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Avery Glen Miller, age 71, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born July 13, 1955 in Hardin County, KY, to the late Richard and Derotha Carpenter Miller. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Norita Gipson Miller; sisters, Lucy Stephens, Barbara Bryant; and brothers, Bob Miller, Oris Miller, and Esom Miller. He is survived by his daughter, Angelia Fuson (Derek) of Corbin, KY; granddaughter, Aria Avery Fuson of Corbin, KY; sisters, Brenda DeMario (Gerald) of Canton, MI, and Marsha Miller of Somerset, KY; brothers, Tony Miller of Monroe, LA, David Miller of Somerset, KY, Curtis Miller (Margie)...

Jeffery Lee King, age 57, of Williamsburg, KY passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Jeffery is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Dove (Metzler) King. Funeral service was Friday, October 22, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert McCrystal officiating. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

A man died Friday following an incident with a skid steer on his property in Gray. At 12:58 p.m., Knox County Sheriff’s Lt. Sam Mullins responded to a single-vehicle fatality on US25E, according to a Knox County Sheriff’s Office release. After he got to the scene, Mullins determined a 78-year-old male operator of a skid steer had entered his property adjacent to a local store. “While the man was unloading items off of a trailer the skid steer came too close to a ditch line rolling over, impacting the individual,” the release stated. First responders removed the man from the equipment and performed CPR. He was later declared dead at Baptist Health Corbin. The...

Dennis Ray Evans, age 90, of Roses Creek passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at home. He was born September 8, 1936, in Campbell County. He was a member of Primroy Missionary Baptist Church. Ray is preceded in death by father, Ted Evans; mother, Georgie (Hatfield) Evans; sister, Juanita Lambdin; brothers, Boyd Evans and Jimmy Evans. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margie (Siler) Evans; children, David (Rebecca) Evans, Sandra (Jack) Marlow, and Mark Evans; grandchildren, Brenden (Amy) Marlow, Casey (Adam) Grubb, Bradley (Nora) Marlow, Racheal (Trey) Bingham, and Raven (Brent) Sabino; great-grandchildren, Remington, River, Aleck, Olivia, Amelia, Braylee, Kinleigh, Kambree, Memphis, Cruz, Montgomery, Amari, Leo, Kobe, Kingsten...

During its monthly meeting Monday, the Corbin City Commission approved a $3,000 donation to the Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky Inc. Corbin City Manager Scott Williamson noted this is the same amount the city gave last year, and it is the same amount Williamsburg and London are giving this year. Corbin City Attorney Bob Hammons noted the city needs to be careful with such donations, which need to be for a public purpose and/or for public use. Founded in 1961, the Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky exists to promote and support the fine arts throughout the region. Through its annual concert series, partnerships with local schools, and other community initiatives,...

Magdalene “Lena” (Douglas) Johnson, age 68, of Black Oak, Williamsburg KY passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born June 11, 1958, in Sidney, Ohio. Lena is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Howard Johnson, Sr.; baby Johnson; father, James Walter Douglas; mother, Iris (Lamb) Douglas; brother, Donnie Elbert Douglas, Sr.; and sister, Ruth Teague. She is survived by daughter, Jonina Swartz and husband Louis; grandchildren, Brenden Swartz, Bryce Swartz; brother, Paul Douglas and wife Shirley; sisters, Wanda Perkins, Nina Marples, Jo Broyles and husband Donnie; special friend, Lora Partin; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will...

Gene Messer, a loving figure in his community, passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on September 15, 1942, Gene spent most of his life in his beloved hometown of Williamsburg, Kentucky, where he touched many lives with his warmth, generosity, and caring spirit. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Messer of Williamsburg, KY; his son, Michael Messer and wife Jessica of Manchester, KY; his daughter, Marietta Brooks and husband Charles of Williamsburg, KY; and his grand-children, Eric Messer, Josh Messer, Ashley Smith, Will Messer, Meagan Cox, Zachary Brooks, and Jacob Brooks; he also leaves behind his sister, Zelma Messer; along with 15 great-grandchildren. Gene was...

Richard Francis Ryan, 80, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. Born August 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Francis and Dorothy Ryan. In addition to his father and mother, Richard was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Ryan, and five brothers: Tommy Ryan, Timmy Ryan, Donald Ryan, David Ryan, and Jimmy Ryan. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Janice Ryan; son, Greg Ryan and wife Jodie; daughter, Fran Jones; five grandchildren: Derrick Ryan, Christopher Ryan, Sarah Collins, Matthew Hembree, and Ashlely Hembree; five great-grandchildren: Benson, McKinley, Jett, Amara, and Millie Jean Hembree; sister, Shirley Young;...

Jennifer Jana McKeehan, age 59, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at home. She was born April 29, 1967, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jennifer is preceded in death by her father, James Garner; and mother, Beulah (MaCartey) Garner. She is survived by her husband, Donald McKeehan; son, Menden McKeehan and Amy; daughter, Ribbon McKeehan Sanchez and Michael; grandchildren, Jacob, Isabelle, Liam, Eva, Axle, Emma, and Gideon; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm Friday, September 25, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services at 2 pm. Burial will follow in the Adkins-McKeehan Cemetery in Newcomb, TN. Harp Funeral...

Benny Garrett, age 76, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born May 21, 1950, in Rock Creek, Tennessee. Benny is preceded in death by wife, Lavenda “Mousie” (Good) Garrett; father, Lonnie R. Garrett; mother, Edith Mae (King) Garrett; brothers, Donnie, Ancil, Robert and Gary KQ Garrett; sisters, Shirley Garrett, Judy Garrett. He is survived by son, Lonnie Charles Garrett; daughters, Pam Garrett, Wendy Garrett; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, John “JP” Garrett and wife Jan, Chucky Garrett and wife Patsy; sisters, Mollie Chisamore and husband Larry, Patty Jo Malicoat and husband Donnie, Diane Garland; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family...