Obituaries

Helinda Ruth Roddy, age 75, of Elliott Road, Rockholds, Kentucky, departed this life on April 13, 2020, at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on July 5, 1944, in Corbin, Kentucky, to Bolden Elliott and Judy (Searcy) Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bolden and Judy (Searcy) Elliott; brother, Reed Elliott; and son, Thomas Elliott. She is survived by one son, Harris Collett of Rockholds; three grandchildren, Isaiah James Spicer, Isaac John Spicer, and Ava Burnette, all of Gray; two great-grandchildren, Sasha Spicer and Brittany Danielle Burnette; brother, Doyle Elliott (Debbie) of Rockholds; nieces and nephews, Sandra Swafford, Jessie Elliott, Doyle Wayne Elliott, Reed...

Lucas Dalton Goodin, age 19, of Lake View Drive, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on April 13, 2020, at the Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on September 19, 2000 in Jellico, Tennessee. He is survived by his parents, Ernest and Kelly Goodin of Williamsburg; siblings, Tyler Davis of Williamsburg, Brittany Carter (Dalton) of Rosehill, VA, Miranda Snellings (Charlie) of Pineville, Ben Goodin of Williamsburg, Nathan Goodin of Williamsburg, and Madison Goodin of Williamsburg; grandmother, Nancy Hendricks of Margate, Florida; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. All services are private. Due to the restrictions on the funeral home during the Covid-19 outbreak, all services will...

Janrose Dewees, 86, Corbin, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital at London. She was the wife of the late Richard Luther Dewees. Born in Knox County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Violet Jump Wells.  A sister, Lois Jean Wells Ritter; grandson, Robert Chad Dewees; and great-grandson, Cooper Strunk, also preceded her in death. Janrose belonged to Faith Baptist Church. In earlier years, she had attended Lynn Camp and Poplar Grove Baptist Churches. She was very involved in school activities years ago, and active in local and state politics. She is survived by four children: Richard Dewees, Carolyn Harris (Glenn), Perry Dewees (Debbie), and...

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Rev. James L. Cox, Jr., passed away at age 70. Funeral services will be private due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 virus, with Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the University of the Cumberlands at https://www.ucumberlands.edu/give2uc.

Mrs. Stephanie Renee Krahenbuhl Roub, age 47, wife of Toby Roub, Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, visitation, funeral and burial services will be private. Burial will be in the Upper Colony Cemetery in London, Kentucky. Laurel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Joel William Capps, age 79, Cane Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Christian Care Center in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on October 23, 1940 in Bessemer City, North Carolina, to the late Paul and Vivian (Skates) Capps. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue (Taylor) Capps. He is survived by his children, Linda Berta of Williamsburg, Fran Bradford of Lenoir City, Tennessee and Sherry Burress (James) of Corbin; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Berta, Dirk Berta, Bryan Berta, Jason Bradford, Justin Bradford, Rebecca Westerfield, Joshua Burress and Jered Burress; three great-grandchildren, Landin Bradford, Adelynn...

Stanley T. Wasano, age 90, Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 31, 1930 in Kauai, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ellison Wasano of Williamsburg, Ky.; a son, Jack Wasano, who lived in the state of Florida for many years and now resides in Williamsburg, Ky.; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 8, at the Stanfill Cemetery at Pleasant View with Rev. Doyle Lester officiating. Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Tom “T.J.” Evans, age 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Garden Manor Nursing Home in Middletown, Ohio. He was born June 1, 1930 at Gatliff, KY to the late Dan and Martha Paul Evans. He was a member of Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #490 F&AM and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a member of Lakota Hills Baptist Church in Westchester, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife Cynthia “Cindy” Evans. He is survived by a son, Dan Evans (Patty) of Gulf Shores, Alabama; three grandchildren, Amanda Rutledge (Billy), Ashley Vinson (Jonathan), and Zach Evans (Manisa); six great-grandchildren,...

Patsy D. Jones, age 81, of Lily, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, burial will be private. Friends and family may still send flowers by calling a local florist, or they may leave a message for the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com  Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Teddy Ray Walter, age 49, of South Highway 25-W, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Williamsburg. He was born on May 17, 1970 in Lakeland, Florida. He is survived by three children, Retha Walter, Maria Walter and Teddy Walter Jr., all of Williamsburg; his mother, Janice Carter and husband George Albert of Williamsburg; two sisters, Tammy Carter and Georgie Carter of Williamsburg; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Due to the restrictions on the funeral home during the Covid-19 outbreak, all services will be private.  Please keep the Walter Family in your prayers. Condolences may be made to the family at...