Obituaries

Mary Ella Jaynes, 84, of Corbin passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Baptist Health Corbin. A native of Whitley County, she was a daughter of the late Dave and Elizabeth Sammons Harris. A sister Evelyn Watson also preceded her in death. Mary Ella moved to Casey County in 2009 and returned to Corbin in 2017. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and other family members. She attended the Brummett Church of Christ. Survivors include her three children, Mickey Messer (Wes), Teddy Jaynes (Janice), and Tim Jaynes (Cindy); six grandchildren, Heather Mulberry (Stephen), Teddy Allen Jaynes, Trent Jaynes, Hope Mosley (Sid), Jacob Jaynes, and Allison Jaynes; three great grandchildren: Trevor Mulberry,...

Melvin Hicks, 78, has passed on to his heavenly maker. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Hicks, his children, Tina and David McCoy, Troy and Tammy Hicks and Tonya and Mike Singer, also eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother Verlin Hicks, and sister Gerry Angel. Waiting to lead him home were Jonas and Sally Hicks (grandparents), Joyce Maxine (sister). He was a member of Masonic Lodge #258 F&AM of Loveland, OH for 49 years. He was retired from American Standard, retired supervisor of Lee Brass, owner operator of 3T Metal Inc. and back yard mechanic. He was hillbilly smart and hillbilly strong in his faith, a...

Edwin E. Mahan, 91, of Corbin passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. Born January 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Joe and Nell Mahan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a 40-year employee of L & N Railroad. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; and by two brothers: Willard and Eugene Mahan. He leaves behind his son, Mike Mahan; daughter, Carol Tolliver and husband Dale; three grandchildren: Steven Tolliver and wife Tracy, Sarah Tolliver, and Kevin Tolliver and wife Brittany; and one great-grandchild, Andrew Tolliver; and other relatives and numerous friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 10, in the...

Debra “Debbie” Kitts Eversole, 50, of Jellico, TN passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Williamsburg. She was born March 20, 1968 in Jellico, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Beulah Rose Kitts. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Eversole; sons, Kenneth Eversole and wife Ashley, Steven Eversole; sister, Mae Belle Worley; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. The family received friends on Friday, June 8, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel. Debbie’s wishes were to be cremated. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico was in charge of arrangements.

Earl Green Delk, 52, of Lafollette, TN passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Lafollette. He was born August 8, 1965 in Jellico, TN. He was preceded in death by a son, Bentley Earl Delk; father, Marson Delk, Jr.; mother, Mary Hatfield Delk Womble; brother, Anthony Delk; grandparents, Marson Delk, Sr., Mae Palmer Delk, Ben Hatfield. He is survived by daughters, Heather Herrin and husband Brandon, Amanda Madison and husband Calvin, Samantha Delk, Delilah Nola Mae Delk, Madalyn Kay Delk; five grandchildren; ex-wife: ​Loria Delk; brothers, Charles Delk and wife Amanda, Terry Delk; sisters, Melissa Mozingo, Mitzi Bolton; grandmother, ​Martha Evans; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn...

Charles Leach, 78, of Jellico, TN passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Jellico Community Hospital. He was born April 25, 1940 in Lake City, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Ura Shoemate Leach; brothers, J.C., Junior, David and Larry Leach; sister, ​Gail Hall. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Douglas Leach; sons, Doug Leach and Sharon, Steve Leach and Kristy; grandchildren, John Leach, Clifford Leach and Kim, Kelsey Chapman and Jamie, Makenzie, Emily, Makenna, Brianna, Marisa, Selena, Jenna; great grandchildren, Charlie and Adalynn; brothers, Don, Jerry, Ted, Jimmy and B.J. Leach; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn his passing. A...

Connie Bush, of Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord on June 8th from UK Chandler Medical Health Center in Lexington, Ky. Connie graduated from Cumberland College (University of the Cumberlands) in 1981. Connie was retired from Cumberland River Behavior Health. She also worked at Baptist Health Corbin as a respiratory technician assistant, and the University of the Cumberlands as assistant to the nurse. She was the time clock operator for the University of the Cumberlands Basketball Program. Connie placed her faith in Jesus Christ as a young girl, and served in the audio-visual department of First Baptist Church, where she was a member. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Kermit “Buddy” Coffey, 87, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday June 8, 2018 at his home. He was born August 26, 1930 in Okineta, VA to the late William and Pearl Burgan Coffey. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Foley and by two brothers. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #490. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife Galena Coffey of Williamsburg; son, Bruce Coffey of Denellon, FL, two grandchildren; Kristy Creekmore (Chris) of Williamsburg, and Mandy Baker of Ocala, FL; three great grandchildren, Hannah Creekmore, Gunnar Creekmore and Aislynn Baker; sister,...

Kathleen Siler, 86, of West Union, OH and formerly of Williamsburg departed this life on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Adams Regional Medical Center in Seaman, OH. She was born on January 15, 1932 in Blackey, to the late Kernie Day and Iva (Huddleston) Day. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Siler; daughter, Iva Bunch; two brothers, Bobby and Danny Day and three sisters, Mahala Hall, Mildred White and Jean Dowdell. Kathleen was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carrion (Bob) Bragg of West Union, OH; three grandchildren, Dennis (Donna) Bunch of Corbin, Lora Kathleen Shelton of West Union, OH...

Roy Christopher Wilson, 51, of Corbin passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1967, in Corbin. A man who loved the Lord, Chris was a gifted musician. Although he played several instruments, he especially enjoyed piano and guitar. His other interests were fishing and the UK Wildcats. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: John and Roxie Skeen and Clarence and Carrie Wilson. He leaves behind his loving family: wife, Sandy Wilson; son, Curtis Wilson and wife Brittni; daughter, Lindsey Sherman and husband Trevor; son, Ryan Wilson; mother, Abby Shackleford and husband Jim; father, Roy Wilson; grandchildren: Connor Sherman, Olivia...