Obituaries

Russell Wayne Hudson, age 62, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky. He was born on May 29, 1957, in Denver, Colorado, to Carl G. Hudson and Mary Lou (Buckner) Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Lou Hudson. He was a veteran serving in the U. S. Air Force and member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Corbin. He is survived by his wife, Joy Dean Heatwell Hudson of Jellico, Tennessee; daughter, Alicia Clark of Corbin; four grandchildren; two brothers, Michael Carl Hudson of Corbin and Frank William “Bill” Hudson of Corbin; three sisters,...

Francis Cordelia “Cordy” Stephens, age 71, of Browns Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 21, 1948 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Oscar and Ella (Brummett) Bryant. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Wesley Stephens. She is survived by two sisters, Betty Prewitt of Williamsburg and Patricia Coatney (John) of Middlesboro; brother, Sherman Bryant (Nan) of Knoxville, Tennessee; niece, Jennifer Barnwell (Thomas) of Middlesboro; three nephews, David Prewitt (Robin) of Georgetown, Kevin Bryant (Janet) of Knoxville and Derek Bryant (Janine) of Houston, Texas; two great-nieces, Katlyn Barnwell and Emily Barnwell; four great-nephews,...

Gary “Mr. B.” Braden, age 73, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home. He was born June 4, 1946, in Holly Hill, Ky.  to the late Conrad and Pernia Hamlin Braden. He was owner of Mr. B’s Screen Printing on Main Street in Williamsburg, Ky. He loved kids and he also loved animals. He is survived by his sister, Dorena Neece of Afton, Tennessee; a nephew, Kevin Hubbs of Piney Flats, TN.; a great-nephew, Christopher Hubbs of Piney Flats, TN; and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, March 15, at Ellison Funeral...

Mary Jo Bryant, age 67, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born August 29, 1952, in Columbus, OH, to the late Earl and Marion Bucholz Skjoldager. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bryant, and a sister, Barbara. She is survived by four children, E. J. Skjoldager (Andy) of WV, Brandy Snowden of Mt. Vernon, KY, Theresa Bush of Williamsburg, KY, and J.J. Snowden (Sandra) of Williamsburg, KY; six grandchildren, D.J., Drew, Eli, Megan, Stephen, and Dalton; as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and relatives to mourn her passing. Funeral service...

Biddie Elizabeth Bunch Williford, age 64, of Browns Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 19, 1955, in Jellico, Tennessee, to the late Chester and Flara (Lawson) Bunch. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Isham Bunch and Tommy Bunch. She is survived by four children, Jody McKiddy (Brian) of Williamsburg, LeeAnn Jones (Brent) of Williamsburg, Crystal Williford of Williamsburg and Joni Lough (Justin) of Carryville, Tennessee; the father of her children, Wilborn Rosco Williford of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee; nine grandchildren, Kaleb McKiddy, Cordelia Rachelle Jones, CJ Anderson, Morgan McKiddy, Zachary Williford, Bethany Lough,...

Burgoyne “Bert” Jones, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was the husband of Joyce Jones. Funeral service will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, March 13 in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 12-2 P.M. on Friday. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Bryson Joseph Riffe, 15, of Corbin, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. His parents, Paula Riffe and Joe Riffe survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 14, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Ryan Wells officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. The family requests that parents please talk with their children about suicide. The suicide hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Louise H. Bryant, 93, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Baptist Health Lexington. She is survived by two sons. A graveside service will be held at 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 12, at Rest Haven Cemetery with Rev. James Vandy officiating. Visitation is from 2:00-4:00 pm Thursday at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Otis Croley, age 96, of Ninety Six, South Carolina (and formerly of Williamsburg, Kentucky) passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Clinton, South Carolina.  He was born on March 13, 1923 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Ester and Effie (Veach) Croley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nina (Widener) Croley; his brothers, Ester Croley Jr., Edgar Croley and Archie Croley; and sister, Orlean Finley. Otis was a sheriff in Whitley County from 1959 to 1961 and was an A.B.C. Agent. He is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Milam and husband Jeff of Ninety Six, South Carolina and Cheryl Bowdon and husband...

Sylvia Kay Hill, age 65, of Tyes Ferry Road, Rockholds, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on September 20, 1954 in Manchester, Kentucky, to the late Arnold and Clara (Patterson) Carr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bradley Hill; infant brother, George Carr; son, Arnold Hill; and step-daughter, Ramona Hollingshed. She is survived by her three children, Julia Carr (Raymond Murry) of Williamsburg, Janie Johnson (Blain) of Rockholds and Carolyn Sharp (Raymond) of Williamsburg; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Melia Faye Powers of Williamsburg, Barbara Baute of Williamsburg and Patricia Ann McKiddy of Williamsburg; several...