Obituaries

Martha Hatfield, 82, of Jellico, TN passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born December 2, 1934 in Valley Creek, TN. Martha is preceded in death by father, Rev. Tilman Hatfield; mother, Rachel Sharp Hatfield; brothers, Marshall Hatfield, Ben Hatfield, Sherman Hatfield, J.B. Hatfield; sister, Lily Hatfield. She is survived by sons, Johnny Hatfield and wife Melanie, David Hatfield, Clarence Hatfield; daughters, Loretta Steakley and husband Jerry, Joan Sholtz and husband Ray, Wanda Sue Daves, Margie Ratcliff, Judy Rachel Hatfield; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Garfield Hatfield, Robert Hatfield and wife Virginia, Ardyslee Hatfield and wife Maxine, Clifford Hatfield and wife...

Ruby Elizabeth Vanover, 84, of Jacks Fork Road, Rockholds, departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 4, 1932 in Whitley County, to the late Wesley Oban Gibbins and Ida Mae (Young) Gibbins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Frank Vanover; and three children, Tommy Eugene Vanover, Jackie Wayne Vanover, and Larry George Henry Vanover, Sr. She is survived by her seven daughters, Linda Phyllis Nichols (husband Ancil) of Corbin, Brenda Gail Slaughter (husband Jessie) of Louisville, Glenda Ann Meadors (husband Don) of North Carolina, Connie Kay Rainwater of Williamsburg, Betty Lou Bowling (husband Clint) of Rockholds, Sherry Marie Mills...

Myrtle M. Alsip Fox, 91, of  Woodbine, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Myrtle had been a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and gardening. She had a generous heart and was mother to all of her neighborhood. She was preceded in death by her grandfather who raised her Frank Napier, parents William and Mandy Napier Crank, husbands Hoyt Alsip and Frankie Fox, sons Dillard Alsip and Larry Fox, daughter Maxine Alsip, granddaughter Laquada Sharp, and son-in-law Ray Sharp. She is survived by her daughters, Mandy Sharp, Christie Lambert and husband Clay, Caroline Johnson and husband Roy, and Nadine Perkins and husband Roy; daughter-in-law Brenda Fox; 21 grandchildren; 39...

Jean Douglas Cross, 87, of Ohio passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. She was born May 30, 1929 in Jellico, TN. She was a devoted wife of Oscar Cross, Jr. for 68 years. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Cross, Jr.; son, Harold Cross; father, General Douglas; mother, Della Lynch Douglas. She is survived by sons: Vernon Cross and wife Becky, Don Cross and wife Sheila; grandchildren, Tricia Cross Taylor, Mike Cross and Patti, Tim Cross, ​Kevin Cross and Miranda, Rena McAlister and James, David and Daniel Cross; numerous great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her passing. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, May 3,...

Tracy Sue Henson, 43, passed away on Saturday April 29, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday May 3, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Chance Cemetery in Knox County.

Dessel G. Childers, 98, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday April 24, 2017 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 2, 1918 in Winfield, Tennessee to the late McKinley Wilson and the late Etta Rowe Wilson. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ancil Coy Childers and a granddaughter Sandra Adkins. She is survived by daughter Janice Adkins of Williamsburg; son Scott Childers (Carol) of Bethel, OH, two grandchildren, Tim Adkins and David Adkins, five great grandchildren; Rachael Rutledge, Jennifer Hanlon, Jon Adkins, Dane Adkins and Madalaine Adkins, five great great grandchildren; Grace Rutledge, Coy Rutledge, Madison Hunter, Audrey Hanlon and Mason Hanlon; brother Ron...

Paula Gail Clouse Sutton, 64, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was the daughter of the late Edward Clouse and Helen LeForce Clouse. Paula was a member and Sunday school teacher at Good Hope Baptist Church. She was an 18-year breast cancer survivor and was an awareness and support advocate. She was active in the Tri-County Cancer Coalition. Paula is survived by her husband Ronnie Sutton; son Robert Sutton and wife Lea; daughter Melanie Sutton; brother Jim Clouse and wife Debbie; niece Brandy Walker and nephew Todd Clouse; mother-in-law Bobbie Huddleston; and sister-in-law Vonna Hutson and husband Phil, all who mourn her...

Eddie Hyde Jr., 68, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, April 20th, 2017 at Baptist Health of Jacksonville, FL. He was the son of the late Clarence Edward Hyde, Sr. and Edith (Kerns) Hyde, born to them on February 7, 1949 in Norton, VA. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Jackie Parks; a brother, Gerald Hyde, and a grandson, Ollie Hyde. Eddie was Director of Inventory Acquisition and Remarketing for Legacy Automotive Network and Past and Present Exalted Ruler of the Tri-County Elk’s Lodge # 2826. A member of the Kentucky National Guard, and  was a member of First Baptist of Corbin. He is survived by his wife,...

Jeffrey Curtis Manning, 55, of Johnson City, TN passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Virginia. He was born January 17, 1962 in Cincinnati, OH. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Lena Pearl Lay Manning. He is survived by daughters, Deidra Lambdin and husband Dustin, Kayla Manning, Lena Manning; grandchildren, Kairen Anderson, Daisy Lambdin, Kali Swafford, one on the way; ex-wife Jeanie Wilson Manning; brothers, Roger Manning. Gregory Manning and wife Sue, Tim Manning; several other brothers and sisters through the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Monday, April 17 at the funeral home. Burial...

Ina Johnson, 97, of Lot Mud Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, TN. She was born on January 5, 1920 in Williamsburg, to the late Murriel Carpenter and Summer Bennett Carpenter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Johnson. She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her four sons, Foster Johnson (Barbara)  of Corbin, Gillis Johnson (Brenda) of Independence, IN, Wayne Johnson (Mary) of Paris, TN and Ray Johnson of Morning View, KY; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Polly Siler of Highland Heights, KY; three brothers, Arvil Carpenter of Williamsburg, Carl Carpenter...