Obituaries

J. Paul Menehan, 88, of Jellico, TN passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home. He was born January 7, 1929. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Potts Menehan; son, Thomas Paul Menehan; father, Joseph Ignatius Menehan; mother, Mildred Helen O’Conner Menehan; sister, Maureen Graham. He is survived by a son, David Patrick Menehan and wife Valentina of Woodbridge, VA; daughter, Kathleen and husband Michael Christie Spinolo of Newcomb, Tn; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. The funeral was held June 29 at the Funeral Home. ​Burial was held in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery (Lexington Park, Maryland). Pastor Michael...

Richard Paul Nelson, 61, of Taylor Circle, Williamsburg, departed this life on Thursday, June 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1955 in Williamsburg, to Hubert Nelson and Bessie (Gibson) Nelson. He was also preceded in death by his father, Herbert Nelson; two sisters, Mildred Elswick and Linda Heathley; and brother, David Nelson. He is survived by his children, Paul Nelson of St. Louis, MO and Ashlai Nelson of Williamsburg; five grandchildren, Ray Ray Nelson, JoJo Nelson, Harleigh Bray, Haileigh Nelson, and Morgan Overbay; mother of children, Joyce McCarthy of St. Louis, MO and Susie Nelson of Williamsburg; six sisters, Tooter Blakley of Williamsburg, Blackjack Williams of Williamsburg,...

Joie Mildred Willhite, 83, of Highway 904, Williamsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Rockcastle Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born March 11, 1934 in Whitley County, to the late Archie Willhite and Flora (Lawson) Willhite. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Large and Georgia Hamilton and brothers, D.F. Willhite and Billy Eugene Willhite. She is survived by her sister, Edith Brenda Siler and her husband Elmer of Cincinnati, OH; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing. The funeral service was held Sunday, July 2, at the...

Harry Lee Kyker, 57, of Greeneville, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. He was a broker, owner, and auctioneer of C.L.A.S.S. Land and Auction. Mr. Kyker was a member of Limestone Free Will Baptist Church. He served on various boards in the community and volunteered for many community activities. Survivors include his wife: Cathy Kyker; two step-sons: Chris Walden of Nashville and Jack Walden of the home; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Irene and Burkey Hensley of Chuckey and Ruth and Harmon Mathes of the South Central Community; a brother: Clay Kyker of the Philadelphia Community; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Jerry and Debbie Sharp of Newcomb, TN and Jane Morrow of...

Joseph Lambdin, 27, of Black Oak Road Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his home. He was born July 28, 1989 in Corbin. He is preceded in death by a brother, Steven Lambdin; grandparents, Bobby Joe Lambdin,Jesse Graves, Geneva Graves Lay. Joseph is survived by his mother: Betty Osborne and husband Ernest; father, Brian Lambdin and wife Stacy; brothers, Jimi Lambdin, Ernie Osborne; sister, Dionna Sizemore and husband Eric; grandmother, Jean Breeding; special niece and nephew, Sarah and Shaun; special cousins, Heather and Alex Maiden; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. The funeral services were held Friday, June 30, in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with...

Bill H. Gibbs, 83, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born on June 10, 1934 in Whitley County. He was preceded in death by his parents Nate Gibbs and Linda Haase and step-mother Captola Gibbs; brother Williard Gibbs and sister Mary Gibbs; and step-brother O.B. Richardson. Bill was a member of West Corbin Baptist Church.  He had worked as a service manager for Whayne Supply. An avid U.K. fan, he also enjoyed his grandchildren’s sporting events, gardening, and horseback riding. He is survived by his wife Vera Lois; daughter Karen Gibbs of Corbin; son Kevin Gibbs (Cathy) of Louisville; grandson Christopher Gibbs (Linnea) of...

Joshua Antonio Hipolito, 16, of Tim Stephens Road, Revelo, departed this life on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Corbin. He was born on October 25, 2001 in Lexington.  He was a student at McCreary County High School. He is survived by his parents, Melinda Johnson of Revelo and Jamie Hipolito of Lexington; his brothers and sisters,, Travis Johnson of Somerset, Karianne Johnson Rivera of Ecuador, James Johnson of Richmond, Iris Emili Hipolito of Lexington, Jeremiah Johnson of Revelo, Daniel Johnson of Revelo and Jamie Hipolito Jr. of Lexington; grandmother, Carrie Johnson of Eubank; grandfather, Curtis Johnson of Lancaster; grandmother, Alberta Ceraplo; and a host of other family and friends to mourn...

Kenneth Wayne Harris, 76, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Edgar and Rena Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Gary Harris and grandson Derek Harris. A retired Army veteran, he also drove a Whitley County School bus, and repaired small engines. Survivors include his devoted wife, Judith Harris; his daughter, Vicki (Marvin) Hammons; his son, Dewey (Debbie) Harris; grandchildren: Jessica (Eric) Angel; Victoria (Michael) Hacker; Dusty Harris; great-grandchildren: Erica Angel, Isaiah Angel and Lenox Hacker; brother, Larry (Bonnie) Harris; sisters: Carolyn (Larry) McKee, Kathy (Paul) Harless; several nieces, nephews;...

Cathy Bird, 64, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of the Pleasant View Community Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, after a brief illness at the Beverly Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born June 9, 1953 in Jellico, TN to the late Bill Bird and the late Opal Hamblin Bird. She is survived by a brother; Kenneth “Woody” Bird (Terry) of London, several cousins and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. The memorial service was held Thursday July 6, at Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Long officiating. Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com. Ellison Funeral is entrusted with the arrangements.

Francine Bowlin Brown, 64 of Jellico, TN passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Beech Tree Manor. She was born August 14, 1952 in Jellico, TN. Francine is preceded in death by her daughter, Dana Smith; father, Theodore “Tobe” Bowlin; mother, Spanis Ivey Bowlin; brothers, Tommy Joe Bowlin, Ted Harold Bowlin, Ned Bowlin; sisters, Mildred Hines, Lena Powell, Marilyn Sue Bowlin, ​Lois Lee. She is survived by a son, Danny Smith; two grandchildren, sisters, Judy Nelson and Maxine Jenkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Francine’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of...