Obituaries

Georgia Kaye (Stephens) Nevels, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Northport, Alabama after a long illness. She was a native of McCreary County Kentucky. She held a bachelor’s degree from Cumberland College and a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, as well as a Rank 1 in education. She taught at many levels in the Whitley County school system before she retired. Survivors are her daughter, Sharon Ellen Vincent of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, two grandchildren; two brothers, Scot Stephens and Mike Stephens; and three sisters, Marjorie Brackett, Kathy Bird, and Sue Douglas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Nevels; parents, Evelyn and Caleb Stephens; and siblings, Caleb Stephens Jr., Jeanetta Wilson,...

Ashley Maria Moses, 39, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born September 11, 1985 in Marietta, Georgia. She was a 2004 graduate of Family of Faith Christian Academy and worked for many years as a mental health advisor, which was her passion. Surviving are four children, Emma and Brie Pickens, Porter and Nellie Leath; her parents, Isaac Moses and Tonya and Donnie Swain; her siblings, Keith Moses, Matt Harrelson, Holly (Jason) Carden and Zach Sweet; and her grandparents, Myrtle Moses and Richard and Pat Richardson; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

Thelma (Jones) Gibson, age 69, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home. She was born March 21, 1956, in Sidney, Ohio. Thelma is preceded in death by her grandchild, Ella Marie Lewallen; father, Alvin James Jones; and mother, Liza Evelyn Jones. She is survived by her husband, Danny “Don” Ray Gibson; daughters, April Moses and Pat, Amey Scalf and Neil, Audrey Holycross, Wendy Anderson andFrank, and Kasey Gibson; son, Austin Gibson and Mikaela Lambdin; grandchildren, Laine Moses, Alizah Holycross, Abbey Holycross, Love (Kortney) Leuenberger, Austin Gibson, Kassidy Cooper and David Bell, Evan Copper, Tanner Cooper, Reace Anderson, Mitchell Anderson, Brenda (Buttons) Anderson, Joey Lewallen, Hailey Lewallen...

Bobby Vanover, a cherished beacon of love and joy, stepped into eternity on March 25, 2025, leaving a void in our hearts that only memories of his vibrant life can fill. Born on September 13, 1961, Bobby was a resident of Williamsburg, Kentucky, a community he cherished and enriched with his affable presence. Known as “Poppy” by his adored grandchildren, Bobby spread delight in every interaction, leaving a profound mark on all who knew him. His infectious laughter, sage advice, and the warmth of his spirit will echo in our lives forever. Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela McKiddy; his children, Timothy Vanover (Christina), Chasity Thomas (Alex) and stepdaughter...

Wanda (Ford) Lowe, age 89, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born September 2, 1935, in Jellico, Tennessee. Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lowe; daughter, Betty Lou Ford; father, Ed Ford; mother, Wilma (Lawson) Ford; brothers, Dorland, Chester and Carl Ford; sisters, Bonnie Norman, Betty Lou Ford, and Alice Ann Ford; and son-in-law, Charlie Wilson. She is survived by daughters, Kathy Lowe Wilson, Wilma Sue Nichols and husband Jim; grandchildren, Christy Smith and husband Chris, Christopher Wilson; great grandchildren, Isaac Smith, Tyler Smith, Makayla Wilson, Brittany Wilson; great-great-grandchild, Keon Loop; and a host of friends and family to...

Rebecca “Becky” Fox, age 50 of Duff, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home. She was born November 9, 1974, in Corbin, Kentucky. Becky is preceded in death by grandparents, Oscar and Alma Malone. She is survived by her mother, Cathy (Malone) Small and husband Carl; father, Larry Edgar Fox; brothers, David Fox, Stephen Small and wife Miranda; half sister, Heather Fox Thompson; nephews, Dominick Fox, and Eli Small; and niece, Karlee Small; sister and best friend, Rachel Johnson; uncle and aunt, Gary and Drucilla Malone; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. Funeral service was Sunday, March 30, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel...

Brian Earl Thomas, age 58, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home. He was born February 17, 1967, in Highland Park, Michigan. Brian is survived by her daughters, Victoria Jerde, Felicia Bryant and husband John, and Sierra Thomas; grandchild, Callen Jerde; mother of his daughters, Rosa Thomas; father, George Earl Thomas; mother, Christine (Morgan) Thomas; brother, Philip Thomas and wife Lydia; niece, Morgan Thomas; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Sunday, March 30, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Junior Dople officating. Buriel followed in the Newcomb Cemetery. Military honors performed by the Jellico Honor Guard. Harp Funeral...

Virginia F. Hayes, age 65, of Woodbine, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born September 8, 1959 in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Bascom and Virginia Kinder Taylor. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by two siblings, Clifford Taylor, and Sherry Rhodes. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hayes of Woodbine, KY; two children, Jody Hayes of Woodbine, KY, and Sara Hayes (Charles Tolbert) of Woodbine, KY; two grandchildren, Riley Hayes, Eli Tolbert; one brother, Dearl Taylor (Shelia) of Rockholds, KY; several nieces, and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. At the request of the family...

Robert A. Moses, age 79, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born May 6, 1945 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Joe Dople and Lillie Ethel Moses. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, LaDonna Baker; five siblings, Earl Moses, Nora Webb, Conley Moses, Nellie Rose Moses, J. C. Moses; and step-son, Lonnie J. Fuston. He is survived by his wife, Helen Moses of Williamsburg, KY; three children, Debbie Moses (William Stephens) of Pine Knot, KY, Tammie Moses of Williamsburg, KY, and Cathy Croley of Williamsburg, KY; seven grandchildren, Lashanna Baker, Jonathan Baker,...

Kathy Delorise Hickey, 63, born on November 26, 1961, in Jellico, Tennessee, lived her life with an abundance of courage, grace, and an unwavering dedication to serving others. Her journey on earth ended on March 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Kathy, a devoted nurse, spent her career in the medical field, selflessly caring for others. Kathy is survived by her loving mother, Thelma Moore of Williamsburg, KY; her caring siblings, Trula Evans of Williamsburg, KY, Karen Muse of Jellico, TN, and David Moore of Muscle Shoals, AL.; and her ex-husband, James Hickey of Williamsburg, KY. She also leave behind several nieces and nephews and a host of other family...