Obituaries

Beulah Faye Tindle Lawson, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on November 15, 2018 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. She was born in Williamsburg, on April 1, 1941 to the late Charles Fred and Jesse Elizabeth Carroll Tye. Beulah loved U.K. basketball, eating catfish spending time with her family. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday, she lived a life of giving and service, always putting others first. In addition to her parents, Beulah is preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James Tindle, son, James Tindle, Jr., siblings; Charles (Charlie) Tye, Robert (Bob) Tye, Freddy Ray Tye, Larry Wayne Tye, Maxine Robinson and Beverly Griffith and her son-in-law Donald Lee Tucker. Beulah is...

Robert L. Eckert, 88, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at the Heritage Nursing Home. He was born in Lansing, MI on March 26, 1930, and raised in California where he began his military career at the age of 17. While in the Marine Corp, Bob served in the Korean and Vietnam wars with multiple duties of service overseas. Capt. Robert L. Eckert retired from the USMC in March 1970, when he moved to Corbin after having served 23 years. Upon retirement from his military career, Bob worked at American Greetings for 10 years before retiring and working at 1st National Bank of Corbin and O’Neil Funeral Home....

Rodney Fuson, 51, of Knoxville, TN and formerly of Siler departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018 in Knoxville. He was born on September 19, 1967 in Williamsburg, to the late Raymond Fuson and Joie (Helton) Fuson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Fuson Jr., Willy Fuson and Dewey Fuson and a sister Mary (Fuson) Cox. Rodney was a street performer in Knoxville for many years and was loved by many. He is survived by his daughter, Shonda Scalf and her husband Curtis of London; three grandchildren, Casey Scalf, Cameron Scalf and Cheyenne Scalf; brothers and sisters, Bobby Lee Fuson and Darlene Morrow of Siler, Fannie Michael and...

Rosetta Ann Ausmus Byrd, 74, of Jellico, TN passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital – Kentucky One Health in Lexington, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 19, 1944 to the late Harley Ausmus and Evia (Hatfield) Ausmus in Fonde, KY. She attended Tennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxville, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Byrd; sister, Charlotte Hicks, and half-brother, Eddie Hatfield. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Byrd, of Newcomb, TN; three daughters, Patricia Byrd, of Emlyn, Linda Oaks, of Jellico, TN, and Crystal Oaks, of Jellico, TN; ten grandchildren, Tiarra Oaks, of Jellico,...

Buddy Lee McCulley, 59, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at his home in Gray, KY. Buddy was a Shriner and member of the Order of the DeMolay, Davie J. Smith Chapter. He was a U.S.  Army veteran and had worked at Aisin Automotive. He was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Scotty McCulley; his only wife, Lisa McCulley; parents, Katherine Marie Keisler McCulley and Virgil McCulley; and sister, Sandra McCulley. Surviving are his daughter, Hope McCulley Mullins and granddaughter Gemma Lisa Mullins of Corbin; siblings: Sherman and Sandy McCulley of Corbin, George and Sue McCulley of London, William McCulley of Corbin, Virgil McCulley of London, and Betty and Ted...

Raymond Taylor, 78, was born in Harlan County, to the late Sara Edna (Young) Taylor and Joseph Taylor. He passed away peacefully at the Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo, IN on Friday Morning, November 9, 2018. He resided in Kokomo, IN for many years. Raymond attended Crossroad Community Church in Kokomo. He is survived by two brothers and a sister, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Friends and family may attend visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, November 16, at Croley Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday, November 16 in the...

Steven Foster Mills, 62, of Old Shiner School Road, Williamsburg departed this life on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was born on August 20, 1956 in Columbus, OH to Foster Mills and the late Joyce (Painter) Mills. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by a son, Andrew Mills. Steve was a very caring man with many hobbies. Some of his favorite things to do were going “picking”, collecting autographs and decorating for the holidays. He will be remembered as a carefree, fun loving and a genuine human being. Steve touched every person he came in contact with. Once you met him you would...

Shirley Faye Griffith, 45, of Paige Lane, Corbin departed this life on Friday, November 9, 2018 at her home. She was born on August 5, 1973 in Corbin, to Ella Faye (McCulley) Sharp and the late Lonnie Gene Weaver. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Griffith and nephew, Ryan York. She is survived by her children, Carlena Golden of Williamsburg and Carl Edward Griffith of Corbin; two grandchildren, Nevaeh Golden and Trinity Golden; mother, Ella Sharp and her husband Jerry of Jacksboro, TN; two sisters, Tammy Lynn York of Williamsburg and Connie Jean Stanfill of Middletown, OH; several nieces and nephews; and a...

Ray Hollingsworth, 60, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday Nov 7, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Corbin, a son to the late Arnold Hollingsworth and Linda Parker Hollingsworth. He was a Lieutenant and Engineer with the West Knox Volunteer Fire Department where he served for over 13 years. In 2011 he was named “Firefighter of the Year.” In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Hollingsworth. Ray is survived by his wife, Joella Hollingsworth; children, Darrell Hutton, Erica Lunsford, Michael Hollingsworth, Sherrie Hollingsworth, and Edwin Willis; grandchildren, Chasity and Chase Hutton; Jeremy, Candace, Meghan, Kennedy and Trinity Lunsford; Bella Patterson, and Haylea...

Margaret Loraine (Proffitt) Moore, born April 21, 1932, in Harlan County, passed away peacefully in Riverview, MI, on November 2, 2018, surrounded by family. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. Moore; her parents, Joseph M. Proffitt and Dessie (Shelley) Proffitt Tuttle; sisters, Edna Wilma Carroll, Mary Ada Ridener, and Virginia Latane Frazier; and brother, Joseph Andrew Proffitt. She is survived by sons, Joseph E. Moore (Kathy) and Tommy C. Moore (Christine); her grandchildren, Joseph Moore II (Vicki), Jason Moore (Gina), Jennifer Moore-Truba (Frank), and Nicole Moore-Brown (Alan); 12 great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter; as well as other relatives and numerous friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services...