Obituaries

Norma Durham, age 75, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at her home. She was born October 27, 1944, in Whitley County, KY, to the late Walter B. and Pauline Lawson Hickey. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Jean Walters; granddaughter, Shelly Lynn Walters; grandson, Jesse James Smith; great-grandson, Mason Dewey Smith; two sisters, Sidney Sebastain and Margaret Hickey; and one brother, Larry Hickey. She is survived by her husband, James Durham of Williamsburg, KY; three daughters, Pat Durham (Ronald Brassfield) of Williamsburg, KY, Peggy Smith of Williamsburg, KY, and Debbie Sizemore (Arnold) of Williamsburg, KY; six grandchildren, James Lloyd...

Naomi “Toni” Lawson, age 90, of Toledo, passed away March 6, 2020 at Vibrant Life Assisted Living, Temperance, MI. Naomi was born January 11, 1930 in Whitley County, Kentucky to Matt and Mattie (Lawson) Croley. Naomi was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bacon Creek Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She enjoyed cross stitching, vegetable gardening, and trips through the southern states with her husband Stanley. In addition to her parents, Naomi was also preceded in death by her loving husband of  63 years, Oran Stanley Lawson; two sisters, Janice Ruth Chewing and Audrey Siler. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda S. (Jack) Anderson; grandson,...

Anna Felts McHargue, 88, formerly of Lily, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Florida. She leaves behind two daughters and a son. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 7, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Bryan Walker officiating. Burial followed in Martin Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Imogene Thomas, age 75, of South 3rd Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Baptist Health in Corbin.  She was born on May 29, 1944 in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Edger and Edna (Cox) Elswick.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Cindy Hembre and brothers, Hobert Elswick and Clyde Elswick. Imogene was a very loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by five children, Betty Thomas, Brenda Lane (James), Timmy Thomas (Rebecca), Roy Thomas (Melissa) and Troy Thomas all of Williamsburg; nine grandchildren, Michelle Sharp, Jennifer Shoemate, Heaven Thomas, Kayla Monhollen, Mandy Ward, Amber Thomas, Skyla Oaks, Gavon Thomas and Hunter...

Gladys M. Napier, 84, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Baptist Health Corbin. She leaves behind four daughters and two sons. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 9, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Kenny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Sams-Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12–2 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Arnold Lee “String Bean” Hinkle, age 77, of Tyes Ferry Road, Rockholds, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on January 10, 1943, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Everett and Mossie (Huddleston) Hinkle. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Hinkle and Retha Mahan; daughter, Jessica Lee Hinkle; grandson, Ethan Wright; and great-grandson, Peyton Hinkle. Arnold owned and operated Hinkle Welding and Crane Service. He was a business owner for over 25 years and helped the community with love. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockholds. He is survived by his wife, Erma...

Debra Veach, age 59, of Tazewell, Tennessee, departed this life on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on October 8, 1960, in Jellico, Tennessee, to the late the Delbert and Thelma (Baker) Veach. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Abney. She is survived by four children, Timothy Gambrel, Scott Simpson (Victoria), Ashley Simpson and Tyler Veach all of Tazewell, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Peyton Coffey, Zoey Simpson, Piper Collins and Zaadyn Daniels; three sisters, Vickie Howard of Middlesboro, Kentucky and Shelia Clark and Angela Asher of Tazewell, Tennessee; two brothers, Darwin Veach of Tazewell, Tennessee and Eddie...

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Asher, age 72, Gray, Ky., wife of Johnny Roy Asher, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Barbourville A.R.H. Hospital in Barbourville, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, at the Beacon Baptist Church in Barbourville. Burial will follow in the Gilbert Cemetery, Barbourville. Visitation will be held at Beacon Baptist Church on Saturday, March 7 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and Sunday from Noon-2:00 p.m. Laurel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dennis C. Parks, age 61, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at his home. He was born May 29, 1958 in Corbin, KY, to Rev. Raymond and Alice Marie Smith Parks. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Parks of Williamsburg, KY; his son, Daniel Parks (Lauren) of Hamilton, OH; two daughters, Brittany Middleton (Drew) of Williamsburg, KY, and Sarah Cripps (David) of Tipp City, OH; three grandchildren, Oliver, Elodie, and Lincoln; his parents, Rev. Raymond and Alice Marie (Dee) Parks of Williamsburg, KY; as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his passing. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM...

Mrs. Sharon Alyce Nicholson Felts, age 64, wife of the late Dannie Terrell Felts, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 in the Laurel Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Waymon McGuire officiating. Private burial will follow on Thursday in the Warren’s Grove Cemetery in London, Kentucky. Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Laurel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.