Obituaries

Aaron Fredrick Daugherty, age 47, of Caryville, Tennessee formerly of Jellico, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Lafollette Medical Center after a long battle with kidney disease. Aaron was born February 25, 1976, in Toledo, Ohio. He was a member of First Baptist Church Jellico, Tennessee where he was baptized on November 28, 1988. He attended Jellico Elementary School and graduated from Jellico High School where he played football and baseball. He graduated with the class of 1995. Aaron held several different jobs over the years the most recent of which was at Augusta Industrial Coatings in Augusta, Georgia where he worked for 15 years before becoming disabled. Aaron was...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Clyde Rose on October 22, 2023. A thoughtful and loving father, husband, grandfather, and brother, Clyde left an indelible mark on the hearts of all those who knew him. Clyde is survived by his devoted wife of over 57 years, Diana Rose; his loving daughters, Margie (JC) Stewart of Richmond, KY. and Jeanne (Mike) Greek of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.; his cherished grandchildren, Spencer (Deonda) Brown, Keylee Brown, Addison Greek and Casey Stewart; his precious great-grandchildren, Makynzi Brown, Makynli Brown, Paislee Brown, Harper Deininger, and Tripp Brown; and his loving siblings, Audrey Leach of Williamsburg, KY. and Vernon Rose (Charlene)...

Ralph Orvan Jones, of Kentucky, born on February 23, 1951, in Duck Run, Kentucky, passed away on October 22, 2023, at the age of 72. Ralph was a remarkable man, a beacon of reliability in the lives of those fortunate enough to know him. His thoughtful nature and talented hand as an electrician in the construction industry left an indelible impact on his community. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do,” Steve Jobs once said, and Ralph Jones was the embodiment of this sentiment, dedicating many years of his life to his craft before retiring. Ralph is survived by his son, Joshua Jones (Alicia); his granddaughter,...

Lorene Moses, age 82, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 12, 1941 in Tennessee to the late Hughie Turner and the late Mary Gordon Adams. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlis Gene Moses; a son, Darrell G. Moses; and one sister, Annette Lambdin. She is survived by two children, Rovena Sue Moses of Sidney, OH, and Johnny W. Moses (Pam) of Williamsburg, KY; daughter-in-law, Carol Moses of Williamsburg, KY; four grandchildren, Brenda Moses (Vancil) of Williamsburg, KY, Stephanie Skidmore of Williamsburg, KY, Matthew Moses (Emily) of Milan, IN, and Connie Kissell (Matthew)...

Terry H. Stigall, 73, passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 19, 2023. Terry was born in Danville, Kentucky on July 11, 1950, the first of three children, of the late James and Jean Stigall. Growing up in Perryville, Kentucky, Terry attended Boyle County Schools, graduating from Boyle County High School in 1975, where he was later inducted into the Boyle County Athletics Hall of Fame. Terry went on to attend Cumberland College and play the game he loved so dearly, baseball. As a “soft throwing” lefty with a wicked curve ball, he would become Cumberland’s all time single season saves leader and single season appearances leader. After his...

Tabitha Elizabeth Blankenship, age 36 of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born June 22, 1987, in Ft. Lewis, Washington. Tabitha was a lover of all animals and pursued a career in the veterinarian field. Her greatest joys in her life were her daughter Katie and her family and friends. Tabitha was preceded in death by her father, Barry Vern Blankenship; grandparents, Carl David Sannan, Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Sannan, John Beaty Blankenship and Barbara Jane Blankenship. She is survived by daughter, Katie Washam; mother, Julie Perkins and husband Herbert; brother, Johnathon Blankenship and wife Laura; sister, Tara Blankenship; niece’s, Millie Mardis, and Bella Mardis; aunt and uncle, Terresa Buchanan...

Theresa Dalton Shelton, passed from this life on October 16, 2023 at The Neighborhood Assisted Living Facility in Somerset, Kentucky. Theresa was the daughter of the late Eddie and Della Tarter Dalton of Somerset, Kentucky. She married her college sweetheart, Eugene Shelton, and he preceded her in death. Theresa is survived by her sister, Priscilla Dalton Kinch and the following nephews: David Dalton, Wendell Neeley, Eddie Lewis (Susan Jones) Dalton, Andrew ( Brittany Woodall) Kinch and special great nephew and niece Andrew Dalton Kinch and Harper Meredith Kinch. Theresa is also survived by the following in-laws: Tom (Sharon) Shelton and Allene Floyd Dalton. In addition to the deaths of her parents and husband,...

John Stanley Jones Jr. (Coach Jones), age 76, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2023, at Baptist health Corbin. John was born to John and Bertha Jones on August 29, 1947. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Jones. Coach Jones is survived by his children, Kristi Kennedy, Nancy Storms, Keith Jones and Sue Howard; and by a granddaughter, Calleigh Jones. Coach spent his life helping children with his work with special education and coaching. Not only was he a teacher and a coach he spent 25 years in the Army reserves. He was a hard-working loving father and friend to many. He touched...

William “Bill” Silcox, age 87, of Jellico, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Bill was born on Jellico Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 27, 1936, to the late Green Berry Silcox and Minnie Meadows Silcox. Bill loved his family and his friends. Bill was a truck driver and spent most of his time on the road providing for his family. When he was home, he cherished this time with his loved ones. Bill is also preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Singleton Silcox; son, William Matthew Silcox; siblings, Coy Silcox, Andrew Silcox, Earl Silcox, Walter...

Carl McNealy Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1942, in Jellico, TN to the late Hattie Evans McNealy and Carl McNealy. Carl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Carl was a dedicated family man who cherished spending time with his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara Thompson McNealy, as well as his three children, Diane McClary and husband Allen McClary, Jerry McNealy and wife Linda McNealy, and Christie McNealy. He was a proud grandfather to six...