Obituaries

Betty Johnson, 85, departed this life on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at her home in Corbin. Born on January 9, 1933 in Chicago, IL, Betty was the daughter of the late Frank and Ester (Reed) Fagan. She was a former factory worker where she worked as an punch press operator and was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Bacon Creek Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: John B. Johnson Sr. and a son: John B. Johnson, Jr. She is survived by four children: James Johnson of Port Orchard, WA, Norrine Fiddler and husband Thomas Sr. of Sunbury, PA, Cheryl Mayne and husband Ken...

Nancy Walp Lowe, 74, passed away, August 13, 2018 at her family residence in Rocky Top, TN. She was born August 11, 1944 in Campbell County, TN. and was preceded in death by her father, Earl Walp; mother, Letha Lay Walp; brother, Carl Walp, Sr. She is survived by a brother, Charles Walp; sister, Thelma Brantley and husband Boyd; niece, Renada Wallace and Roger; nephew, Carl Walp, Jr.; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends & family to mourn her passing. The funeral was held Saturday, August 18 at the Harp Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Yancey and Rev. David Napier officiating. Burial was held Sunday, August 19, in the Valley...

Angela Carol Hooper, 34 of Deltona, FL passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018 at her home. She was born July 23, 1984 in Frankfort, to Dalton and Bonnie Hooper. She is survived by her daughter, Charla Carol Hooper; parents Dalton and Bonnie Hooper; sister Diane Shumway, Judith Suzanne Hooper; brothers, Jimmy Hooper and Kevin Hooper. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Jimmie and Lena Hooper and Lewis and Katie Davis; brother, Dalton Hooper, Jr.; Sister: Cynthia Hooper. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her cats. Funeral services were held Saturday August 18, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel  with the Rev. Billy Carpenter officiating. Interment was in the Clear Fork...

Elmer Carpenter, 72, of Poplar Street, Corbin, departed this life on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on December 17, 1945 in Williamsburg, to the late Dillard Lee Carpenter and Litha (McKiddy) Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Powers and a brother, Kenneth Carpenter. Elmer was a veteran of the United States Army a member of the American Legion and the DAV, and a Kentucky Colonel. He worked at Storms Security and trained young recruits at the Army National Guard. He went to work at Baptist Health as a security guard for 9 years then left to go to Homeland and Diplomatic...

Russell W. Elliott, 71 of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home. He was born July 11, 1947 in Rochester, NY to the late George Elliott and Delphine Jones Mailo. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his grandparents Emerson and Icie Jones. He is survived by his wife June Elliott of Williamsbur; two daughters, Angela McQueen (Jeff Prewitt) of Williamsburg, Anita Partin (Dewayne) of Williamsburg; son, Jonathan Elliott of Corbin; eight grandchildren; Anthony Thornberry, Alexander Thornberry, Adam Thornberry, Ricky Thornberry, Ryan Elliott, Connor Partin, Mason Partin and Alicyn Partin, 5 great grandchildren, his mother; Delphine Jones Mailo of Williamsburg; two sisters; Virginia Williams (Gary) of...

Mildred Louise Freeman, 67, of Becks Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, August 6, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 19, 1951 to the late Alvis Preston Edmonds and Nancy (Croley) Edmonds. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Freeman and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie Bowlin and Lisa Peace, both of Williamsburg; two sons, Donnie Bowlin (Missy) and Rodney Bowlin (Elizabeth), both of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Miranda Peace, Dalton Peace, Madison Peace, Taylor Bowlin, Tyler Bowlin, Tara Bowlin, Tiffany Bowlin, Donnie Bowlin, Jr., Ryan Bowlin, Heather Bowlin, Rodney Bowlin, Jr., Justin Bowlin,...

Ruth Caddell McCullah, 88, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 4, 1930 in Whitley County, to the late Claude and Vicy Moses Heatwole. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Caddell, two sons Timothy Caddell, Rev. David Caddell, a stepson Clarence McCullah, five sisters and two brothers. She was a longtime member of the Green Street Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Daniel “Hoss” McCullah of Williamsburg; four sons; Joe Caddell (Vivian) of Williamsburg, Jerry Caddell of Williamsburg, Mike Caddell (Becky) of Farmville, VA, Steve Caddell (Kathy) of Dalton, GA, 12 grandchildren;...

Emmi F. Peacock, 90 of Masters Street, Corbin, passed away on Tuesday morning at the Christian Healthcare Center in Corbin. Memorial services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 22, at 11 a.m. at Lapeer Assembly of God, 1280 Daley Rd, Lapeer, Michigan with Pastor Dan Burger officiating. Laurel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Etholeen Woody Gallagher, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away peacefully at the Carolina Village Medical Center on Saturday, August 18, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, August 25, at the Pine Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Phillip “Fidge” Giles, 74, departed this life Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. He was born November 22, 1943, in Corbin, to Luther Fayette Giles and Cleda Mae Ramsey Giles. He was a carman for L & N/CSX Railroad and retired after more than 30 years employment. He was a member of the Hugh Harris Masonic Lodge in Corbin. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and an avid fisherman with the Bassin’ Baptist which he so enjoyed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Bobby Luke Giles, Kenneth Giles, Joyce Edmondson, Lana Dale Barton, Bill Giles, and Richard “Pup” Giles. He...