Obituaries

William M. Kerr, 85, of Keswick Road, Williamsburg departed this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1932 in Packard, to the late James A. Kerr and Rhoda (Anderson) Kerr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Naomi (Cooper) Kerr. William will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his sons, David Kerr and Keith Kerr of Williamsburg; two grandsons, Jacob Kerr and Alan Kerr; great granddaughter, Aubrey Kerr; great grandson, Kyle Jaxon; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. The funeral service was held Sunday, December 2, at...

Eddie Wayne Boyd, 81, of Cliff End Street, Williamsburg departed this life on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at St. Joseph East in Lexington. He was born on June 28, 1937 in Williamsburg to the late Edwin Moss Boyd and Della (Burnett) Boyd. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Bradley Allen Boyd Jr.; sister, Bonnie Guinn and a brother, Bernard Crockett. Eddie taught and coached at Williamsburg City School. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with family and friends. He was co-owner of Kingfisher Jigs. He is survived by his loving wife, Margie (Beavers) Boyd of Williamsburg; two sons, Buck Boyd of Brandon, MI and Bradley Boyd of...

Arvilla Miller, 76, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Artemus and Bessie Hazel Helton and other siblings. She is survived by her son Steve (Ruth) Helton of Williamsburg; daughter Stacy (Bud) Blake of Corryton, TN; grandchildren Madison and Madalyn Adams, Max Blake, Dawnetta Brooks, and Susie Hayes; great grandchildren Gavin and McKenzie Lawson. She is also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews, which she loved dearly. She was a believer of the Baptist faith. The funeral service was held Monday, November 26, at the Vankirk~Grisell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Parks-Helton Cemetery...

Krystin Pendleton, 56, of Rockholds, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born November 10, 1962 in Brockton, MA to the late Vincent and Ann Corrow Lawcewicz. She is survived by her husband Michael Pendleton of Williamsburg; three daughters; Sarina Pendleton of Williamsburg, Gina Pendleton and Stephanie Pendleton both of Fall River, MA; one brother, Vincent Lawcewicz Jr. of Middleborough, MA; one niece, Janelle Lawcewicz of Middleborough, MA and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday November 29, at Saint William Roman Catholic Church in London, with Father Conrad Sutter officiating. A Rosary service will be...

Robert “Bob” Daniel, 87 of Jellico, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Betty Skidmore Daniel; he is survived by his son, Ray Daniel (Linda) Versailles, a sister, Sandra Ellis (Mike) Longwood, FL;  nephews, Paul Taylor (Donna) Brentwood, TN. and David Ellis Longwood, Florida. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran who served his country proudly in the Korean War. Services were held Saturday, November 24 at Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel in Jellico and were officiated by Dr. Bob Dunston of Jellico First Baptist Church music provided by Dr. Jeff...

Homer Clayton Farmer, 89, of Corbin passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018, at his home. Born August 13, 1929, in Gray, he was the son of the late Joe and Myrtle Farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for CSX Railroad before his retirement. He was also a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maude June Harrison Farmer; a sister, Mary Reba Sasser; and a niece, Judy A. Patterson. He leaves behind a daughter, Vicki Walker Gilbert and husband Sie; two grandsons, Ben Gilbert and wife Karen and David Gilbert; great grandson, Jack Gilbert; two nieces,...

Shawnee Raye Lay, 45, of Jellico, TN passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born October 26, 1973 in Corbin. Shawnee is preceded in death by her father, Coleman Ray Lay. She is survived by her mother, Judy Kay Parrott Lay; brothers, Brian Parrott, Joey Parrott and wife Angela, and Kevin Layl sisters, Beverly Mullins, and Racheal Green; special nieces, Kayla Gaylor, Holly Parrott; special nephew, Vincent Parrott; uncles, Ben Parrott, David Lay; aunts, Gwen Hamblin, Joyce Lay, Betty Mason; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Monday, November 26, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with...

Robert “Bob” Phillip Davis, 86, of Jellico, TN passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Ben Atchley State Veteran’s Home in Knoxville, TN. He was born July 6, 1932 in Jellico, TN. Bob is preceded in death by his parents: Bert and Daisy Lawson Davis He is survived by a brother, David “Monk” Davis and wife Erna; sisters, Louise Walden and husband James, Wilma Hansen and husband Jerry, Dean Davis, Nancy Hutson,  Patsy Widener; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. The funeral was held November 23 at the Harp Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Hatfield officiating. Burial was held Saturday, November 24, in the Baird Cemetery...

E.B. Brown,  81, of Murphy Brown Road, Williamsburg departed this life on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the home of his sister in Barbourville. He was born on May 26, 1937 in Knox County, to the late Murphy Brown and Fredia (Syme) Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife Wanda Sue Brown and a son, Rusty Brown. E.B. was a member of Youngs Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his two daughters, Lora Cureton of Williamsburg and Brenda Cox (Rick) of Bromley; five sons, Eddie Brown of Hamilton, OH, Randy Brown of Covington, OH, Rick Brown of Middlesboro, Dewayne Brown (Mary) of Keavy and Ronnie Brown of Cincinnati,...

Carrie Owens, 89, of Williamsburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 under the care of Williamsburg Nursing Home of Whitley County. She was born September 11, 1929 to the late W.C. Owens and Victoria Campbell Owens. Carrie retired from Lion Uniform. She was an avid seamstress and loved to quilt. Carrie was not only loved by many, but she gave an abundance of love to all. Aside from her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Hubert Owens, Wesley Owens, Charles Owens and Grace Owens Ball. She leaves behind to treasure her memory a brother Elmer (Nina) Owens of Louisville; seven nieces and nephews: Michael (Coni) Owens,...