Obituaries

Anna Geraldine Haywood Sullivan, 90, formerly of Williamsburg, passed from this life on July 5, 2018. She was a graduate from Williamsburg High School, but became a citizen of Knoxville, TN, where she raised her family and lived the rest of her life. Geraldine and her husband attended Hillcrest United Methodist Church and in recent years became members of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. She loved her family and friends. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Pope Sullivan; also predeceased by parents Cordie and Oscar Haywood; brother James Haywood; grandparents, James and Anna Sproule; daughters Sandra Sullivan Chambers and Gisele Ann Sullivan; survived by grandchildren Lexann Chambers (special caregiver),...

Rev. Oscar Cupp, 74, of the Wooldridge Community passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 25, 1944 in Cubbage, KY. He loved preaching the gospel, his family, friends and helping others. Oscar always had a smile on his face and enjoyed life to the fullest. Oscar was preceded in death by an infant son, Oscar Cupp, Jr.; parents, Jessie and Glessie Green Cupp; brothers, Arthur Cupp, J.C. Cupp, Robert Cupp, Harold Cupp, Freeman Cupp, infants brothers; Hillary and Hubert Cupp; son-in-law: Bill Hatmaker. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Creekmore Cupp; daughters, Patricia “Trish” Hatmaker, Rose Marie Leach and husband Jimmy; five...

Tammy Lowe Lay, 53, of Lot Mud Creek Road Williamsburg passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at a family residence. She was born July 12, 1964. Tammy was preceded in death by a son: Clayton Robert Lowe; and father, ​Robert Lowe, She is survived by her husband, Donnie Lay, Sr.; sons, Joshua Lowe and wife Rebecca, Jacob Lowe, Connor Lay; stepson, Donnie Lay, Jr.; mother, Charlotte Carpenter Lowe; sister, Janice Imhoff; niece, Kristin McGregor; nephew, Cody Imhoff; great niece, Trinty McGregor; great nephew, Trevor McGregor; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. The funeral service was held Friday, July 6 at the Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Caddell and...

Lislie “Corky” Patterson, 96, of Adkins Street, Corbin, departed this life on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on January 6, 1922 in Bush, to the late Dee Patterson and Susan (Chestnut) Patterson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Pauline Patterson on March 16, 2012 and his brothers, Layton and Leslie Patterson. Corky was a member of Bacon Creek Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Whayne Supply where he retired on May 1, 1992 after 25 years of service and a former employee of Central Automotive in Corbin. He is survived by two daughters,...

L.B. Morris, Sr., 74, of Morley (Duff), TN passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Jellico Community Hospital. He was born January 16, 1944 in Anthras, TN. L.B. is preceded in death by his wife: Darlene Fox Morris; son, James Eardis “Boola” Morris; father: John Fletcher Morris; mother: Georgie Leach Morris. He is survived by four sons, John Morris, L.B. Morris, Jr., Jack Morris, Charles “Tony” Morris; several grandchildren; brothers, James Fletcher Morris, Sr. and wife Sharon Eardis Morris; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8 at the Harp Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Leach officiating. Military honors were presented...

Karen Nolan, 61, of Foley Road, Corbin, passed away on Wednesday evening at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was the mother of  Beth Steele of Corbin. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lonnie Storms officiating. A private burial followed in the Meadow at the Nolan Cemetery in Bledsoe.

Roy “Tim” Jenkins, 57, of Corbin, passed away on Friday July 6, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Visitation will be on Wednesday July 11, from 6 p.m. until the time of his funeral service at 8 p.m. at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Pine Hill Cemetery. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Randal Partin, Sr., 70, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at his home. He was born September 7, 1947 in Fonde. Randal is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Trula Cupp Partin; mother of his children, Mary Wilhoit Partin; grandchildren, Alisha Ann Partin, Dustin Ray Partin; brother, Eddie Partin; sister, Betty Hatfield. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Bargo Partin; sons, Randal Partin, Jr. and Bridgette, Danny Partin and Dina Durnil, Jimmy Partin; step-son, Noah Cameron Lanham; daughters, Peggy King & husband Walt, Lisa King & husband Ray; step-daughters, Elani Marie Hamblin, Jean Elizabeth Lanham; grandchildren, Randy Lee Partin, Ashley Nichole Moses, Matthew Aaron Partin, Riley Nicholas...

Wanda June Gabbard, 86, of Emlyn, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehab Center in Williamsburg. She was born on November 13, 1931 to the late Robert Blanton and Martha Ellen (Lewis) Blanton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dempsey Gabbard and two sons, Terry Lynn and Jack Dempsey, Jr.. She was also preceded in death by a brother and four sisters. She was a member of the Auxiliary Services of Baptist Regional Medical Center for many years. She really enjoyed helping and talking with people. She is survived by her loving sister, Flora Strange; son Michael Wayne Gabbard (Kim) of Rochester, NY; daughter-in-law,...

Glen Alan Onkst, former City Commissioner and business owner, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the age of 61. Glen Alan Onkst began his career working at his family’s business “Piggly Wiggly” in Corbin, then went on and passionately pursued many careers, including working for the  Corbin Police Dept., Whitley County Sheriff’s Office, and owning his own business, “Freshmart Food Mart.” He also served for many years on the Corbin Tourism Committee, Varsity Club, and refereed area football games for over 30 years with his loving football crew. Loved ones that preceded him and cleared the path for Alan were his infant daughter Sarah Jordan, his parents William and Kathleen...