Obituaries

Master Sergeant Hugh Towe passed away of natural causes April 26, 2021 peacefully at home in Alaska with his family. He was born September 16, 1947. Exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam, he suffered multiple ailments as a result over the rest of his life; but he was strong and courageous, rarely showing any signs of his suffering. Hugh was born and raised in Williamsburg, Kentucky before he joined the Army in 1966, serving multiple tours in Vietnam. His Army career spanned over 27 years, with stations in Virginia, Germany, Korea, and Alaska. He was a cowboy at heart who loved his horses and his time fighting for,...

Retha Mae Croley, age, 79, of East Hwy 92, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on November 14, 1941 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to William and Myrtle (Rose) Croley. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Myrtle (Rose) Croley; six brothers, JT Croley, Jack Croley, Floyd Croley, RC Croley, Archie Croley, and Arthur Croley; and two sisters, Irene Frazier and Elsie “Noogie” Owens. She co-owned and operated Croley Grocery for over 49 years. She is survived by a sister, Jo Ann Lay of Williamsburg, Kentucky; two brothers, Roy Lee Croley of Corbin, Kentucky and J.P. Croley of...

Lisa Renee Goodin-Davis, age 56, wife of the late, Abner Samuel Davis, Sr. of Goodin Lane, Corbin, Kentucky passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Friday, July 30 in the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brian Bond officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery in Corbin, Kentucky. The family will receive friends at Laurel Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 29. Laurel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Angela Sue Lawson, age 49, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1972 in Toledo, Ohio to George Lawson, of Saxton, KY and Darline Rucker, of Jacksboro, TN who survive. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her step-father, Jerry Wayne Prewitt, and wife, Victoria; three brothers, Quentin Perry, and wife, Asia, Charles Lawson, and Jerry Lawson, and wife, Susan, all of the Lot-Mud Creek Community of Whitley County, KY; two sisters, Amy Malicoat, and husband, Marty, of LaFollette, TN and Rhonda Perry, of Williamsburg, KY; several nephews and nieces, and a host of friends, neighbors, and other...

Phyllis Barton Parks was born June 25, 1934 in Corbin, Ky. She passed away July 21, 2021, age 87, in Jersey Village, Tx. She is now in the presence of God, reunited with her husband of 67 years, Richard Arlen Parks. Phyllis is also preceded in death by her parents Frank and Zona Barton of Corbin, Ky and her Son-in-law Walter A. Hunter III of Houston, Tx. Phyllis is survived by her four loving children, daughter Vicki Posey (husband Dan) of Rosebud, Tx, son Jeff Parks (wife Lee) of Corbin, Ky, daughters Donna Hunter of Webster, Tx and Dana Bowdoin (husband Mark) of Jersey Village, TX. Six grandchildren, Dr. Andrew...

Lawrence John Proffitt, Sr., age 89, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Lawrence was born on December 1, 1931 to the late Willie Oscar Proffitt, Sr. and Anna Mae (Corli) Proffitt in Fonde, Kentucky. He retired from the United States Air Force after proudly serving our country for more than 20 years. His time in the Air Force includes service during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of the Newcomb Church of God of the Mountain Assembly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Lawrence John “Larry” Proffitt, Jr. and infant, Warren Jeffery...

Loyd Bryant, age 90, of Ryans Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Loyd was born on July 29, 1930 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Truie (Vanover) Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ima D. Bryant and a son, Loyd Dale Bryant. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Freda (Peace) Bryant of Williamsburg; daughter, Cynthia Larison of Demossville, Kentucky; son, Denis Bryant (Lora) of Verona, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;...

Amanda Miller, age 96, wife of the late Louie Landon Miller of Adams Road, Corbin, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, July 21st at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Tuesday in the Laurel Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Jonathon Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow in the Martin Cemetery in Corbin, Kentucky. The family will receive friends at Laurel Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon. Laurel Funeral Homein charge of arrangements.

Sally Clara Jean Fredericks, 86, of Frankfort, Indiana passed away July 19, 2021 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Ind. She was born on September 19, 1934 in Whitley County, Kentucky to Allen and Angie (Goley) Roller. She married Carl Fredericks on November 29, 1954 in Jellico, Tennessee and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parent; husban; brothers, John and Clayton Roller; sisters, Bert Bradley, Shirley Orick, Mary Ruffner, and Sandy Bruns; and a great-grandson, Grayson Dunham. Sally attended school in Kentucky. She was a homemaker and worked as a cook for the Whitley County Board of Education for 17...

Gladys Griffin, age 74, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Visitation will be 6 - 9 pm on Friday, July 23, and the funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, July 24 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the McHargue Cemetery. Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.