Obituaries

Phyllis Parker, 65, of Saxton, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Jellico Community Hospital. She was born March 3, 1952, in Williamsburg, the daughter of the late Arville and Maudie (Perkins) Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jimmy John Parker. She is survived by two daughters, Petrina Dotson of Versailles, and Julia Michelle Black of London; six grandchildren;  two sisters, Thelma Duncan of Saxton, and Billie French of East Bernstead; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Ms. Parker was cremated and no services are planned. This obituary is a courtesy of Cox & Son Funeral Home.

Donnie Ray Collins, 68 of Elmer Lawson Road Williamsburg, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at home. He was born October 5, 1948 in Jellico, TN. He is preceded in death by: daughters, ​Tammy Collins, Teresa Lay; son, Harold Wayne Lay; grandchild, ​Jeanna LaRay Massey; parents, ​Eugene and Wilma Davis Collins; brother, Gary Collins; half brother, ​Mark Collins. He is survived by his wife, Helen Jean Lay Collins; daughters, Julia Franzus, Sherrie Faye Massey and husband Colin, Patricia Rice and husband Billy; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; stepmother, ​Anna Mae Collins; half brother, Charles Collins; half sister, ​Renae Collins Stewart; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn...

Jimmy Edgar Herrell, 81, of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his residence. A native of Jellico and long time resident of Illinois and current resident of Athens. He was the son of the late Johnny Robert Herrell and Carrie Minnie Hackler Herrell and was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Olga Nehrkorn Herrell; one son, John Herrell; one daughter, Carrie Davis and several brothers. He was a lifelong member of the Masons. Survivors include daughter, Santina Herrell of Twin Lakes, WI; son, Jimmie Edgar Herrell and wife, Vicki of Etowah; sister and brother-in-law,Francine and Don Cuel of Jellico; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Donald Herrell of Jellico,...

Fred L. Perkins, 85, of Newcomb, TN passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Jellico Community Hospital. He was born June 15, 1931. He is preceded in death by his wife, Effie Douglas Perkins; sons, Oscar Perkins, M.C. Brandenburg; parents, Richard and Rebecca Marlar Perkins; brother, Oscar Lee Perkins; sisters, Iva Jewell Perkins, Clara Comer, Pernie Hendin, Juanita Bolton. He is survived by sons, Allen Perkins and wife Eva, Jeff Perkins and wife Sandy; grandchildren, Brandy, Stacey, Tracey, Thomas, Kyle, John & Trent; several great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Brandenburg, Ann Owens; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing The funeral was held Saturday, March 11, at...

Imogene Lou King, 91, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Laurel County, she was the daughter of the late Marion Walker and Anna Stansbury Walker. She was also preceded in death by her husband James D. King, and son Jimmy Lynn King. Imogene was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Terry Lee King of Corbin; brother-in-law Kenneth King of Tracy City, TN; four grandchildren Jimmy Lee King, Jerry Lynn King, Melissa Renee Shepherd, and Mary A. Ancle; siblings Ella Coldiron of Corbin, Alma Lee Phillips of Louisville, and Billy Joe Walker of Greensburg, all who...

Edith Wells, 88, of Corbin went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was a resident at The Heritage Nursing Home, member of West Corbin Christian Church, and a retiree from American Greetings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Cleo Poynter; husband, Eugene Wells; son, Roger Wells; three brothers: Luther, Gerald, and Ray Poynter; and two sisters: Doris Reeves and Geneva Nolan. She is survived by her son, Eddie Wells and wife Lena of Keavy; two brothers: Chasteen Poynter of Keavy and Larry Poynter and wife Faye of Corbin; and one sister: Fay Foley of Corbin; and grandchildren; as well as a host of...

Robert Dale Carroll, 65, of Corbin passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. Born April 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Bill and Margaret Carroll. He leaves behind two daughters: Jessica Carroll and Candis Carroll; seven grandchildren: Savannah Gross, Madisun Carroll, Duane Carroll, Amerah Reynolds, Aubriee Carroll, Ana Carroll, and Leighton Carroll; as well as other relatives and numerous friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Friday, March 10, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Vernon Morris officiating. Burial followed in McFarland Cemetery at Woodbine. Messages of condolence may be left at www.hartfhcorbin.com. Hart Funeral Home of Corbin is in charge of the arrangements.

William “Bill” Moye,  89, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Bill was the son of the late Robert M. Moye and Mercy Dupree Moye. He was also preceded in death by his son William “Stan” Moye. He was a member of Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church where he was the former leader of Goodwill Fellowship Group. He had also been President and member of Dudes and Dolls Square Dancing. Bill was a U.S. Veteran of the Army-Air Force serving post WWII. A business owner, he was Co-Founder of Drives & Conveyors and Co-Founder of The Hose House, both...

William Earl “Willie” Sulfridge, 45, of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on October 10, 1971 in Corbin, to the late Ewell Sulfridge and Juanita (Canada) Sulfridge. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Sulfridge and Wanda Sulfridge. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Shelley) Sulfridge of Williamsburg; two sons, William Jasper Sulfridge and William Cody Sulfridge of Williamsburg; seven daughters, Viola Carter of Williamsburg, Courtney Stevens of Ohio, Ashley Andrews of Corbin, Nancy Sulfridge of Williamsburg, Katlyn Brooks of Williamsburg, Georgia Cox of Ohio and Abby Gail Sulfridge of Williamsburg; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Olen Sulfridge and wife...

Warren Owen Perkins, 65, of Elk Valley, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at home. He was born December 6, 1951 in Elk Valley and was a member of the Stanfield United Baptist Church since July 1966. He was the owner and operator of the Lafollette Recycling Center for over twenty five years. He was preceded in death by: father, Charles Perkins; and brother Larry. He is survived by wife and best friend of forty four years: Linda Perkins; son, Richard Perkins; daughter, Deena Norman (Jerry); grandchildren, Chris Norman, Josh Perkins Nevaeh Perkins; mother, June Perkins; brothers: Herbert Perkins (Julie), Roeland Perkins (Linda); Lester Perkins (Trecia); sisters, Mae Muse, Vickie Woodward (Dean)...