Obituaries

Sandra “Girl Bobbie” (Hatmaker) Powers, age 61, of Duff, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the LaFollette Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1963, in Jellico, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by grandson, Jeremiah Letner; father, Jessie Lee Hatmaker; mother, Shirley (Walden) Hatmaker; brother, Jessie Wayne Hatmaker; and sister, Julie Powers. She is survived by her husband, David Powers; sons, Calvin Daniel Allen Powers, Robert Lynn Black, Charlie Isaac Powers and wife Ashley; daughters, Charity Elizabeth Letner and husband Justin, and Hope Ann Renee Powers; grandchildren, Jaycob Wright, Brance, Brayli, Bella, Abigail, Hayden, Liam, Kinsley Powers, Everlee, Berea, Justin, Jackson Letner, Jonah Powers, and Lakotah Powers; brothers, Gary...

Bobby Nelle (Burkett) Carroll, age 77, of the Sled Creek Community of Duff, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her home. She was born September 30, 1947, in Sneedville, Tennessee. Bobby is preceded in death by sons, Thomas Carroll, Karl Joseph Carroll; father, Audrey Burkett; mother, Nancy (Cloud) Burkett; brothers, Tommy Joe Burkett, and Harold Burkett. She is survived by daughter. Elizabeth Breeding and husband Paul; grandchildren, Summer (Logan), McKinsey (Jacob), Aaron (Maddie), Lexus, Audrey, Michael, and Kelsey; great-grandchild, Asher Carroll; and sisters, Audrey Jordan, and Patsy Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. No service is planned at this time. Harp Funeral Home of...

Herman Hamblin, age 81, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born March 21, 1943 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late Pleas and Lucy ‘Dib’ Rains Hamblin Wells. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Wesley Hamblin; stepson, John Anderson; and two brothers, James ‘Jim’ Hamblin and Elmer Wells. He is survived by two sons, Ronnie Dale Hamblin (Brenda) of Corbin, Ky. and Robbie Hamblin (Andelynn) of Williamsburg, Ky.; Ivalee Hamblin of Williamsburg, Ky.; three grandchildren, Daisy Pittman (James), Robert Stakley (Tonya) and Bradley Hamblin (Jennifer); three brothers, William Hamblin of Williamsburg, Ky., Henry Wells of Williamsburg,...

Cecil Roberts, born on the 14th of October, 1950 in Monticello, KY, went to his heavenly home on the 6th of March, 2025. He leaves behind a life rich in love, faith, and service. A devout member of the Church of God, Cecil demonstrated his faith in every aspect of his life. He was a proud member of the Briar Creek Church of God for many years, serving as a trustee and offering his guidance and wisdom to the church community. His faith was not just confined to the church; he made it a daily practice to read the Bible with his beloved wife, Wanda Roberts. Cecil spent his life in...

Dennis Nolan Pennington, 76, formerly of Corbin, KY, passed away on February 28, 2025 in Frankfort, KY. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lynn; daughters, Sarah (Crystal) and Laura; sister, Nancy Williams; sisters-in-law, Joye Taylor (David) and Becky Killian (Curt); and beloved canine companions, Lucy, Sadie, and Annabelle. Dennis was born in Cincinnati in 1948 to Jacob and Carrie. He was a graduate of Corbin High School, a Vietnam Veteran, and retired from CSX. He was a ham radio enthusiast (KY4KFC) and led the Tri-County Children’s Fund, which supplied shoes to children in need as well as financial support to the Barbourville Pentecostal Children’s Home, for years. All who loved Dennis...

Martha Elsie Rains Burke, age 80, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at her home. She was born February 28, 1944 in Whitley County, KY, to the late George Anderson (Exie) Rains and Dessie Thelma (Barton) Rains. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Burke Jr.; son, Curtis Lee Burke; her sister, Ruth Louise Rains; and brother, Curtis Leon (Sonny) Rains. She is survived by her son, Billy Burke of Williamsburg, KY; granddaughter, Kacie Hersey (Nathaniel) of Williamsburg, KY; great-grandson, Olson Hersey of Williamsburg, KY; sister, Carrie Strunk of Williamsburg, KY; sister-in-law, Linnea Rains of Emlyn, KY; three nieces, Karen Schoonover...

Margaret Lee Helvey of Williamsburg, KY, gently passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 following a brief illness. She was born on January 30, 1957 in Springfield, MO, to the late Dr. O.J. and Marjorie Lee Wells Helvey. Margaret was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and Cumberland College. Following a brief stint as a teacher, she transitioned to a long and successful career in Kentucky State Government. Following her retirement, she moved back to Williamsburg to be closer to her family and friends. Margaret was a lifelong reader, who also enjoyed watching television shows from the 1950s and 60s, and loved spending time with her grandchildren, who meant the world to...

Dewey Edward Brown, left this life to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025, he was 94 years and 7 months old. He was born on July 31, 1930 to Rev. Andy and Sarah Brown of the upper Briar Creek Community in Williamsburg, KY. Many great things will be said of Dewey Brown, but the most important being that he truly exemplified the beauty of a simple human heart, his kindness will not be forgotten, and will be remembered for generations to come. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Darlene Lawson, Audella Johnson, and Beulah Smith; three brothers, John Brown, Bill Brown, and Don Brown. He spent his life...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of June Wynn being 70 years, 8 months, and 5 days of age. A life beautifully lived and a heart generously shared. Born Mary June Wynn on June 24, 1954, in Harlan, KY, June was a beacon of light and positivity to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her spirit, akin to her birth month, was warm, radiant, and ever renewing. June resided in Williamsburg, Kentucky. June was a devoted mother to her sons, Marty Robert Wynn of Williamsburg, KY and Johnny Darrell Wynn of Williamsburg, KY; and a beloved sister, to Wanda Peace and husband Bruce of...

Gail Triplett, age 77 of Corbin, Ky. formerly of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at The Heritage Nursing Home in Corbin, Ky. She was born September 1, 1947 in Corbin, Ky. to the late William and Wilma Allen Triplett. She is survived by her cousins, Carole Davidson and Carmon Blaine Davidson of Corbin, Ky; and host of friends to mourn her passing. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 4, at Ellison Funeral Home with Rev. Jerome Cox officiating. Interment will be in Whitley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1:00 pm until the funeral hour Tuesday, March 4, at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com. Ellison...