Obituaries

William Ernie Creekmore, 73, of Newcomb, TN went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2026, in Corbin, KY. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lula Creekmore; his father, William (Bill) Creekmore; and daughter, Sarah Creekmore. He is survived by his wife, Donna Creekmore of Newcomb, TN; daughter, Amanda Boles and husband Gary of Ooltewah, TN; son, Parker Creekmore of Newcomb, TN; stepdaughter, Brittany Herrell of Jellico. TN; grandchildren, Mattie Baird and Ellee Herrell of Jellico, TN; sister, Kelly Osborne and husband Carl of LaFollette, TN; and many other family and friends to mourn his passing. The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico honored to serve the family.

Teresa, a devoted sister, cherished aunt, and a cornerstone of the Mitchell family, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Corbin Baptist Hospital at the age of 63. Born in Maryland, Teresa spent her life defining what it meant to be selfless. While she did not have children of her own, she was a mother in every sense that mattered. To her many nieces and nephews, she was a “Second Mom” - the one who never missed a birthday, was one of the first they called with good news, and was a steady hand to help with any of life’s challenges. Her home was a sanctuary of open doors and full...

Ronald F. Timperio, age 85, of Corbin, KY, passed away January 18, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky He was born on December 17, 1940, to the late Dominic and Josephine Timperio. He was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Richard Casserly, Malcolm Wrick, and John Dottore. Ronald retired after 44 years as a manager with American Greeting Card in Corbin, and he was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he greatly enjoyed his church family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia Wrick Timperio; sisters, Marie Casserly and Donna James (Jimmy); son, Michael Timperio (Gail); daughter, Marie Rosa (Jeff); grandsons, Vincent Timperio (Lauren) and Dominic...

Helen L. Moses, age 72, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born April 14, 1953 in Segium, Texas to the late Frank and Nernie Helen Purkes Sutton. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Moses; one brother, Frank Sutton; step-daughter, LaDonna Baker. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Croley (Howard Hubbs) of Williamsburg, KY; granddaughter, Bettina Croley Torres of Williamsburg, KY; two sisters, Nernie Saylor, Mabel McBride (Pat) of Prentiss, Mississippi; five brothers, George Sutton of Rockholds, KY; Joe Sutton (Faye) of Williamsburg, KY, Emerson Sutton of Williamsburg, KY, Jerry Sutton (Kathy) of Hamilton,...

Jack Franklin McCulley Jr., age 68, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026 at U.T. Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1957 in Jellico, TN to the late Jack McCulley Sr. and Margie Lawson Brock. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Eleanor Musco; two brothers-in-law, George Dabney, James Monhollen; and one sister-in-law, Pansy McCulley. He is survived by two daughters, Jamie McCulley Grubb (Robert) and Jackie McCulley Bennett (Carl); nine grandchildren, Hope Grubb (Dustin), Madison Musco (Dylan), Haley Bowlin (Ryan), Jalynn Grubb, Jaycie Monhollen, Dalton Grubb, Ricky Bennett, Summer Coyt, Skylar McCulley; several great-grandchildren; his mother, Margie Lawson Brock; three sisters, Donna Monhollen...

Archie Cupp, age 70 of Rockholds, Ky., passed away Thursday January 15, 2026 at U.K. Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born March 5, 1955 to the late Alva and Mary Magdelene Keeney Cupp. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law; Jack Armstrong, James Archer and Michael McCarthy. He is survived by one son; Adam Cupp, two daughters; Kodi Wynne (Shannon), Chelsea Cupp, seven grandchildren; MiKayla Davis, Branson Davis, Aleiaha Davis, Connor Davis, James Wynne, Jackson Wynne and Micheal Wynne, one brother Dillard Cupp (Judy), five sisters; Janice Armstrong, Wilma Jean Archer, Joyce McCarthy, Mary Wright and Sarah Archer (Charles), several nieces, nephews and a host...

Lecia Lay, age 88, of Jamestown, Tennessee and formerly of Elk Valley passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at home. She was born August 19, 1937 in Clinchmore, Tennessee. Lecia is preceded in death by husbands, Levi Morgan and Joe Lay; father, Levi Daugherty; mother, Peggy (Wilson) Daugherty; sisters, Lee Swafford and Ella Mae; stepson, Leonard Carroll; and son-in-law, Harold Hicks. She is survived by daughter, Susan (Carroll) Hicks; fur baby, Missy Cat; step-daughter, Martha Ann Cotner; step-son, Grover Carroll; step-grandchildren, Billy Lay, J.D. Lay, T.C. Cotner, and Destiny Cotner; special niece and nephews, Donna Shepard, Gilbert Lay and wife Michelle, Gary Lay; and a host of friends and family to...

Lonas Ray Pennington, age 84, of Speedwell, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at home. He was born September 12, 1941 in Claiborne County, Tennessee. Ray is preceded in death by wife, Brenda Joyce (Bowman) Pennington; son, Bryant Allen Pennington; mother, Mary Lee (Pennington) Osborne; sisters, Joann Cox, Francis King, Alffie Lee Bowman. He is survived by sons, Floyd Ray Pennington, James Robert Pennington, Brian Bolton; daughters, Sherry Lynn Pennington, Joann Michelle Pennington, Anna Marrie Ellison and husband Brian, Tiffany Pennington; a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Saturday, January 17, Speedwell Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Hurst officiating. Burial...

Ella Mae (Lay) Douglas, age 89, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 14, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1936 in Jellico, Tennessee. Ella is preceded in death by husband, Millard Douglas; father, William Morton Lay; mother, Ethel (Rutherford) Lay; sons-in-law, David Blankenship and George Blankenship; brothers, Floyd, Earl, Carl and Roy Lay; sisters, Wanda McCallister, and Della Hutson. She is survived by daughters, Shirley Blankenship, Cathy Blankenship, Carolyn Rains and husband Jerry; step-daughter, Joyce Ann Schovon; grandchildren, Sheila Keller, Bud Blankenship, John Blankenship, Jared Rowe and Amanda Head; eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Lay and wife Jane; sister, Margie Douglas; and a host of...

Randall David Hopson, age 64, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. He was born September 13, 1961 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Randall is preceded in death by his father, Leon Hopson; and mother, Lois Faye (Albert) Hopson. He is survived by son, Joseph David Hopson; daughter, Miranda Hopson; grandchildren, Isaiah, Wyatt, Austin, Waylon, Camryn and Lilith; brother, Darrell Hopson (Vera); and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. Services will be planned at a later date. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.