Obituaries

Charles F. Robinson, of Louisville, was born in Ewing, VA, August 10, 1924. He departed this life February 9, 2017, living to be 92 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age. He was a veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wheeler and Mossie Robinson; siblings: James, Clarence, Samuel, Troy Lee, Geraldine, and Sarah. Survivors include his loving wife of many years, Jewell Robinson; nieces: Robin and Carol Ann; nephews: Charles and James; a great-nephew, Charles; a cousin Orville Chadwell and other family members and many friends, who mourn his passing. A private service was conducted Sunday, February 12, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Browning officiating. Burial followed...

Mary J. Hatfield Douglas, 87, of Jellico, TN passed Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Williamsburg Nursing Home. She was born July 26, 1929 in Claiborne County, TN. Mary was a member of the Tannery Hollow Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur “Rex” Douglas; parents, Rev. Clifford and Dolly Bowman Hatfield; brothers, William Hatfield, Marion Hatfield, and Larry Hatfield; sisters, Roxie Hammett, Hazel McCreary, Hester Russell, ​Lorine Brogan. She is survived by two sons, Arthur Douglas, and Tim Douglas and wife Coty; grandchildren, Christine, Stephanie, Abigail, Brandon, Brittany, Nicholas, Elijah, Cameron, Gracie and Lily; five great grandchildren; sisters, Delores Mayes, Opal Rogers and husband Ray; and a host...

R. Don Adkins, 81, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday February 13, 2017 at his home. He was born April 24, 1935 in Whitley County, to the late Roscoe J. Adkins and the late Bessie Bunch Adkins. Don was a member of First Baptist Church and served on the Board of Directors at Community Trust Bank. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter Sandra Adkins. He is survived by his wife Janice L. Adkins of Williamsburg’ two sons, Tim Adkins (Colleen) of Andersonville, TN, David Adkins (Jasmine) of Lexington; five grandchildren, Racheal Rutledge (Chris), Jennifer Hanlon (Rob), Jon Adkins, Dane Adkins, Madalaine Adkins, brother-in-law, Scott Childers (Carol) of Bethel, Oh,...

June Salmons, 84, of Corbin, passed away Monday, February 20 at the home of her daughter in Williamsburg. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg.

Patricia Jean Davis Stamper, 74, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, February 18, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Messages may be written to the family at www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.

Betty Jean Baisas, 82, of Jasper, IN, formerly of Pensacola, FL and Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:34 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Graveside services were held Friday, February 17, at Dale Cemetery, Dale, IN. Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.

Ruth Arlene Bryant, 89, of Falin Lane, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on February 8, 1928 in Whitley County, to the late Clint Smith and Elva Harris Smith. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Atrel Cole and a brother, Clinton Smith and his wife Jan. Ruth attended Shiner Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Gail Croley of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Chris Croley and wife Cindy of Clarksville, TN and Tricia Croley of Williamsburg; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Daniel, Emily and Tanner; two great-great grandchildren, Kamon and Keleigh; a sister, Madge Fisher (Elwood) of Harrisonburg, VA; several nieces...

Dolores Brown Mackey, 77, of Corbin, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2017. She was born on February 14, 1939, in Middlesboro, to the late Cecil Brown and Ethel Bowlin Brown. She was a graduate of Union College. In the early years, she taught school in the Wells Community in rural Knox County in a one-room building. She was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Corbin and was the gold standard of Proverbs 31:10-31 in caring for her family. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Robert Mackey; daughter, Sharon Mackey of Lexington; three sons: Dr. John Mackey and wife Kimberly of Lexington, Alan Mackey...

Paul Richard Hill, 71, of Wofford Church Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 12, 1945 in Andersonville, TN to Lawrence Hill and Lucy (Clowers) Hill. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jasmine Williamson. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Dale (Moore) Hill of Williamsburg; his children, Tammy Blevins, Paul Hill Jr., Sarah Cox, Megan Hill and  William Hill, all of Williamsburg; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Visitation will from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour of 1 p.m. on...

Maximus Alexzander Earls, the 5 months old son of Daryl Earls and Ashley Love of Copley Rd. Lily, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday at his residence. Funeral services  for Maximus Alexander Earls were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey  Joe Hampton officiating Burial followed in the McHargue Cemetery in London. Laurel Funeral Home (formerly Corbin Funeral Home) is honored to be of service to the Earls family.