Obituaries

Berlin Edward Goins, 64, a loving and outgoing man, who never knew a stranger. He passed away on April 14, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Born May 7, 1960, in Manchester, KY, to the late Charles and Lucille (Pence) Goins. Berlin lived a full and memorable life filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories. He loved life as he had joy in his heart that was displayed by his witness for God and his work with teenagers through his teaching of Sunday School and work at Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children and as a Court Designed Worker. He will be so missed by his...

Flora Prewitt, age 94, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday April 17, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born September 15, 1930 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late Rev. Greene and Nannie Patrick Ellis. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Prewitt; one brother, James (Peggy) Ellis; three grandchildren, William Green, Brandon Riley and Amy Springston. She is survived by two sons, Keith (Stephanie) Prewitt and Kenneth (Jan) Prewitt; one daughter, Kathryn (Dale) Clouse; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Bessie Siler; one brother, Dr. George (Joyce) Ellis; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her...

Philip Elvin Gregory, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin, Kentucky. He was born in Lily, Kentucky on November 13, 1938, to the late Elvin H. Gregory and Beulah E. Gregory. Philip is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jo Anne Gregory; brothers, Roger, Ralph, and Terry Gregory; and a brother-in-law Robert Prewitt. He is survived by his daughters, Joni Farmer (Todd), Kristi Botner (Jody); grandsons, Blake Botner, Quinton Botner, Clay Botner; sisters, Brenda Tye and Cheryl Ellis; sister-in-law, Mitzi Reeves (Willard); brother-in-law, Don Byrd (Lisa); sister-in-law, Debbie Prewitt (the late Robert Prewitt); special sister-in-law, Ann Longworth; and special friend, ”his girl”, Gina...

Janet “Darlene” Kinder, age 75, of Six Lakes passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born in Emlyn, Kentucky on December 18, 1949, to parents James and Hazel (Williams) Finley. She was raised in Emlyn and Detroit, graduating in 1966, from Whitley County High School in Kentucky. On May 7, 1967, Darlene married the love of her life, Robert Kinder, and took on the role of homemaker and mother. When the children were in middle school, she continued her education at Tri State College and became a licensed cosmetologist. Darlene liked to camp but especially enjoyed finding antiques at garage sales,...

November 9, 1928 - August 29, 2023. Hugh Critz Evans, son of William Dowe Evans and Ruth (Sally Ruth) Slagle, was born in Covington and reared in Corbin, Kentucky. He was the youngest of three boys, Virgil, Vernon, and Hugh Evans. He graduated from Corbin High School in 1946 and received degrees from the University of Kentucky and the U of K Law School. Upon completion of his education, he accepted a position at the Office of the Legislative Council of the United States Senate. He also married his high school sweetheart, Wilma Jean Chitwood (Jane), and the couple moved to Washington, DC. He had been at work only a few...

Anna Margaret (Reynolds) Dykes, 86, of Jellico, TN, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2025. She was a loving, caring, and generous mom, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend and will be greatly missed. Margaret, with business partner, George Wilson, previously owned The Frontier House in Jellico and The Fireworks SuperStore, Royal Blue Exxon and Gift Shop, Shell Gas Station and Summit Souvenir and the Pilot Truck Stop at exit 141 on I-75, retiring in 2008 after a long, successful career. She loved to travel and was blessed to get to visit 49 of the 50 states. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher C. Reynolds...

Georgia Kaye (Stephens) Nevels, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Northport, Alabama after a long illness. She was a native of McCreary County Kentucky. She held a bachelor’s degree from Cumberland College and a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, as well as a Rank 1 in education. She taught at many levels in the Whitley County school system before she retired. Survivors are her daughter, Sharon Ellen Vincent of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, two grandchildren; two brothers, Scot Stephens and Mike Stephens; and three sisters, Marjorie Brackett, Kathy Bird, and Sue Douglas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Nevels; parents, Evelyn and Caleb Stephens; and siblings, Caleb Stephens Jr., Jeanetta Wilson,...

Ashley Maria Moses, 39, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born September 11, 1985 in Marietta, Georgia. She was a 2004 graduate of Family of Faith Christian Academy and worked for many years as a mental health advisor, which was her passion. Surviving are four children, Emma and Brie Pickens, Porter and Nellie Leath; her parents, Isaac Moses and Tonya and Donnie Swain; her siblings, Keith Moses, Matt Harrelson, Holly (Jason) Carden and Zach Sweet; and her grandparents, Myrtle Moses and Richard and Pat Richardson; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

Thelma (Jones) Gibson, age 69, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home. She was born March 21, 1956, in Sidney, Ohio. Thelma is preceded in death by her grandchild, Ella Marie Lewallen; father, Alvin James Jones; and mother, Liza Evelyn Jones. She is survived by her husband, Danny “Don” Ray Gibson; daughters, April Moses and Pat, Amey Scalf and Neil, Audrey Holycross, Wendy Anderson andFrank, and Kasey Gibson; son, Austin Gibson and Mikaela Lambdin; grandchildren, Laine Moses, Alizah Holycross, Abbey Holycross, Love (Kortney) Leuenberger, Austin Gibson, Kassidy Cooper and David Bell, Evan Copper, Tanner Cooper, Reace Anderson, Mitchell Anderson, Brenda (Buttons) Anderson, Joey Lewallen, Hailey Lewallen...

Bobby Vanover, a cherished beacon of love and joy, stepped into eternity on March 25, 2025, leaving a void in our hearts that only memories of his vibrant life can fill. Born on September 13, 1961, Bobby was a resident of Williamsburg, Kentucky, a community he cherished and enriched with his affable presence. Known as “Poppy” by his adored grandchildren, Bobby spread delight in every interaction, leaving a profound mark on all who knew him. His infectious laughter, sage advice, and the warmth of his spirit will echo in our lives forever. Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela McKiddy; his children, Timothy Vanover (Christina), Chasity Thomas (Alex) and stepdaughter...