Obituaries

Irene Shown Ballard was born August 24, 1928 in Briceville, TN, and passed away on January 28, 2020 at her home in Elk Valley, TN. She was a gentle lady and dedicated mother who had an immense love for her family, unlimited beautiful smiles and enduring faith in God. She loved to laugh at vintage television shows like “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “I Love Lucy.” A shining example of a Christian in word and deed, she had kind words for everyone. Her lifetime demeanor was humble, helpful and positive. In good times and not so good times, her smile was like sunshine. We would have loved to have kept...

Belva Goins, 82, of Rockholds passed away Friday, January 31, 2020, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Goins Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 3, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Joe Eaton officiating. Burial will follow at Cumberland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 A.M.–1 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Clarence Monroe Sturdivant, Jr., age 62, Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of Clarence M. Sturdivant of Florida and Goldie Rice Sturdivant of Jellico, Tennessee. The family requests that all services be private. Laurel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Darrell Wayne Martin, 69, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Judy Martin. Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. Sunday, February 2, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Doyle Lester officiating. Entombment will follow at Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 6–9 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Vanessa Louise Bunch, age 48, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on November 22, 1971 in Corbin, Kentucky, to Jerry Bunch and Donna (Jump) Heatwole. She is survived by her parents, Jerry Bunch of Williamsburg and Donna Heatwole of Knoxville; two sisters, Angie Bunch of the Florida Keys and Jerri Lynn Bunch of Corbin; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour on Saturday, February 1, at Croley Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, at...

Edward F. Setser, age 77, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was the son of the late Edward T. Setser and Anna Mae Weldon Setser. Graveside service will be held at 4pm on Wednesday, January 29, at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in Lily, KY.  Arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com

Teddy Ellison, 65, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home. He is survived by a son, Fred Haynes Ellison. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 29, at Jellico Creek Cemetery with Bro. Kevin R. Hendrickson officiating. Interment will follow in Jellico Creek Cemetery. Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Louis Sutton, Sr., age 82, of Rockhlds, Kentucky, departed this life on January 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to Sam Sutton and Fannie (Phillips) Sutton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Fannie (Phillips) Sutton; wife, Betty Lou (Spencer) Sutton; and daughter, Kathy Lynn Adams. He is survived by four children, Lola Paul (Danny) of Rockholds, Greg Sutton (Lisa) of Williamsburg, Lora Bennett (Said) of Rockholds, and Arthur Louis Sutton, Jr. (Judy Nichols) of Williamsburg; nine grandchildren, Sarah Heatherly, Amber Burke, Patrick Paul, Samuel Gregory Sutton, Emanuel Bennett, Eric Bennett, Tasha House, Tommy Adams and Christopher...

Johnnie Mackey, age 70, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on January 23, 2020 at the Hillcrest Health and Rehab Center in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on June 26, 1949 in Barbourville, Kentucky to Ova Mackey and Josie (Terrell) Mackey.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ova and Josie (Terrell Mackey). He was member at the Briar Creek Baptist Church, he was of the Christian faith, and worked many years at the old Corbin Hospital and Tri-County Assembly. He lived at Flat Creek, Woodbine, Barbourville, and Williamsburg, Kentucky, Survivors include a brother, Donald Ova Mackey (wife, Mary) of Corbin, Kentucky; sister, Shirley Faye (Mackey) Storer (husband, Chris) of...

Ronald Joe Davenport, age 73, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on January 24, 2020, at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Lloyd Davenport and Kathrine (Cox) Davenport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Webb and Marie (Cox) Davenport and daughter, Stephanie Davenport. He was a member of the Kentucky National Guard, Masonic Lodge, and 32nd Degree. He is survived by three children, Ronald Joe Davenport, Jr., Christopher Joseph Davenport, and Emily Marie Davenport, all of Williamsburg; five grandchildren, Chelsea Marie Wilson, Ronald Joe Davenport, III, Peyton Marie Davenport-Smith, Candice Leanne Archer, and Trevor Lee Canada; great-grandchildren,...