Obituaries

In early morning hours of October 16, 2023, J.D. Pridemore, 81, passed peacefully from this life to the next after a four year battle with lung cancer. During his years in Michigan, he professed Christ, was baptized, and joined the Congregational Church. Discussions with him in his last years help validate that he was sincere in that profession and therefore, we have comfort that he is spending eternity with the Lord. J.D., the eldest of three siblings, was born July 18, 1942 in Knox County (Kingtown), KY to George Elmer and Daisy Prichard Pridemore, who both preceded him in death. J.D. worked at manual labor jobs during his life. As a teenager,...

Joe Darrell Kidwell, age 64, Jellico, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday evening, October 29, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born on January 14, 1959, in LaFollette, TN, to the late Odes Kidwell and Mary (Bennett) Kidwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Kidwell; and one brother, Virgil Kidwell. He is survived by his son, Darrell Kidwell, of Stinking Creek; granddaughter, Sybil Kidwell Moore, of Stinking Creek; great-grandson, Riley Moore; sisters, Nola (Kidwell) Harris, of Spafford, Texas, and Nona (Kidwell) Freeman, of Redmond, Oregon; niece, Leisha Harris; long-time friend, Rebecca McCullah, of Jellico; numerous friends, neighbors, and other...

Alice (Fredericks) Webb, age 84, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Baptist Health-Louisville Hospice. She was born November 11, 1938 in Whitley County, Kentucky. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Webb; father, William Henry Fredericks; mother, Damaris (Siler) Fredericks; brothers, Delbert, Ed, Emmitt, Jack “Ned”, and Carl Fredericks; and sisters, Dorothy Baker, and Annie Kramer. She is survived by son, Timothy Webb and wife Tammy and their children, Caroline Webb, and Timothy Reese Webb; daughter, Scarlet Henderson and husband Keith and their son, Graham Henderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family wishes to express their appreciation...

Amy Elizabeth (Douglas) Smith, age 58, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Jellico Regional Hospital. She was born on December 9, 1964, in Jellico, TN, to the late Marshall “Boxie” Douglas and Sarah Amy (Overton) Douglas. Amy was a graduate of Jellico High School – Class of 1983. She also graduated from the Nursing Program at Tennessee Vocational School. She had been a much beloved nurse at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center for 38 years. She is survived by her husband, Mike Smith, of Jellico; daughter, Sarah Smith, and son, Aaron Smith, both of Jellico; sister, Charlotte F. Douglas, of Jellico; brother, Ray Douglas, of Reading,...

Mary Ruth Brown Wells, age 69, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home. She was born November 7, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Henry Eugene and Rosemary Privett Brown. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Cleston Brown, Butch Brown, and Mike Brown; and a special nephew who was like a son, Wesley Dale Hamblin. She is survived by her husband, Henry Wells; son, Wayne Wells (Monica); four granddaughters, Sadie Wells, Macy Wells, Miley Wells, and Halen Lovett; mother, Rosemary Privett Brown; one brother, Donnie Brown; one sister, Gail Brooks; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives...

Barry Wayne Dotson, age 51, of Williamsburg, KY formerly of Jellico, TN went to be with his Lord on October 23, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. Barry is preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Lee Cummins Dotson and Ronnie Dotson. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Crystal Gayle Dotson; his son, Dalton Wayne Dotson and wife Cheyenne of Williamsburg, KY; daughter, Emma Elizabeth Dotson of Williamsburg, KY; grandson, Eli Maverick Dotson of Williamsburg, KY; in-laws, Joe and Gayle Wilder of Williamsburg, KY; and a host of other relatives and friends who will always remember him. Barry was a dedicated long-standing member of Watson’s Chapel...

Harold Richard “Dick” Mandell, died Wednesday October 18 in Milwaukie, Oregon at the age of 82, of multiple medical conditions. He was survived by a loving and supportive, family including his wife, Shelley Goldbloom; son, Joshua Mandell; daughter-in-law, Iris Yao; niece, Rachel Sepulveda; grandsons, Levi and Dylan Bloch; stepdaughters, Deborah Goldbloom, Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch and William Bloch, Stefanie Goldbloom, Schellinger and Rory Schellinger, as well as many friends and pets. Richard was a renaissance person. He had a master’s degree in fine arts, and his resume ranged from artist, teacher, computer programmer, social worker, community organizer, grant writer, and old time musician. He loved playing banjos, fixing clocks, other appliances, cooking...

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,...