Obituaries

Rena Marie Lanham Leto, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend died in Lodi, Ohio on August 17, 2024 after a period of declining health. She was 79 years old. Rena was born in Cincinnati, OH and raised in Corbin, KY. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1967 and married her first husband Joseph Catron, also from Corbin, KY, in 1968. Rena and Joe share two daughters. Rena worked as a teacher, then a principal, for the Berea City School District in Berea, OH for most of her professional career. She obtained her Master’s and Ph.D. from Kent State University. After 35 years in education, she retired to pursue her many...

Kathy (Marlow) McClanahan, age 65, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born September 18, 1958, in Tackett, Tennessee. Kathy is preceded in death by father, Dee Marlow; mother, Mary (Eastridge) Marlow; brothers, Thurman, Arlie, Herman, Woodrow, Lester, Leslie and Jerry Marlow; sister, Velma (Marlow) Webb; neice, Brenda Marlow; daughter, Whitney McClanahan; and grandson, Peyton Leon Hinkle. She is survived by husband, David McClanahan; son, Josh Malicoat; daughters, Samantha Richards, Jessica Brandenburg and husband Keith; grandchildren, Brent Malicoat, Walker Malicoat, Alyssa and Lauren Brandenburg, Grant Richards, Kahlan Richards, and Ava Davis; sisters, Lois Lemarr and husband Roy, Vina Moore and husband Clarence, Wilma Coroner, Melissa...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Lee, JR, who peacefully left this world on August 13, 2024. Born on November 16, 1949, in Williamsburg, KY, Charles was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Charles was a dedicated business operator who took pride in being self-employed. His hard work and dedication set an example for those around him. He leaves behind a lasting legacy that will be remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving spouse, Brenda Lee; mother, Roxie Lee; daughters, Stacey Abbott, Carey (Dan) Sanchez-Kahn and Jennifer Lee; grandchildren, Hayley Abbott, Houston Abbott, Cade Hendrickson, Nichols...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maxine Jones, born on December 27, 1953, in Manchester, KY, and peacefully leaving this earth on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her home in Williamsburg, KY. Maxine Jones, survived by her beloved children, Carolyn Lawson (Paul), Renea Davenport, and Jimmy Anderson (Linda); she will be remembered by her precious grandchildren, Jacob, Kaitlyn, Daven, Trey, Mckayla, Arissa, Jimmy W. (Dakota), Ryan, Sierra, Justin, Ashley, and Jason; additionally, she leaves behind her great-granddaughters, Kollins and Kleine. Maxine Jones, a woman of love and kindness, also leaves to mourn her passing her brothers, Johnny Powell (Charlotte), Carlo Powell (Brenda), Kenny Powell (Carol), Willie Powell (Karen), and...

Steve Jr. McVay, age 76, of Williamsburg, Ky, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his home. He was born November 2, 1948 in Bell County, Kentucky to the late Steve Sr. and Beddie Shears McVay. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his companion, Margaret aka Lorene Jones, a son, Lonnie Jay Fuson; four sisters, Nannie Early, Brenda McVay, Ettia Lee Davis, and Bertha Jones; four brothers, Henry, George, Cleo and Tommie McVay. He is survived by four sons, Billy McVay, Jackie McVay, Stevie McVay, and Lonnie McVay all of Williamsburg, Ky; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Lay of Georgia, Cleda Caddell of Williamsburg, Ky.,...

Betty L Claxton, a beloved member of the Corbin community, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 7, 1947, in Whitley County, Kentucky, and spent her life dedicated to her family and her work as a cook at Oak Grove Elementary. Betty is survived by her children, Tammy Mobley (Ken), Danny Moore (Jayma), Scott Claxton (Kim), Stevie Claxton (Tina), and Betsy Sergent (Scott). She also leaves behind her brothers, Harmon Saylor (Fay), Jim Rhoades (Doris), and John Rhoades (Jill); as well as her sisters, Kathy Eckstein (Fred), Karen Strickland (Herschel), and Sally Strickland; sister-in-law, Gail Rhoades;...

Johnny Ray Moore, age 20, of Jellico, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Johnny is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Rev. John and Stella Reynolds, Earl and Irene Hale, George and Janie Louise Collins, Jerry and Birdie Moore. He is survived by his parents, Becky and Ray Moore; papaw and mamaw, Brady and Betty Reynolds, and mamaw, Vena Hurst all of Jellico, TN; sister, Keyana Southard of London, KY; uncles, Jeff Reynolds and Sonya, of Jellico, TN, and Timmy Lambdin of Williamsburg, KY; aunt, Joanie King; two special brothers, Jacob Reynolds and Riley King all of Jellico, TN; niece, Allanna Southard of London, KY; and a host of...

Robert Hendrickson Jr., age 89, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at his granddaughter’s home in Woodbine, KY. He was born October 27, 1934 in Bloomington, IN, to the late Robert Sr. and Mary Ann Puett Hendrickson. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Hendrickson; and a grandson, Nathan Robert Hendrickson. He is survived by his children, Sonny Hendrickson (Sheila) of Williamsburg, KY, Larry Hendrickson of Williamsburg, KY, Carol Hendrickson Phillips (Robert Caddell) of Williamsburg, KY, Alice Doughty (Doug) of Williamsburg, KY, and Roxan Phillips (Jeff) of Williamsburg, KY; 18 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; one brother, Mack Hendrickson of Indiana; several nieces, nephews, and...

Jack Julian Boggs, age 92, departed this life Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born in McKee, KY, Mr. Boggs graduated from McKee High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. Mr. Boggs also served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a hardworking businessman who spent the first part of his business life as Manager of Begley Drug Store in Lexington, KY. He later moved to Corbin, KY and became a partner in Bondurant Drug Store. Mr. Boggs retired from Gambrel Toyota in Corbin, KY. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Corbin where he was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce and Optimist Club. He...

Cheryl Kay (Gibson) Lambdin, age 74, of the Sled Creek Community of Duff, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her home. She was born July 7, 1950, in Scott County, Tennessee. Kay is preceded in death by father, Delus Gibson; mother, Dora (Lawson) Gibson; brothers, Willie, Carl and Albert Gibson; sisters, Etta Harness, Doris Smith, Izilla Harness, Georgia Harness, and Irena Olinger. She is survived by husband, Lonnie Lambdin; sons, Gregory Lambdin and wife Jessie, Gary Lambdin, Daniel Lambdin, Isaac Lambdin, and Colton Lambdin; daughters, Gail Metcalf and husband David, Kaylee, Haylee, Sarah, Megan and Olivia Lambdin; grandchildren, Josh Leffel, Aaron, Robert, Matthew Lambdin, Joseph, Cody and Ethan Metcalf, Zach...