Obituaries

Terry Lee Rowland, 67, of Bismarck, ND, formerly of Corbin, KY and Xenia, OH, passed away November 24, 2016 in Bismarck. Born January 4, 1949 in Corbin, he was the son of the late Dewey A. Rowland of Corbin and Dorothy E. Rowland. His brother David Kurt Rowland also preceded him in death. Terry graduated from the Xenia (OH) Senior High School in 1967, Sinclair Community College at Dayton, and Wright State University at Fairborn in 1975 with a degree in geology, the field in which he worked from 1979 until 2012.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 until 1971, and later in the Army Reserves. He was an avid...

Shirley Tompkins Barker, 88 of Corbin, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born in Corbin, on April 14, 1929, she was the daughter of William W. (Bill) and Bessie Messer Tompkins. She married Randall D. Barker on November 28, 1952.  She was a graduate of Cumberland College and Eastern State Teacher’s College, also earning her Master’s Degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She taught for over 30 years in the Fleming-Neon, Knox County, and Corbin City School districts. Shirley taught 5th grade for many years in the Corbin City School District. Her field trips to Mammoth Cave, and “Friday Letters” are remembered by many of her...

Ross Hesco Smith, 85, of Hanging Rock Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington. He was born on March 20, 1932 in Whitley County, to the late Clarence Smith and Della Mae (Lovitt) Smith. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Hoytt Smith, Herman Smith and Keith Smith and two sisters, Ermma Roark and Ethel Mitchell. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Webb Smith of Williamsburg; four children, Larry Smith of Morristown, TN, Phyllis Smith of Tazewell, TN, Donna Cody (Chris) of Bean Station, TN...

Randy Petrey, 54, of East Highway 904, Williamsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1962 in Williamsburg, to the late Joe Petrey and Zelma (Shelton) Petrey. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents. Randy was a member of the United Auto Workers. He is survived by his mother, Zelma Petrey of Williamsburg; brother, Tom Petrey of Lambert, MI; several cousins; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. The funeral services were held Saturday, May 20, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Croley officiating. He was laid to rest...

Rev. Stanley Elbert Huddleston Sr., 62, of Hanging Rock Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1955 in Williamsburg, to the late Rev. Clyde Russell Huddleston and Lillie (Southerland) Huddleston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Tye) Huddleston; sisters, Retha Davis and Terry Faulkner and brothers, Rev. Marshall Huddleston and Robert Huddleston; and a step-son, Rick Anderson. Stanley was a member of Tidal Wave Baptist Church.  Stanley enjoyed time with his family and loved the outdoors and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Hattie (Murphy) Huddleston of Williamsburg; two children, Amanda Huddleston and fiancé Daniel Chansler...

Jordan Lee Canada, 27, of Mary Canada Road, Rockholds, departed this life on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1989 in Knoxville, TN to Kenneth Canada and Mary (White) Canada. He was preceded in death by his brother, K.C. Canada; sister, Amanda Canada; grandmother, Patsy White and grandparents, Clifford and Minnie Canada. Jordan loved playing music, singing with family and friends and taking care of his mother. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Mary Canada of Rockholds; brother, Mark Canada of Rockholds; grandfather, James White of Williamsburg; special nephew, Trevor Canada; special friend, Joe Gibson; and a host of other family and friends to...

Joyce “Diane” Minton, 68,  passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Nashville, TN,  Diane was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Jarrell Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Steve Minton. She is survived by three sons: Charles Carter (Patti), Steve Minton (Stephani), and Brian Minton (Kara); and grandchildren: Josh Carter, Morgan Carter, Sarah Minton, Seth Minton, Zoey Williams, Eli Williams, Olivia Williams, C.J. Minton, and Abby Minton. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. (Central Time) on Thursday, May 25, at the Roselawn Cemetery in Murfreesboro, TN. Arrangements are by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home where messages may be written...

Jack Ronnie Stinnett II, 54, of Highway 1481, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1963 In Fort Worth, TX to the late Jack Ronnie Stinnett Sr. and Mescal (Ellis) Stinnett. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Tyron Nealy and special friend, David Monhollen. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Faye Stinnett of Williamsburg; three children, Brittany Sulfridge (Randle), Sarah Stinnett and Brandon Stinnett of Williamsburg; five grandchildren, Braiden Caldwell, Josilyn Sulfridge, Layken Sulfrige, Kylee Davis and Brennan Stinnett; his mother, Mescal Ellis Stinnett of Williamsburg; sister, Rhonda Nealy of Venore, TN;...

James Edward Bryant, 66, of C. Bryant Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1951 in Kenver, KY to the late Claude Bryant and Pearl (Durham) Bryant. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Sargent Bryant and Hobert Bryant and a brother-in-law, Raymond Meadors. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bryant of Williamsburg; mother, Pearl Bryant of Williamsburg; three brothers, Michael Bryant (Alice) of Pine Knot, Lawrence Bryant (Shirley) of Williamsburg and Dennis Bryant (Sharlet) of Williamsburg; sister, Brenda Meadors of Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and...

William “Bill” Dewey Branam, 62, of White Oak (Duff), TN passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Heartland Hospice in Wilmington, Delaware.  He was born December 10, 1954 in Jellico, TN. Bill is preceded in death by his parents: Millard and Elsie Webb Branam; brothers, Johnny Branam, Otis Branam, Willie Branam; sister, Elaine Taylor. He is survived by daughter, Jennifer Maness and husband Jeff and children; Austin Berry, Adrienna Berry, Sarah Maness and Hannah Manes of Newark, Delaware; sons, Chris Branam and wife Heather and children; Chase and Colton Branam of Piqua, OH; Jason Branam and children; Javlyn, Aubrey, Mikenna and Bane Branamof Piqua, OH; Jeremy Branam and wife Heather...