Obituaries

Braxton Lee Gene Bryant, infant son of Stephanie Mills and Brad Bryant, was born and passed away Monday October 22, 2018 at Baptist Health Corbin. He is survived by his parents Stephanie Mills and Brad Bryant of Gray; two sisters; Carolyn McVey, Brooklyn Bryant; two brothers, Brayden Bryant, Brantlee Bryant; grandparents, Lisa Stacy of Gray, Robbie Mills of Gray, Tammy Bryant of Somerset, Martin Bryant of Murfreesboro, TN; aunt, Natasha Mills and fiancé Jayr Chancellor; niece, JayLynn Chancellor, aunt, Amber Bryant; uncles Bryan Floyd and Derrick Helton; great aunt, Mildred Duty (Bill) of Williamsburg, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service were held Wednesday, October...

Isham Ewell Lawson, 64, of Burke Hollow Rd, Williamsburg, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home. He was born April 4, 1954 in Jellico, TN, to the late D.C. Lawson and the late Dora Lawson. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Terry Wayne Lawson and Neal Lawson. He is survived by his wife Nancy Lawson of Williamsburg, six children, Dora Lawson of Williamsburg, Elvis Lawson (Sally) of Williamsburg, Carolyn Lawson Davis (Adam) of Gulfport, MS, Terry Lawson (Beverly) of Williamsburg, Adrienne Lawson of Williamsburg, Amy Petrey (Cody) of Williamsburg, 15 grandchildren, seven sisters, Carolyn Rickett of Williamsburg, Deanna Stephens (Larry) of Jellico, TN, Cathy...

Jerry Lynn Helton, 74, of Pond Hill at Woodbine passed away at home on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Born at Woodbine, he was a son of the late Frank and Tilda Cross Helton. Jerry had worked at the Certainteed plant and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid fan of the UK Wildcats and enjoyed fishing and WWE wrestling. Jerry was a founding member of the Woodbine Volunteer Fire Department, helping build their fire station and purchasing the first fire truck. Besides his parents, Jerry was predeceased by brothers Paul E. Helton, James “Bo” Helton, Merrill Helton and Monis Helton; sisters Gloria Helton Browning and Iva Helton Brewer; and a...

Charlisa Lynn Peace, 29, of Highway 92 East Siler, departed this life on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 14, 1989 in Jellico, TN to Glenn Wayne and Virginia Susie (Faber) Peace. She was preceded in death by grandparents, William “Dub” Peace, Harry and Lavada Faber and one special cousin Bethany Faith Lawson. She is survived by parents, Glenn Wayne and Virginia Susie (Wade) Peace of Siler; three brothers, Sammy Dewayne Peace and wife Donna of Corbin, Shannon Arron Peace and wife Brandi of Corbin, and twin brother, Scotty Chad Peace and girlfriend Tay of Siler; grandmother, Jewell Peace of Siler; four nieces;...

Diana Lynn Mays Bolton, 53, of Corbin, passed away on Monday October 22, 2018 at St Jospeh London. She was born in Corbin, and was a self employed court reporter. Diana is survived by her husband, Willie Bolton; mother, Linda Abrams Mays Sears; father, Denver Mays; children, Brandi Lynn Bolton, Kayli Erin Bolton, Morgan Raye Evans and husband Heath, and Cassie Leann Vaughn and husband Randall; grandchildren, Wyatt Evans, Mason Evans, and Willow Vaughn; brother Denver Mays Jr. and wife Deirdre; nephew Devin Mays. The funeral service was held Wednesday, October 24 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Ernie Wyatt officiating. Graveside services were held Thursday at the Brafford Cemetery. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home...

Ronnie Senters, 67, of Corbin, passed away Friday October 26, 2018 at Continued Care Hospital in Corbin, KY. He was born June 14, 1951 at Bryants Store, KY to the late Charlie Senters and the late Bonnie Jones Senters. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Charlotte Senters and Rowina Grubb. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Mills Senters of Corbin; three sons, Ron Adam Senters (Kristy) of Canada, Steven Andrew Senters of Oak Ridge, TN, David Vincent Senters (Shannon) of Belleville, MI; two step children, Mendy Nicole Sutton (Jeremiah) of Richmond, Sarah Denise Bryant (Charles) of Corbin; four grandchildren, Lydia Elizabeth Senters, Vincent David Senters,...

Glenda Francine Helton Cieslinski, 58, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, at her home in Warren, MI. Born January 30, 1960, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Wilma Helton. She grew up in the Detroit area where she met her loving husband Steven. The two were wed in 1981 and were happily married for over 37 years. Glenda was known for her loving personality, infectious laugh, and fierce loyalty. Her gentle disposition was evidenced by the many animals she cared for throughout the years. Along with caring for animals, Glenda was musically talented and loved children. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in...

Anthony Wayne Canney Blankenship, 19, of Newcomb, TN passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Jellico Community Hospital. He was born February 13, 1999 in Jellico, TN. Anthony is preceded in death by: his grandmother, Wanda Yancey. He is survived by his father, Anthony “Porky” Blankenship; mother, Rhonda Yancey Blankenship; brothers, Sean Blankenship, Koty Livings, Kaleb Blankenship; sister, Tessa Douglas; grandparents, Robert Yancey, Sr., Jean and David Botts; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. The funeral was held October 22 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Bargo officiating. Burial was held October 23, in the Adkins-McKeehan Cemetery (Newcomb, TN). Harp Funeral Home of Jellico was in...

Lonnie Jason Fuston, 36, of Pete Walters Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Hillcrest Health and Rehab in Corbin. He was born on November 24, 1981 in Jellico, TN to the late Lonnie Fuston and Vickie (Scarbough) Fuston. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Fuston. He is survived by his mother, Vickie Fuston and husband Phillip Bryant of Williamsburg; sister, Anna Mae Fuston of Lexington; several nieces and nephews; and a host of aunts and uncles to mourn his passing. The funeral service was held Saturday, October 20, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Troy Cupp officiating. Following the service he was laid to...

Phyllis Faye Davis, 67, of the Duff, TN passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN after a brief illness. She was born on September 26, 1951 in Jellico, TN to the late George Davis and Elsie (Siddell) Davis. Her maternal grandparents were the late Sylvanus (Phillip) Virgil Siddall and Charlsie (Fritts) Siddall. Her maternal great-grandparents were the late John W. Fritts and Metilia Gertrude (Halburant) Fritts. Phyllis was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Davis; and one sister, Mary Kobylack. She is survived three daughters, Theresa Harmon, of Newcomb,...