Obituaries

Lisa Faye Lovitt, 56, of North 6th Street, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born on January 16, 1961 in Jellico, TN to the late Eugene Griffith and Mae Etta Lay. She was preceded in death by her brother, Carl “Eddie” Griffith. She is survived by her five children, Jennifer Mae Cooper and husband Troy of Chelsea, OK, Mark Eugene Kersey and fiancé Chelsea Bunch of Chelsea, OK, Timothy Allen Kersey and wife Leslie of Williamsburg, Daniel Edward Jody and wife Aubrey of Chelsea, OK and Anthony Russel Jody of Williamsburg; ten grandchildren, Skyanna Cooper, Shurizon Cooper, Airem...

Roy Howard Mooneyham, Jr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Roy H. Mooneyham and Ollie Payne Mooneyham. He was also preceded in death by his wife Virginia “Virgie” Mooneyham on October 7, 2014; and his siblings Lena Lakes, Roena Cox, Nava Brooks, Finley Mooneyham, Denver Mooneyham, Susie Baird, Bonnie Jones, and Darrell Mooneyham. Roy was a carman with L&N/ CSX Railroad with over 44 years of service; was a U.S. Army veteran; and was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church. He loved farming. He is survived by his daughters Shirley Moffitt and husband John, and Sandra...

William Herren, Jr., 86, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born in Knox County, he was the son of the late William Herren, Sr., and Melissa Mullins Herren. He was preceded in death by his brother Walter Herren and sister Anna Mae Langenbach. He served over 20 years with the U.S. Army, both active and in the reserves, including during the Korean War. He was very active at Immanuel Baptist Church where he was a charter member and former deacon.  He also served as an usher, served communion, Nifty Fifty Senior Group, Upward Basketball, and the annual fish fry. He was also a 60-year Mason, 32nd degree, with...

Betty Sue Siler Wilson, 49, of Mill Road, Lafollette, TN departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the home of her mother in Williamsburg. She was born on November 9, 1967 in Jellico,  to Bill Siler and Betty M. (Lawson) Siler. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Bonnie Vanderpool; sister, Wanda Gail Jones and a step-daughter, Sarah Baker. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Wayne Wilson of Lafollette; a son, James David (JD) Siler of Williamsburg; three step-children, Tonya Trial of Monroe, MI, Greg Wilson of Lafollette and Jessie Ivey of Lafollette; her parents Bill and Betty Siler of Williamsburg; sister, Judy Davenport of Williamsburg; brother,...

Jewel D. Leach Melton, 87, of Eaton, OH, formerly of the Buck Creek community of Whitley County, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, at the Sycamore Glen Nursing Home in Miamisburg, OH. She was born October 21, 1929, at Saxton, the daughter of the late James Ottice and Bessie (Vanderpool) Leach. She was a member of the Clearfork Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy L. Melton; her brothers, Junior Leach, Claude Leach and Lonas Leach. She is survived  by her sons, Rick Melton and wife, Barb, of Miamisburg, OH, Darrell Melton and wife, Kim, of Eaton, OH; grandchildren, Jessica Centers and husband, Jason, Jenny McKinney and husband, Brian,...

Larry Lee Coker, 62, of Corbin, formerly of Jellico, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday May 5, 2017 at his residence. Larry was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church and he served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Carlene Cummins Coker; father, Walter Robert Coker. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Coker; step-children, Jessica Rosenbalm, Timothy Nason, Michael Nason; brother, Robert Coker and wife Jan of Williamsburg; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends to mourn his passing. The funeral service was held Monday, May 8, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home...

Joanna Ruth Hill Sizemore, 84, of Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Union Station, Virginia to the late Wesley Hill and Kate Brooks Hill. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Letcher Sizemore; a son, Estle Lawson; brother, Jimmy Hill and two sisters, Helen Smith and Axie Mae Watkins. She is survived by her children, Lavona Lancaster (Paul) of Salt Lake City, UT, Sharon Brock (Glen) of Taylorsville, Darence Lawson of Williamsburg and Ena Mays (Dwight) of Williamsburg; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Hill of Williamsburg; daughter-in-law, Vickie...

Michael Howard Noble, 51, of Highway 904, Williamsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1966 in Chicago, IL.  He was a member of Yaden Church of God. He is survived by his mother, Glenda Wilson of Williamsburg; two children, Justin Noble and Jeremy Noble of Williamsburg; two half-sisters, Sandy Smith and Trina Satterfield of Williamsburg; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerome McCullah officiating. Following the service he was laid to rest in the Carr Cemetery at...

Janice Vanover, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Janice is survived by her husband Harold Vanover. Funeral service was held Thursday, May 4, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Frazier officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery in Knox County. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Luther Dewees, 85 of Corbin, went to be with his Lord on Sunday May 7, 2017. Visitation will be on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for the family and from 2-4 p.m. for the public.  Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday May 10, at Faith Baptist Church in Corbin with Rev. Bennie Bush officiating. Burial will follow in the McHargue Cemetery in Laurel County with military honors by the Keavy DAV. Arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin.