Obituaries

Russell W. Elliott, 71 of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home. He was born July 11, 1947 in Rochester, NY to the late George Elliott and Delphine Jones Mailo. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his grandparents Emerson and Icie Jones. He is survived by his wife June Elliott of Williamsbur; two daughters, Angela McQueen (Jeff Prewitt) of Williamsburg, Anita Partin (Dewayne) of Williamsburg; son, Jonathan Elliott of Corbin; eight grandchildren; Anthony Thornberry, Alexander Thornberry, Adam Thornberry, Ricky Thornberry, Ryan Elliott, Connor Partin, Mason Partin and Alicyn Partin, 5 great grandchildren, his mother; Delphine Jones Mailo of Williamsburg; two sisters; Virginia Williams (Gary) of...

Mildred Louise Freeman, 67, of Becks Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, August 6, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 19, 1951 to the late Alvis Preston Edmonds and Nancy (Croley) Edmonds. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Freeman and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie Bowlin and Lisa Peace, both of Williamsburg; two sons, Donnie Bowlin (Missy) and Rodney Bowlin (Elizabeth), both of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Miranda Peace, Dalton Peace, Madison Peace, Taylor Bowlin, Tyler Bowlin, Tara Bowlin, Tiffany Bowlin, Donnie Bowlin, Jr., Ryan Bowlin, Heather Bowlin, Rodney Bowlin, Jr., Justin Bowlin,...

Ruth Caddell McCullah, 88, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 4, 1930 in Whitley County, to the late Claude and Vicy Moses Heatwole. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Caddell, two sons Timothy Caddell, Rev. David Caddell, a stepson Clarence McCullah, five sisters and two brothers. She was a longtime member of the Green Street Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Daniel “Hoss” McCullah of Williamsburg; four sons; Joe Caddell (Vivian) of Williamsburg, Jerry Caddell of Williamsburg, Mike Caddell (Becky) of Farmville, VA, Steve Caddell (Kathy) of Dalton, GA, 12 grandchildren;...

Emmi F. Peacock, 90 of Masters Street, Corbin, passed away on Tuesday morning at the Christian Healthcare Center in Corbin. Memorial services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 22, at 11 a.m. at Lapeer Assembly of God, 1280 Daley Rd, Lapeer, Michigan with Pastor Dan Burger officiating. Laurel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Etholeen Woody Gallagher, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away peacefully at the Carolina Village Medical Center on Saturday, August 18, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, August 25, at the Pine Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Phillip “Fidge” Giles, 74, departed this life Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. He was born November 22, 1943, in Corbin, to Luther Fayette Giles and Cleda Mae Ramsey Giles. He was a carman for L & N/CSX Railroad and retired after more than 30 years employment. He was a member of the Hugh Harris Masonic Lodge in Corbin. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and an avid fisherman with the Bassin’ Baptist which he so enjoyed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Bobby Luke Giles, Kenneth Giles, Joyce Edmondson, Lana Dale Barton, Bill Giles, and Richard “Pup” Giles. He...

James Benjamin Edward ”Ben” King, 19, of Barton Mill Cutoff Road, Corbin, departed this life on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Corbin. He was born on April 21, 1999 in Corbin, to the late James Edward King and Alicia (Duncan) King. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Duncan. He is survived by his mother, Alicia King Tucker (Bradley) of Corbin; brother, Caleb King of Corbin; sister, Lyda King of Corbin; grandparents, Eddie and Carrie King of Williamsburg grandmother, Debora Duncan of Harlan; great-grandmother, Shelby Bryant of Williamsburg; several aunts and uncles; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. The...

TJ Powers, 89, of Savoy Clear Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Jellico Community Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1929 in Whitley County, to the late Rev. James Arthur Powers and Laura Bird (Pennington) Powers. He was also preceded in death by his wife Veda Powers, the mother of his children; son, Rev. Fred Powers; grandson, Joshua King; stepson, Kenny Pennington; brothers and sisters, Oscar, Chester, Bart, Daimon, Pairon, Nelson, John, Susie, Dovie, Ada and Velma. T.J. was a Deacon at Wofford Baptist Church since 1973 and a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janice Powers of Williamsburg;...

Brenda Sue Stephenson, 62, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018 at her home. She was born in Harlan County and had been a long time employee at the former Cottongim Drug Store in Corbin. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Bethel Turner and Mary Haggard Turner; daughter, Amy Lynn Allen; sister, Norma Jean Turner, and by a brother, Clyde Turner. She is survived by her husband, Norman Stephenson; sons, Norman Travis Stephenson and Lawrence Taylor Stephenson; grandchildren, Larry Taylor, Michael, Alyssa Renee, Blake, and Trevor Stephenson; brothers, Rubin, Bill, Charlie, Orville, Frank, and Ed Turner; sisters, Becky Trosper, Drucilla Bolton, Annalee Turner, and Jean  Grubb, and by...

David Nickell Huff, 85, departed this life Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born June 9, 1933 in Cumberland, to Wilma Henry Nickell and James Leonard Huff. Dave went to Cumberland High School graduating in 1951 and then to Cumberland College (now University of the Cumberlands) for two years graduating in 1953 and then to University of Kentucky School of Pharmacy graduating in 1956. Upon graduation he moved to Hazard, to work as a pharmacist. It was in Hazard that he met his wife and married. After 3 years in Hazard he moved to Corbin, where he established Huff Drug in 1960. He continued to operate Huff Drug in...