Obituaries

Carl Wilder Sr., age 96, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation. He was born December 30, 1927 in Knox County, KY, to the late Robert Joseph and Lorina Rosena Zimmerman Wilder. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Wilder; and a son, Carl Wilder Jr. He is survived by three children, Joe Wilder (Gayle) of Williamsburg, KY, Karen Noe (Vince) of Williamsburg, KY, and Vivian Hill (Larry) of Williamsburg, KY; six grandchildren, Crystal Dotson, Bill Wilder (Jessica), Jennifer Chandler (David), Julie Noe, Rebecca Lawson (Pride), Lori Hill (Lowell); seven great-grandchildren, Dalton, Emma, Gracie, Chase, Alex, Connor, and...

Paul Richard Taylor, Sr., age 53, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1971, in Corbin, Kentucky. Paul is preceded in death by his mother, Stella (Taylor) Phenis; sister, Patricia Smith and husband Bill; and grandmother, Roxie Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Cowan) Taylor, son, Paul Richard Taylor, Jr. and wife Hollie; daughter, Viola Henegar and husband Coty; brother, Mark Taylor and wife Thomasina “Sissy”; sister, Teresa Perkins and husband Wayne; grandchildren, Maia, Eliza and Trinnity Henegar; nephews and nieces, Christopher, Sr., Josh, Noah, Zack, Zoey, Ravon, Gavin, Angie, and Sara, Johnathan; great nieces and nephews, Chase,...

Rodney Lance Moses, age 54, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born February 15, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rodney is preceded in death by his father, Charles Moses; and his mother, Barbara (Wilhoit) Moses He is survived by his fiancé, Carla Jeffers; sons, Rodney Moses, Sean Moses, Dillon Moses, Ryan Moses, and Levi Moses; daughers, Caitlin Ballew and husband Brandon, Sarah Prewitt, Katlyn Moses, and Jaden Moses; stepchildren, Brandi Jolly and husband Justin, Cody Cooper and wife Tierra, LaKisha Golden and wife Kelsey; fifteen grandchildren, brothers, Barry Moses, and Darrin Moses; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his...

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Doris Ann Walters, born on December 14, 1955, in Somerset, Kentucky. Doris, a compassionate, dedicated, and loving soul, left us on September 5, 2024, residing in Winfield, Tennessee. Her life was a living testament to Emily Dickinson’s words: “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.” Doris was a beacon of light and a pillar of strength for her family and friends. She was a cherished daughter, a devoted mother, an adored sister, and a beloved friend. Doris leaves behind her daughters, Christina (Chris) Tucker and Amy Walters; son, Alvin (Janelle) Walters; grandchildren, Tara Kidd, Aidan Lafferty,...

Maudie Campbell, age 91, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Heritage in Corbin. Born in Faber, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Claxton and Lola Watson Claxton. Maudie was Baptist by faith and held her membership at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Corbin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Campbell; son, Fred Kirby Campbell Sr.; brothers, Arthur Claxton, Kenneth Claxton, Hardie Claxton, and Arnold Claxton; and by a sister, Retha Goodin. Maudie is survived by her son, Dennis Campbell and wife Dorothy; daughter-in-law, Annetta Campbell; grandsons, Fred Kirby Campbell Jr., Barry Edwards, and Eric...

Larry Powers, age 63, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Sunday September 1, 2024 at his home. He was born January 16, 1961 in Pineville, Ky. to the late Alene Powers. Along with his mother he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Sue Powers; and his grandparents, John and Letha Powers. He is survived by two aunts, Kathy Fuson of Williamsburg, Ky., and Janet Sergent (Jerry) of Williamsburg, Ky; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, September 5, at Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev, Rick Croley officiating. Interment will be in Powers Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 am...

John Eugene Clifton, age 86, of Jellico, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest late Friday night, August 30, 2024, at the Beech Tree Manor Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Jellico, after a long period of declining health, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 25, 1938, to the late Clyde Harvey Clifton and Anna Mae (Kasee) Clifton in Jellico. He was the grandson of the late Harvey Clifton and Molly Clifton and the late John Kasee and Mary Kasee. He attended Jellico Elementary School and Jellico High School where he was graduated at the top of his Class of 1956. Shortly thereafter, he enrolled at Cumberland College, but before finishing,...

Betty Ann White Hamblin, age 60, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Friday August 30, 2024 at her home. She was born March 11, 1964 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late Elbert L. and Hallie Hubbard White. She is survived by one daughter, Daisy Pittman (James) of Williamsburg, Ky; one son, Bradley Hamblin (Jennifer Dotson) of Williamsburg, Ky; five grandchildren, Ciara Pittman, Lilly Pittman, Ronnie Hamblin, Braxton Hamblin and Brenton Askins; a future grandchild; nine sisters and brothers, Josephine Bowlin (Andy), Mary Lewis, Jerry White, Herman White, Charles White (Piney), Dennis White (Mary), Brenda Vanover (Rick), Denver White (Doris) and Terry White (Brenda); several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives...

Rev. Gary Ray Lovitt, age 71, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at CHI Saint Joseph London Hospital. He was born July 15, 1953 in Wyandotte, MI, to the late Johnie L. and Anna Mae Patrick Lovitt. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a niece, Christy Rae Hubbard Jarboe. He is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Lovitt of Williamsburg, KY; son, Johnie Nathan Lovitt (Heather) of Williamsburg, KY; three grandchildren, Nathan Lovitt of South Carolina, Harper Lovitt of Williamsburg, KY, and Everly Rae Ann Lovitt of Williamsburg, KY; sister, Clara Hubbard (Homer) of Williamsburg, KY; nephew, Elijah Hubbard (Christy) of Corbin, KY; special aunt,...

Charles Edward Wilson, age 69, a beloved member of the Patterson Creek Community, Williamsburg KY went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday morning August 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife of 50 years, his three children and spouses, his 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters. Charles was born on July 3, 1955 at home in Verne KY to the late Oshie Raymond and Cora Hamblin Wilson. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Billy Wilson; his nephew, Dewayne Partin; mother-in-law, Flara Lawson Mahan who loved and treated him like her son; his brother-in-law, Johnny Rains; father-in-law John...