Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” Creekmore, age 79, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home. She was born December 5, 1944, in Newcomb, Tennessee. Pat is preceded in death by her son, Brian Keith Douglas; husband, Johnny Creekmore; grandson, Peyton Leon Hinkle; parents, W.J. and Florene (Gilburth) Douglas; brothers, Joe Douglas, and Charles Francis Douglas; father and mother-in-law, John L. and Mencie (Baird) Creekmore; brothers-in-law, Clyde “Dock” Creekmore and wife Eudena, and Robert Cecil Creekmore; sisters-in-law, Thelma Chapman and husband Carl, Dorothy Baird and husband Andrew, Patricia “Patsy” Cupp and husband Oscar. She is survived by daughter, Rebecca Hinkle and husband Brian; grandson, Justin Hinkle and wife Reanne; great-grand-daughter,...

Virginia “Jennie Ann” Forman, age 86, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at St. Joseph London Hospital. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, A.B. Forman; cherished daughter, Tonya Forman; parents, James and Dorsie Lansden; best friend and sister, Jimmie Roberts; brothers-in-law, Ben Roberts, and Robert Smith. She is survived by her son, Keith Forman and wife Penny; daughter, Angie Forman; sister, Blanche Smith; niece, Doris Ann Tackett and husband Ronnie; and other nieces, nephews, family, and friends to mourn her passing. Jennie was the office manager for Shel Dental for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church Jellico. She was a caring...

Frankie Ann (Vanover) Bowlin, age 77, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Lafollette Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1947, in Whitley County, Kentucky. Frankie is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Carl” Martin Bowlin; son, Eddie Joe Bowlin; grandson, Joshua Bowlin; parents, Matthew and Della (Worley) Vanover; brothers, Sam Vanover, and Ernest Worley. She is survived by daughters, Donna Logan, and Carolyn Blankenship; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Funeral service was Monday, September 30, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Junior Dople officiating. Burial followed in the Douglas Cemetery, Wooldridge Community. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico...

William Edward Smith, known affectionately to many as Ed Smith, passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 51. Born in Pineville, Kentucky on April 17, 1973, Ed spent his life in the service of others, working as a Journeyman Electrician at Tennessee Associates. His dedication and commitment to his work were recognized by his colleagues and friends, and he earned the respect of many throughout his career. A genuine lover of life, Ed was an avid hunter and sports enthusiast who found joy in the simple things. Ed is survived by his son, Eli Smith; his father, James Smith; his siblings, Kim (Brent) Goins, Jimmy (Jennifer) Smith, and...

Rhonda L. (Claxton) Potter Wilson, age 58, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 23, 1965, to the late Kenneth Wayne Claxton and Iva Sue (Downs) Claxton in Jellico. She was the granddaughter of the late Virgil B. Claxton and Lillian Margie (Little) Claxton and John Woodrow Downs and Icey Elizabeth (Owens) Downs. She was a graduate of Whitley County High School – Class of 1983. She was a long-time member of Crouches Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Alva S. Potter, Jr. and...

Princess Lydia Edith Emberlynn Hicks, age 8 months, of Jacksboro, Tennessee passed into the arms of Jesus Friday, September 27, 2024, at her home. She was born January 24, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Lydia is preceded in death by grandfather, Virgil Bills; and grandmother, Charlotte Hicks. She is survived by father, Jeffery Hicks; mother, Kimberly Bills; siblings, Daniel, Katelynn, Audrey, Denver and Diesel Hicks; grandfather, Roscoe Hicks; grandmother, Kathy Bills; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and family to mourn her passing. No services are planned. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Mary (Wortham) Lay, age 51, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at her home. She was born May 30, 1973, in Lafollette, Tennessee. Mary is preceded in death by her father, Roy Wortham. She is survived by husband, Jimmy Wayne Lay; sons, Tyler Wayne Lay (Cierra Allen), and Briley Chase Lay (Andrea Webb); grandchildren Avery Brooke Lay, Paisley Grace Lay, Liam Grayson Womble, and Jayden Brentley Womble; mother, Shirley Ann (Reynolds) Wortham; sisters, Reita Evans and husband Chuck, Lois Morgan and husband Scott; nephews, Scottie Morgan, and Grant Evans; niece, Caressa Evans; great neice, Kylee Leach; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. No services...

Daisy Marie (Harp) Wilson, age 86, of the Kensee Community of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 12, 1938, in Burke Hollow, Kentucky. Daisy is preceded in death by her husband, Odis William “Bill” Wilson; sons, Jerry Wayne Wilson, and Billy Ray Wilson; daughter, Kathy McFarland; father, Robert Harp; mother, Lillie (Allen) Harp; brothers, Hurbert “Red” Harp, Bobby Hyslope, Charles Huskey, and Everett Trammell; sisters, Jetta Williams, and Rosetta Baily. She is survived by sons, Robert “Bobby” Wilson and wife Carol, Larry Wilson and wife Vicky; daughters, Mildred “Mickey” Day and late husband Robert, Rosetta Mooney and husband...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenn Cureton, a man of strength, integrity, and boundless love. Born on January 7, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, Glenn lived a vibrant life filled with purpose and meaning. He was a beacon of warmth and resilience who left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. Glenn was an unwavering pillar of his community and a respected figure in the construction industry, a testament to his exceptional work ethic and determination. His dedication to his craft was only surpassed by his commitment to his family and friends. As Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress;...

Arthur Clark Duncan, Jr., age 88, of Powell, Tennessee, formerly of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away Sunday evening, September 22, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on December 28, 1935, to the late Arthur Clark Duncan, Sr. and Wilsie Oakley (Nunley) Duncan in Harlan, KY. He was the grandson of the late Edward Clark Duncan and Susan Jane (Harris) Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Duncan; son, Steven Clark Duncan; and sister, Annette (Duncan) Wallace Fuller Kohen. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Meadows, and husband, Sherman, of Powell, TN; sister, Mary (Duncan) Parker, of Kentucky;...