Obituaries

Billy Gene Powers, born on April 12, 1948, in Gatliff, Kentucky, departed this life on November 28, 2023, to the late John and Lethel Powers. Billy is survived by his stepson, Jimmy Sawyers of Williamsburg, KY; his two sisters, Janet Sergent and husband Jerry of Williamsburg, KY, and his sister, Kathy Fuson of Williamsburg, KY. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Powers; his father, John Powers; his mother, Lethel Hickey Powers; and his siblings, Willard Powers, Walter Powers, Kenneth Powers, Helen Powers and Allene Powers. Funeral service was on Friday, December 1, with Rev. Rick Croley officiating. Following the service Bill was laid to rest at Powers Cemetery on...

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a compassionate hero, Rickie Fore, born on March 19, 1951, in Corbin, Kentucky, who left us on December 1, 2023. Rickie was a beacon of courage and dedication, tirelessly serving his community with unmatched passion and commitment. Rickie was a smart and determined man who dedicated his life to serving his community. He was a firefighter since 1972 and led as the Fire Chief of Woodbine Volunteer Fire Department since 1994. His dedication to public safety extended beyond firefighting when he served as the Special Deputy with the Whitley County Sheriff Department as Fire Investigator from 2001-2008. He was also a member of the 911...

Kimberly Taryl Younts, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born in London, Kentucky on August 23, 1959, to the late William G. and Juanita Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Younts; a son, Daniel Garner Emitt Jr.; and two brothers, Joey Hughes and Johnny Rowlett. Kimberly is survived by her son, Travis (Amy) Mills; grandchildren, Gabe, Marcus, Eli, and Isaac Mills; sister, Cheryl (David) Landrum; and by many friends, family, nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4pm on Saturday, December 2, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Arrangements by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages...

Larry Paul Silcox, age 38, of Paris, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home. He was born December 17, 1984, Jellico, Tennessee. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Larry Dee Silcox, grandparents, Joyce Powell, Paul and Ruth Silcox; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by daughter, Desirea Silcox, mother, Melissa (Davis) Haynes and Don Baker; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Sunday, November 26, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shawn Ivey and Rev. Jason Ivey officiating. Burial followed in the Floyd Cemetery in London, Kentucky. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

We gather to remember and celebrate the life of Timothy Bays, also known as Scott Bays, who was born on March 26, 1975, in Corbin, KY. A beloved son, husband, father, and brother, Timothy departed from us on November 24, 2023. As the poet Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Timothy was one of those rare individuals who left a profound impact on all who knew him. Timothy was a man of the outdoors, a logger by trade, who relished the raw beauty of nature. He found great joy in the rhythm...

Dennis Jerome Walden, age 71, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 20th, 2023, at Tennova North Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born October 5th, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio. Denny is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Jerome and Charlene (Dykes) Walden; He is survived by a sister, Rhonda (Jack) Anderson of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Gregory Walden of Cleveland, TN, Timothy (Lori) Walden of Fairborn, Ohio, and Kevin (Kimberly) Walden of Jellico, TN; six nieces, Somer Toomey, Amber McGinnis, Hannah Wilson, Hailey Burnett, Olivia and Kennedy Walden; and two nephews, Chris and Jake Walden. A private memorial will be held by the family at a later date. The Llewellyn Funeral...

Beverly Joy Webb of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to a strong, spiritual family. Beloved wife, of Roger Lynn Webb; loving mother, of Rebecca Joy Webb, Roger Benjamin Webb, Jr. and Christa Elaine Webb; cherished daughter, of the late Nellie (nee Morrow) and Lloyd Halcomb; dear sister, of JoAnn White, Wayne (Beverly) Halcomb, Wanda (Dallas) Hines, and Larry (Vicki) Halcomb. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold Halcomb, and Robert (Cathy) Halcomb; sisters, Darlene (Daymon) Bush and Sandra (Tom) Stevens; also survived by special niece, Robin (Mitch) Rapp and their sons, Austin and Hunter; along...

Kenneth Reed Stephens, loving son, brother, and grandson, passed on the 21st of November 2023, at the age of 37. Born on the 24th of March 1986 in Dayton, Ohio, Kenneth later made his home in London, Kentucky where he lived a life of thoughtfulness and selflessness, giving himself fully to the care of his mother and grandfather. Kenneth is survived by his devoted mother, Connie Christine Slyder of London, Kentucky; his brother, David Stephens of Florence, Kentucky; his grandfather, Delbert Stephens of London, Kentucky; and his aunts, Violet Wilson and husband Jerimiah of Miamisburg, Ohio, and Christine Stephens of New Carlise, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his uncles, Arthur...

Darrell Lynch, passed peacefully on November 24, 2023. Recognized as the owner and operator of Lynch Distributary, Born to Roscoe and Elizabeth Lynch, on September 7, 1940, in Whitley County. He was the loving husband, of the late Martha (Capps) Lynch; and father to Darrell Lynch and fiancée, Elizabeth Leach, and the late Susanna Elswick. Darrell was a proud grandfather and his legacy lives on through his grandchildren: Tiffany Lynch, Conner Lynch, Steven Lynch, Becky Carpenter, Justin Dean, Heather Dean, Kate Blaylock, Alex Blaylock, Samantha Robbinson, and Jessica Robbinson. His love also extended to his great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild, whose lives he touched with his kindness and affection. Visitation will be held at...

Donald Scott Lindsay, age 57, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his residence in the Elk Valley, TN community. Scott is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dave and Nell Smiddy; maternal grandparents, Perry and Geneva Smith; his beloved father, Donald Gene Lindsay. He is survived by his wife, Christian Davenport Lindsay; sons, Jared Lindsay and Russell Lindsay; grandson, Colton James Lindsay; mother, Betty Sue Lindsay; brother, Dave Lindsay and wife Lisa; step-children, Susan Hersey, Melanie Bowlin, and Cody Bowlin; step-grandchildren, Bayleigh, Chloe, Bella, Harlow, and Oonaugh; special aunt, Linda Meredith; special friend Dustin Rose; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to mourn his passing. Scott attended...