Obituaries

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...

Kathryn A. Daniels, 50, of Gray, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at her home. Born in Corbin, Kathryn was a graduate of Lynn Camp High School, Union College, and LMU Nursing School. She was employed for 10 years at Baptist Health Corbin, and 10 years at Jackson MSC ware washing systems as a certified welder. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Oscar and Myrtle Messer, Jewell Daniels and Cecil Daniels. Kathryn is survived by her loving mother Charlotte Messer Kilgore and her devoted step-father Joe Kilgore. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Richard Warren, 80 of Danville, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday June 24, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born March 10, 1938 in Williamsburg, to the late George Washington and Lillian Young Warren. He was also preceded in death by four brothers; Carroll Warren, Marion Warren, William Warren and Fred Warren. He is survived by two children; Debra Smith (George) of Danville; Tim Warren of Melbourne, Australia, four grandchildren; Beth Goins, Joshua Smith, Elisha Warren and Jasmin Warren, one great granddaughter; Alexis Smith, several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 7, at Centenary United Methodist Church in...

Elizabeth Lynn Bunch, 4, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was born on August 31, 2013 in Corbin to James Charles Bunch and Angela Nicole Davidson. She is survived by her parents, James Charles Bunch and Angela Nicole Davidson of Williamsburg; sister, Melanie Nicole Bunch of Williamsburg; grandparents, Terry and Patsy Davidson, Jim Bunch And Betty Jo Davis, all of Williamsburg; and many other family and friends to mourn her passing. The funeral service was held Monday, July 9, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ryan Bailey officiating. Following the services she will be laid to rest in the Croley...

Jerry W. Miracle,  64, of Gray,  passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his home. He was born in Clay County to the late Floyd Miracle and Myrtle Holland Miracle. Jerry was a member of New Vision Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Miracle; daughters, Shelly Cornett (Russ), and Misty Steele (Bruce); grandchildren; Jacob Miracle (Rachel), Corey Dixon, Daryl Hannah Blankenship, Briana Steele, Derek Steele, Bailey Steele, and Brody Cornett; eight great grandchildren; Aiden, Kobe, Jacob, Axton, Payton, Keira, Paizley, and MacKenzie; and by a brother, William "Willie" Miracle. Funeral service for Jerry will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday July 5, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with...

Glenda B. Lickliter, 77, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home. Born in Corbin, Glenda was the daughter of the late Bill and Nellie Fuson Wright. She was a homemaker and lifetime member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Zelpha Wright Grant, Georgeann Fuson West, Colleen Fuson Proffitt, Harrison Junior Wright, and also by an infant brother and sister; and grandchildren Lane and Brett Lickliter. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 1/2 years, Carl “Dorman” Lickliter; five children: Nancy Simpson (Ken), Teresa Gregory (Steve), Carl Lickliter, Jr. (Melinda), Robbie Lickliter (Gwen), and David...

Norman H. Bennett, 91, of Corbin passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. Born January 14, 1927, he was the son of the late Lester and Elsie Bennett. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and a World War II Army veteran. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Imogene Bennett; and by his son, Douglas Howard Bennett. He leaves behind three sons: Norman L. Bennett and wife Cheryl; Jeffrey Keith Bennett and wife Myrna; and Douglas Bennett and wife Jamie; five grandchildren: Shawn, Kim, Abigail, Samuel, and Olivia; several great grandchildren; and a half-brother, George Bennett. He...

Freddie Jones, 64, of Lot Mud Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 22, 1954 in Williamsburg, to the late John Jones and Opal (Davis) Jones. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Johnny Jones, Harold Jones and Jim Jones and three sisters, Loretta Yates, Jane Anderson and infant sister, Retha Jones. He is survived by his wife, Billie Sue Jones of Jacksboro, TN; two daughters, Amy Nicole Jones and husband Douglas Kinser of Powell, TN and Rachel Andrea Jones-Tackett and husband Johnny Tackett Jr. of Jacksboro, TN; son, Jessee Thomas Jones and wife Terisa of Jacksboro, TN;...