Obituaries

Samuel McFarland, age 67, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born August 25, 1958 in Hazard, KY, to the late Vester Lee and Lula Wells McFarland. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Freddie McFarland, Estil McFarland; two sisters, Ruth Davis, and Pamela Faulkner. He is survived by his wife, Carol McFarland of Williamsburg, KY; four children, Angela Allen (Todd) of Berea, KY, Samantha Adkins (Jeff) of Corbin, KY, Ashlee McFarland of Williamsburg, KY, Samuel Stephen McFarland of Williamsburg, KY; 11 grandchildren, Taylor Bunch, Baylea Bunch, Clayton Bunch, Grayson Allen, Will Allen, Kaylyn Edwards, Samuel Edwards, Jed Storm,...

Florence Caroline (Hassler) Love, age 77, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her home. She was born September 18, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, but above all she was a Christian. Florence is preceded in death by sons, Jerry Ronald Cureton, Jr., Christoper Dale Cureton; father, Ernest Hassler; and mother, Carol (Thornburg) Hassler. She is survived by husband, Jimmy Love; daughters, Rebecca O’Harrah and husband Eric, Kathy Gose and husband Stephen; ten grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Erneen Maddox, and Crystal Hartman; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Memorial service will be 2 pm on Saturday,...

Bruce Wayne Carroll, age 68, of Doc Siler Road, Williamsburg, KY passed away September 20, 2025 at his home. Bruce was born December 13, 1956 to the late Wayne Thomas Carroll and Frances Davis Bruce is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joann Carroll. Bruce is also survived by his two sons, Bruce Thomas Carroll and Joseph Earl Carroll. Bruce was the proud grandfather to Austin Carroll, Alyssa Carroll, Savanna Powers, Hannah Cupp, Bobby Carroll, Michael Cupp (Cora) and Aaron Baird. He also leaves behind his precious great-grandchildren, Kiley Jade Anderson, Eliza Jane Anderson, Donnie Chad Anderson, Paisley Powers, Noah West, Wade Powers, David Powers and Oliver Elliott. Bruce is survived...

Richard Harris Sr., age 92, of Corbin, Ky., passed away Sunday September 21, 2025 at his home. He was born June 4, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Guy and Gladys Clabough Harris. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three sons, Richard Lynn Harris Jr., Michael Wayne Harris and David Randall Harris; two grandsons, Justin Michael Harris and Michael Wade Harris; one sister, Betty Day; two brothers, Charles Harris and Buddy Harris. He is survived by his wife, Lana Taylor Harris of Corbin, Ky; one daughter, Kathy Harris Compton (Rob) of Helena, Alabama; two step-children, Elizabeth Kidd (Craig) of Williamsburg, Ky., John Frederick Kanter of Corbin, Ky;...

David Erwin Fraley, a loving and thoughtful man, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on September 17, 2025, just shy of his 91st birthday. Born on March 10, 1935, David spent his lifetime imparting kindness and compassion to those around him. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend, known for his endless generosity and warm spirit. His enduring love for his family was evident in his every action, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those he loved. David spent his career at the Ford Motor Company, contributing to the automotive industry with diligence and dedication until his retirement. In his spare time, he was a member of the...

Bill Cornelius, age 58, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday September 17, 2025 at his home. He was born January 13, 1967 in Whitley County, KY, to the late William Sr. and Viola Hargis Cornelius. He was retired from the Kentucky State Highway Dept. He is survived by his wife, Diana Mayne of Williamsburg, KY; four children, Carrie Baker (Tim) of Williamsburg, KY, Melanie Feltner (Billy) of Corbin, KY, Herman Canada (Jody) of Williamsburg, KY, and Katlyn Moses of Williamsburg, KY; several grandchildren: half-brother, Herschel Powers of Williamsburg, KY; sister-in-law, Sharon Goins of Williamsburg, KY; several nieces, nephews: and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Memorial services will be...

It is with loving hearts that we mourn the loss of a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Frieda Edme Cornelius, 89, who peacefully left us on September 14th, 2025. Frieda was born on January 8th, 1936 in Williamsburg, Ohio, to John and Goldie Cuneo. She later made her home in Williamsburg, Kentucky, where she spent her life spreading love and joy to everyone she met. Frieda, a humble woman, dedicated her life to her family and her garden. Her love for flowers and gardening was only surpassed by her love for her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. As the saying goes, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow,” and Frieda...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the loving and inspiring Shirley Nadine Smith, 77, who graced this earth with her presence on January 2, 1948, and left us on September 15, 2025. Born in Gatliff, KY, Shirley was a beacon of unwavering love and an inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was a resident of Keavy, KY, and spent her professional years dedicated to her work at American Greeting, where her warmth and dedication were appreciated by many. Shirley was a woman of many passions, her family and grandchildren being her most cherished ones. She also had an affinity for gospel...

Robert Henry Hicks, age 78, of Jellico, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born June 15, 1947, in McCreary County, KY. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Willie (Bruce) Dople Hicks; son, Kevin Hicks; father, James Hobert Hicks; and mother, Elizabeth (Higonbotham) Hicks. He is survived by son, Bobby Ray Hicks; brothers, Alvin Hicks and wife Marie, Carlos Hicks and wife Lisa; sister, Linda Caldwell; stepdaughters, Lisa Chapman and husband Jimmy, Sherry Busbee and husband Donald, and Patty Dople; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services was Tuesday, September 16, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with...

Jesse L. Bridges, age 91, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away at home on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born March 6, 1934, in Scott County, Tennessee. Jesse is preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta (Botts) Bridges; father, David L. Bridges; mother, Laura Bridges; brothers, Glenboro Bridges, Dale Bridges and wife Kathy, Milford Bridges and wife Dorothy and J.V. Bridges; and sister, Venzetta (Bridges) Beaty. He is survived by brother-in-law, Junior Beaty; sister-in-law, Geneva Bridges; special niece, Pam Smith; special friends, Earl Norman, Jeannie Bridges and late husband Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Sunday, September 14, at Harp Funeral...