Obituaries

Kathy Lynn Sutton Adams, age 55, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at her home.  She was born on September 19, 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Arthur Louis Sutton Sr. and the late Betty Lou (Spencer) Sutton. She is survived by her fiancé, Roy Fugate of Corbin; two sons, Tommy Louis Edward Adams and Christopher Lee Adams of Corbin; daughter, Tasha House of Georgetown; six grandchildren; father, Arthur Louis Sutton Sr. of Rockholds; two sisters, Lola Paul (Danny) of Rockholds and Lora Bennett (Said) of Williamsburg; two brothers, Arthur Louis Sutton Jr. (Judy) and Gregory Sutton (Lisa) of Williamsburg; and a host of many other...

Donna Sue Kutch, age 50, of Bardstown, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 peacefully at her home. She was born on July 31, 1969 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Donnie Lawson and Martha Sue (Wilson) Lawson Wilcox. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Gracie Kutch; her grandparents, Howard and Virginia Wilson and Loyall and Ethel Lawson; aunt, Betty Jo Wilson; and uncles, Doug and Andrew Wilson. Donna worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines for several years where she gained a love for travel with her husband and family through the years. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Ms. Maxine Bridges Day, age 84, of Wooldridge (Jellico), Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her home. She was born May 15, 1935 in Scott County, Tennessee. Maxine was preceded in death by: husband, Hermon Day; daughters, Kathy Day and Ronda Gail Day; parents, Eckley and Mary Bridges; brothers, Leon Bridges, Bill Bridges and Jack Bridges. She is survived by: children, Larry Day and Debbie Day Hicks; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brother, Scott Bridges and wife, Leona; sisters, Sharon Blankenship and Betty Gross; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends: 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, December...

Robert Christopher Coleman Henson, age 74, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home in Corbin. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Friday, January 3, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, January 4, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Stansbury Cemetery in Corbin. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to the funeral home to help with expenses. To make a donation, please select the red “Donate Now” icon. The family will receive a list of all those who have made a donation. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

James “Jim” Blakley, also known as “Soap”, 78, of Ainsworth, passed away on December 24, 2019 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. James Junior Blakley was born on January 17, 1941 in Nevisdale, Kentucky, the son of James Etheridge and Effie Marie (Croley) Blakley.  Jim had worked many jobs over the years on the railroad, at various coalmines and sawmills and spent several years working for Cadillac in Detroit, Michigan.  In his spare time, Jim enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Jim will be deeply missed by his children, Patricia Ann Duffe of Moscow, Tony Edward (Tammy) Blakley of Nichols and Brian James (Stacy) Blakley of...

Mr. Gary Lee Bowlin, age 72, of Fortville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Fishers, Indiana.  He was born May 1, 1947 in Jellico, Tennessee. Gary was preceded in death by: his father, Sterling Bowlin; mother, Ollie Arnett Bowlin; sisters: Jean Long and Mary Bowlin Crabtree. He is survived by: companion, Sandra Bowlin; mother of his children, Pat Buckner; children, Melissa Bowlin and Chuck, Billy Bowlin and wife, Shanna, and Christopher Bowlin and wife, Donita; grandchildren, Brandon and wife, Charity, Beth and husband, Derek, Bella, Kevin, Savannah and Faith; four great-grandchildren, Jalicia, Jayci, Alydia and William; special aunt, Bonnie Doll; as well as...

Mr. Tony McCullough, age 72, of Frakes, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born May 19, 1947 in Valley Creek, Tennessee. Tony was preceded in death by: granddaughter, Carrie Sue McCullough; father, Caryles McCullough; mother, Jean Jones McCullough; sisters, Connie, Terri, Cathy and Dixie. He is survived by: wife of thirty-six years, Violet Humfleet McCullough; children, Harvey McCullough and wife, Vicki, Anthony “Red” McCullough and wife, Shannon, James McCullough, Denise Herrell and husband, Eddie, Tonya Partin and husband, Pete, Paige Parks and husband, Allen, Harmony McCullough, Carla Abdou and husband, Naser; grandchildren, Autumn, Brailey, Dalton, April, Brittany, Justin, Steven, Travis, Jacob, Alex,...

Peacefully, Betty Jean Lay Mars, passed away in Williamsburg, Kentucky, on December 27, 2019, at the age of 90. Betty was born on January 2, 1929 in LaFollette, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Lay and Gertrude Alexander Lay; her brothers, Clifford Lay Jr. and Glen Lay; and her husband, David Mars. Betty spent the majority of her life in restaurant management. She started in Jacksboro, Tennessee at the Colonial Restaurant and then moved to Williamsburg, Kentucky to continue her career as the manager at the Williamsburg Holiday Inn and the Williamsburg Travel Lodge. She retired in a management position at Cumberland College, now known as the...

Frances “Betty” Wells, age 93, of Corbin, passed away December 28, 2019 at Baptist Health of Corbin. She was born July 16, 1926 in Richmond, VA, to the late James T. Smith and Iva Broach Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church, a lifetime member of American Legion post 88 Ladies Auxillary, member of Daughters of American Revolution, and a resident of Christian Health Center. Betty was a lunchroom manager for Corbin Middle School for twenty-five years, and she also catered to the tri-county areas. She is preceded in death by: husband of fifty-six years, Lonnie B. Wells, Sr.; sister, Mildred Smith; brother, William “Bill” Smith; grandson, Robert Gene...

Brenda Carol Fultz, 68, of Lily, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at her home. She was the wife of Ottis Fultz. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Sunday, December 29, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randall Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Hopkins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Saturday, December 28 at Hart Funeral Home. Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.