Obituaries

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),...

Courtni Aneisa Johnson, age 46, departed this life on May 10, 2024 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Courtni was born on October 2, 1977 in Corbin, Kentucky to Clyde Hardin Johnson and Clara (Reynolds) Johnson. Courtni was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Hardin Johnson; grandparents, Warren and Odene Johnson and Bill and Mary Reynolds; and special aunt and uncle, Mary and Earl Powers. Courtni is survived by her children, Jaden Johnson (Corey), Kaden Johnson (Kendell), Clyde Hayden Johnson, and Jerry Payten Johnson Fernald; mother, Clara (Reynolds) Johnson; sister, Connie (Johnson) Sampson; fiancée, Boyd Mills; nephew, David Alan Sampson II; niece, Courtni Sampson Paul (Jacob); and other family and...

Roscoe Hutson, age 106, of the Saxton Community of Whitley County, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 15, 1917, to the late George Benton Hutson, Sr. & Mary K. (Chaver) Hutson in Jellico, Tennessee. He was a long-time member of the Clearfork Baptist Church. Roscoe proudly served our country in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Hutson; brothers and sisters, George Benton Hutson, Jr., Clara Alma Hutson, Cecil Robert Hutson, Howard Monroe Hutson, William Preston Hutson, Mary Anne Hutson, Freda Flora...

Rev. Harold “Pete” Norman, age 76, of Elk Valley, Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home. He was born July 29, 1947, in Elk Valley, Tennessee. Pete is preceded in death by his parents, Woodard and Sybil (Baird) Norman; brothers, Don Norman, Roger Norman, and James Norman; sisters, Elma Norman, and Joan Campbell. He is survived by his wife, Bryn (Day) Norman; son, Rev. Danny Ray Norman and wife Peggy; grandchildren, Dakota, Kaleigh, and Gracie Norman; brothers, Darrell Norman and wife Mert, Ronnie Norman and wife Donna, and Sonny Norman; sister, Cynthia Jones and husband Rick; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his...

Ella Rains, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 73 in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Born on November 2, 1950, in Williamsburg to the late George Siler and Joie (Faulkner) Siler. She is also preceded in death by her brother Rocky Siler. She leaves behind her devoted husband of over 55 years, Carl Rains of Williamsburg, Kentucky; daughter, Annnetta Lewis (Danny) of Rockholds, KY; son, Allen Rains (Shawnda) of Corbin, KY; granddaughters, Kristen Gentry (Jesse) Summer Rains; and great-granddaughter, Alivia Hembree, as well as her sister, Darlene Sears (James) of Rockholds, KY. Ella also leaves several nieces and nephews and a host of other...

David Allen Greenwood, 77, of Gray, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2024 at the St. Joseph London Hospital. He was the son of the late Eugene Q. and Bernice Goins Greenwood born on August 3, 1946 in Oak Ridge, TN. David was a former manager with H. S. Kress, TG&Y and Walmart and a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church, where he was active in the Brotherhood and Men’s Sunday School Class. He was also involved in Andy’s Honda Motorcycle Travelers, Knox County UNITE, Hometown Bank Varsity Club and the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. On November 10, 1984, he united in marriage with Claudia Gibson. In addition to his parents,...

Rosanna Bunch, age 68, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born November 19, 1955 in Jellico, TN to the late Charles B. and Jessie Aileen Siler Davis. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence O. Bunch. She is survived by her brother, Charles W. Davis (PJ) of Gallatin, TN; five nieces and nephews, Dana Davis Gibens (Brandon), Corey Davis (Amanda), Paul Bunch, David Bunch, Carol Bunch; four great-nieces and great-nephews, James, Katie, Haley, Wyatt; and a host of friends and relatives to mourn her passing. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 11, at...

Wayne Murray, age 61, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born August 21, 1962 in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Leslie and Norma Jean Alder Murray. He is survived by his wife, Vicky Murray of Williamsburg, KY; two children, Terry Carpenter (Walter) of Corbin, KY, and Corrie Parks (Jason) of Jellico, TN; one granddaughter, Maddie Parks; two sisters, Melinda Moses (Ricky) of Williamsburg, KY, and Rhonda Fuson of Williamsburg, KY, two brothers, Chuck Murray (Bobbi) of Williamsburg, KY, and Leslie Murray, Jr. (Vanessa) of Corbin, KY, step-mother, Mickey Rains of Williamsburg, KY; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends...

Ben JR McKiddy, age 68, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on May 4, 2024 at his home. Ben was born on May 24, 1955 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Ben McKiddy, Sr. and Virgie (Bennett) McKiddy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben McKiddy, Sr. and Virgie (Bennett) McKiddy, and two brothers, Russell McKiddy and Harold Lloyd McKiddy. Ben was owner and operator of McKiddy Auto Body and Repair, former Fire Chief of Patterson Creek VFD, currently worked at Redline Fire & Apparatus, and attended Yaden Worship Center. Ben is survived by his children, Ben Michael McKiddy of Corbin, Nicholas Joe McKiddy (Crystal) of Williamsburg, Travis James McKiddy (Tonya) of Williamsburg,...