Obituaries

Christine Ruth Stanfill Dillard, age 95 of Coldwater, Mississippi, and formerly of Jellico, TN., passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Methodist Olive Branch Hospital. She was born August 29, 1925 in Red Ash, Kentucky. Christine is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Bane Dillard; grandson, Brooks Sneed, II; parents, James and Laura Morgan Stanfill; brothers, Lloyd, Charles, Paul and Hugh Stanfill; sisters, Pearl Siler, Mary Lamb, Estalee Stanfill, Lena Stanfill and Leona Hughes. She is survived by children, Brenda Dillard, “Sissy” Sandra Smith, and “Buster” James Lee Smith, III. (Ruth); grandchildren, Melissa Streiber (Eric), Stacy Hammock (Kim), Jimmy Smith (Christine), Emily Rogers (Jonathan), and Jessica Rogers (Sabri); great-grandchildren,...

Ralph Childers, 79, of Corbin, passed this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at his home. He was a member, deacon and trustee of Steele’s Chapel Christian Church. He was born February 17, 1942, in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Berta Childers; two brothers, John Childers and Ben Childers Jr.; one sister, Velma Clark; and his wife, Arlene Bingham Childers. He is survived by his three sons: Kent Childers and wife Lori, Todd Childers and wife Millie, and Kyle Childers and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Ben, Will, Katherine, Sarah, Riley Childers and Isaiah Hannah; one brother, Bob Childers; and one sister, Letha Sloan; as...

Roy Capps, age 72, formerly of the Pleasant View Community of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Wichita Falls, Texas after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on April 25, 1949 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Whyte and Bertha (Bailey) Capps. Roy is a U.S. Army veteran and served as a combat engineer in the Vietnam War. He spent 25 years as a superintendent in the coal and rock mining industry. Roy enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time on the water. He is survived by life partner Neva Kay Seegers of Wichita Falls, TX, and four...

Glenda Joan (Davis) Fackler, 85, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born August 16, 1935 in Knox County, Kentucky. Devoted wife of the late Keith Duane Fackler and loving mother of Bradley Duane Fackler (Lisa) and the late Brian Keith Fackler. Glenda was a retired schoolteacher in the West Clermont School District retiring from Merwin Elementary in 1992. She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and a diehard supporter of the Wildcats. Glenda enjoyed tending her flower garden, reading, and being active in her yard. In addition to her son, she is survived by her grandchildren, Daren Fackler of Cincinnati, Colin Fackler of St....

Millia Jane Moses Perry, age 82, of Little Wolf Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Baptist Health - Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky. Millia was born on November 6, 1938 in Whitley County, Kentucky to the late Rev. Emby Moses and late Grace (Roundtree) Moses. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husband Virgil Perry, brothers and sisters; Helen Carrick, Dennis Moses, Jimmy Moses, Bill Moses, Barbara Moses and Frank Moses. She is survived by three children, Margaret Bowman (Steve) of Williamsburg, Allen Perry (Angela) of Corbin, and Richard Perry of Williamsburg; three grandchildren Cindy Epting (Ben) of...

Lennon Rose Curry, still born daughter of Jayden Curry and Haley Smith, was born into enteral rest on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. A private graveside service will be held at Felts Chapel Cemetery. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Eldred J. Von Gruenigen, 94, of Corbin, KY departed this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Eldred was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Taylor Von Gruenigen. The funeral service was held on Thursday, July 8, with Rev. Ronnie Mitchell and Rev. Paul Sims officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Foster Johnson, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Saxon, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charlie and Ina Carpenter Johnson. After retiring from a bakery, Foster spent much of his time as a handyman. He was known as a jack of all trades. He was also an avid hunter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Gillis. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara Johnson; two brothers, Wayne and Raymond; children, Steve (Christina), Dennis (Sabine), Charlie (Eddie) and LeeAnn; grandchildren, Steven, Scott, Kirbi, Kody, Noah, Eva, Savannah, Ana...

Georgia Ball Estep, age 89, of Little Cane Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Georgia was born on January 21, 1932 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Pearl Bailey and Rosa (Whitehead) Ball. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Estep; and a granddaughter, Amber Dawn Johnson. She is survived by her son, Loren Johnson (Meretta Rains) of Williamsburg; four grandchildren, William Dean Johnson, Rosa Johnson, Jaylene Roberson and Tina Johnson; 10 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Reggie Ball (Barbara) and Junior Ball (Betty), all of Miamisburg, Ohio; one...

Randell Tucker, age 74, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother Lola Tucker; two brothers, Don Tucker and Darrell Tucker; sister, Aileen Tucker and his son, Brandon Tucker. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Durham) Tucker of Williamsburg; two daughters, Jill Bryant (David) and Rhonda Tucker; son, Rodney Tucker; nine grandchildren, Jimmy Goins, Justin Goins (Lauren), Boston Bryant (Justice), Brady Bryant, Tyler Brown, Dusty Brown, Haley Mahan, Gunner Thornton and Emily Nichols (Josh); six great-grandchildren, Joshua Goins, Jailee Goins, Huntlee Goins, Oakland Bryant, Rowdy Nichols and London Bryant; two sisters, Sheila Norvell (Gary) and...