Obituaries

Billy Joe Simpkins, 70, of Elk Valley (Pioneer), Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born July 05, 1948 in West Virginia. Joe was preceded in death by his father, James Simpkins; step-father, Odell Terry. He is survived by his wife, Margie Ward Simpkins; sons, Billy Simpkins, Gary Simpkins and wife Pamela; daughter, Melissa Alsip and husband Charles; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; mother, Zona Terry; brothers, Jim Simpkins and wife Lois; sisters, Sharon Kilgore, Valrie Lozano, Barbara Ann Simpkins, Helen Simpkins, Patricia Simpkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Friday, September 21 at the...

Donald Edward Moore, 61, of Highway 895, Williamsburg departed this life on Friday, September 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 28, 1957 in Corbin, to the late Billy Edward Moore and Janice (Reeves) Moore. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Raymond Walker. Donald enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, four wheeling and jeeping. He also loved restoring classic cars and hot rods. He is survived by his loving wife Anita Moore of Williamsburg; beloved mother, Janice Moore of Williamsburg; two brothers, Scotty Moore and his wife Sandy and Eddy Moore of Williamsburg; mother-in-law, Nora Mae Walker of Williamsburg; nieces, Heather Harms, Megan...

Roxell Elmon Karr, 74, of New Albany, IN, passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Corbin, and was a retired computer programmer having retired from Humana. A US Army veteran of Vietnam, Roxell enjoyed playing chess, reading, and music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmon Karr and Myrtle Eaton Karr and by a nephew, Bryan Karr. Roxell is survived by his wife, Joy Dizney Karr; son, Roxell Karr; daughter, Lena Karr; brother, Rondal Karr and by his beloved cats, Molly and Ginger. The funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Lawson officiating. Keavy...

Robert E. Malkemus, 82, of Highway 190, Frakes, departed this life on Monday, September 17, 2018 at St Joseph of London. He was born on September 9, 1936 in Ellsinore, MI to the late Vernon Sheets and Clara Belle Boyer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Miracle Malkemus and a son, Jimmy Malkemus. He was a veteran of the United States Army He is survived by his children, Gene Malkemus of Millbury, OH, Ronnie and David Malkemus of Curtice, OH and Pamela Malkemus of Frakes; special grandson, Nicholas Logan of Frakes; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Darlene Keene; brothers, Gary and Wayne Sheets; and a host...

Betty June Gambrell, 77, of Covington, KY, passed over into heaven on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Betty was born in Corbin, to the late William and Gertrude Ellison. Betty was retired from Gibson Greeting and Sola Vision. She was a member of New Hope Tabernacle Church of God. In her free time Betty enjoyed reading, talking to her sister, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her brother, William Ellison Jr. Betty is survived by her loving husband Aaron Gambrell; children, Sheila Berning, of Covington, KY, and James Gambrell, of Walton, KY; sister, Doris Ellison, of Corbin, KY; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 22...

Jennine Petrey, 64, of Craig Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, September 17, 2018 at London, KY. She was born on January 22, 1954 in Royal Oak, MI to the late James Falard Roberson and Mary (DeFrance) Roberson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann Cusick. She is survived by her husband, Ova Petrey of Williamsburg; three children, Margarett Marie Hall (David) of Williamsburg, Mark Burdett Petrey (Shirley) of Parkers Lake, and Joshua Walton Petrey (Flecia Lovitt) of Willamsburg; daughter-in-law, Ashley Petrey of Corbin; seven grandchildren, Kaelin Kuraczi, David Hall, Jonothan Perry, Jerod Perry, Markus Petrey, Joshua Gabrial Petrey, and Abigayle Grace Petrey;...

Michael “Coty” Westerfield, 26, passed away Wednesday September 19, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. The funeral service was held Saturday, September 22, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Dowis Chapel Cemetery in Woodbine.

Billy Ray Whitaker, 84, of Corbin, passed away Monday afternoon at the Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center in Corbin. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the Laurel Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Jonathon Sizemore officiating. Graveside services and burial were held Friday at the Barbourville City Cemetery in Barbourville, Kentucky.

Thomas “Ted” Richardson, 77, of Long Bottom Road, Williamsburg departed this life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1941 in Williamsburg, to the late Theodore Roosevelt Richardson and Clara (Marsee) Richardson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Kay Sea; son-in-law, Donnie Sea; brother, Brad Richardson; sisters, Oma Sulfridge (Otto), Jewell Fore (Johnny) and Barbara Fore (LD) and brother-in-law, JC Tolliver. Ted attended the Corn Creek Church of God and Pleasant Hill Church of God. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Jean Richardson of Williamsburg; two children, Rita Bernice Partin (Tim) of Williamsburg and Tommy Richardson (Deborah) of Rockholds; three grandchildren,...

Alene Heatwole, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home. She was born June 27, 1936 in Wofford, to the late Fred Barker and Stella Rains Barker. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Heatwole, three sisters: June Holt, Thelma Ball and Lena Taylor and a brother: George Barker. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Willmore of Williamsburg, two grandsons: John Madon and Austin Willmore of Williamsburg, a sister Faye Douglas of Williamsburg, special family member Glen Willmore of Williamsburg, seven nephews: Harold Lynn Douglas (Debbie), Joshua Douglas, Gavin Douglas, Jerry, Joe, Mike and Steve Caddell, a niece: Donna Douglas, several...