Obituaries

Eva Rose, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, born on March 16, 1935, in Whitley County, Kentucky, passed away on July 25, 2023. A lifelong resident of Corbin, Kentucky, Eva was a beacon of faith, family, and kindness. Her courageous and compassionate spirit touched all who knew her. She remained steadfast in her devotion to her loved ones and her faith, a virtue that defined her life. “The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing,” a saying that held great significance for Eva and epitomized her priorities in life and children. Never formally employed, Eva’s work was woven into the fabric of her family. She spent her days sowing seeds...

Randy “Brennon” Cobb, age 13, of White Oak, Duff, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home. He was born December 18, 2009. Brennon is survived by his father, Randy Cobb; mother, Krissy Marlow; brothers, Weston Clay Cobb, and Michael Kade Marlow; grandparents, Carl Marlow, Ruby and Troy Cobb, and Kathy Marlow; uncles and aunts, Mitchell Cobb and Leigh Ann, Carla Gregg and Derrick; cousins, Morgan Gibson and Jake and kids, Mikayla Bridges and Joshlyn and son, Jordan Silcox and Raigan and kids, Bryson Gregg, Avery Cobb, Brayden Gregg, Katelynn Gregg, and Riley Cobb; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. The family will receive...

Judy Chandler, age 73, of Rockholds, KY passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born September 13, 1949 in Bell County, KY, to the late Alfred and Lucy Goodin Daniels. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Daniels; and one brother, Bobby Daniels. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Chandler of Rockholds, KY; three children, Curt Chandler (Brenda) of Rockholds, KY, Bobby Chandler (Claudia) of Williamsburg, KY, Daniel Chandler (Sasha Nantz) of Rockholds, KY; nine grandchildren, Kevin Chandler, Lisa Murphy, Heather Chandler, Matthew Chandler, Deidra Chandler, Raylyn Nantz, Rylee Chandler, Ryder Chandler, Riaden Chandler; six great-grandchildren, Noah, Adian, Brody, Cody,...

Mary Etta Hobbs, age 67, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on July 23, 2023 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Mary was born on October 1, 1955 in Jellico, Tennessee to William Scarborough and Annie (Gibson) Scarborough. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Annie Scarborough; husband, Frankie Hobbs; brothers, Bill Scarborough, Jr. and Warren Scarborough; sisters, Louise Young, Debbie Scarborough, Shirley Scarborough, and Barbara Culver. Mary was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church since 1982. Mary is survived by her children, David Lee Anderson, Jr. (Debra) of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Jennifer Fuston of Williamsburg, Kentucky, and Tina Jones of Lexington, Kentucky; grandchildren, Brittany Morrison, Tyler Jones, Sabrina...

Barbara Wasano, age 87, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 7, 1936 in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Corbit Jess and Elania Anderson Ellison. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Wasano; seven brothers and sisters, Charlotte Perkins, Crayton H. Ellison, Jessie Moskos, Stanton Ellison, Faye Renfro, Doris Crowe, and Jack Ellison. Barbara graduated from Williamsburg High School, Cumberland College, and Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corp and retired as a register nurse in 1993. Stanley and Barbara moved back to...

Lonnie Lewis Ball, age 46, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this world on July 21, 2023 at his home. Lonnie was born on November 28, 1976 in Corbin, Kentucky to Lonnie Earl Ball and Carrie Lou Rhoades. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Earl Ball and Carrie Lou Rhoades; and sister, Kasey Ball. Lonnie loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by five children, Haley Cummins (Blake) of Jellico, Tennessee, Lonnie Earl Ball, IV of Muncie, Indiana, Michelle Ball of Muncie, Indiana, Della Jones of Williamsburg, Kentucky, and Jamie Jones of Williamsburg, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Colton Jones, Sam Jones, Javon Wallace, Olivia Cummins, and...

Calvin Lewallen, age 75, a resident of Jellico, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doc Lewallen and Van Morgan; one sister, Bertie Rose Curry; and two brothers, Lee and Silas Lewallen; and son Chris Hearn. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathy Norman Lewallen; daughters, Lisa Lewallen Cooper and husband, Dewayne, Tonya Beaty and husband David; sons, Kevin and Cody Lewallen; five grandchildren, Jessica Cooper, Daniel and Shauna Hawkins, and Cameron and Wade Beaty; three brothers, J.M., Henry, and Arvil Lewallen; and two sisters, Arbutus Dilbeck and Ella Mae...

Heaven gained an angel on July 18, 2023. Bobby G. Lefevers, age 86, passed peacefully at the home he built for his family over 50 years ago. Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, he was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd; his mother, Mary; and siblings, Ravenna, Juanita, and Bill. Bob is survived by Joyce, his loving wife of 68 years. He was a wonderful father to, Susan (Forrest), Patty and Doug (Rose). He was also a loving grandfather to Matt, Joy, and Bobby. He was also a wonderful great-grandfather to Emma and Addison. Bob proudly served his country in the Army, and his Lord as a devoted Sunday School teacher...

Connley Ray Young, age 70, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on July 14, 2023 at the Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville, Kentucky. Connley was born on December 4, 1952 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Lloyd Young, Sr. and Nannie (Lynn) Young. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Nannie Young; sister, Debra Hill; brother, Lloyd Young, Jr., and brother-in-laws, Arthur Siler and Michael Freeman. Connley is survived by his children, Chessa Young of Corbin and Summer Black (Chris), both of Corbin, Kentucky; several grandchildren; sisters, Maxine Carr (Ray) of Marathon, Florida, Sandra Morris (R. C.) of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Patricia Siler of Williamsburg, Kentucky, and Eva Gail Freeman of...

William Micheal Lowe, 36, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on July 13, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1987 to Kenneth and Pamela Joy (Foster) Lowe. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Phillip and Oda Lowe and Robert and Dorothy Foster. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Pamela Lowe of Williamsburg, Kentucky; son, Karter William Foster Lowe of Williamsburg, Kentucky; two sisters, Chrystal Rainwater (Chris) of Williamsburg, Kentucky and Kelly Lowe (Brad Reeding) of Taylor, MI; one nephew, Elliot Raymond; five nieces, Kaylee Reeding, Lyla Rose Reeding, Natalya Reeding, Evelynn Reeding and Jaycee Reeding; and a host of aunts, uncles and other family...