Obituaries

Mary Lou Willis, age 82, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in LaFollette. She was born May 23, 1941, in Pruden, Kentucky. Mary was a member of the Pruden First Baptist Church; she worked as a bookkeeper and then as a nursing aide. Mary is preceded in death by father, William Lee Willis; mother, Emaline (Davis) Willis; brothers, John, Emery, Charles, Edward and William Willis, II; and special nephew, David Willis. She is survived by special nephews, Jack Willis and his daughter, Carley Willis, Daniel Willis and wife Tracy, and their children Melody Raper and husband Ray, Justin Willis and wife Kayla, William Lee Willis and wife Amber; neice,...

Alta Mae Hensley, age 72, passed away April 25, 2024 at the Heritage in Corbin, Kentucky. Alta was born on June 11, 1951 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late William Jesse Rogers and Anna (Laney) Rogers. In addition to her parents, Alta was preceded in death by her brothers, infant Dewey Rogers, Johnny Rogers, and Aubrey Dale Rogers. Alta was a member of Greenland Baptist Church. Alta is survived by her husband, Michael Hensley; son, Brent Douglas Hensley; sister, Nancy Hart; brothers, Glen Rogers (Pat) and Ralph Rogers (Laura); several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral service was on Sunday, April 28, at the...

George Washington Hurst, age 88, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on April 22, 2024 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. George was born on March 7, 1936 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Lincoln Hurst and Axie (Partin) Hurst. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lincoln and Axie (Partin) Hurst; and his brothers and sisters, Lela Ball, Shelby Hurst, Jess Hurst, Letha Whitehead, Lillian Bowman, Henry Hurst, John Hurst, and Robert Hurst. George is survived by his niece, Donna Hensley; and several other nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Friday, April 26, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev....

Nadine Bryant, 65, of Williamsburg, KY passed on April 23, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1959, to the late Orie Satterfield and Della Mae (White) Satterfield. She is also preceded in death by brother, Sid Satterfiled; and two sisters, Carolyn Cox and Geanavie White. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Bryant of Williamsburg, KY; daughter, Amy Thomas of Williamsburg, KY; son, Phillip Nelson (Lelie) of Williamsburg, KY; grandchildren, Chyanna Dye, Harley Thomas, Dakotah Thomas, Lakesha Nelson, and Isaiah Nelson; great-grandchildren, Roy McKinley Thomas, Raymond Dye JR. Starsha Dye and Kamden Dye; as well as her brother, Donnie Petrey of Williamsburg, KY. Funeral services for Nadine Bryant will be...

Robert Bryant Maiden, age 88, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 31, 1935, to the late William Henry Maiden, Sr. and Geneva (Jaynes) Maiden in Eagan, TN. His paternal grandparents were the late James Maiden and Martha (Lambdin) Maiden. His maternal grandparents were the late John Jaynes and Rachel (Dean) Jaynes. He was a graduate of Jellico High School – Class of 1955. Robert owned several businesses in the Jellico and LaFollette area throughout the years. Robert was a long-time member of Eagan Baptist Church. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...

Hon. Charles Lewis Siler LTC Army (Ret.), age 94, departed this life on April 23, 2024 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Charles was born on June 30, 1929 in Alva, Kentucky to Frank M. Siler and Ida (Carter) Siler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank M. and Ida (Carter) Siler; wife, Dorthalene (Helton) Siler; sisters, Anna Glasgow, Lillian Broyles, and Barbara Wilder; brothers, Roland Siler, James Siler, William ”Buster” Siler, Frank Siler, and Ray Siler. Charles was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, a Korean War and Vietnam Combat Veteran, retired a US Army Lt. Colonel, serving over 26 years, a Kentucky State Representative of 82nd...

Wilma F. Noe, 83, of Rockholds, Ky. (Faber), passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. She was a member of Faber Baptist Church She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde (Sonny) Noe Jr.; and two grandchildren, Tessa Renee Noe and Candice Danielle Noe; one son-in-law, Clarence Howington; her parents, Finley and Rachel (Powers) Thomas; mother and father-in-law, Clyde and Grace (Parks) Noe; brothers, Harold Thomas, Arville Thomas, Marvin Thomas; sister, Ruth Hannah Burkhart, brother-in-laws, Herbert Hannah, William Burkhart, Ray McFarland, Gaylon Jones, and Kurt Peace; sister-in-laws, Alberta Thomas, Wanda Thomas, Maddie Thomas, Darlene Ellery Thomas, and Wilma Peace. She is survived by sisters, Henrietta McFarland,...

Teresa Katherine Rains, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Baptist Health Corbin, at the age of 60. Born on October 17, 1963, in Whitley County, KY, Teresa touched the lives of all those around her with her warmth and kindness. She is survived by her son, Alex Rains; her siblings, Christy Carr (Johnny), Mary Louise Earls (Phillip), Larry Dean Brooks (Vickie), Darrell Dewayne Brooks, and Jimmy Darren Cox (Catherine); several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing. A funeral service to celebrate Teresa’s life was held at Croley Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 23, with...

Stella Steely, age 95, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home. Stella was born on October 13, 1928 in Oneida, Kentucky to Daniel and Florence (Ledford) Davidson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Davidson and Florence (Ledford) Hooker; son, Samuel K. Steely; brothers, Tommy Martin (Dorothy) and Daniel Davidson, Jr.; sisters, Naomi Jacobs (Henry), Opal Roberts (Vince), Elinor Spurlock (Grover), Minnie Clark (Bob), and Lois Meadows (Willard); brother-in-laws, Rexford Steely, Stanley Rex Steely (Mary), and Glenn H. Steely (Betty); and sister-in-law, Bernice Cordell. Stella was a graduate of Oneida Baptist Institute High School and a graduate of Cumberland College. Stella was an...

Geneva Brown Mays Prewitt, age 95, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life surrounded by family on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home. Geneva was born on August 5, 1928 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Irvin and Rosa Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Rosa Brown; husband, Milton “Sonny” Prewitt; son, Nick Mays; daughter, Yvonne Shaw; brothers, Ellis and Doyle Brown; sisters, Opal Faulkner and Eva Reynolds. Geneva loved her church family at Highland Park Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 66 years. Geneva is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Ballou (Dr. Robert); brother, Damon Brown; daughter-in-law, Dee Mays; son-in-law, Dr. Frank Shaw; grandchildren, Monica...