Obituaries

Rev. Charles Henry “Chuck” Spice, age 80, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. After graduating from college and seminary, he became a Pastor in the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving numerous churches in the eastern part of Kentucky, including Corbin Trinity and Felts Chapel in North Corbin. He attended Trinity Methodist Church after retirement. Rev. Spice was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry and Catherine Louise Spice Newcomb; his stepfather, Victor Newcomb; his wife, Marlene Kay Finchem Spice; a son, Charles “Chuckie” Spice; a...

Olaf Howard Faulkner, born February 24, 1932, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2025, at Williamsburg Health and Rehab in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Howard was a respected individual within his community, known for his passion for golf and his dedicated membership with the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lebanon, Ohio. Howard is survived by his step-daughter, Charlotte Wiederhold; his sister, Jeree McCain; sister, Barbara Lee; and brothers, William, Ronnie, and Michael Faulkner. He leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Faulkner; mother, Dorothy Faulkner; his wives, Nadine and Edith Faulkner; his sisters, Maggie Young, Shirley...

Kathy Lynn (Marlow) Patterson, age 64, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Select Specialty Hospital North Knoxville. She was born September 15, 1960, in Jellico, Tennessee. Kathy is preceded in death by husband, Eric Patterson; father, James “Peanut” Marlow; mother, Shirley (Jones) Marlow; and sister, Diane Job. She is survived by daughter, Kayla Patterson; brothers, James Bo Jones, Thomas Daniel Marlow and wife Sheila, Michael Wayne Marlow and wife Becky, Joseph Marlow and wife Louise; sisters, Brenda Hicks, Kay Bourff and husband Paul; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Graveside service was Sunday, August 10, in the Peabody Cemetery with Rev...

Sandra (Hopkins) Kidwell, age 74, of the White Oak Community of Duff, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born January 14, 1951, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Sandra is preceded in death by husband, Joe Edward Kidwell; father, Samuel Hopkins; mother, Molly Anna (Adkins) Hopkins; brothers, Bobby, Carroll, and Gary “Mike” Hopkins. She is survived by sons, Chris Kidwell and wife Shanda, Jamie Kidwell and wife Sandra, Travis Kidwell and wife Tiffany; grandchildren, Danielle Duncan and husband Dustin, Makala Morris and husband Josh, Dylan Bartlett, Kristin Kidwell, Dawson Hatfield and wife Emily, Maddison Kidwell, Kaytlin Kidwell; great-grandchildren, Addison Duncan, Joseph Kidwell; brothers, Charles Hopkins and wife Trilba,...

Omega Goins Moses, 87, was born on January 9, 1938, in Williamsburg, KY. She passed peacefully on August 3, 2025 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation. She lived a life brimming with care for her family and friends, and she was known for her open heart that readily accepted and loved others. Omega’s love was a lighthouse guiding the hearts of many, and her memory will continue to radiate in the lives she touched. Her love for her family and friends was evident in all she did. Her bright spirit, coupled with her nurturing nature, created a welcoming atmosphere wherever she went. Her priority was to love and care for her family...

Robert Chinn, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on July 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. Robert’s life was one of enduring connection to the land and to the people who mattered most to him. His love for hunting, fishing, and working on the farm was only surpassed by the joy he found in the company of his loved ones. Robert leaves behind his wife, Pawnee Chinn; his son, Michael Chinn; and his daughter, Robin (Kirk) Brinker. He also leaves a legacy of love with his grandchildren: Cortney (Thomas) Webster, Jake (Katie) Brinker, Maggie (Trenton) Weeks, Emma Alsip, and Kayla Alsip; and his great-grandchildren: Jude Webster, Lyla...

Emily Sue Burke, age 89, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Emily was born to the late Clarence and Myrtle Shell Sizemore on January 8, 1936, in Chappell, Leslie County, Kentucky. Her life was a tapestry of love, devotion, and faith, woven together with threads of grace, compassion, and an unwavering belief in her savior Jesus Christ. Emily’s faith was the cornerstone of her existence. She was a longtime member of the 17th Street Christian Church in Corbin, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Carmel Burke; a daughter, Vicki Burke Conner; great-granddaughter, Emma McVey; sister,...

Carolyn Rickett, age 77, of Siler, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the home of her daughter. She was born March 23, 1948 in Whitley County, KY, to the late E.C. and Dora Lawson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Amos David Rickett. She is survived by two daughters, Samantha Gay of Williamsburg, KY, and Susie Wilson of Williamsburg, KY; one son, Eddie Gay of Williamsburg, KY; five grandchildren, Maranda Owens, Dillan Croley, Tyler Lawson, Kelly Gay, and Angel Gay; seven great-grandchildren, Madison Owens, Mackenzie Owens, Braxton Croley, Heaven Croley, Emma Howard, Bentley Howard, Dakota Gay; six sisters, Deanna Stephens (Larry) of...

John D. Stiner, age 89, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born August 12, 1935 in Williamsburg, KY, to the late L.C. and Margaret Ann Houston Stiner. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Houston Stiner, and one sister, Deran Stiner. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Stiner of Williamsburg, KY; children, John Gregory Stiner (Danielle) of Southgate, KY, and Lisa Bielski (Doug) of West Milton, OH; four grandchildren, John Alexander Stiner, Katrina Lee Clement (Christopher), Abby Michelle Alfson (Mark), Joshua Adam Bielski (Karrie); four great-grandchildren, Isaac Lee...

Dr. Robert Lumsden, a dedicated educator and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1950, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Edith and Elmer Lumsden. Robert is proceeded in death by his parents, and brother, Elmer “Ducky” Lumsden. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Sallie Lumsden; their two daughters, Emily Coleman and Jennifer Lumsden; and his brother, Wayne Lumsden. He was a proud grandfather to Raymond, Brandon, and Kimberly Hargrave, and William and Lorelei Coleman, as well as a great-grandfather to Jackson Hargrave. Robert’s distinguished career in education spanned decades, beginning as a woodshop teacher and culminating in his role...