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Mary Louise (Nunn) Lay, age 77, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at home. She was born December 24, 1948, in Chaska, Tennessee. Louise is preceded in death by sons, Stanley Dean Lay, Donnie Johnson; stepsons, Michael Wayne Lay, Clarence Lay, Jr.; stepdaughter, Tina Perkins; father, George Oliver Nunn; mother, Maggie Margaret (Edmonds) Nunn; brothers, Mike, George, Jr., Hubert and Charles Nunn; sisters, Eva Nunn, and Rosalee Harmon. She is survived by husband, Clarence Edward Lay; daughters, Nicole Hill and husband Darryl, Dorothy Eldridge; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Howard, Dewey, Mack and John Nunn; sisters, Brenda Oaks, Evelina Nunn, Alice McKiddy, Elizabeth Reed; and a host of...

Sammy Ray Douglas, age 77, of Pioneer, TN passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at North Knoxville Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Karen Lorraine Douglas. Funeral service will be Monday, July 13, at Harp Funeral Home in Jellico.

Charles Ryan Hall, age 49, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at home. He was born June 3, 1977, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Ryan is survived by his son, Jordan Chase Hall; daughter, Sunday Rayn Hall; father, Billy Joe Hall; mother, Janice King; brothers, Dale Anthony Hall and wife Keisha, Travis Hall and wife Anna; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Thursday, July 2, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ron Williams officiating. Burial was Friday, July 3, at the Hall Cemetery, Rock Creek, Clairfield, Tennessee Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Gayle Sutton, age 67, passed away to go to her heavenly home on July 2, 2026, at her earthly home in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on August 26, 1958, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Arthur Evans and Melvina (Harris) Evans Davis. Brenda’s spiritual birth took place in 1971 at the age of 13 when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Brenda married her best friend Roy Sutton on Wednesday September 3, 1975, on the second floor of the old Creekmore and Son store in Jellico, TN. To celebrate their union which would last over 50 years, Melvina purchased the young couple a bucket of...

A local choir director hosted a community performance last Saturday, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through American music’s identity and Appalachian culture. Nick Hibbard, choir director at Corbin High School, is a member of the American Choral Directors Association. He said around one year ago, a group within the association was putting together a program called “Sing Democracy,” but he did not think the required songs matched what he thought this concert should be. “They were not pieces I felt fit in well with our community, audience and the people who would be singing. I wanted to do something, so instead I created my own,” Hibbard said. The choir was made up of...

Tennessee cover band Joey’s Van took the stage June 25 for the second Moonbow Nights performance of the summer. Joey’s Van covers pop, punk, alternative rock and emo music from the 90s and 2000s and have performed in Corbin several times since 2023. The performers entertained a local crowd with a nostalgia-inducing set list including Nirvana’s “Smells like Teen Spirit,” Paramore’s “Misery Business” and “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne. Moonbow Nights will return on July 30 at Nibroc Park, featuring local country band County-Wide.

Emma Panzy Campbell, a beloved friend, neighbor, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. She was a kind and caring soul whose warmth touched the lives of many. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Milton and Mary Hyder; her beloved husband, Noble “Toby” Campbell; her son, Jeffrey Campbell; and a special nephew Jon A. Hyder. Emma is survived by her brother, John Hyder and his wife Marta; her son, Douglas Campbell and his wife, Kathy; nephew, John Milton Hyder; as well as special friends, Lena Hill, Joe and Karen Askins, and Melinda Barton, along with a host of other relatives and friends who...

Emile J Patry, formally of Williamsburg, KY passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Nancy Patry; and his daughter, Anne Patry. He is survived by his children, Lise Ledford and husband Lonnie (deceased), Erlanger, KY, Mario Patry, Canada, Angela Race and husband Thomas, Florence, KY, Joseph Raleigh Williamsburg, KY; grandchildren, Daniel Shepard, Karine Shepard, Rickie Lee Mincy and husband: Lonnie, Nicole Haynes and husband, Richard, Justin Race and wife Miah, Amanda Webster and husband Derek, and Cheyenne Raleigh; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Rowen, Elise, Adorie, Jayden, Milani, and Davis. No services are planned at this time.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Colena Belle (Douglas) Oliver, age 89, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky. Born on January 21, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jess and Rose Ellen Douglas. Colena grew up in a vibrant home as a sister to eight brothers and sisters. She was the devoted wife of the late Kenneth Gene Oliver, the loving mother of Connie (Oliver) Baird, and the proud grandmother of Chris Baird. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends. A member of Fairview Baptist Church, Colena’s faith and kindness touched many lives, and she will...

Brenda Kay (King) Everage, age 68, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born June 1, 1958, in Jellico, Tennessee. Brenda is preceded in death by grandchild, Preston Yount; great grandchild, Ashton Stanfill; father, Speed Benjamin King; mother, Bethel Eunice (Partin) King; brother, Jerry King; sister, Vivian Ann Hale; nephews, Michael Joe King, James King; and great nephew, Benjamin James King. She is survived by son, James Everage; daughters, Wendy Bryant and husband Larry, Phyllis Morgan and husband Joe; grandchildren, Corey, Cody, Corissa Bryant, Amber Gavin, Kevin Yount, Bethany Morgan; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Gary King, Eddie King and wife Carrie, Junior Ray King;...