Obituaries

Jamie Walker-Buxbaum, age 42, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on September 19, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Jamie was born on August 4, 1981 in Corbin, Kentucky to Ray Edward and Barbara Walker. Jamie lived in Kentucky until she moved to Saint Petersburg, Florida in 2010. There she resided with her loving husband, Walter Buxbaum and sweet pound puppy, Lucy. Jamie held an elementary education major from Eastern Kentucky University. She is also an Alpha Delta Phi Alumni. Though Jamie never had children, she devoted most of her life to caring for other children. Jamie is survived by her husband, Walter Buxbaum of Tampa, Florida;...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lucille Gregory, a loving matriarch and pillar of her community. Lucille was born in Williamsburg, KY, on May 10, 1930, and left us on September 24, 2023. Throughout her ninety-three years, every moment she lived with a spirit of generosity and love that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a beacon in the lives of all who loved her, her light radiating warmth and kindness in even the coldest hearts. Lucille devoted her life to her family, creating a home filled with laughter, love, and countless memories for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Lucille was...

David Alan Leach, age 63, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, formerly of Loveland, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 8, 1960, to the late Billy D. Leach and Perna Ruth (Fredericks) Leach in Jellico, Tennessee. His paternal grandparents were the late Joe L. Leach and Geneva (Jones) Leach. His maternal grandparents were the late Charles Fredericks and Beatrice (Siler) Fredericks. Although David was born in Jellico, and spent the first three weeks of his life in Fairview, he grew-up in Ohio, where his parents had moved for better job opportunities. He spent 38 years in the greater Cincinnati area. David spent many of his...

Amy Colleen (Marion) Gibbins, age 66, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023, at the home of her daughter, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. She was born on December 15, 1956, to the late John Marion and Alice (Siler) Marion, in Jellico, Tennessee. Her paternal grandparents were the late George and Lora Marion. Her maternal grandparents were the late Albert and Emma Siler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jaxson Nicoles McClain, and nephew, Jonathan Wooton. Amy is survived by three daughters, Mary Ramsey, and Donny Wells, of Williamsburg, KY, Amanda Chambers, and husband, Michael, of Jellico, TN, and Karen Elmore, of Williamsburg,...

Dustin Wayne Richardson, age 44, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the U.T. Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1979 in Corbin, Kentucky. Dustin was preceded in death by his father, Bill Wayne Richardson and wife Jackie; sister, Jade Tuesday Richardson; grandfather, Eugene Vermillion; grandmother, Jewell (Douglas) Richardson; aunt, Donna Manis; uncles, Warren Perkins, and Charlie Vermillion. He is survived by mother, Jeannie (Vermillion) Richardson and Mike Moore; grandmother, Barbara Vermillion; nieces, Lily Anna Blankenship Williams, and Phoebe Jo Blankenship; great niece, Everleigh Williams; aunts, Sharon Owens and husband Gary, and Linda Perkins; cousins, Chad Clear and wife Sarah, Wendy and Chris Harris, Summer (Clear) Zecchini...

Geraldine was a beacon of strength and love, her life a beautiful cascade of moments woven together by the threads of resilience. She was a woman of action, always ready to lend a helping hand, her generosity knew no bounds. The love she had for her family was immeasurable, her children were her universe, her 18 grandchildren her stars, and her 41 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren her little comets. Geraldine’s life was a celebration of love and family, a testament to her strength and resilience. Her spirit will continue to live on through her loving children, Ronnie (Judith) Taylor, Jack JR (Gerri) Taylor, Larry (Mary) Taylor, Eulas (Vicki) Taylor, Carol (Rick) Warner,...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rawlings, age 89, of Corbin, Ky, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Christian Healthcare Center in Corbin, Ky. She was born December 15, 1933 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Carl Bowen Tompkins and Beatrice McCuen Tompkins. Jackie was a real estate broker and co-founder of the Rawlings Realty Company. She was a member of Grace On The Hill, a member of the Red Hat Society, and Beta Sigma Phi 1962. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Tommy Tompkins; and husband Dan Kroger Rawlings III. She is survived by two sons, Dan Rawlings, Steve Rawlings and fiancé (Carrie Owens), all of Corbin, Ky; three grandchildren,...

Jonathan King, age 86, of the Wooldridge Community passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Lafollette Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1937, in Jellico Creek, Kentucky. Jonathan was preceded in death by parents, Dewey and Flora (Ross) King; brothers, Arvel Lee, Boyd, Abel, David and Charles King; sisters, Geneva Marler, Priscilla Fincher, Velma Hackworth, and Joyce Reeder. He is survived by wife, Phyllis (Webb) King; son, Jonathan Ross King and wife Heather Ann; granddaughter, Olivia King; stepsons, David, Robert and James King, brother, Robert Wayne King, sister, Nola Douglas; special sister-in-law, Gerri King; special nephew, Jacob Murray; special friends, Roger Kidd, and Brandon Kidd; and a host of...

Hugh Edward Smith, age 88, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home. He was born January 8, 1935, in Speedwell, Tennessee. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Mae (Browning) Smith, daughter, Debera Spangler; father, Ed Smith; mother, Maggie (Partin) Smith; brothers, Carl, Pete and James Smith; sisters, Ruby Browning, Mable York, Wilma Rose, June Parker, Georgia Pruitt, Zella Newport and Beulah Dykes. He is survived by sons, Elbert Smith, and Jamie Smith; daughter, Rita Voyles; grandchildren, Amy Voyles, April Price and husband Jason, Madison Fascilla and husband Mike, Trevor Smith, and Chase Bennett Townsend; great-grandchildren, Colton Smith, Montana Voyles-Staford, Jaxon Price, Peyton, Antonia and...

Gary Wayne Bridges, age 64, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1959, in Jellico, Tennessee. Gary was a faithful worker and member of the Newcomb Baptist Church. Gary was preceded in death by father, Andy Bridges; and sister, Jennifer Bridges Wilson. He is survived by wife, Janie (Browning) Bridges; son, Jeremy Bridges; daughter, Tiffany Natasha Bridges; mother, Edna (Paul) Bridges Norman and husband Earl; brother, Paul Bridges and wife Pat; sister, Annette Bridges Wright; grandchildren, Kaden Williams, and Kinley Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. The family will receive friends from 6...