Obituaries

Janice Sue (Cox) Blankenship Chapman, age 65, of Jellico passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at U.K. Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born April 28, 1960, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Janice was a member of the Oswego Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her husband, her family and her fur babies. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dafnie (Canady) Cox; husband, Charles “Pete” Blankenship; sisters, Nora Cox, Cora Kennedy, Cledie Cox, Minnie Letner, Shirley Cummings, Edna Christian, Geneva Gibson, and Charolette Franklin; brothers, Clarence Cox, Virgel Cox, and Charles Donnie Cox. She is survived by her husband, George Chapman, Jr. of Jellico; brother, Claude Cox and wife...

Judy Carolyn Garrett, age 69 of Jellico passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was born November 15, 1955, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Judy is preceded in death by son, Mark Anthony Garrett; father, Lonnie R. Garrett; mother, Edith (King) Garrett; brothers, Donnie Garrett, Ancil Garrett, Robert Garrett; and sister, Shirley Garrett. She is survived by son, Bobby Heatwole and wife Gabrielle; granddaugther, Mazie Heatwole; brothers, John Garrett and wife Jan, Benny Garrett, Chucky Garrett and wife Patsy, and Gary “KQ” Garrett; sisters, Mollie Chisamore and husband Larry, Patty Jo Malicoat and husband Donnie, and Diane Garland; special niece, Kayla Gholston and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn...

Alice Thene Meadors, age 77, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 22,1948 to the late Jesse and Viola Meadors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her baby brother, brother, Elzie Meadors; her nephews, Troy and Elvin Meadors; and her special brother-in-law, David Cloud. She is survived by her sister, Opal Cloud of Williamsburg, KY; and several nieces and nephews to mourn her passing. She leaves behind a very special friend, Beverly Ellis Jones. Alice treasured her family. She never had children of her own but took several as her own. To know...

Lucille (Barley) Head, age 86, of Williamsburg, Kentucky went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Williamsburg Health & Rehab, her home for the past 11 years. She was born November 11, 1938, in Fonde, Kentucky to Marion and Lottie (Lawson) Barley. She was a loving and giving mother and grandmother until her death. Lucille is preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Troxell; grandchild, Harley Daniel Pigg; husband, William Gaylor Head; father, Marion Barley; mother, Lottie (Lawson) Barley; brothers, Jay Barley, John Barley; sisters, Marie Henderson, Francis Russell, Jewel Worley, and June Wilson. She is survived by sons, Robert Head and wife Cindy, John...

Martha Ann Swopshire, age 77, of Jellico passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born June 8, 1948, in Campbell County, Tennessee. Martha is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Darlene Swopshire; father, Fred Swopshire; mother, Hattie Marie (Lamb) Swopshire; brothers, Bobby Dallas Junior, Ray Swopshire; and sisters, Kathy Polly Sprayberry, Lois Jane Swopshire, and Joann Smith. She is survived by her son, Billy Swopshire; granddaughter, Samantha Eubanks, brothers, Roy Trammell, Ernest Trammell; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. Funeral service was Tuesday, July 8, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randall Hawk officiating. Burial followed in the Terry Creek Cemetery...

Janice Marie (Hall) King, age 61, of Jellico passed away Friday, July 04, 2025, at her home. She was born April 18, 1964, in Jellico, Tennessee. Janice is preceded in death by father, Junior Ed Hall; mother, Clarcie Evelyn (Lowe) Hall; and brother, Bobby Joe Hall, Sr. She is survived by daughters, Serina Brown and husband Eric, Ophelia Cummins and husband Ryne; grandchildren, Reagan Brown, Ella Brown, Jaxon Cummins, Nathan Cummins and Greyson Cummins; former husband and father of her children, Able Cardoza; brothers, Gary Hall, Mickey Hall and wife Amanda; sisters, Judy Parker, Betty Marlow, Gail Marlow; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Graveside...

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Glennis, who passed away on June 23, 2025. Born Glennis Rhodes on May 21, 1954, in Siler, KY, he was a beacon of love and laughter in every life he touched. A beloved husband, devoted father, proud papaw and great-grandpapaw, and a man whose love for family, faith, and simple country living left a lasting mark on all who knew him. He was a man rooted in the land, and he found peace in the quiet work of it. He had a keen eye for ginseng and loved roaming the hills looking for it with patience and care, just like everything else he did....

Kyle E. Kersey, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on October 30, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana, a son to the late James and Carolyn Kersey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Kersey. Kyle was a cherished member of the Corbin community. He was a retired delivery driver for the former Hall-Watson Furniture Store for over 32 years before working as a sales driver for Schwann’s. Kyle was a steadfast member of the Central Baptist Church and a fierce supporter of his beloved St. Louis Cardinals. He is survived by his loving wife...

The sun set gently on the life of Matt Lovitt, who was called home to the Lord on July 3, 2025, surrounded by his family and the peaceful farm he so deeply cherished. With dedicated hands and a faithful heart, Matt lived a life rooted in hard work, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to God. A native of Williamsburg, Matt was raised with the values that would guide his every step - faith, family, and a deep love for the land. He spent over 30 years working for Chrysler, where his dedication and work ethic earned the respect of all who knew him. After retirement, he returned home to Kentucky, where...

Cleda Caddell, age 59, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Saturday July 5, 2025 at her home. She was born November 30, 1965 in Williamsburg, Ky. to the late Steve Sr. and Beddie Shears McVay. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Nannie Early, Brenda McVay, Ettia Lee Davis, Bertha Jones; five brothers, Henry, George, Cleo, Tommie and Steve McVay Jr. She is survived by her husband, Tim Caddell of Williamsburg, Ky; six children, Brenda Rains, Felicia McVay, Justin Reed, Jessica Reed, Caleb Reed and Bert Jones; one grandson, Kayden Silcox; two sisters, Evelyn Lay of Georgia, Linda Baker of Williamsburg, Ky; four brothers, Allen McVay...