Obituaries

Lucy Imogene York, age 91, of Lily, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max York. Memorial service was held on Sunday, February 16, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy “Dot” Etwoile Berry, age 94, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at her home. She was born in Jackson, Georgia to the late Hugh Coleman and Elizabeth Jones Coleman. Dorothy was retired office manager with Commonwealth Insurance Co. in Corbin, a member of Central Baptist Church, and a Kentucky Colonel. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #88 Auxiliary.  While with the Auxiliary, she was a founding member and active participant with the Honor Guard graveside service detail for deceased veterans. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Berry; son, Steven Berry; and by her eight...

Regina Carol McKinney, age 70, departed this life on February 12, 2020 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on November 27, 1949 in Manchester, Kentucky, to George Lewis and Loma (Gibson) Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Loma (Gibson) Lewis and two brothers, Johnny Lewis and Jim Lewis. She was a member of Buffalo Missionary Baptist Church for over 46 years. She is survived by her husband of over 46 years, Daniel McKinney of Corbin; children, John McKinney (Rebecca) of Corbin, Danielle Jackson (Albert) of Rockholds, and Vanessa McKinney of Corbin; six grandchildren, Josh McKinney (Hayley), Madison McKinney, Nathan Jackson, Austin McKinney,...

Ronnie Arthur Bryant, age 73, of Woodbine, KY, departed this life on Monday, February 10, 2020 to be with Jesus. He was born on October 4, 1946 in McCreary County, KY to the late Melvin Arthur Bryant and Blanche Marie Young Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jaden; great-grandson, Isaiah; and niece, Laura. Ronnie was retired from Jackson MSC where he had worked for over 20 years. He was currently working as a security guard for Storms Security. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Rogers Bryant; his step-children, Angela Sparks (Ronald) and Jason Croley; and by his favorite pet, Rusty. In addition, he...

Donna Kay Whetsell, 70, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at her home in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Whetsell. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Darvin Wells officiating. Burial will take place in the Bingham Cemetery. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, at the funeral home. Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.  Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Derushia Mae Hicks McGhee, age 87, of Newcomb, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at her home. She was born May 16, 1932 in Elk Valley. Derushia is preceded in death by: her husband, Bartley Hoover McGhee; parents, Albert and Lula Baird Hicks; brothers and sisters, A.E. Hicks, Fred Hicks, Frank Hicks, Roy Hicks, Esley Hicks, Howard Ayers, Jim Ayers, Rubel Hicks, Odell Hicks, Goldie Criner, Hazel Sharp, Dessie Taylor, Ella Parks, and Mildred Malicoat. She is survived by: her sons, Dennis McGhee and wife Joyce and Ronald McGhee and wife Rhonda; grandchildren, Andrea McGhee, Wayne McGhee and wife Teresa, Darrell McGhee, Randy McGhee and wife Jessica; great-grandchildren, Issac McGhee, Felicia...

Ms. Evelyn Jennifer Halcomb Chadwell, age 62, of Lafollette, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020.  She was born July 15, 1957 in Avon, Indiana. Jennifer is preceded in death by: her husband, Kenneth Chadwell; parents, Eugene and Evelyn Walden Halcomb; and brothers, Kevin, Dennis, Larry and Richard Halcomb She is survived by: her children, Marie Asher and husband Brandon, Billie Baird and husband Buddy, Robert Glandon, Arlie Hammitte and wife Anna; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Glandon, Hannah Baird, Lindsay Hammitte, Molly Woodby, Robbie and Kevin Glandon and Sam Asher; brother, David Halcomb; in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends from 5...

Mr. Arnold Lee Boshears, age 69, of White Oak (Duff), Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at this home. He was born January 10, 1951 in Duff, Tennessee. Arnold was preceded in death by: his father, George W. Boshears; mother, Lucy Lawson Boshears; brothers, Bill Boshears and Lonnie Boshears; and sister, Juanita Boshears. He is survived by: his wife, Julie Leffel Boshears; sons, Marty Boshears and wife Heather, and Zeb Boshears; daughters, Doris Janeway and husband Chris and Hannah Hurst and husband Jack; grandchildren, Davanna and Jeff, LeeAnn and James, Ashli, Heather, Diva, Kayla, Lexi, Lydia and Bethany; great-grandchildren, Ariel, Jackson, Jacob and Kaylor; brother, Arvil Boshears and wife Mary;...

Irene Goins, 73, of Corbin, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Baptist Health Corbin. She is survived by her husband, Harold Goins. Funeral services were held Monday, February 10, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Smith and Tommy Patrick officiating. Burial followed at Barbourville Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Roy Rogers, 76, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 5, 1943 to the late Lumus and Elizabeth Ledford Rogers. He was shop foreman for Faulkner and Taylor in Williamsburg, KY, for many years. He is survived by five children, Ricky Rogers of Williamsburg, KY, Jennifer Rude (Lawrence) of Bethlehem, GA, Anita Nash (Mike) of Syracuse, NY, Tony Rogers (Beverly) of Williamsburg, KY, and Amy Smith (Steve) of Bryants Store, KY; 11 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Mahala, Samantha, Isaiah, Rachel, Brittany, Hope, Haley, Dalton, and Kaylee; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Viola Sanderlin of Dayton, OH; several nieces, nephews,...