Obituaries

Dominic Joseph Payne, 8 months old, of Corbin, gained his wings on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center after a life-long battle with pulmonary vein stenosis and congenital heart defect. He is survived by his parents, Christopher Payne and Melissa Schmit of Corbin, Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin, from 12-2 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date in both Minnesota and Kentucky.

Oliver Gray, 88, of Beech Bluff, TN, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at St. Joseph London. Oliver is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sarah Hollin Gray. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 1, at Living Waters Pentecostal Church with Rev. Charlie Humfleet and Rev. R.P. Edwards officiating. Burial was in the Hollin Cemetery at Gray. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Lee Bryant, 76, of Jellico Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, June 2, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 7, 1940 in Whitley County, to the late Leonard Taylor and Naomi (Meadors) Taylor. Anna Lee was a member of Ryans Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Elbert C. Bryant of Williamsburg; three children, Dora Isenberg of Cincinnati, OH, Marcia Mattick of Anna Maria Island, FL and Brian Bryant of Cleves, OH; five grandchildren, Racheal Bryant of Cleves, OH, Chelsea Bryant of Harrison, OH, Danelle Wells of Harrison, OH, Erin Freeman of Portland, OR and Hallie Mattick of Portland, OR; and a host of...

Robert Glenn Baird, 50, of Old Jellico Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on May 9, 1967 in Sharonville, OH to Joe E. Baird and the late Nancy Ruth (Robertson) Baird. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wayne Baird. He is survived by his father, Joe Baird of Williamsburg, girlfriend, Cindy McCall of Sycamore, IL; three brothers, Tom Baird of Williamsburg, Joe Baird (Deb) of Dekalb, IL and Jerry Baird of Williamsburg; sister, Tammie Baird (Jason) of Machesney Park, IL; many nieces and nephews; and a host of...

Ellen I. Baldasare, 83, of Corbin passed away Monday, May 29, 2017, at her home. Born August 9, 1933, in Barbourville, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Effie Veona Disney. She was member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by two children: Dennis Burkhart and Donna Burkhart; four brothers; and three sisters. She leaves behind her loving husband of 59 years, Louis J. Baldasare; daughter, Dianna Baldasare Sapcut and Wendy of Corbin; three step-sons: John Baldasare of Dayton, OH, Joe Baldasare and Terri of Beavercreek, OH, and Nick Baldasare and Kathy...

Charles Wayne McKeehan, 78, of Rockholds, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 26, 1939 in Whitley County, to the late Isaac McKeehan and the late Hazel McKeehan. He is survived by two sisters; Wanda Grant of Rockholds, and Ina McKeehan of Williamsburg, one brother Jesse McKeehan (Anna) of Morrow, OH, several nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Graveside services were held Thursday June 1,   at Terrell – Murray Cemetery at Rockholds with Bro. Frank Vanzant officiating. Interment was in the Terrell – Murray Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com. Ellison Funeral Home is...

Edna Loretta Perkins, 56, of Foley Bend Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, May 29, 2017 at her home. She was born on December 13, 1960 in Williamsburg, to James Vanderpool and Nancy (Bray) Vanderpool. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Nancy Vanderpool; two sisters, Mary Jo Jones and Judy Baker; and one brother, William Vanderpool. She is survived by her husband, Charles Wayne Perkins of Williamsburg; a daughter, Amanda Rachelle Wyatt (Timothy) of Williamsburg; three sons, Charles Perkins, Jr. of Williamsburg, Christopher Brian Perkins (Kasey) of Corbin, and David Rick Perkins (Ashley) of Williamsburg; fourteen grandchildren, Kaden Wyatt, Laylee Wyatt, Nori Wyatt, Jordan Brooks, MaKayla Perkins,...

Mary J. (Durham) Cobb, of Corbin, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at her home in Corbin. Mary was a member of West Corbin Baptist Church and a member of the Railroaders group and the D.A.V. Women’s Auxiliary. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lessie Marino; husbands John L. Durham and James Bradley (JB) Cobb; sons PFC David T. Durham, U.S.M.C. and Larry Lee Durham; brothers, Sam Marino and Joe Marino; and sisters Carmel Lou Lee and Sandra Ann Trosper. She is survived by her children, Joseph P. and Carole Durham of Aberdeen, Washington; Charles Donnie and Sue Durham of Corbin; Gary L. Durham of Corbin; Sandra L....

Geneva Dugger, 77, of Gray, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2017 at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. Born in Wheelwright, to the late Lee Reed and Mable Isaac Reed, she graduated from Knox Central High School and was a retired train driver after working over 20 years for American Greeting Card in Corbin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Dugger; and by her mother and father-in-law, Anna Rea Dugger and Estil Dugger. Geneva is survived by her children; Marie Wyatt and William Dugger; grandchildren; Anthony Wyatt, Kristi Wyatt, Christina Dugger, William Lee Dugger, and Zachary Davis; great grandchildren, Kaleb Hurst, Madison Wyatt,...

Daril Lee Parsons, 58, of Town Fork Lane, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 9, 1958 in Whitesburg, to the late Voyne Parsons and Chloe (Boggs) Parsons. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Donna and Judy; and brothers, Wayne, Curtis, Raymond and Conley. Daril was a carpenter and built in the community of Whitley County for over 30 years. He is survived by his sons, Daril Raymond Parsons (Chestina) of Williamsburg and Ryan Lee Parsons of Jellico; daughter, Sarah Herbert of New Albany, Indiana; step-daughter, Tracy Silcox of Jellico; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; brothers, Carl Parsons of Williamsburg,...