Obituaries

Phyllis Ann Skidmore, 59, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Whitley County, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Herbert Young and Wilma Martin Young. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Whippoorwill Pentecostal Church. Phyllis is survived by her husband Ralph E. Skidmore; children Kimberly Bennett (Shawn), Miranda Richardson (David), and Elzie Medrano; grandchildren Tyler Black, Makenzie Black, Shawn Bennett, Austin Bennett, Braydon Bennett, Dakota Nicely, Madalyn Richardson and Maddox Richardson who is expected soon; brothers and sisters: Larry Young, Lewis Young, Denver Young, Wanda Poe, and Linda Jordan; and many nieces and nephews. The...

James Robert Wagers, 24, of Maple Creek Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, May 15, 2017 in Corbin. He was born on June 1, 1992 in Fulda Germany to James Wagers and Pamela Carter. He is survived by his wife, Tabitha Sue Wagers of Williamsburg; daughter, Braylee Adrianna Wagers of Williamsburg; father, James Jason Wagers of London; mother, Pamela McKiddy and Bobby Vanover of Williamsburg; sister, Lindsey Wagers of Williamsburg; brother, Mathew D. Wagers of Louisville; grandparents, Flora Helton of Williamsburg, and Jimmy and Christine Wagers of Lily; uncles, Eddie Burkhart of Lily and Jeffrey Wagers of London; aunts, Angela Wagers and Renee Burkhart of Lily; and a host of...

Infant Brycen Ray Carr of South Hwy 25W, Williamsburg, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, TN. He was the son of Courtney Canada and John Carr. Funeral services were held Monday, May 22 at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg is in charge of the arrangements.

Harold Bowling, 89, of Lakeland, FL, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant and veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was preceded in death by his father Wade Bowling, Mother Essie Bowling and Brother Don Bowling. Survivors include his wife Janette Denham Bowling of Lakeland, son David Bowling of Dallas, TX, daughters Vicky Bowling of Lakeland, and Teri Hultquist of Alcoa, TN,  son-law, Chip Hultquist, grandchildren, John and Derik Hultquist, Chaz and Alec Bowling and great grandchildren, Ashton and Silas Bowling and Lucy Hultquist. Graveside service and interment was held Monday, May 22, at Rest Haven Cemetery, Corbin. Local arrangements...

Tabitha Nasha Bargo, 27, of Sandy Branch Road, Barbourville, departed this life on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 28, 1989 in Jellico, TN to Paul Bargo and Tammy (Croley) Bargo. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Loyd Croley. She is survived by her three children, Bryson Randle, Aubrey Randle and Braden Mullis of Williamsburg; her mother, Tammy Bargo of Williamsburg; her father, Paul Bargo of Williamsburg; three sisters, Jessica Saylor, Paula Bargo and Amanda Bargo of Williamsburg; her grandmother, Flossie Croley of Barbourville; nieces and nephews, Kiesha Saylor, Mackenzie Saylor, Skylor Saylor, Zachary Saylor, Connor Saylor and Alivia Randle; and a host of...

“Papaw” Bill Browning, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Corbin Health and Rehab. Born in Indiana, he was the son of the late Andrew Browning  and Grace Decker Lawson. He had been a mechanic at Roaden’s. Also preceding him in death were his daughter Roseann Browning; and his siblings Marie Richmond, Albert, Leonard, Charles, and Willard Browning, and Jerry Lawson; and his grandson Christopher Browning. He is survived by four children: Mickey Campbell (Jerry) of Corbin, Shirley Miles Jackson (Charles) of Williamsburg, Kenneth Browning (Tina) of Corbin, and Rickey Browning (Terri) of Lakeland, FL; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends who mourn his...

Howard McLean, 59, of Corbin passed away on  Saturday May 20, 2017 at his home. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, and loved life especially fishing and camping. Howard was preceded in death by his mother, Deloris Jefferson McLean; brothers, George, Terry, and Roy McLean. He is survived by his wife, Donna Tucker McLean; son, Howard Andrew McLean; sisters, Lisa McLean and Sue McLean; and by many family and friends, including; Danny, Preach, Al, Robbie, and Tom. The graveside service for Howard McLean will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 27, at Locust Grove Cemetery in Keavy. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dennis Ray Cupp, 62, of Highway 511, Corbin, departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on June 10, 1954 in Hamilton, OH to the late Troy Roscoe Cupp and Dessie Gladys (Strunk) Cupp. Dennis was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his daughter, Shonna Lee Hilbert (Allen) of Mt. Washington, KY; son, James Cupp (Stacey) of St. Francisville, IL; three grandchildren, Hannah Hamblin, Zachary Hamblin and Adrian Cupp; one sister, Levonna Sams (Jim); many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 20, at...

Nelson Genole Strunk, 78, of Pilot Drive, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Hillcrest Health and Rehab Center in Corbin. He was born on May 12, 1939 in Williams-burg, to Lloyd Strunk and Nora Moore Strunk. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Nora Strunk; wife, Betty Cox Strunk; grandson, Charley McIntosh; and sister, Evelyn Canada. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Hampton (husband Jimmy) of Knoxville and April McIntosh (husband Ernie) of Williamsburg; son, Rev. Lenny Strunk (wife Deborah) of Williamsburg; eight grandchildren, Ashley Vandygriff, Taylor Hampton, Jordan Hampton, Tasha Moses, Morgan McIntosh, Peyton McIntosh, Zoee McIntosh, and Emily-Ann Woods; two great...

Mildred Irene Duncan, 73, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday May 13, 2017 at her home. She was a homemaker who loved caring for others. Mildred was known as someone who was always there to help her friends and neighbors. She was born in the Corn Creek Community in Whitley County, a daughter of the late Jake and Anna Ashby Byrge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings; David Byrge, Elsie Swartz, Thelma Carter, Michael Byrge, Bill Byrge, and Stella Anderson. Mildred is survived by her husband, Frank Duncan; children, David Edward Duncan and Debra Sue Garcia; sister, Aileen Ping; grandson, Bentley Saylor; and by numerous nieces,...