Obituaries

Jerry Lee Trosper, 56, passed away at his home in Corbin on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was the son of the late Jack Otis Trosper and Bessie Roaden Combs. He was preceded in death by a daughter Chasity Trosper, and a brother Gary Trosper. Jerry is survived by his children: Daniel Messer, Stephanie Jenkins, Jack Slone, Gary Trosper, and Timothy Trosper; wife, Tonya Trosper; sisters, Lissie Shepherd, Jackie Napier, Sherry White and Linda Trosper; several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends, all to mourn his passing. Visitation will be from noon until the funeral hour which will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 29, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. In...

Levi Hoskins, 94, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London.  He was a member of Central Baptist Church. The son of the late W.B. and Belle Hoskins, he was born December 12, 1922, in Bell County, but grew up in Loyall, KY. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WW II.  Before retirement, he worked as a conductor on the L & N Railroad. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Martha Horn Hoskins; by six brothers: Clarence Hoskins, Obie Hoskins, Arthur Hoskins, Chester Hoskins, Esau Hoskins, and Clyde Hoskins; and...

Shirley Ann Cox, 78, of Kensee Hollow Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 20, 1938 in Williamsburg, to Nathan Lawson and Beulah Mae (Bowlin) Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Hugh Cox; grandchildren, Gwen Bennett and Samuel Robinson Jr.; and stepsons, Bobby Cox Jr. and Jeffery Cox. She is survived by four daughters, Sandra Terrell of Williamsburg, Joan Bennett Keller and companion Henry Carson of Williamsburg, Paula Robinson of Clinton, TN and Joyce Veach and husband Kenneth of Jellico, TN; step-son, William Cox of Williamsburg; nine grandchildren, Geri Bays, Richard...

Clatis “Todd” McGuire, 46, of Geneva, OH departed this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 16, 1970 in Cleveland, OH to Clatis McGuire and Cora Moses. He is survived by his daughter, Arianna McGuire of Mansfield, OH; mother, Cora Moses Rose of Corbin; brother, Eddie Moses of Woodbine; fiancé, Amanda Glaettlui of Geneva, OH; many uncles and aunts; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 26, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Landis and Rev. Phillip Moses officiating. Following the service he was laid to rest in the Moses Addition of...

Steven Anthony “Anthony Sue” Powers, 32, of Verne Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on July 2, 1985 in Jellico, TN. He was preceded in death by his great-great grandfather, Ephraim Powers; great-grandmother, Bernice Powers; and aunts, Shonda Renee Curnutt and Melissa Smith. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Bargo Powers of Williamsburg; father and mother-in-law, Carley and Oda Bennett of Williamsburg; mother, Gina Lawson and husband David of Williamsburg; father, Jacob Hamblin of Louisville; three brothers, Hunter Joshua Powers of Keavy, Cody Lawson of Williamsburg and Jacob Hamblin Jr. of Louisville; sister, Kayla Hamblin...

Johnathan Porter, 40 of Corbin, passed away Saturday September 23, 2017 at his home. He was born December 19, 1976 in Longmont, CO to the late Charles Porter and Susan Hunt. He is survived by his wife Ica Porter of Corbin, son Johnathan Porter Jr. of Corbin; mother, Susan Hunt of Kokomo, IN, two sisters Jennifer Hineline and Rebekah Aloe both of Pennsylvania; brother Chris Porter of Florida; two special nephews Matthew Taylor and Anthony Taylor both of Corbin, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service was held Tuesday September 26, at Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Vernon Jones officiating. Masonic rites were conducted Tuesday...

SFC Lloyd Taylor, RET., 83, of Corbin passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born June 26, 1934, in Woodbine, he was the son of the late Dempse and Grace Taylor. A veteran of both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 20 years. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Marvin Roy Taylor; brother, Paul Taylor; and sister, Barbara Taylor. He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy Taylor; three sons: Robert Taylor (Tammy), Tony Taylor (Barbie); and Clifford Taylor; five grandchildren: Tara Young (Derrick), Dylan Taylor (Tabitha), Robert...

James H. "Jimmie" Washam, 83, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at The Heritage in Corbin after an extended illness. He was born November 30, 1933 at Stearns, to Floyd and Okley Washam. James served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of Central Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a faithful servant to the Lord. He retired from teaching industrial arts in the Boone County school system. James was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Sue Coffey Washam, and his brother Kenneth Mack Washam. He is survived by his wife Joan Jackson Washam;  sister Anna Jo Williamson; sister-in-law...

Alice Elizabeth “Beth “ Faulkner, of Corbin, formerly of Talbott, TN, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Baptist Health.  She was a daughter of the late Carson Oldfield and Rebecca Faulkner. Beth was a graduate of Fugazzi Business College and was a former office manager for both Precision Parts Corporation and Tennessee Institute of Cosmetology in Morristown, TN. She began her walk with Christ as an adolescent when she was baptized and remained faithful until God called her home.  She attended 17th Street Christian Church.  Beth was an avid UK Wildcats fan and enjoyed photography, traveling, and all genres of music. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Paul Morris Terrell,  74, of Georgetown, OH and formerly of Williamsburg,  passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1943 in Harlan County,  to the late George Henry Terrell and Mary (Smith) Terrell. Paul was a member of the U.A.W. He is survived by his loving wife, Othella (Thacker) Terrell of Georgetown, OH; son, George Douglas Terrell and his wife Sherry of Georgetown, OH; three grandchildren, Joshua Paul Terrell, George Douglas Terrell Jr. and Elizabeth Virginia Terrell McFarland; sister, Janice Martin of Toledo, OH; nieces and nephews, Debbie Martin, Randy Martin and Danny Martin; and a host of other relatives and friends to...