Obituaries

Angela Sue Bowlin, 49, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her home. She was born January 02, 1969 in Dayton, OH. She was born with a brain tumor in which she battled for 49 years. Angela served and loved the Lord with her whole heart and was saved at the age of eleven. She was very loving, caring, humble and compassionate to people. She was a member of the Crouches Creek Baptist Church and the Venus Chapter No. 179, OES. She worked for International Wire in Kendallville, IN for eight years. Angela was preceded in death by her grandparents: Johnny and Sadie Combs Miller, and George and Ellie Bray Bowlin. She is...

Clarence “Junior” Lay, 40, of Lafollette, TN passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Lafollette Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1978 in Middlesboro, KY, and was preceded in death by his mother: Betty Reynolds Price. He is survived by his daughters, Oliva Sue-Ann Kidd, ​Sarah-Beth Kidd; father, Clarence “Ed” Lay, Sr. and wife Louise; sisters, Tammy Terry, Tina Perkins, Stacy Rainwater; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held June 28 at the Harp Funeral Home. Burial was held Friday, June 29, 2018 in the Douglas Cemetery (Wooldridge Community). Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Glenn Fields, 86, of Corbin, passed away June 29, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. Glenn was preceded in death by his father Johnathan Fields and mother Odie Shepherd of Hyden; brother Everett Spurlock of Corbin, and sisters Geneva Farris of Dayton, OH and Bonnie Napier of Hyden. Glenn was a devout Christian and attended Lily Church of Christ for 45 years. He enjoyed gardening and fishing, however, his greatest pleasure was being a Dad and Papaw to his family. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Fields of Corbin, one daughter Glenda Proffitt and husband Kenneth of Corbin, and a son Michael Fields and wife Becky of Kingsport, TN;...

Ragnar Niklaus Hall, precious newborn infant son of Bobby Joe Hall, Jr. and Rebecca Susanna Marie (Barnes) Hall entered and departed this life, in the arms of his mother, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, TN. He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Virgil and Darlene (Ellison) Leach; maternal great-grandparents, Rev. Verldon (Preacher) and Betty (Gentry) Barnes; maternal great-grandmother, Betsy (Terry) Fox; paternal great-great grandparents, Jim and Frannie (Reynolds) Hall; uncles, Thomas Wade Barnes and infant Riley Barnes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Alexzander Zayne Hall, Hinata Tunade Odette Hall,...

William F. “Bill” Begluitti, 77, of the Wooldridge community passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at his home. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Elizabeth Begluitti, his daughter, Wendy Michelle Begluitti, sister, Katie Begluitti Schramm. He is survived by his wife, Billie Lynne Begluitti, daughter, Gina Begluitti Otterson (Jesse) of Clover Bottom; son, CDR. Gino K. Begluitti (Nelle) West Kingston, Rhode Island; son, William Brett Begluitti of Jellico, TN; brother, John H. Begluitti (Charlene) of Madisonville, TN; sister, Sally Parker (Kenny) of Brookwood, AL; sister, Mary F. Begluitti of Whitehall, PA.; grandchildren, Miles S. Begluitti, Wren J. Couret and Cora M. Lay; step-grandchildren, Oren, Elke and...

Arlis Junior McKiddy, 59, of Highway 92 East, Williamsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was born on June 3, 1959 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Elmer McKiddy and Laddie Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Hurst) McKiddy. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Hickman. Arlis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Griffin of Detroit, MI and Karley Smith and husband Jacob of Siler; six grandchildren, Dennis, Destinee, Denzel, Jazmeane, Jaida and Jaiden; four sisters, Wanda McKiddy and husband Ken of Williamsburg, Thelma Sullivan of Siler, Margie Willis...

John Young, 90, of Highway 904 East, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on July 17, 1927 in Whitley County, to the late Arthur Grant Young and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Powers) Young. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alma Ruth (Rose) Young; a son, John Matthew Young; grandson, Andrew Rickett; and a great-granddaughter, Lily Rickett. John was a member of Yaden Church of God. He is survived by his daughter, Vickie Rickett and husband Danny of Williamsburg; son, Jerry Young of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Amanda Croley and husband Ben of Williamsburg, Heather Housley and husband Alex of Corbin, Casey Rickett...

Brilla Hart, 67, of Corbin passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at her residence. Born September 27, 1950, in Liberty, she was the daughter of the late Osbion and Junive Daniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: James E. Daniel and Dillard Daniel. She leaves behind her husband, Bobby Hart; son, Randy Hart of Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Terri Short and husband Chad of Russell Springs; daughter, Vicky Cripe of Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Lisa Correll and husband Marcus of Venice, FL; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and sister, Charlotte Six and husband Danny of Birmingham, AL; and other relatives and numerous friends. She will be deeply...

William Larry Jones, 64, of Highway 779, Rockholds, departed this life on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on March 2, 1954 in Corbin, to the late Charlie Jones and Nora (Peace) Jones. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Lee Jones. He is survived by his two children, Calvin Jones and Joseph Jones of Rockholds; two grandchildren, Brianna Jones and Joseph Lee Jones Jr.; his mother, Nora Jones of Williamsburg; brother, David Scott Jones of Williamsburg; several nieces and nephews; other family and friends to mourn his passing. The funeral service was held Thursday, June 21, at the...

Gerald Wayne Felts, 76, of Corbin passed away Monday, June 18, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital in London. Born January 14, 1942, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Fonley and Alma Felts. A member of Freedom Point Church of God, he was also a U.S. Army veteran and a retiree from Whayne Supply Company. Although he especially enjoyed fishing, his greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren who reportedly would always “light his smile up.” He leaves behind his loving family: his wife, Joyce Felts; two daughters: Lori Vorbeck and husband Jeff and Kelly Edwards and husband Jeff; four grandchildren: Trace Vorbeck, Nick Vorbeck, Erin Reece Edwards, and Grantland...