Obituaries

Shirley Lawson, 75, born on December 11, 1948, in Jellico, TN, and peacefully taken from us on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Norwood, OH. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, LA Lawson (Brenda) of Loveland, OH, George Lawson JR. (Vickey) of Williamsburg, KY. and Floyd Lawson of Milford, OH, Patricia Fischer of Maineville, OH and Ileene Lawson of Ft. Mitchell, KY. Funeral service to honor and celebrate Shirley’s life took place at Croley Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 22, with Rev. Matt Rhymer officiating. Burial followed at Carr Cemetery on Highway 904. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, George Lawson SR. and Mary (Smith) Lawson, brothers, Gorman Lawson, Clayton...

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilbur Huddleston, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Wilbur Huddleston, born on July 10, 1952, in Jellico, TN, peacefully departed from this world on May 19, 2024, in Williamsburg, KY. Wilbur leaves behind a legacy of love and memories that will be cherished by his surviving relatives, sons, Wilbur Huddleston Jr, Jeffrey Dewayne Huddleston, Ernest Daniel Huddleston, Claude Jason Huddleston, and Dorian Dewayne (Angel) Huddleston; daughter, Demetria Lagina Huddleston; grandchildren, Aaron Huddleston, Joey Huddleston, Dalton Mahan, Bree Reynolds, Shyla Huddleston, September Troxell, Austin Huddleston, Gage Huddleston, Brayden Huddleston, Brooklyn Huddleston, Hunter Huddleston, Maia Huddleston, Haley Mahan, and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of , a beloved son, father, and brother. Born on August 17, 1969, in Pineville, KY, Jamie passed away on May 19, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be forever cherished by those who knew him. Jamie will be fondly remembered by his father, David Powers; daughters, Tiffany and Sarah Powers; step-mother, Cathy Powers; brother, David Powers; step-sisters, Rosa Dobson and Litha Goins; nephews, Shawn and Justin Powers; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing A graveside service to celebrate Jamie’s life was held at the Ephram Powers Cemetery on Tuesday, May...

Dr. Richard Walter Kleinmann, age 80, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on December 12, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Erwin S. and Ruth Elizabeth (Stone) Kleinmann. He is survived by his siblings: Doug and Susan Kleinmann of Massachusetts, Ken and Barbara Kleinmann of Houston, Texas, and Kurt Kleinmann and Barbara Weinberger of Dallas, Texas. He was a loving father to his two sons, Andrew Kleinmann and his wife Taijha of Corbin, KY, and Matthew Kleinmann of Louisville, KY. He was also a cherished grandfather to his two grandchildren, Layla Kleinmann (8) and Harrison Drew Kleinmann (5),...

Phyllis Jean Taylor, a beloved member of the Lot Mud Creek community, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 25, 1930, Phyllis lived a fulfilling life as a dedicated housewife and cherished mother. She was a kind-hearted soul who found joy in simple pleasures and treasured every moment spent with her family. Phyllis leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth to be carried on by her surviving relatives, including her children, Judy Mounce (Vernon), Truley Rose (Late husband Charlie Jr), Alene McNealy (James), Roger Taylor (April), and Bootsie Taylor (Donna Monhollen), along with her sister Doris Lewis, and brothers Dennis Lock, Willie...

Virginia “Diesel” (Davis) Moses Mulkey, age 80 years, 7 months, 15 days departed this life to be with the Lord on May 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born September 29, 1943 in Whitley County, Kentucky to the late John Davis and Bertha (Bryant) Davis. In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Mulkey; brothers, Grover, Frank, and James Davis; sisters, Nora Davis, and Nell Davis Haney; grandchildren, Evan Swain, Matthew Bryant, and Jessica Roberts; and a great-grandchild, “Baby Duncan”. Surviving family include her daughters, Janet Duncan, Yvonne Bryant, Felicia Roberts (and Jess), and Billie Strunk; a brother, Wilkie...

Shannon Renea Buck, age 46, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the UT Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1977, in Dalton, Georgia. Shannon is preceded in death by her father, Robert William Buck. She is survived by her fiancé, Leon Waller; mother, Sissy Walker; daughters, Savannah Garrett, and Jessica Garrett; like a son, Jonathan Beyers; sister, Bertie Walker; nephew, Dakota Walker; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. Funeral service was Wednesday, May 15, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Barton officiating. Burial followed in the Baird Cemetery in the Little Elk Creek community, Pioneer, Tennessee Harp Funeral Home of Jellico...

JB Monday, age 78 of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1946, in Claiborne County, Tennessee. JB is preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Monday; parents, John and Lavad (Partin) Monday; brothers, Arthur Monday, and Garfield Monday; sisters, Hellen Monday, Estia Schooler, and Ruby Pruitt. He is survived by his wife, Dora Jean Taylor; daughter, Denise Monday; sisters, Dorothy Taylor, Joyce King, Ellen Smith, and Pearlie Adams; several grandchildren; special neice, Taylor “Bug” Hatfield; special nephew, Hayden “Huggy Bear” Hatfield; sister-in-laws, Mary Morris, Geraldine Dugger, and Rosalee Monday; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn...

George Beavers, beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on May 14, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on February 11, 1942, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Beavers and Dora Petrey Beavers. He is preceded in death by his brothers, James Beavers, Earnest “Henry” Beavers, and Charlie Beavers; as well as his sisters, Florence Sebastian and Katherline “Priscilla” Beavers. He is survived by his brother, Thomas Beavers (Norma) Georgetown OH; and his sisters, Joyce Egnor, Stout, OH, Margaret Egnor, Dayton, OH, and Retha Askins, Rockholds, KY; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. George lived a full and joyous life, spending his days working at...

Mescal (Ellis) Stinnett, age 83, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on April 21, 2024 at her home. Mescal was born on April 10, 1941 in Whitley County, Kentucky to Albert Ellis and Rebecca Kate (Shupe) Ellis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Kate (Shupe) Ellis; husband, Jack Stinnett; son, Jack Stinnett; and brothers, Floyd Ellis and L.B. Ellis. Mescal is survived by her daughter, Ronda Nealy; grandchildren, Mescal Grant, Tyrone Nealy, Jamie Nealy, Brittany Sulfridge, Sarah Stinnett, and Brandon Stinnett; great-grandchildren, Kylee Davis, Josie Sulfridge, Braiden Coldwell, Laykan Sulfridge, Brennan Stinnett, Jack Stinnett, Victoria Grant, Eli Grant, and Alli Henry; great-great-grandchild, Easton Lane; brothers, Pascal Ellis (Jonna),...