Obituaries

Deborah Kaye Posick, 57, of Milburn Blvd, Mishawaka, IN departed this life on Monday, June 12, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 17, 1960 in Jellico, TN to the late Buster White and Jewel (Mullis) White. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Carla White; brother, Harold White and a great grandson, Rylee Lawson. Deborah loved working out in her yard with her flowers, searching for antiques and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, David Posick of Mishawaka, IN; five daughters, Crystal Lawson (Rodney) of Williamsburg, Brandie Fore-Bennett (Daniel) of Corbin, Sarah Rulli (Thane) of Mishawaka, IN, Annie...

Denver Lake, beloved husband and father passed away at his home on Thursday, June 15th, 2017. Denver was born October 6th, 1939 in the Goldens Creek Community to the late Reed Lake and Leona Mahan Lake. He was also preceded in death by his brother Edwin “Pete” Lake. He graduated from Poplar Creek High School in 1958. He joined the Army directly out of high school and served our country for four years in active duty. Denver married the love of his life, Wanda Joyce Faulkner Lake on September 30th, 1961. Denver was a devoted member of the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge 490. He was an active member and a deacon of Locust Grove Baptist...

Zola Mae Hendrickson, 61, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY. She is survived by three children. Services were held Thursday, June 15, at the O’Neil -Lawson Funeral Home with burial following in the Campground Cemetery, with Bro. Mike Ferguson officiating.

Brenda J. Pridemore, 67, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Baptist Health Lexington. She is survived by her husband Byron Pridemore. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 17, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Burial was in the  A. R. Dyche Memorial Park in London.

Joshua Dale Siler, 35, of Lot Mud Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 28, 1981 in Jellico, TN to Victor Siler and the late Carolyn (Taylor) Siler. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Mattie Fraley and Elmer and Betty Taylor. Josh was a beloved son, brother and father who loved his family and loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting Ginseng. He is survived by his daughter, Abigail Siler of Williamsburg; father, Victor Siler of Williamsburg; brother, Joe Siler of Williamsburg; half-brother, Conner L. Siler of Williamsburg; special uncles, Ralph Taylor...

Julia Myrtle Rhinehart, 89, of Briar Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 13, 1927 in Williamsburg, to the late Grant Rhinehart and Myrtle (Pratt) Rhinehart. She was preceded in death by two sons, David Lee Rhinehart and Danny Carlos Rhinehart and a daughter, Anna Letha Rhinehart. She is survived by her brother, Charlie Rhinehart and wife Myrtle of Corbin; two sons, Billy Joe Rhinehart and wife Laura of Clearfield, TN and Barney Paul Rhinehart of Williamsburg; daughter, Shirley Jean Coston and husband Donald of Corbin; sixteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews; and a host of...

Donnie Ray Sea, 72, of Cliff End Street, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, TN. He was born on October 8, 1944 in Louisville, to the late Cecil Ray Sea and Lettie (Satterly) Sea. He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Arnold Merriman and Howard Trayner. Donnie attended Corn Creek Free Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Sea of Williamsburg; four children, Renee Thompson (Joe Bih) of Lebanon, KY,  Sonya Jeter of Temple, TX, Selena Crawford of Kentucky and Erica Moore of Kentucky; several grandchildren; sister, Juanita Merriman of Harrodsburg, KY; several nieces and nephews; and a...

Jack M. Smiddy, 88 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born April 15, 1929 in Williamsburg to the late Silas and Emma Smiddy. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Class of 1950. He married Jenny Perkins on September 17, 1949 and the family later moved to Knoxville. Mr. Smiddy worked for White Lily, Security Mills and retired from Conagra Foods. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Fountain City, served in the National Guard and belonged to Shriners International. He loved his family, gardening, fishing and was an all-around “Jack of All Trades”. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny...

Denver William Nicely III, 47 of Fred Nash Lane, Corbin, departed this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 15, 1970 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Denver Nicely Jr. and Sherry Brummett Nicely. He was also preceded in death by a brother. He is survived by his children, Arieanne Nicely of Middletown, OH, Katelyn Nicely of Corbin, Brittany Nicely of Middletown, OH and Dakota Nicely of Corbin; two grandchildren, Jayce Nicely and Chase Mays; mother, Sherry Nicely of Middletown, OH; sister, Candy Nicely of Middletown, OH; two brothers, Tommy Nicely and Donald Nicely of Ohio; special family, Shawn and Kim Bennett of Corbin; and...

Ota Lee Powers, 73 of Louden Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, TN. She was born on December 24, 1943 in Whitley County, to the late Luther Taylor and Gladys Engle Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Cecil E. Powers of Williamsburg; two children, William A. Young (Tracy) of Williamsburg, and Mary S. Hicks (Jerry) of Reed, KY; two step-children, Tammy Powers and David Powers of Williamsburg; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sue Hamblin of West Alexandria, OH, Nancy Powers of Brookville, OH, Lillie Lawson of Williamsburg and June Nave of Corbin; three brothers, Fred Taylor (Debbie) of...