Obituaries

Helen (Walker) Melton, age 79, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at home. She was born April 24, 1947, in Jellico, Tennessee. Helen is preceded in death by husband, Tom Melton; father, Roscoe Walker; mother, Julia (McCulley) Walker; brothers, Russell, David and Henry Walker; sisters, Mary Artzer, and Patsy Hatfield. She is survived by sons, Larry Lee Huddleston, Frank Huddleston; daughter, Charlotte Bennett; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon Douglas and husband Billy; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. No services are planned at this time. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Gracie Nola Cain, age 82, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away April 24, 2026 at her home. She was born November 14, 1943 in Whitley County, KY, to the late John and Cledia Griffith Faulkner. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas David Cain; and three siblings, William Faulkner, Nannie Cassada, and Laura Beeler. Gracie was a member of the Liberty Free Pentecostal Church. She is survived by four children, Allen Cain (Joyce) of Williamsburg, KY, Mark Cain (Dayna) of Williamsburg, KY, Timmy Cain (Wanda) of Williamsburg, KY, Harvey Cain (Miranda) of Williamsburg, KY; three grandchildren, Stephanie Soriano (Jose), Jesse Cain (Emilee), Tara Cain; five great...

Wayne Bird, age 62, of Frenchburg, KY, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the home of his son in Morehead, KY. He was born December 8, 1963 in Blanchester, OH, to the late Oin and Margaret Louise Bird. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Truitt and Margaret Lawson. He is survived by his wife, Alma Bird; five children, Matthew Bird, David Bird (Amanda Stegall), Truitt Bird, Elizabeth Bird, Devon Bird; three brothers, Chris Bird, Harrison Bird, Oin Bird Jr.; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Friday, April 24, at the Ellison Funeral...

Thelma (Partin) Neely, age 84, of Jellico, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born May 6, 1941, in Eagan, Tennessee to the late Floyd & Ruth (Cummings) Partin. Thelma always loved to sing in church and for many years was an active choir member. She cherished the opportunity she had to work with the youth either in music, helping with Christmas plays or in Vacation Bible School. She had a true heart for wanting to help and care for others which is the reason she became a nurse and practiced for over 30 years....

Randall Keith Webb, age 62, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at U.K. Medical Center. He was born November 26, 1963, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Randall is preceded in death by his father, Lewis Webb; mother, Dorothy (Powers) Webb; brothers, Pete Webb, Richard Webb, Michael Webb; and brother-in-law, Glen Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Gibson) Webb; son, James Gerber and wife Shiresse; daughters, Julie Monday and husband Scotty, Braylee Webb; grandchildren, Jaylen Gerber, Dakota Monday, Owen Gerber, River Monday, Hayden Monday, Gracin Gerber, Jersee Gerber; great-grandchildren, Letty, Brynlee, Micah, Rylan, Bodhi; brothers, William Webb, Timmy Webb, Harold Webb; sisters, Irma Hamblin and Gary Cosby, Sherry Wilson,...

Myrna Lois (Rhoden) Arnstadt, age 64, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at home. She was born July 24, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois. Myrna is preceded in death by her fatther, Harold Rhoden; mother, Ola Faye (Miller) Rhoden; and brother, Harold Rhoden, Jr. She is survived by her partner of twenty-seven years, Charles Kelly Fredricks; sons, Richard Leach, Michael Arnstadt; daughter, Elizabeth Leach and Darrell Lynch; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Blaylock, Alexander Blaylock, Laurel Arnstadt, Margo Arnstadt, Charlotte Arnstadt; brothers, Joseph Rhoden, Ryne Rhoden and wife Shelly; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Friday, April...

Larry Joe Smith, age 69, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at home. He was born July 1, 1956, in Jellico, Tennessee. Larry spent many years working at Kentucky Freightliner before retiring. He was a wonderful guitar player and musician. Larry was also a proud member of the U.S. Navy in the early 1970’s, where he served on the U.S. Naval Ship the Sample. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Harold Smith; mother, Elsie Mae (Ayers) Silcox; and brother, Kenneth Powers. He is survived by daughter, Heather Marie Brock and husband Kristopher; ex-wife and mother of his daughter, Cynthia Brock; sisters, Kimberly Burns and husband David,...

Kyle Daniel Lambdin, age 32, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in an automobile accident. He was born January 19, 1994, in Jellico, Tennessee. Kyle is preceded in death by brother, Kyle Stoerger; grandparents, James and Lois Lambdin, Harry Adams; and mother-in-law Brenda Hicks. He is survived by his children, Carter, Ty, and Eleanor; fiancée, Angelica Longworth; father, Michael Lambdin; mother, Sharon (Adams) Lambdin; granny, Geneva Miller; brother, Keith Lambdin and wife Tiffany; sisters, Amanda Lambdin, Maranda Lambin and Austin Elliott; nieces and nephews, Aubrey Lambdin, Nephateria and Luke Williams, Mikaela and Austin Gibson, Austin and Crista Branham, Eden and Nick Lowe, Little Keith Lambdin, Jayvin Lambdin, Tristan...

Deloris Ann (Hicks) Day, age 68, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at home. She was born December 23, 1957, in Jellico, Tennessee. She was a member at the Wooldridge Community Church. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Day; father, Caney Hicks; mother, Lucy (Martin) Hicks; brothers, Clifford, J.C., Jerry and Hestle Hicks; sisters, Joyce Faye Hicks, and Connie Lay. She is survived by daughters, Lisa Mae Leinart and husband Jimbo, Lee Ann Ellard and husband Matt; grandchildren, Matty (Josh), Issiah (Hannah), Faith (Alex), Jacub (Mallory), Cassie, Levi, Addison, James Wilbert (Kayleigh), Morgan (Cody), and Brittneigh; great-grandchildren, Judson “Juddy”, Cyrus, Lyra, Ava, Iris, Luke, Ava...

Rosie Alice Bunch Harris, age 99, of the Gausdale Community, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Rosie was born February 4, 1927 to the late Henry Bunch and Stella Lowe Bunch. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Harris; daughter, Clara Croley; sons, Henry Harris, and Tim Harris; sons-in-law, Jack Partin, Freddy Lambdin, Ulys Lynn Powers; and daughter-in-law, Stephanie Lawson. Rosie was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church in Gausdale, KY. She is survived by her children, Jay Harris (Patricia) of Rockholds, KY, Jean Fuson (Dickie) of Loveland, OH, JoAnn Lambdin of Union City, OH, Helen Powers of Rockholds, KY, Willard Harris (Robyn) of Williamsburg,...