Obituaries

Harold Ray Barton Sr., age 72, of Engineer Street, Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on March 18, 1949 in Whitley County, Kentucky to the late Carl and Mae (Davis) Barton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Gregory) Barton and brothers, Billy Delbert Barton and Paul Edward Barton. Harold worked for Pepsi Cola and Corbin Knox Ambulance Service. He loved watching UK Basketball and racing. He is survived by his son, Harold Ray Barton Jr. and wife Alice of Rockholds; daughter Patricia Renee Barton, of Corbin; two grandchildren, Lyndsey...

April Dawn Davenport, age 54, of Black Oak Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Tennova Hospital North in Knoxville, Tennessee. April was born on October 31, 1966 in Jellico, Tennessee to Tracy Jack Davenport and Shirley (Douglas) Davenport. In addition to her father, Tracy Jack Davenport she was also preceded in death by her brother, T.J. Davenport. April enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Bethany Davenport of Williamsburg; grandson, Jones Eller V of Williamsburg; mother, Shirley Davenport of Williamsburg; sister, Dee Dee Bishop and husband Scott of Williamsburg; special friend, Ted Hatfield of Knoxville, Tennessee; sister-in-law,...

Louise Walters, age 81, of Ravenna, KY formerly of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, KY. She was born September 28, 1939 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Bill and Eva Collier Barnhill. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Zola Rains, and one brother, George Barnhill. She is survived by her husband, Glynn Walters of Ravenna, KY; one daughter, Jewell Eaton (Chuck) of Ravenna, KY; one son, William Rains (Vicky) of Dayton, OH; eight grandchildren, Ryan, Jodie, Shanna, Tara, Leah, Dalton, Josh, and Emily; 12 great-grandchildren, Jadeyn, Kaydance, Gatlin, Madyson, Grayson, Ellenore, Dawsyn, Landyn, Miley,...

Linda Sue Cummins, age 72, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the U.K. Medical Center. She was born May 17, 1949 in Clairfield, Tennessee. Linda is preceded in death by father, Charles B. Good, mother, Ida Mae Hoover Good Adkins; and stepfather, George Adkins. She is survived by son, Gary Cummins and wife Shanee; daughters, Linda Shoopman and husband Johnny, and Angie Baird and husband Steve; grandchildren, Johna Lay. Dustin Shoopman, Brittany Gomez and husband Adrian, Shayla Velazquez and husband José, Cortney Musick and husband John, Steven Baird, Lateesha Cummins and Jody Morrow, and Braxton Cummins; great-grandchildren, Sierra, Joshua and Matthew Lay, Adriana Gomez and expected baby,...

Crystal Shumate Norman, age 46, of the Lick Fork Community (Elk Valley), Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the St. Joseph Health London. She was born September 17, 1974 in Evansville, Indiana. Crystal is preceded in death by father, Donald Edward Shumate; mother, Phyllis Ann Jones Shumate; sister, Margaret Neal and husband Benny; nephew, Donald Ray Shumate, Jr., and mother-in-law, Geneva Norman. She is survived by husband, Troy Norman; brothers, Donald Ray Shumate, Glen Shumate; special niece, Gabby Shumate; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. Crystal’s wishes were cremation and due to current sickness no services are planned. Harp Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SGT. Brian Donald Atchison, age 50, of Pioneer (Elk Valley), Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 in an automobile accident. He was born October 7, 1970 in Corbin, Kentucky. Brian is preceded in death by father, Frank “Sonny” King, Jr.; and sister, Shawna Garland. He is survived by wife, Shirley Marlowe Atchison; son, Dillon Marlowe & fiancée Jamie Perkins; daughters, Jessica Large & G.W., and Nikki Marlowe & Chris; mother, Janice Sears King; bonus daughter, Kea Blankenship; ten grandchildren; brothers, James Thompson & Sandra, Chris King & Missy, and Willy Nashwinter; sister, Lisa Farmer; special niece & nephews, Maddie, Derek & Dakota Farmer; special friend, Tyson Manis; and a host...

William E. “Bill” Boggs, 79, of Corbin passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Lexington, KY. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Raymond and Teresa Dorsey Boggs. Bill served in the U.S. Army, worked as an electrician for CSX Railroad, and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He belonged to the 20th Street Baptist Church, the Hugh Harris Lodge #938 F&AM, and Bryant Chapter #20-Order of the Eastern Star. Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia Storms Boggs; three daughters, Cheryl Boggs Fuller (Paul) and their daughter Sarah Fuller, Christy Britton (Kevin), and Tonya Castle (Sam) and children Blakely and Bracken Castle; a sister, Reba Browning (Paul) of Paris,...

Jack D. Roaden, age 55, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday September 18, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Covington, Kentucky and was a truck driver with KC Logistics in London. Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Nina Jean Neal, father, Bob Roaden, and nephew, Chris Karr. He is survived by his sisters, Kimberly Winterman and husband Craig, and Rhonda Sturgill; nieces, Marisa McComas and Cara McComas, nephew, Gary D. Karr and wife Megan; and by his aunt, Lucille Jones. Visitation will be from 12 until 2 pm on Saturday September 25, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be held at 2 pm. Burial...

Dencie Partin, age 82, of Jacksboro, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the LaFollette Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1939 in Whitley County, Kentucky. She was a long time member of the New Buffalo Missionary Baptist Church. Dencie is preceded in death by father, Arthur “Bob” Partin; mother, Martha Thomas Partin; brothers, Orville Partin, Verlin Partin, Jay B. Partin, and Jim Partin; and sister, Viola Partin. She is survived by, sister, Leova Partin; several nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 18, at the New Buffalo Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Bernley Lambdin officiating. Burial followed in the New Buffalo...

Lynna Fern Lowe, age 68, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on September 13, 2021 at the Beech Tree Rehabilitation Center in Jellico, Tennessee. She was born to the late Roy Lee Lawson and Lillie (Hickey) Lawson on October 15, 1952 in Jellico, Tennessee. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, David Lawson and grandparents, Sam and Nannie Hickey, James and Lida Lawson and Doxie Owens Lawson. She was a prayer leader in the Aglow International Ministries in Williamsburg, KY. She enjoyed her garden raising flowers and doing her artwork. She is survived by her two children, Billie Shannon Hayes and husband James Robert of...