Obituaries

Nicholas Raylee Manes, newborn son of Nicholas Manes and Tracy Honeycutt, was born and left this earth on Friday, March 13, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, March 18, at Corn Creek Cemetery in Woodbine.  Friends and family may meet at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home at 10:30 Wednesday for the procession to the cemetery. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Donna Helen Jackson Blanton, age 87, wife of the late Howard Blanton of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 morning at her residence. Due to the ongoing public health risks, the family has requested that all services be private, but they do appreciate your prayers and sincere thoughts during this difficult time. Burial will be in the Locust Grove Cemetery in Keavy, Kentucky. Laurel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jean Storms, age 70, of Storms Lane, Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on September 20, 1949, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Jessie and Montine (Jump) Black. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ronnie and Billy Black. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Storms of Corbin; four children, Bobbie Jean Storms of Corbin, Rob L. Storms (Deana) of Corbin, Jamie L. Storms (Elizabeth) of Williamsburg and Jesse L. Storms (Sabrina Hurst) of Corbin; five grandchildren, Michah Storms, Zach Storms, J.J. Storms, Terri...

Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Young, age 79, of Wilmington, Ohio, departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 17, 1940, in Gatliff, Kentucky, to the late Andrew and Dorothy (Rains) Faulkner. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Jessie, Chester and Ralph Faulkner and sister, Shirley Hall. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Young of Wilmington, Ohio; daughter, Peggy Fuerst (Kim) of Wilmington, Ohio; two grandchildren, Christopher Crutchfield and Samantha Webb; three great-grandchildren, Crosley Webb, Collins Webb and Callie Webb; three sisters, Sandra Mahan (Rev. Lee) of Williamsburg, Barbara Lee of Hebron,...

Chester Ray Walker, age 79, of West Highway 204, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Hillcrest Health and Rehab Center in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on September 7, 1940 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Jim and Minnie (Petrey) Walker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four sisters, Dora Canada, Lexie Ross, Exie Lanham and Rosetta Cheek and a brother, Clarence Walker. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Gail Walker and Sondra Kay Walker; and a brother, Elmer Walker of Williamsburg; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Visitation will be from 1:00...

Jimmy Ray Croley, age 63, of Boyd Bend Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on February 5, 1957, in Jellico, Tennessee, to James Prather and Olenunel (Peace) Croley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Olenunel (Peace) Croley; son, Jason Ray Croley; and uncles, R.C. Croley and Johnny Lay, and brother-in-law, Stanley Rickett. Jimmy loved his family and farming. He is survived by his wife, Wilma (Jones) Croley of Williamsburg; three children, Angela Tillman (Allen) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Regina Raney (Carl) of Williamsburg and James Croley (Kim) of Williamsburg; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; father, J.P. Croley of Williamsburg;...

Linda Caldwell, age 57, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, March 18, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Caldwell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Tuesday at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Donations may be made to help with funeral expenses at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com

Russell Wayne Hudson, age 62, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky. He was born on May 29, 1957, in Denver, Colorado, to Carl G. Hudson and Mary Lou (Buckner) Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Lou Hudson. He was a veteran serving in the U. S. Air Force and member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Corbin. He is survived by his wife, Joy Dean Heatwell Hudson of Jellico, Tennessee; daughter, Alicia Clark of Corbin; four grandchildren; two brothers, Michael Carl Hudson of Corbin and Frank William “Bill” Hudson of Corbin; three sisters,...

Francis Cordelia “Cordy” Stephens, age 71, of Browns Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 21, 1948 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Oscar and Ella (Brummett) Bryant. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Wesley Stephens. She is survived by two sisters, Betty Prewitt of Williamsburg and Patricia Coatney (John) of Middlesboro; brother, Sherman Bryant (Nan) of Knoxville, Tennessee; niece, Jennifer Barnwell (Thomas) of Middlesboro; three nephews, David Prewitt (Robin) of Georgetown, Kevin Bryant (Janet) of Knoxville and Derek Bryant (Janine) of Houston, Texas; two great-nieces, Katlyn Barnwell and Emily Barnwell; four great-nephews,...

Gary “Mr. B.” Braden, age 73, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home. He was born June 4, 1946, in Holly Hill, Ky.  to the late Conrad and Pernia Hamlin Braden. He was owner of Mr. B’s Screen Printing on Main Street in Williamsburg, Ky. He loved kids and he also loved animals. He is survived by his sister, Dorena Neece of Afton, Tennessee; a nephew, Kevin Hubbs of Piney Flats, TN.; a great-nephew, Christopher Hubbs of Piney Flats, TN; and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, March 15, at Ellison Funeral...