Obituaries

Shirley Wallen Jones, age 80, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 13, 1939 in Wheelwright, Kentucky to the late Sam Wallen and Maggie Little Wallen. Shirley was an RN for many years and loved to help people. She is survived by her husband, Paul Jones of  Corbin; sister, Clare D. Roy of Satellite, Florida; and several nieces and nephews to morn her passing. She is preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. She will have a private service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. O’Neil-Lawson Funeral Home...

Robert Joe Sellers, age 49, of Oak Grove School Road, Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, March 23, 2020, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1970 in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Viola C. and Betty (Stigall) Sellers. He was also preceded in death by two infant brothers, and sisters Carla Childers and Charity Sabine. Robert was a member of the Woodbine Volunteer Fire Department.  He loved being outdoors and most of all - fishing. He is survived by his daughter, Miranda Jo Sellers of Louisville; son, Noah Joseph Sellers of Corbin; girlfriend, Pamela Jones of Corbin; two sisters, Carlena Smith (Donald) of Bardstown and Glenna...

Ms. E. Delora Broyles Brown, born on September 07, 1922, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 16, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Joseph G. Brown. She was a loving mother and leaves behind a son, William James Brown and a daughter, Diana Brown Rochester. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Steven A. Rochester, William D. Rochester, Kimberly R. Brown, Kenneth D. Brown and Eric. J. Brown, as well as several great-grandchildren. Delora was a devout Christian. As a stay at home wife and mom her entire life, she devoted herself to her beloved husband and family. She was well known for being...

James Ross “Jim” Mitchell, 81, of Corbin passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at his home. Born October 30, 1938, in Harlan County, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Mae Mitchell. Jim was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also long-time football coach at Lynn Camp High School. Although he immensely enjoyed hunting and fishing, his greatest joy was “spoiling his grandbabies.” In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lana Sharon Mitchell; sister, Linda Taylor; two nephews: Darrell Taylor and Eddie Cornelius; and brother-in-law, Art Cornelius. He leaves behind his...

Mr. James Smith, age 79, of Duff, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 03, 1941 in Claiborne County, Tennessee. James is preceded in death by his: parents, Ed and Maggie Partin Smith; sisters, Ruby Browning, Mable York, Wilma Rose, June Parker, Georgia Pruitt and Zella Newport; brothers, Carl Smith and Pete Smith. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Monday Smith; children, Lisa Marlowe and husband Warren and James Smith and wife Gemmie; grandchildren, Josh Marlowe and wife Brittney, Chasitie Kennedy and husband Josh, Tristian Smith and Whitley Hatmaker; great-grandchildren, Makenzie Marlowe, Mason Taylor and Greyson Kennedy; sisters, Beulah...

Edward Drake, age 70, of Tyes Ferry Road, Rockholds, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Rockholds, Kentucky. He was born on January 13, 1950, in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Calvin and Jean (Brailler) Drake. He is survived by wife, Patsy Drake, of Rockholds; son, Wes Drake of Michigan; daughter, Jennifer Weller and husband Steven of Michigan; three grandchildren, Caleb Wolfe, Zach Weller and Emily Weller; stepdaughters, Susie Armstrong (Andy) of Rockholds and Delsie Stinson (Derek) of Alabama; step-grandchildren, Miranda York (Nick), Christian Barker (Haley), Dylan Householder (Brittany), Kendra Householder, Phillip Baldwin (Shelbie) and Josh Baldwin (Samantha); and a host of other family and friends to...

Wade Decker, age 58, of Runway Drive, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on February 19, 1962, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Franklin Jones and Gladys Brown. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Barbara Jones. He is survived by his wife, Norma (Mayo) Decker of Williamsburg; five children, Amy Nicole Decker of West Palm Beach, FL,, Steve Wade Decker and wife Tosha of Williamsburg, Kala Leann Sowinski and husband Matt of Williamsburg, Dustin Decker and wife Caitlyn of Williamsburg and Justin Decker of Williamsburg;  six grandchildren, Nathaniel...

Jayden Micah Marlow, age 11, of Hubert Siler Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on November 4, 2008, in Jellico, Tennessee, to Joseph Caddell and the late Michelle Marlow. He was also preceded in death by his grandmothers, Anna Ridney and Linda (Caddell) Bray; and a brother, Brentley Caddell. Jayden was a student at Pleasant View Elementary School. He is survived by his grandfather, Edward Bray of Williamsburg; sisters, Angel, Cloie, Katie, Nickica, Jessica and Brooklyn; brothers, Tyler, Austin and Devon; and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing. He will be laid to rest...

Anna Jo Williamson, age 89, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at The Heritage in Corbin. She was born in Stearns, KY, a daughter of the late Floyd Washam and Oakley Hatfield Washam.  Anna was a retired medical assistant and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Corbin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Williamson; and brothers, Jimmy Washam and Kenneth Mack Washam. Anna Jo is survived by her children, Kathy Downing and husband Steve and Tim Stevens and wife Wanda, all of Corbin; grandsons, Josh, Zach, and Alex; granddaughters, Beth, Laura, and Bianica; four great-grandchildren; and by many other...

Lucy Naomi Tanner, 65, of Verne Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1955 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Arnold and Bernice (Powers) Tanner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles E. Powers; grandfather, Ephraim Powers; and special nephew, Anthony “Sue” Powers. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Powers of the Verne Community, Williamsburg; granddaughter, Kaylee Bray of Williamsburg; four sisters, Rosa Perkins (George) of Dayton, Ohio, Barbara Moul of the Verne Community, Williamsburg, Ruth Durham (Homer) of the Verne Community, Williamsburg and Gina Lawson (David) of Williamsburg; five brothers, Jim Hill,...