Obituaries

Glenn Edward Gentry, 76, of Highway 1809, Barbourville, departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2017 due to a motor vehicle accident in Williamsburg. He was born on March 13, 1941 in Madison County, to the late Becham Gentry and Evelyn Hendricks Gentry. He was preceded in death by a son, Rick Gentry; brothers, Kenneth Gentry, Cecil Gentry and Harold Gentry and a sister, Jerri Gentry.  Glenn was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #490 F&AM. He is survived by his loving wife, Pauline Brown Gentry of Barbourville; two grandchildren, Aric Lee Gentry of Barbourville and Leah Hayes (Marty) of Williamsburg; three great-grandchildren,...

Don E. Davis, 72, of Jellico (Oswego), TN passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1944 in Jellico, TN and was a long time member, Deacon and Treasurer of the Oswego Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the Jellico Masonic Lodge 527 F&AM since January 23, 1970. Don was preceded in death by his parents, ​Caleb and Lena Baker Davis. He is survived by wife, Frances “Tootsie” Davis; son, John Davis, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. The funeral was held March 26 at Oswego Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Junior Dople, Rev. Mark Stanley...

Vicky L. Hibbard,  64, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her home in Lily. Vicky is survived by her son Sheridan D. Hibbard. Funeral services were held Thursday at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Boswell officiating. Burial was in Candle Ridge Cemetery.

Archie Canada, 74, of Corbin passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was retired from Ford Motor Company. Born August 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Herman and Goldie Canada. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Kenneth Canada and Arthur Canada. He leaves behind his wife, Laveta Ellis Canada; two sons: Arthur Canada and wife Melinda of Corbin and Michael Canada and wife Amanda of Georgetown; daughter: Paige Montecillo and husband Elson of Cocoa, FL; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and sister, Arlean Messer and husband Dick of Corbin, as well as other relatives and numerous friends to...

Rosetta Mae Tye Cooper, 93 years and four days of age, of Keswick Road, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2017. She was born on March 22, 1924 in Williamsburg, to the late Marshall “Monk” Tye and Effie Rose Tye. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cooper; a son, Kenneth Ray Cooper; and three sisters, Lena Spann, Ruby Hatfield and Alice Hurst. Rosetta was a member of Boston Baptist Church since 1962. She is survived by her eight children, Gary (Crystal) Cooper of Williamsburg, Barbara Gail Lay of Newcomb, Sherry (James) Cox of Brunswick, ME, Wanda (Jim) Capps of Keswick, Pam (Jeff) Siler of Saxton, Roger Cooper...

Jo Lynn Herbert, 66, of Corbin passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. Born February 2, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Everett Stanley Conner and Wilma Kathleen Conner.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Stanley Conner II. She leaves behind her husband, James L. Herbert; son, James L. Herbert II; daughter, Joy Herbert-Neal and husband Shannon; six grandchildren: Mary Beth Reid and husband Al, James L. Herbert III, Matthew Theodore, Nicholas Theodore, Keagan Neal, and Zachary Herbert; one great grandchild: Sebastian Reid; sister, Tommie Conner; and three brothers: Jim Coffey, John Conner, and Robert Conner; as well as other relatives and...

John F. “Chico” Frazier, a loving husband and father, devoted grandfather, loyal friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the age of 61, at Baptist Health, Corbin. He was born on December 17, 1955 in Louisville, to Richard E. and Mary Jane Frazier. John worked in all areas of construction, but found his passion in masonry. He loved showing off his work on projects all over the state. He was an avid music lover and musician, learning to play the drums from his brother, Jimmy, at the age of 9. He was the type of person who never met a stranger, was generous to a fault, and had a...

Anthony Wayne Edmonds, 53, of Williamsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Baptist Health. He was born on December 17, 1963 in Lexington, to the Mildred Edmonds and the late Roscoe Demus. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Edmonds of Lexington; sister, Barnetta Edmonds of Lexington; two brothers, Billy Ray Edmonds and William Edmonds of Lexington; his grandmother, Carolyn Edmonds of Lexington; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. His friends and caregivers at Comp Care will miss him greatly. The funeral service was held Friday, March 25, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Collins officiating. He was laid to rest in...

Gopal Prakash, 54, of Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Baptist Health Lexington in the presence of his loving and devoted family. He was born on February 2, 1963, in Chennai, India and was preceded in death by his father, Gopalan Nair, and mother, Parvathy Gopal. Prakash is survived by his wife, Stacey, and two daughters, Sydney and Molly; sister-in-law, Stephanie Jones and her husband, Tom; sister-in-law, Paula Gammon and her husband, Michael; brother, Gopal Babu and his wife, Suchetha; brother, Gopal Vinod and his wife, Bindu; sister, Gopal Sarala; as well as nine nieces and nephews, including Isaiah and Micah Jones; Olivia, Myra and Jude Gammon;...

Wanda Lee Lester Rains, of Corbin and formerly of the Jellico Creek departed this life on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 26, 1941 in Whitley County, to the late William Lester and Shirley Grace Cornelius Lester. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rains; a son, Frank Rains and her brothers, Lonnie Lester and his wife Bonnie, William Lester Jr. and Delmer Lester. Wanda was a member of Jellico Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her two daughters, Kimberly Jo Rayborn of Corbin and Kelley Rae McKeehan (Gary) of Rockholds; two grandchildren, Lucas Ray McKeehan and Haylee Lynn McKeehan of Rockholds;...