Obituaries

Phillip Perkins, age 91, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 1, 1934 in Williamsburg, Ky. to the late Edgar and Geneva Buhl Perkins. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Elaine Lynch Perkins; his brothers, Thomas Perkins, Charles Perkins, Frank Perkins and Edgar Perkins; and sister Elizabeth Paley. Mr. Derby was a remarkable man with many amazing qualities. He was a devoted father, grandfather, educator, farmer, horseman and friend to so many. He lived a life full of purpose, faith, hard work and stories that will be told for generations. He...

Pleas Bryant, age 81, of Corbin, KY, passed away May 21, 2026. He was at the home of his daughter with his family by his side. He was born January 19, 1945 in Whitley County KY to the late Esom and Hester Cox Bryant. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Lynn Bryant; four sisters, Lethea Cox, Elizabeth Broome, Thelma Bryant, Essie Jean Wilson; and three brothers, Clarence Bryant, Dave Bryant and Johnny “Rusty” Bryant. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dorothy Mae Lewallen Bryant; two daughters, Lisa Lynn Sanders (Richard) and Karen Sue Hurt (Corbett Lee); three grandchildren, Pleas...

With profound sadness, we share the passing of Charlene Rose on May 12, 2026. A beloved member of the Sulphur Springs United Baptist Church since 1979, Charlene was a beacon of love, faith, and service in her community. Her passion for the outdoors was evident in her beautiful yard work, and she found joy in canning and cooking for her family and her church family. She was a woman of strength and grace, whose presence will be deeply missed. Charlene is survived by her loving husband, Vernon Rose; her son, Matt Rose and his wife Stephanie; her daughter, Megan Fain; her special twin brother, Charles Hale along with brothers Rev. Floyd Hale...

Irene Beams, age 83, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born January 11, 1943 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Edd and Emma Mae Marsee Ball. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Prewitt, Ruby Minks, Helen Creekmore; and three brothers, Carl Ball, John Ball, and Virgil Ball. She is survived by two children, Michael Bennett of Williamsburg, KY, Brenda Frizzell of Williamsburg, KY; husband, David Beams of Williamsburg, KY; two grandchildren, Austin Bennett (Ashley), Jordan Foreman (Jesse); two great grandchildren, Wren Foreman, August Foreman; two sisters, Martha Jarboe of Williamsburg, KY, Gail Sawyers...

Charles Cupp, age 84, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1941 in Pineville, KY, to the late Tom Jeff and Bessie Cupp. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Brian Cupp; sister, Betty Jean Ross; and two brothers, Ralph Cupp, and Claude Cupp. Charles was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served his time proudly during the Vietnam War. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Cincinnati, OH, and retired from there after working for 38 and a half years. He was a member of Williamsburg Masonic Lodge 490 F&AM....

Judy (White) Eaches, age 70, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born June 28, 1955, in Jellico, Tennessee. Judy is preceded in death by her father, James Oscar White; mother, Margaret (Henager) White; brother, Leroy White; sisters, Julie Bryant, Donna Kimberlin, Lucille Honeycutt, Linda Douglas, and Helen White. She is survived by daughter, Judith Lindsay Douglas and fiancé Jason Connatser; grandchildren, Serenity Douglas, Walker Douglas; brother, Troy White; honorary sister, Mary Lou Wallace and husband Jim; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Harp Funeral...

David Wayne Jones, having trusted in the promises of Christ, saw the fulfillment of his faith on May 14, 2026. David took every opportunity to share his faith in Jesus Christ with the people he lived near, worked with, and encountered along the way. He was an electrician with General Motors until his beeper went off, then the cap shifted, and when possible, the tools dropped and he became Reverend Jones. Serving 10 years as a United Auto Workers Chaplain, endorsed by the Southern Baptist Convention, he was “the one guy who will listen as you pound out a heartache on the production line.” David and his wife believed that each...

Leigh Ann “Sun Spirit” Fallis passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family and loved ones at 10:15 am on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 55. A native of Frankfort, Kentucky, who lived for years in Corbin, Kentucky, Leigh Ann was the daughter of Teresa Calder Elliott and the late David Lee Fallis. She was a 1990 graduate of Corbin High School and studied for a time at Eastern Kentucky University. She moved back to Frankfort in the early 1990s and went on to become a well-known and popular resident of the South Frankfort neighborhood. She was a dedicated supporter and longtime employee of Special Olympics of...

Helen “Jackie” (Lindsay) Dowdy, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at home. She was born May 18, 1937, in Jellico, Tennessee. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Brooks Dowdy; father, George Raymond Lindsay; mother, Anna Margaret (Brown) Lindsay; brothers, John Paul Lindsay, Billy Joe Lindsay; sisters, Mary Evelyn Perkins, and Carolyn Collins. She is survived by her daughter, Traci Leigh Dowdy; son, Scott Dowdy; grandchildren, Jordan Dowdy, Jenna Slaughter, Ryan Scott Dowdy, Clayton Dowdy; great-grandchild, Brayden Brooks Aguilar; five loving family pets; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on...

In loving memory of Bernard William Charles Faulkner. He was born to Mary and Alfred Faulkner on November 16, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He passed to be with the Lord in Heaven on May 9, 2026. Preceding in death was his parents, brother, and both loves of his life, Cathy Darlene Faulkner and Kathy Jean Faulkner. In 73 years, he lived a full life of love, God, American rights, and family. Laurel Lake was his home for fishing with his Love. After retirement from Karr Industries as a machinist, his focus became protecting his family and practicing the 2nd amendment. His children became heirs of protection he provided. The love and legacy...