Obituaries

William “Bill” Nathaniel Cox, Sr., age 89, passed away on February 19, 2020, in the comfort of his own home. Bill was born in Williamsburg, KY to William Bascom and Martha Frances Cox. Bill married Patricia Cox of Hamilton, Ohio. Bill, known to many as “Barber Bill”, was a master barber who owned and operated his own shop over 60 years. He served his country during the Korean War as a member of the Marine Corps. Bill was a member of VFW post 7340, was past commander of the American Legion post 683/513, and was a member of the ET Carson Masonic Lodge 598. Bill enjoyed picking his banjo, bluegrass...

Clema Mae Davis, age 94, of Davis Hollow Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, February 21, 2020, at her home.  She was born on November 5, 1925 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Britt and Tippy Lou (Walker) Canada. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Davis; two sons, Harrison Davis Jr. and Claude Davis; daughter, Opal Sulfridge; and grandson, Eddie Lunsford. She is survived by eight children, Geraldine Siler (James) of Williamsburg, Mary Lou Hubbs of Williamsburg, Maxine Cox (Edward) of Williamsburg, Flonnie Lunsford of Ohio, Dan Davis (Pam) of Williamsburg, Lonzo Davis (Mickie) of Williamsburg, Geneva Monhollen (Michael)...

John J. Swafford, age 69, widower of the late Theresa Cowart Mann Swafford, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020 at the Augusta University Medical Center. He was born on January 6, 1951 to the late Sam Swafford and Ollie Faye Walls Swafford in Habersham, Tennessee. He was a retired Master Electrician with Westinghouse. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.  He was also a Mason. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Swafford, Sammy Swafford, and Billy Swafford; and two sisters, Evelyn Douglas and Deanna Pritchett. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Renee Jennings and April Mitchell, both of Aiken,...

Roberta Spurlock, age 83, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Christian Health Center in Corbin. Funeral service was held February 23 at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Wilmer Evans officiating. Burial followed in Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Georgia Hollin Humfleet, 82, of Gray, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basel Humfleet. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 22, at the Living Waters Pentecostal Church with Rev. R.P. Edwards and Rev. Randall Lee officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm  Friday night at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Helton Cemetery. Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Estel Lee “Sonny” Murray, age 80, of Elk Valley (Pioneer), Tennessee passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born January 19, 1940 in Elk Valley. Sonny is preceded in death by: his father, Joseph Henderson Murray; mother, Evelyn Lay Murray; brothers, Joe Murray, Claude Murray, Clyde Murray, Charles Murray, Cliford Murray; and sister, Bertie Mae Blankenship. He is survived by: his sons, Kevin Lee Murray and wife Heather and James Thomas Murray and wife Mindy; daughter, Kimberly Joyce Murray; grandchildren, Megan Ann Griffin, Paige Elizabeth Murray, Hunter Lee Murray, Kayla Lauren Murray, Adam Matthew Murray, Nash Kelly Murray, and Luke James...

On Sunday, February 16, 2020, Kevin Ray Wells, Sr., of Corbin, KY, passed away at the age of 48 at Baptist Health. Kevin was born to Bill and Mary Ann Wells of Woodbine, KY, on April 6, 1971. In September of 1997, he married his loving wife, Ruth Sasser Wells, and were fortunate to have celebrated a total of 29 years together. Kevin was a current employee of Whayne Supply in Corbin. He had been a truck driver for over 30 years and had received several accommodations for safety and for being accident free. Kevin had many hobbies. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved boating while spending time with family...

Mr. David E. Perkins, age 65, of Jellico, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at his home. He was born December 26, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. David is preceded in death by: his father, Delos Perkins and mother, Alice Allison Perkins. He is survived by: his daughters, Terran Bauer and husband Steven, Virginia Coffee, and Jennifer Perkins; several grandchildren; brother, Carl L. Perkins and wife Tommie Lue; uncles and aunts, Tim and Martha Allison, Sam Allison, and Lorranine and Frank Mason; as well as a host of cousins, friends and family to mourn his passing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, at the Harp Funeral Home...

Wilma Hudson Bryant, age 85,  of New Zion Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on February 16, 2020, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on November 18, 1934, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Alonzo and Flora (Lovett) Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husband, William Bryant JR. and sisters, Doris Alcomo, Norma Machris and Mary Jurado. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Jones and husband Carl of Williamsburg and Barbara Rupert and husband Alan of London; son, William Bryant and wife Kelly of Williamsburg; two grandchildren, Chad Shelton and wife Ashley and Kelsey Bryant; one great-grandchild, Raylan Shelton;...

Pauline Smith, age 99, of Circle Avenue, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at her home. She was born on September 10, 1920, in Whitley County, Kentucky, to the late George and Susan (Carroll) Rains. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Smith; three sons, Gregory Keith Smith, Donnie Smith and Dwight Smith; and a grandson, James Michael Smith. She is survived by her son, Terry Smith (Paula Rickett) of Williamsburg, KY; five grandchildren, Kellie Brianna Holtel and husband Alex of Memphis, TN, Kaitlin Christina Ayers of Williamsburg, KY, Shaun Eric Rowe and wife Ashlee of Shamong, NJ, Tonya Nicole Faulkner and husband...