Obituaries

Ima Jean Siler, 84, of Corbin passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Born February 10, 1934, in Harlan County, she was the daughter of the late Dillard and Kathryn Brock. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garfield Siler, and son, Michael Ray Siler. She leaves behind her son, Larry Dean Siler and wife Angela; four grandchildren: Tammy Bradford and husband Michael, Elizabeth Portwood and husband Charles, RaeAnn Siler, and Christopher Siler; nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and her brother, Willard Brock. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 23, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paula Farmer and Pastor Michael Addison...

Mellisia “Nadine” Frazier, 75, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Smith and Gladys Anderson Smith. She had worked as a cashier at the former Jones Grocery and also for Walmart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Joyce Philpot; her twin babies; four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Nadine is survived by four sons: Kevin “Pooch” Frazier (Billie), Keith “Toot” Frazier (Lora), Kelly Frazier (Tammy), and Kirby Frazier (Mary); ex-husband Dale Frazier; five sisters: Barbara Frazier, Brenda Smith (Bennie), Nona Parker, Joy Cupp (Conrad), and Vickie McFarland; two brothers:...

Ruby A. Crimmins, 87, formerly of Maple Creek, Williamsburg, entered into rest on Sunday, August 12 at the Colonial Manor. Born May 11, 1931 in Lewisberry, PA, Ruby was the daughter of the late Naylor and Priscilla Bupp (Crist) Emig. She was the wife of the late Frederick H. Crimmins. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death by eight siblings. She was a retired supervisor for Beman Manufacturing and was a part-time manager of the kitchen at Ski Round Top. Ruby was also a self-taught harmonica player who entertained many with her beautiful hymns and polkas. She is survived by two daughters and a son. Pamela Moody of...

Betty Ruth Baker, 84, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at The Heritage. She was born in Corbin, and was the daughter of the late Delbert and Verla Poynter. Betty attended Central Baptist Church and was a member of the Christian Homemakers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed flower gardening, bowling, and playing the card game ‘’Hand and Foot’’ with her friends. She was also an avid UK fan. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband Harry Baker; son, Jerry Baker; grandson, Jerry Allen Baker; and Son, Bruce Baker and wife Darlene. She is survived by her son, Eddie Baker; daughter-in-law, Vicki Baker; grandchildren,...

William Arthur Siler, 42, of Kentucky Lane, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on December 24, 1975 on Lawton, OK to Arthur Clayton Siler and Patricia (Young) Siler. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Caney, Betty Siler and Lloyd and Nannie Young. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Hill Siler of Williamsburg; daughter, Kaitlyn Siler of Williamsburg; parents, Arthur and Patricia Siler of Williamsburg; two sisters, Betty Link (Bob) of Georgetown and Natalie Griffith (Steve) of Williamsburg; two nieces, Rachel Hill and Piper Ann Griffith of Williamsburg; mother-in-law, Juanita Hill of Williamsburg; and...

Willie “Dooney” Bunch Jr., 76, of Williamsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Rockholds. He was born on October 1, 1941 in Williamsburg to the late Willie Bunch Sr. and Elise (Lawson) Bunch. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Bunch. He is survived by his sons, Dennis Bunch and wife Donna of Corbin and Charlie Bunch of Williamsburg; seven grandchildren, Iva Breanna Bunch, Dakota Bunch, Haley Gay and her fiancé Jeremy Jordan, Kelsey Collins, Miranda Edwards, Tyler Bunch and Madison Bunch; sister, Pamela Teague (Dennis) of Williamsburg; brother, Shannon Bunch (Patsy) of Loveland, OH; several nieces and nephews; and a...

Betty Johnson, 85, departed this life on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at her home in Corbin. Born on January 9, 1933 in Chicago, IL, Betty was the daughter of the late Frank and Ester (Reed) Fagan. She was a former factory worker where she worked as an punch press operator and was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Bacon Creek Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: John B. Johnson Sr. and a son: John B. Johnson, Jr. She is survived by four children: James Johnson of Port Orchard, WA, Norrine Fiddler and husband Thomas Sr. of Sunbury, PA, Cheryl Mayne and husband Ken...

Nancy Walp Lowe, 74, passed away, August 13, 2018 at her family residence in Rocky Top, TN. She was born August 11, 1944 in Campbell County, TN. and was preceded in death by her father, Earl Walp; mother, Letha Lay Walp; brother, Carl Walp, Sr. She is survived by a brother, Charles Walp; sister, Thelma Brantley and husband Boyd; niece, Renada Wallace and Roger; nephew, Carl Walp, Jr.; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends & family to mourn her passing. The funeral was held Saturday, August 18 at the Harp Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Yancey and Rev. David Napier officiating. Burial was held Sunday, August 19, in the Valley...

Angela Carol Hooper, 34 of Deltona, FL passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018 at her home. She was born July 23, 1984 in Frankfort, to Dalton and Bonnie Hooper. She is survived by her daughter, Charla Carol Hooper; parents Dalton and Bonnie Hooper; sister Diane Shumway, Judith Suzanne Hooper; brothers, Jimmy Hooper and Kevin Hooper. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Jimmie and Lena Hooper and Lewis and Katie Davis; brother, Dalton Hooper, Jr.; Sister: Cynthia Hooper. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her cats. Funeral services were held Saturday August 18, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel  with the Rev. Billy Carpenter officiating. Interment was in the Clear Fork...

Elmer Carpenter, 72, of Poplar Street, Corbin, departed this life on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on December 17, 1945 in Williamsburg, to the late Dillard Lee Carpenter and Litha (McKiddy) Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Powers and a brother, Kenneth Carpenter. Elmer was a veteran of the United States Army a member of the American Legion and the DAV, and a Kentucky Colonel. He worked at Storms Security and trained young recruits at the Army National Guard. He went to work at Baptist Health as a security guard for 9 years then left to go to Homeland and Diplomatic...