Obituaries

Linda Mills Harris, 75, of Barbourville, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2025 at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 2, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of the late Ples and Mollie Smith Mills. Linda was a former Head Start teacher. In earlier years, she attended with her children the Heidrick Holiness Church and later became a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church. Linda appreciated the simple things in life. She loved bingo nights, dancing to old favorites and never missed a good western. She also had a sweet tooth and enjoyed snowball cakes, ice cream and a cold diet Mt. Dew. Linda...

  Penny Lynn Rains Cloud Born: June 27, 1962 Passed Away: August 29, 2025 Born to Edgar and Betty Rains (both deceased), Penny is survived by her husband, Jerrell “Butch” Cloud; her sons Jerry (Rebekah), Jeffery (Chelsea), and Justin (Lauren); her daughter, Lexie; her special nephew, Chris Petrey; and her mother-in-law, Wilma Dean Cloud. She is also survived by her siblings Charles (Della) Rains, MarySue (David) Petrey, and David Rains. Penny was preceded in death by her sister, Pam (David) Mason; her precious Mammy, Mary Rains; and her father-in-law, Jerrell Cloud. Penny married the love of her life, Jerrell “Butch” Cloud, on June 18, 1981. Together they raised three “rotten” boys and one “spoiled”...

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of John Crit “JC” Lawson, who departed this life on August 20, 2025. John was a deeply cherished member of the Mud Creek Baptist Church, a pillar within his community, and a beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing him. His enduring faith, steadfast spirit, and unwavering love for his family and friends have left an indelible mark on the many lives he touched. John was born to the late Charlie and Flora Lawson and was preceded in death by his dearly beloved wife, Betty Lawson. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Walter Lawson, Alvis Tab...

Jerry Givens, age 79, passed away on August 20, 2025, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky. Jerry was born on August 19, 1946, in Sunshine, Kentucky. He had retired from his service as a Plumbing Inspector for the State of Kentucky. Jerry was not only a respected professional, but he was also a man of diverse interests and hobbies. His passion for dancing led him to join the Dudes & Dolls Square Dancers, Tri-County Line Dancers, Train Station Line Dancers, and the Cumberland Gap Line Dancers. An outdoorsman at heart, Jerry loved fishing, hunting, and kayaking, and was a member of the Moon Bow Camping Club. He also held a black belt...

Bill “Dad” Wilson, age 72, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Friday August 22, 2025 at his home. He was born August 27, 1952 in Barbourville, Ky. to the late Robert and Mary Lucy Partin Wilson. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers; Alton Wilson, Harold Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Carlus Wilson, one sister; Bobbie McKiddy, three nephews; Dale Davis, Leon Wilson and Billy Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Wilson of Williamsburg, Ky; one son, James R. Wilson (Sharon Hubbard) of Williamsburg, Ky; two grandchildren, Jesse Wilson and Halie Wilson; four sisters, Helen Goodin, Wanda Peace, Naomi Davis and Shirley Storms all of Williamsburg,...

Charlotte Akins, age 71, of Barbourville, KY, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 17, 1953 in Toledo, OH, to the late Acie and Flara Peace Reynolds. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dana Akins; two brothers-in-law, Kenny Akins, Wayne Akins; and father and mother-in-law, Edward and Joie Akins. Charlotte worked many years in the banking industry. She is survived by her son, Evan Akins of Barbourville, KY; three grandchildren, Natalie Akins, Jaxon Akins, Kimbree Akins; two sisters, Shirley Engle (Bob) of London, KY, Sharon Helton (Greg) of Rockholds, KY; two brothers, Larry...

Dora E. Holloway, age 86, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 30, 1938 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Caleb and Joie Lambdin Rose. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Silas Paul Holloway; son, Jerry Holloway; four brothers, Clyde Rose, James Rose, Earl Rose, Billy R. Rose; one sister, Juanita Anderson; and nephews, Cale Rose, and Bobby Rose. She is survived by one grandson, Ryan Holloway of Williamsburg, KY; daughter-in-law, Lisa Holloway of Williamsburg, KY; two sisters, Joann Brown (Johnny) of Williamsburg, KY, Betty Moses of Williamsburg, KY; one brother,...

Jim D. Jones, age 76, of Corbin, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at his home. He was born July 21, 1949 in Pulaski County, KY, to the late James W. and Helen Anderson Jones. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jones; grandson, Tye Hamblin; and one sister, Donna Kay Ping. He is survived by his two daughters, Shea Lawson (Shawn) of Corbin, KY, Tara Prewitt (Jeff) of Corbin, KY; three grandchildren, Bryson Lawson (Kenzie), Emily Hamblin, Logan Prewitt; one great-grandson, Asher Lawson; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were Sunday, August 24, at the...

Rhonda Petrey, age 73, of Gray, KY, formerly of Corbin, KY, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born April 7, 1952 in Marlow, OK to the late Boyd and Faye Autry Daubenspeck. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Granville Petrey; and one daughter, Becky Petrey Thomas. She is survived by two children, Diana Petrey Herald (Blaine Alan) of Somerset, KY, and Mary Ann Brock (Sam) of Gray, KY; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lynne Howard (Rick) of Oklahoma City, OK, Sherrill Farriester (Paul) Choctaw, OK; one brother, Terry Careathers of Oklahoma City, OK; special friends, Lois Petrey and Janice...

Verna Lee Bruce, age 90, of Corbin, Ky., passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. She loved the Lord and had actively served in both Corinth Missionary Baptist Church and Corbin Full Gospel Church of God. She was a retired librarian in the Boone County School System. She was born February 16, 1935 in Corbin, Ky. to the late William A. and Marie McKeehan Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Verneda Sturgill (Robert), Verldon K. Smith (Billie), and Vernon “Toby” Smith; and her first husband, Ralph Hickey, to whom she was married 25 years. She is survived by her...