Obituaries

Kenneth Wayne Hicks, age 80, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Beech Tree Manor. He was born September 19, 1944, in Jellico, Tennessee. Kenneth is preceded in death by father, Martin Hicks; mother, Clara Bell (Hicks) Lay; wife, Melba (Brown) Hicks; wife, Vergie Hicks; and brother, Herbert Joe “Buster” Lay. He is survived by his son, Jeffery Hicks and wife Betty; stepson, Raymond Elliott; daughters, Sheila Faulkner, and Crystal Botts; grandchildren, Jeffery Hicks, Ashley Adkins, Donald Ray Hicks, Melinda Ford, Scotty Wayne, Maddison, Hunter and Chloe Botts; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Delmer “Duke” Hicks; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his...

Shirley (Harp) Baker, age 81, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born July 27, 1943, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Shirley is preceded in death by husband, Jack Baker; father, Francis Tip Harp; and mother, Dasy Marie (Stokes) Harp. She is survived by daughters, Teresa Moses and husband Jeff, and Susie Shannon and husband Troy; grandchildren, Erica Worley (James), Carrie Begluitti (Brett), Nicholas Lowe (Eden), Madison Lowe (Jack), Connor Walters, Connor Shannon, and Cheyenne Shannon; great-grandchildren, Raelynn Lowe, Olivia Worley, Bryce Begluitti, Emmarie Worley, Brixlee Williams; brother-in-law, Joe Woody Baker; sisters-in-law, Ann Campbell, Margaret Moses (Don), Mary Rutherford, and Linda Gail Maiden (Don); and a...

Lloyd Callahan, 95, passed away in his home on January 30, 2025. Lloyd was born on April 14, 1929, in Altro, KY. He was the son of the late Culty and Elizabeth Callahan. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma, and their children: Christian, Eric, Payton, and Michelle; four brothers: Jack, Bill, Harold, and Edward; and two sisters: Louise Kennedy and Marge Roberts. Lloyd leaves behind his wife Betty; his son Patrick (Lisa); stepchildren; Steve Hart (Vicki) and Susan Taylor (Roy); grandchildren: Joshua Callahan, Ashley Shutts, Brittany Lerro, Krisi Anderson, Cally Wood, Kimme Callahan, Clara Callahan, Cole Callahan, Rebekah Lester, Kyle...

Ralph Edward Adkins, born on February 27, 1962 in Jellico, TN, passed away on January 28, 2025. He was a consummate outdoorsman with a deep love for the natural world. This love was most evident in his favorite pastimes, which included hunting, fishing, and scuba diving. Ralph also had a keen interest in horse riding and 4-wheeling. As a man who enjoyed working with his hands, he could often be found tinkering with tools in his workshop or out in the field. As the American naturalist John Muir once said, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks,” and Ralph sought and found much in his lifelong...

Ward Allen Funk, age 90, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Beech Tree Manor. He was born April 29, 1934, in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1952, in Independance, Missouri. Ward was an avid musician and singer for many years; Eldorado Spring, Missouri High School Boys Glee Club 1950-1951; First Christian Church Choir, Eldorado Springs, Missouri 1950-1951; William Chrisman High Acapella Choir 1951-1952; 1st Presbyterian Church Choir, Independence, Missouri 1951-1956; Messiah Choir, Independence, Missouri 1955-1956; Kansas City Philharmonic Chorus, Kansas City, Missouri 1956; U.S. Army Men’s Chorus, Armed Forces Day 1957; Clifford Bryant and New Revivals 1973-1980 as Bass singer and Rhythm...

Onnie O. Meadors, age 90 of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home. He was born May 7, 1934 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late Soloman and Frankie Vanover Meadors, Along with his parents he was preceded in death by eight siblings, Paris Berman Meadors, Florence Virginia Meadors, Mary Magadelene Meadors, Lilian Heinz, Flossie Birnbaum, George Meadors, Russell Meadors, and Charles Meadors. He is survived by his wife, Betty Meadors of Williamsburg, Ky.; six children, Kennie Davis (Debbie) of Austin Ky., Ginger Robbins of Williamsburg Ky., Dessie Kelly (Mike) of Williamsburg Ky., Pam Huff (Bo Poff) of Corbin Ky., Onnie “Bill” Meadors (Sonya) of Williamsburg, Ky and...

Millard R. “Ray” Hill, Sr., age 85, of Louisville, Kentucky returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 24, 2025, at The Willows at Harrodsburg in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He was born on February 22, 1939, in Whitley County, Kentucky to the late Lorenzo and Rosa (Mowery) Hill. Ray was a Deacon at Lyons Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville and a member of Zoneton Masonic Lodge #964. He retired from General Electric after 30 years of faithful service. He was a people person and loved to tell jokes where he would laugh out loud even before he got to the punchline. His stories of being raised in Whitley County, Kentucky during the...

Delina Davis, age 64, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1960, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Delina is preceded in death by her father, Vaitor Davis; mother, Frankie Mae (Taylor) Davis; brothers, Bobby Davis, Clyde Davis, and Carl Davis; nephews, Vaitor “Little Man” Davis, Daniel Davis; sisters-in-law, Shirley Davis, and Sherry Davis; and brother-in-law, Green Berry Roberts, Sr. She is survived by her grandchildren, Trenedy Dale Reed, Haven Renee Tolliver, Pheibe Page Tolliver, Korrina Kelly Reed; son, Trenedy Junior Reed; brothers, Lloyd Davis and wife Judy, Kenneth Davis, Wayne Davis, David Davis, Ralph Davis and wife Jackie, Kelly Davis...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ezra McKinley Lanham, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to all whose lives he touched. Ezra was born on September 22, 1955, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and left us on January 21, 2025. He resided in Corbin, Kentucky, and was a proud retiree. Ezra was a man of many passions. Above all, he cherished his family and friends, always placing their needs above his own. He was also an ardent lover of the great outdoors, often finding solace and peace in nature’s embrace. His life was marked by his unwavering commitment to those he loved and his readiness to...

Janice June Owens Perkins, age 94, passed away at her homeon January 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 11, 1931, to George Sherman and Nellie Mae Owens. June dedicated her life to the lord and her seven children; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Her greatest joys came from serving the Lord and spending time with her family. She was a long-standing member of Stanfield United Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Sherman Owens and Nellie Mae Owens; her siblings, Barton Warren Owens, Geraldine Heatherly, Geneva Owens, Hattie Owens; half siblings, Lola Monroe, Virgie Baird, Lottie Belk, Viola Smith and John Owens; her...