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Billy Ray Hatfield, age 85, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026. He was born February 10, 1941, in Valley Creek, Tennessee. Billy is preceded in death by parents, Ellis and Della (Belew) Hatfield; great-grandchild, Autumn Baird; brothers, Clerance, Elbert, Lonnie, Donnie, and Otis Hatfield and wife Maria; sisters, Juanita Hatfield, Irene Hatfield and husband Ed, Edna York and husband Charles; brother-in-law, David Keener; and sisters-in-law, Sheila Hatfield and Gail Hatfield. He is survived by wife, Nona (Huddleston) Hatfield; sons, Rodney “Steve” Hatfield and wife Kimberly, William Hatfield, Robert Hopkins, John Hopkins and wife Dee; daughter, Angelia Sanchez; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul Hatfield, Jr. and wife, Carl...

William “Bill” Partin, age 70, of the Kentucky Hill Community of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at home. He was born November 19, 1955, in Saxton, Kentucky. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen (Fox) Partin; father, Milford Partin; mother, Arettia Partin; brothers, Milford Partin, Jr., Kenneth Partin, Larry Partin, Glennis Partin; and sisters, Eunice Rogers, Faye Partin. He is survived by son, William Jordan Partin and wife Hannah; daughter, Misty Partin; grandchildren, Evelyn Partin and Lincoln Partin; sisters, Betty Goins (Ron), Helen Daugherty (Bill), Reva Richardson (late Johnny), Retha Ward (Randy), Sue Richardson, Maria Thomas; brothers, Dillard Partin (late Helen); and a host of nieces,...

Betty Sue Watson, 86, born on April 26, 1940, in Carlisle, KY, passed away on October 28, 2026. Sue dedicated her life to helping others, serving as a licensed nurse for over 45 years. She was part of the first nursing class at Cumberland College where she earned faculty honors as the outstanding student. She was also a proud member of the First Methodist Church in Williamsburg, where she blessed the congregation at the organ for over 30 years. In retirement she found several hobbies, most notably scrapbooking, which she used to leave a written resource for her family to remember her. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Watson and wife...

Thomas Underwood, age 85, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was born April 14, 1941 in Faber, KY, to the late William “Bill” and Elva Smith Underwood. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Early, and son-in-law, Jerry Ridner. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Petrey Underwood, of Williamsburg, KY; three children, Tammie Ridner of Williamsburg, KY, Kimberly Jones (Doug) of Corbin, KY, and Katrina Underwood of Williamsburg, KY; four grandchildren, Thomas Ridner (Carolyn), Amanda Bingham (Jared), Tyler Jones, and Kamron Jones; six great-grandchildren, Haden Bingham, Gabriel Bingham, Aubree Jones, Waylon Bryant, Grayson Bingham, and Roman Bingham; one sister,...

Mrs. Mildred Loretta (York) Vandergriff, age 82, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at U.T. Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1944, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Roscoe Vandergriff; parents, Frank York and Sarah (Hyden) York; brothers, Shelby York, Sherman York, William York, James Cornelius York and Charles York; and sister, Georgia (York) Cox. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 25 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Orville Petrey and Bro. Walter Washam officiating. Burial followed in Campbell Memorial Gardens in Lafollette, Tennessee. Harp Funeral...

Judith Ann Satterfield, a loving and cherished member of the Corbin, Kentucky community, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on September 13, 1943, in Corbin. Judith was the beloved widow of Robert Satterfield of over 60 years, with whom she shared many beautiful years of marriage. Her family meant everything to her, and she was the proud mother of the late Robby Satterfield and Angela Satterfield. She is survived by her loving daughter, Erika Gilkerson, and husband, Scott, of Corbin, KY; and her cherished grandchildren, Brandon Satterfield and Charlie Satterfield. Judith’s legacy continues through her sister, Joyce Elliott, and husband, Jerry, of...

Charles Rains, age 81, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born December 2, 1944 to the late Martin and Edith Paul Rains. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margie “Punk” Rains, one son, Sam Watson Jr., and one brother, Jeff Rains. Charles was a member of New Life Church in Williamsburg, KY. He is survived by two daughters, Shurrenda Morgan (Dave) of Knoxville, TN, Mary Lynn Watson of Norris, TN; one son, Don Watson (Janet) of Alpharetta, GA; four grandchildren, Stephanie Paolucci (Roberto), Kimberly Watson, Dr. Samuel Watson, Steven Richards (Lynzee); two great-grandchildren, Reid Watson, Cole...

Alice Burnett Lawson, age 94, of Corbin, KY, passed away Wednesday October 14, 2026 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 5, 1932 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Alonzo and Samantha Rains Hamblin. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Rev. Joe Burnett and Fred Lawson: great-granddaughter, Riley Kate Hubbard; five sisters, Artie, Alti, Margaret, Martha and Allie; and two brothers, Earl and Harold. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Lanham (Ray) of Williamsburg, KY, Sandra Jones (Vernon) of Corbin, KY; four grandchildren, Tracey Lanham, Tammy Prell (Jon), Christy Hubbard (Elijah), Jessica Jones (Michael Mills); six great-grandchildren, Josey Berta (Dirk), Oakley Prell,...

James Wilburn Siler, age 84, of Maple Creek, Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 12, 1941, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Roscoe “Skinner” Siler and Carrie (Marlow) Siler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, L.B. Siler and Ray Siler, and his sisters, Roxie Brunshman, Louise Butchie, Faye Carter, and Aliene Hensley. James dedicated his working years to the Kentucky State Division of Forestry. He attended Maple Creek Baptist Church and was known for his love of the outdoors, especially fox hunting, as well as his fondness for sitting on the front porch and...

Isia Blanche Estep, age 90, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Sycamore Trace Senior Living in Kingston, Tennessee. She was born September 1, 1936, in Morley, Tennessee. She was a long-time resident of Jellico. She is preceded in death by husband, Charles Estep; parents, Dolphus and Alma (Douglas) Reynolds; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by nephews, Wayne Matheny, Lloyd Reynolds and Brian Reynolds; nieces, Sherry Foco, Alma Dorsey, Cynthia Betke, Martha Aldridge, Sandra Bowman, Susie Hawkins, Karolyn HoFaker, Jane Shelton and Laura Bair; and long-time friend, Dot Smith. She will be buried with her husband in Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral, Florida. Harp Funeral Home...