Obituaries

David Wayne Anderson, age 48, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1976, in Jellico, Tennessee. David is preceded in death by mother, Wanda Jean (Canady) Anderson; father, Glen Edward Anderson; brother, Roger Andrew Canady; and grandmother, Merline (Whitaker) Canady. He is survived by his wife, Tonya (Brown) Anderson; son, Logan Anderson; daughter, Rebecca Anderson; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 10, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service followed in the Douglas Cemetery in the Wooldridge community with Rev. H. Lee Ray officiating. Harp Funeral Home...

Larry Wayne Baker, age 67, passed away July 8, 2024, at University of Louisville Jewish Hospital. Larry was born on February 19, 1957, to the late Benjamin F. and Edna Mae Norvell Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn “Rainbo” Baker, an infant brother; and his longtime companion Sharon Adams. Larry is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Baker, and her mother, Jeanette Reynolds Earl; brother, Richard (Virginia Marlou) Baker; nephews, Nathan Baker, and Timothy Baker (Tiffany); great-nephew Owen; and niece Candace. Larry was a loving father and avid supporter of his daughter Jennifer and her business, West Knox Pharmacy. His knowledge and experience was...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ora Lee Richardson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and member of the Williamsburg community. Ora Lee Richardson was born on February 8, 1938, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and peacefully departed this world on July 7, 2024 at Corbin Nursing and Rehab in Corbin, Kentucky. He is survived by his loving wife of over over 67 years, Charlene (Philpot) Richardson; children, Gail Adkins (Ralph), Kathy Richardson, Rena Worley, Donnie Richardson, and Cidney Lloyd; grandchildren, Latasha Richardson, Raymond Richardson, Jr., Rodney Richardson, Gina Baker, Terry Richardson, Eddie Adkins, LeAnn Smith, Richard Richardson, David Richardson, Charline Meadors, Danielle Ellison, Casey Sutton, Lane Richardson, Charlee Kelly, Carmyn Coots,...

William Howard Paul, age 79, of the Lot Mud Creek community passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Nora Paul; brothers, Dan Paul, Daniel Harrison Paul; sister, Barbara Booth; sister-in-law, Mildred Paul; and brother-in-law, Frank Thomas. Howard is survived by his wife, Shirley Paul; sons, Timothy Lawson, Mike Paul and David Paul; daughter, Lisa Blakley; sister, Drucilla Thomas; sister-in-law, Jackie Paul; brother-in-law, Richard Booth; grandchildren, Kelly Lawson, Jonathan Lawson and wife Hayoung, Jon Estep, Bruce Brimm, Emilee Blakley, and Ariel Paul; great-grandchildren, Kayla Drum and husband Ronnie, Racheal Gibson, John Lawson, Ava Estep and Jaycee Estep; and...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jimmy Fuson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Born on March 24, 1953, in Bell County, Kentucky. Jimmy departed this life on July 2, 2024 at the St. Joseph in London, Kentucky. He was a member of the House of Refugee Church of God. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Lawson) Fuson; by her children, Jennie Fuson, Jerry Fuson, Jimmy Fuson, Eli Daniel Fuson (Danielle), and Barbie Smith (Jason); grandchildren, Summer Martin, Caleb Fuson, Brandi Smith, Brooklyn Fuson, Katelyn Fuson, Natalie Smith, Eli Fuson, Jacob Smith, and Daniel Ryan Richardson; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sarah Lawson and Neva Gabbard; brother, Lonnie Fuson; sister-in-law,...

Rose Marie Hunter was born on November 9, 1931, in Ypsilanti, MI. She peacefully departed from this world on July 2, 2024, at Pineville Community Hospital in Pineville, Kentucky. She was a dedicated line worker at Ford Motor Company whose hard work and commitment left an indelible mark on those around her. Rose is survived by her sons, James Dryer, Thomas Dryer (Jane), and Kenneth Dryer (Missy); grandchildren, Jamie Engle (Joshua), Tracie Rains, James Smith (LeAnn), Jessie Smith (Stephanie), James Dryer II, Kristil Dryer Brigman (Brian), Adam Dryer (Samantha), Gary Large (Jessica), and Tanner Rogers (Savannah); several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends to mourn her...

Deran Stiner, age 90, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born July 24, 1933 in Roane County, TN, to the late L.C. and Margaret Ann Houston Stiner. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Houston Stiner. She is survived by her brother, John D. Stiner (Betty) of Williamsburg, KY; nephew, John Gregory Stiner (Danielle) of Southgate, KY; niece, Lisa Stiner Bielski (Doug) of West Milton, OH; and numerous great nieces, great nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, at the Pleasant View Cemetery...

Betty Lynn (Sapp) Kemplen, age 75, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born April 5, 1949, in Frakes, Kentucky. Betty is preceded in death by husband, Ralph Kemplen; granddaughter, Destiny Morris, father, Robert Sapp; mother, Ada (Wilder) Sapp; brothers, Jess Sapp, Roy Sapp; and sister, Pat Sapp. She is survived by son, James Kemplen and Autumn; daughter, Tammy Rose and husband Brian; grandchildren, Sam Rose, Jessica Johnson and Doc, Caleb Rose, Harmony Terry, Robert Terry, Chloe Brown, Jaslin Chapman, Addison Terry, Austin Hicks, Katelyn Kemplen, Jessie Kemplen, Skyler Kemplen, Emerlynn Delk, and Jimison Kemplen; great-grandchildren, Grace Morris, Adalyn Terry, and Jackson Rose;...

Warda Eastin West, born on May 10, 1929 passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Columbus Eastin and Lenna Collins Eastin; husband, Harold West; her sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Eastin West, Phyllis Eastin Clendaniel and Margie Ann Eastin as a toddler. She is survived by sons, Don West and wife Charlotte, Gregory Ward West, and Stanley Reid West; daughters, Regina West Willhite, Janis West Traveny and husband Ed; grandchildren, Merry Kate, Maggie West, Angela Robin, Karen Renea, Ramsey, Chase, and Mathew; and numerous great-grandchildren. Miss Warda was a strong Christian woman who loved her Dear Lord and Precious Jesus Christ. She attended First Baptist...

Mildred Morgan Paul, 94, formerly of Corbin passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Lutz, FL after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was a daughter of Joseph Asher and Mona Wills Morgan of Woodbine. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, of 58 years, Arvill Paul; her daughter, Phyllis Paul Schlemmer; her siblings, Marie Hutchison (Noel), Ralph Morgan, Bob Morgan (Rita), Shirley Shelton (Bill), two infant brothers, Arnold and Charles Morgan; great-granddaughter Emily Rose Farley; and five nephews. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Paul Shanks; her grandchildren, Stephanie Shanks Hindersman and husband Brad, Heather Shanks Carvallo and husband Eddie all of Florida; Andrea Branigan of Alabama, and Michael...