Obituaries

Danny Ray Hodge, 38, of Gray, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Oneida, TN following an automobile accident. His wife, Misty Fox Hodge, survives. Funeral service was held on Saturday, May 5 with Pastor Danny Fore officiating.  Burial followed at the Sizemore Cemetery. Messages may be written to the family at www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Dessie Mae Rountree Moses, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away at the age of 95. Born October 6, 1925 to Lonnie and Annie Moses Rountree, Dessie was a long time resident of the Little Wolf Creek Community. She married Clifton (Jip) Moses in 1942. Clifton and Dessie celebrated their 72nd anniversary one month before Clifton passed away. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband; parents; six brothers, Arvid, Arlie, Glen, Earnal, Kelsie, and Billy Ray Rountree; two sisters, Shirlene Byrd and Dora Howard; son-in-law Ronald (Ronnie) Bunch; great-granddaughter, Emma Kincaid; and great-great-grandson, Jonah Hamblin. She is survived by three children: son, Phillip...

Evelyn (Redmon) Partin Harris, age 80, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away Sunday evening, May 23, 2021 at Diversicare of Claiborne located in New Tazewell, Tennessee. She was born on July 22, 1940 to the late Jasper Redmon and Catherine Johns Redmon in Chenoa, KY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Partin. She is survived by two sons, Alvin Partin, and wife Rebecca, of London, KY, and Cliff Redmon, and wife, Lisa, of Sidney, Illinois; daughter, Rena Jessie, of Columbus, Indiana; several grandchildren; brother, Rev. Dallas Redmon, and a host of friends and other relatives to mourn her passing. Graveside service and interment were held on...

William Lee Hale, age 53, of Bear Hollow Road, Rockholds, Kentucky departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Rockholds, Kentucky. He was born on March 7, 1968 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late William and Marie (Crabtree) Hale. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Hale and James Hale; and his grandfather, Milford Crabtree. He is survived by three children, Amanda Margaret Hale of Lafayette, Indiana, William Andrew Hale of Lafayette, Indiana and Chelsie Marie Pennington of Lexington, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Brentley Charles Cline, Memphis Lee Pennington, Jordan Aaron Randle, Ryer U. Pennington and Caden William Crenshaw; grandmother, Zella...

Coleman Mays, age 86, formerly of Bryants Store, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C. He was born on November 10, 1934 in Carpenter, Kentucky to the late Beckham and Mary Lou (Lambdin) Mays. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Gene Mays; former wife, Nancy Mays; brothers, Lowell Harp and Don Harp; sister, Brenda Harp Miller; and stepfather, Damon Harp. Coleman was a Veteran of the United States Navy after 31 years of service. He was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Amelia Rose...

Damon Longworth, age 55, of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on August 5, 1965 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Don and Ollie Mae (Muncy) Longworth. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Longworth. He is survived by three children, Angelica Longworth of London, Kentucky, Justin Johnson of Newport, Tennessee and Angella Elliott of Hickory, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Abel, Haile, Brianna, Greyson and Dylan; sister, Carrie Horn (Lance) of Irving, Kentucky; two brothers, Donnie Longworth (Hilda) and Edward Longworth of London, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and a host...

Carl Edward Huddleston, age 77, of Runway Drive, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on June 4, 1943 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Walter Huddleston and Juanita (Petrey) Huddleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Juanita (Petrey) Huddleston; brother, Walter B. Huddleston; and brother-in-law, Keith West. He loved to fish, hunt, and play golf. He is survived by significant other, Joyce Ball of Williamsburg; children, Ronnie Huddleston (Amanda), Angie Siler (Gerald), Randy Huddleston (Sandy) and Roger Ayers (Shirley), all of Williamsburg; 11 grandchildren, Ronnie Wayne Huddleston, Erica Gonzalez, Ronnie (Little man) Sullivan, Jarrod...

Orpha Christeen Storms, age 102, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Christian Health Care Center in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on March 8, 1919 in Woodbine, KY, a daughter of the late Murph Petrey and Hattie Evans Petrey. Orpha attended college and was a homemaker. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Corbin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Storms; son, Tom Storms Sr and his wife Barbara; and by her siblings. Orpha is survived by her daughters, Frances Sue Jackson of Louisville, and Sylvia Lou Dyke and husband Clayton of Huntersville, NC; grandchildren, T.R. Storms and...

Elmer Lee Wells, age 67, of the Maple Creek Community in Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born December 9, 1953 in Whitley County, KY to the late Norman and Lucy Rains Wells. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bertha Wells. Elmer and Bertha were united in marriage on June 12, 1971 and to this union had one daughter, Crystal Wells. Together also raising three children whom he loved very much, Bradley Hamblin, Mackenzie Jones who he called his “Boo,” and Matthew Jones. He is survived by daughter, Crystal Wells,...

Catherine Catron, 91, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away at Troy Beaumont Hospital in Michigan on May 20, 2021 with her family by her side. Born May 17, 1930 in Pleasant View, KY, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Annie Moses. Her dad nicknamed her Tab when she was a little girl and the name stuck with her throughout her life. Tab grew up with her parents and 10 siblings in Wolf Creek and Pleasant View, KY. She loved being outdoors and loved being with all her brothers and sisters. Tab attended Pleasant View High School and was a cheerleader and member of...