Obituaries

Donald Wayne Rush, 67, the husband of Linda Webb Rush of Somerset Road, London, passed away on Saturday evening at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon in the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald Rose and Bro. Kenny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rush Family Cemetery in London.

Beulah Raye Moore Cassidy, 90, born September 12, 1926, in Lily, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, at her residence in Corbin, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late John and Maggie Jones Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Rufus “Bud” Cassidy; and her siblings: brother, Frank Moore, sisters: Delia Nolan, Rotha Smith, Sarah Smith, Gladys Steele Lloyd, and Wanda Cassidy. She is survived by her five children:  Jerry (Rhonda) Cassidy, Tommy (Linda) Cassidy, Buddy Cassidy, Mary Rose Mays, and James Cassidy; and her sister, Edith Cole; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends to mourn...

Elbert Clayton Harris, 78, of Craig Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was born on March 5, 1939 in Williamsburg, to the late James Emmit Harris and Nola Seymore Harris. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Harris; a sister, Nannie Strunk and a nephew, Jerry Wayne Harris. He is survived by several nieces and nephews including Darlene Rose and her husband Leslie of Corbin, Berniece Meadors and husband Randy of Williamsburg, Marilyn Partin of Williamsburg and Mike Harris and wife Elaine of Williamsburg; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. The funeral service...

Billy Joe Centers, 70, of Williamsburg, formerly of the Little Wolf Creek community of Whitley County, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born in Whitley County, on December 6, 1946 to the late Ernest Centers, Sr. and Delores (Cook) Centers. He was a retired 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Ernest Centers, Jr. and Johnny Ray Centers; sister, Ruth Ellen Perry. He is survived by brothers, Robert O. Centers and wife, Kathy, of Corbin and Clifford D. Centers, of Williamsburg, and special brother-in-law, Donald A. Perry, numerous nieces and nephews, other...

Clora Lela Murphy, 92, of 11th Street, Williamsburg, departed this life on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on April 7, 1925 in Williamsburg, to Charlie Cox and Nannie Allen Cox. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Nannie Cox; husband, Lester Murphy; and grandson, Chad Allen Murphy. She taught Sunday School for over 60 years. She is survived by her step-daughter, Rhonda Morrow (husband Roscoe) of Strunk; stepson, Rodney Murphy (wife Cindy) of London; two grandchildren, Krissy McQueen and Mike Benson; two great grandchildren, Ryker and Maverick; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn...

Leland Lockaby, 81, of Corbin passed away May 8, 2017, in Lexington, from congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Sue Lockaby; two daughters: Geri (Lance) Gaudet and Jennifer (Brent) Freeman; son, Arthur (Shanda) Lockaby II; nine grandchildren: Chris, Stacie, Derek, and Ryan Amburgey; Lance, Morgan, and Nikki Freeman; Jordan and Lauren Lockaby; and sister, Glenna (Roscoe) Roark. Leland was the founder of Corbin Garage Doors, Inc., which he and his wife began in 1976. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13,  in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Romine officiating. Burial followed in Cumberland Memorial Gardens at Lily, with Arthur Lockaby II, Jordan Lockaby, Brent Freeman, Lance...

Jordan Lee Canada, 27, of Mary Canada Road, Rockholds, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017at his home. He was the son of Kenneth and Mary Canada. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg, Kentucky.

Jerry Boggs, 62, of Corbin passed away Monday, May 8, 2017, at Baptist Health Lexington. Born August 23, 1954, he was the son of the late Robert and Mae Boggs. He was a member of New Hope Ministries Church of God.  A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he especially enjoyed spending quality time with his grandbabies.  A man with a true servant’s heart, he found joy in helping others.  He also enjoyed fishing and showing his restored 1968 Mustang at car shows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nadine Wells. He leaves behind his devoted wife of almost 43 years, Marisa Boggs; son, Eric Boggs and...

Charles Kevin Shell, 47, of Gray, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Lonnie Charles Shell and Diana Jo Campbell Shell. He was a member of Little Indian Creek Baptist Church, and loved fishing, hunting and playing cards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandfathers Geoffrey Shell and Bennie Campbell. He is survived by his grandmothers, Ophie Howard Shell and Phyllis Campbell; sister Angela Minor (George); two aunts Carolyn Roark and family, and Sharon Root and family; two uncles Leslie Shell and family, and Benny Campbell and family; two nieces...

Robert D. “Speedy” Byrd, 73, of Sandy Flats Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1943 in Jellico, to the late Jessie Lewis Byrd and Neil Marion Byrd. He was preceded in death by a son, James Byrd; grandson, Zachariah Byrd; brothers, Herman Byrd and L.C. Byrd and a sister, Maggalee Byrd. He is survived by his four children, Diane Patterson and husband Dennis of Knoxville, TN, Robert Dewayne Byrd and wife Ruby of Williamsburg, Patricia Parks and her husband James of Williamsburg and Jerri Inman and husband Mathew of Williamsburg; ten grandchildren, Mathew Patterson, Robert Byrd, Hannah Byrd, Brandon...