death by her mother, Dodie (Moore) Rogers; father, Virgil Rogers; brother, Harold Rogers; and sister, Imogene Meade. She is survived by the father of their children, Donnie Lee Trent; sons, Donnie Lee Trent, II., D. Jason Trent and wife Mandy, and Noah Trent and wife Missy; daughter, Jessica Poff and husband Rodney; grandchildren, Ariel Tennant and husband Calvin, Kelsi Carter and husband Ricky, Alijah Jackson, Belle Trent, Abbi Trent, Jase Trent, Kennedy Trent; great-grandchild, Clay Tennant; best friend, Brenda Berry; significant other,...

Vivian Waynona (Kidd) Smith, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond, Indiana. She was born February 7, 1963, in Jellico, Tennessee. Vivian is preceded in death by sons, Kevin Moore, and John John Moore. She is survived by husband, Rondall “Ron” Smith of Richmond, Indiana; father, Leslie Kidd of Williamsburg, Kentucky; mother, Mary Hinkle of Florida; sons, James Moore of Connersville, Indiana, Stene Moore of Eaton, Ohio, Rondall L. Smith of Hazard, Kentucky; siblings, Philip Kidd of Florida, Betty Rookard, Deloris Valentour both of Jellico, Tennessee; seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn...

Carrie Lee (Baldwin) Bryant, age 97, of the Wooldridge community of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born May 5, 1929, in Lynch, Kentucky. Carrie is preceded in death by husband, Oliver Clifford Bryant, Sr; daughter, Gloria Lee Bryant; father, Julius Waverley Baldwin; and mother, Elizabeth (Canady) Baldwin. She is survived by chldren, Barbara Jane Allen and late husband George Robert, Oliver Clifford Bryant, Jr., Connie Belle McNealy and husband Freddy Leonard McNealy; grandchildren, Bridgette Denyelle Rigney and husband Ricky, Johnny Clifford Bryant, Charity Mae Nix and husband William, Kimberlie Lee Greenwood and husband Mark, Keith Leonard McNealy and wife...

Travis Croley, age 37, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at his home. He was born June 27, 1989 in Jellico, TN, to the late Shonda Anderson Croley. Along with his mother he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Charlene Anderson; and his grandfather, Lee Anderson. He is survived by his aunt and uncle, Lena and Robert Paul of Williamsburg, KY; one sister, Deonaka Perry (Lucas) of Tennessee; aunt and uncle, Peejib and Heather Paul of Williamsburg, KY, aunt and uncle, Flora and Garth Wagner of Rockholds, KY, aunt, Linda Anderson of Tennessee, aunt, Lynn Anderson of Ohio; and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends to...

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...