Obituaries

George K. Cox, Sr., 81, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died Monday, December 16, 2019, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 8, 1938, in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Elbert and Georgia Cox. George was a United States Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam Conflict. He was the president and founder of George K. Cox & Associates Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting. During his 42 year career he appraised thousands of properties, specialized in litigation, provided education, and was a mentor to numerous appraisers throughout the tri-state area. He held an MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute and was a member of the task force...

Robert “Bob” Gene Taylor, 75, of Corbin, departed this life Saturday, December 14, 2019, peacefully at his home.  Born February 16, 1944, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Alex and Jettie (Steele) Taylor.  Bob’s early years were spent in Black Star Coal Mining Camp in Harlan County, Kentucky. Bob worked many years in the coal mining business in southeast Kentucky. When the coal boom ended, he started his present business, Taylor Equipment, a heavy equipment and parts company, and Circle T Oil. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Clayton Taylor and Tim Hughes; and a sister, Mary Taylor-Fox. He leaves...

Mrs. Madge Louella Hackler, age 79, of London, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly in London. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18 in the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Thomas and Pastor Columbus Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in the Hutchinson Cemetery in Barbourville, Kentucky. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Laurel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Naomi Baird Ivey, age 60, of Lick Fork (Pioneer), Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at her home. She was born December 12, 1958, in Jellico, Tennessee. Naomi was preceded in death by: husband, William Bruce Ivey; parents, Sherman and Bessie Hicks Baird; brothers, Evertte Hicks, Bill Hicks, Bobby Hicks, Emmitt Baird and Paul Baird; and sister, Wilma Manis. She is survived by: son, Robbie Ivey; daughter, April Ivey Cook and husband Jamie; daughter-in-law, Stella Ivey; grandchildren, Samantha Ivey, Kaitlyn Dople, Braden Dople, Chandler Dople and Dylan Ivey; step-grandchildren, Mariah Cook, Emily Cook, Lindsey Cook and Ethan Cook; great-grandchild, Amelia Brown; brothers, Estel Baird and wife, Donna, and Junior...

Steven Michael Lee Myers, age 31, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. Steven is survived by his wife, Brittany Myers. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, December 18, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12noon on Wednesday as well. Messages may be sent to the family at www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Allen William Nelson, age 42, of Rains Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on September 14, 1977 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late William Roscoe Nelson and Jewelene (Prewitt) Nelson. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Heck Estes and Clemma Prewitt and Dewey and Idessie Nelson; uncles, R.L. Prewitt, Lonnie Prewitt, Clarence Prewitt, Clyde Earl Prewitt, Paul Nelson and Millard Nelson. He is survived by his mother, Jewelene (Prewitt) Nelson of Williamsburg; sister, Charlene Nelson of Williamsburg; brother, Daniel Nelson (Kody) of Williamsburg; uncles,...

Ricky Dewayne Decker, 35, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the University of Louisville Hospital.  He was born November 20, 1984, in Corbin. A friendly, caring person, Dewayne always had a smile bringing good cheer to others. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elsie Mae (Brown) Clark; and his paternal grandfather, James T. Decker. He leaves behind his loving family: father, Ricky Decker; mother, Ruth Decker; three brothers: Dustin Decker, Sean Decker, and Adam Decker; grandmother, Eula Decker; three uncles: Dean Clark, Patrick Decker, and Preston Decker; aunt, Sandra Hensley; and three cousins: Bethany Decker, Brooke Decker, and Crystal Hagan, along with many other relatives.  He is also...

Joyce Ann Sands Mendez, age 47, of Berea, Kentucky and formerly of Williamsburg, departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on October 13, 1972, in Indianapolis to the late James Henry and Grace Mae (Lee) Sands. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Sands and a nephew, Danny Wayne Sands. She is survived by her husband, Juan Mendez of Berea; sixteen children, Anjelina Bedolla of Mexico, Mayta Bedolla of Minnestota, Heather Bedolla of New Jersey, Jose Perez Sands of Williamsburg, Joanne Lopez Sands of Williamsburg, Jesus Bedolla Sands of Williamsburg, Gloria Bedolla Sands of Williamsburg, Darlene...

Cledia Imogene Faulkner, age 95, of the Maple Creek Community, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1924, in Whitley County, Kentucky, to the late James Mahan Griffitts and Malinda (Carr) Griffitts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Faulkner; two children, William Faulkner and Laura Beeler; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Cledia was a member of Maple Creek Church of God. She is survived by thirteen children, Elfreda Rains (Donnie) of Williamsburg, Imogene Monhollen (Riley) of Williamsburg, Dallas Faulkner (Peggy) of Williamsburg, Sim Faulkner (Audrey) of Williamsburg,...

Larry Joe Angel, Sr., age 61, of Croley Bend Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2019, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on May 1, 1958, in Jellico, Tennessee, to the late Roosevelt Mart and Marie (White) Angel. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Wes, William and JC Angel; and sisters, Barbara Spencer and Ollie Lee Angel. Larry was a volunteer fireman for over 40 years. He was a member and past member of the Goldbug, Williamsburg, Three Point, Emlyn and Pleasant View fire departments, where he assisted in helping the community. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Davis Angel...