Obituaries

Mary Louise (Nunn) Lay, age 77, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at home. She was born December 24, 1948, in Chaska, Tennessee. Louise is preceded in death by sons, Stanley Dean Lay, Donnie Johnson; stepsons, Michael Wayne Lay, Clarence Lay, Jr.; stepdaughter, Tina Perkins; father, George Oliver Nunn; mother, Maggie Margaret (Edmonds) Nunn; brothers, Mike, George, Jr., Hubert and Charles Nunn; sisters, Eva Nunn, and Rosalee Harmon. She is survived by husband, Clarence Edward Lay; daughters, Nicole Hill and husband Darryl, Dorothy Eldridge; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Howard, Dewey, Mack and John Nunn; sisters, Brenda Oaks, Evelina Nunn, Alice McKiddy, Elizabeth Reed; and a host of...

Sammy Ray Douglas, age 77, of Pioneer, TN passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at North Knoxville Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Karen Lorraine Douglas. Funeral service will be Monday, July 13, at Harp Funeral Home in Jellico.

Charles Ryan Hall, age 49, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at home. He was born June 3, 1977, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Ryan is survived by his son, Jordan Chase Hall; daughter, Sunday Rayn Hall; father, Billy Joe Hall; mother, Janice King; brothers, Dale Anthony Hall and wife Keisha, Travis Hall and wife Anna; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Thursday, July 2, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ron Williams officiating. Burial was Friday, July 3, at the Hall Cemetery, Rock Creek, Clairfield, Tennessee Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Gayle Sutton, age 67, passed away to go to her heavenly home on July 2, 2026, at her earthly home in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on August 26, 1958, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Arthur Evans and Melvina (Harris) Evans Davis. Brenda’s spiritual birth took place in 1971 at the age of 13 when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Brenda married her best friend Roy Sutton on Wednesday September 3, 1975, on the second floor of the old Creekmore and Son store in Jellico, TN. To celebrate their union which would last over 50 years, Melvina purchased the young couple a bucket of...

Emma Panzy Campbell, a beloved friend, neighbor, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. She was a kind and caring soul whose warmth touched the lives of many. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Milton and Mary Hyder; her beloved husband, Noble “Toby” Campbell; her son, Jeffrey Campbell; and a special nephew Jon A. Hyder. Emma is survived by her brother, John Hyder and his wife Marta; her son, Douglas Campbell and his wife, Kathy; nephew, John Milton Hyder; as well as special friends, Lena Hill, Joe and Karen Askins, and Melinda Barton, along with a host of other relatives and friends who...

Emile J Patry, formally of Williamsburg, KY passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Nancy Patry; and his daughter, Anne Patry. He is survived by his children, Lise Ledford and husband Lonnie (deceased), Erlanger, KY, Mario Patry, Canada, Angela Race and husband Thomas, Florence, KY, Joseph Raleigh Williamsburg, KY; grandchildren, Daniel Shepard, Karine Shepard, Rickie Lee Mincy and husband: Lonnie, Nicole Haynes and husband, Richard, Justin Race and wife Miah, Amanda Webster and husband Derek, and Cheyenne Raleigh; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Rowen, Elise, Adorie, Jayden, Milani, and Davis. No services are planned at this time.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Colena Belle (Douglas) Oliver, age 89, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky. Born on January 21, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jess and Rose Ellen Douglas. Colena grew up in a vibrant home as a sister to eight brothers and sisters. She was the devoted wife of the late Kenneth Gene Oliver, the loving mother of Connie (Oliver) Baird, and the proud grandmother of Chris Baird. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends. A member of Fairview Baptist Church, Colena’s faith and kindness touched many lives, and she will...

Brenda Kay (King) Everage, age 68, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born June 1, 1958, in Jellico, Tennessee. Brenda is preceded in death by grandchild, Preston Yount; great grandchild, Ashton Stanfill; father, Speed Benjamin King; mother, Bethel Eunice (Partin) King; brother, Jerry King; sister, Vivian Ann Hale; nephews, Michael Joe King, James King; and great nephew, Benjamin James King. She is survived by son, James Everage; daughters, Wendy Bryant and husband Larry, Phyllis Morgan and husband Joe; grandchildren, Corey, Cody, Corissa Bryant, Amber Gavin, Kevin Yount, Bethany Morgan; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Gary King, Eddie King and wife Carrie, Junior Ray King;...

William Brent Parrott, age 62, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at home. He was born October 22, 1963, in Toledo, Ohio. Brent is preceded in death by his sister, Beth Anne Lowe; and niece, Anna Elise Lowe. He is survived by his mother, Ann (Gibson) Lowe and husband William; father, William “Buck” Parrott and wife Vauda; half-sister, Autumn Steadman and husband Tyler and their children; niece, Katie Johnson and husband Aaron; great niece and nephews, Ella, Liam and Lane Johnson; uncle, James Bernie Gibson; aunt, Martha Gibson; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. No services are planned. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge...

Roy Slyvester Elliott, age 70 of the Lick Fork Community of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at home. He was born April 21, 1956, in Jellico, Tennessee. Roy is preceded in death by his father, Andrew T. Elliott; and mother, Edna (Jeffers) Elliott. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Missy (Stafford) Elliott; children, Jessica Nicole Elliott, Jacob Colby Elliott and wife Kayla Nicole Elliott, Adam Jordan Wade Elliott; grandchildren, Jayla “J.J.” Kasanda Elliott, Dolly Cabela Elliott, Kasey Rose Elliott, Anissa Marie Long; sister-in-law, Bobbie Ella Stafford; brother-in-law, Michael Stafford and wife Charity; brothers, Charles Edgar “Ed” Elliott and wife Dottie, Thomas Joe Elliott “T.J.” and...