Obituaries

Diane Miller Mitchell, age 82, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, Diane was a 1958 graduate of Corbin High School and trained at Union College before teaching at the base school at Fort Knox. She returned to her beloved Corbin in 1965 and began teaching French and Journalism. In 1967, she married a young science and math teacher, Wendal Mitchell. Five years later she took maternity leave and later came back as an English teacher. She created “The Paw’s Print” student newspaper, the “Pegasus” student literary magazine, and coached her students to publication in the national “Foxfire”...

Lillian Steele Babb, age 76, of Corbin, faithful wife, loving mother, and much-loved grandmother journeyed forth to meet the Angels and her Creator on, Friday, July 19, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born, the last of six sisters, in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Harold Ondis Steele and Floy Hila Reynolds Steele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce West, Phyllis Burnette, Janice Messer, and Brenda Klunder. A Baptist by faith and lifelong resident of Corbin, Lillian graduated from Lynn Camp High School. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Eastern Kentucky University and taught school...

Jack G. Smith, age 67, of Jellico, TN passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home. Born January 11, 1957, in Jellico, TN. Jack loved animals and had a lot that he cared for, giving them food and water twice a day. He enjoyed hunting and loved the outdoors. Jack is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Hill Lay; stepfather, Rev. Don Lay; and mother-in-law, Juanita Huddleston. Jack is survived by his loving wifem Valerie; and a brother, Joe Paul Smith and wife Theresa; sisters-in-law, Linda West, Sandra Kotarski, (Bernie), Sharon Huddleston; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family to mourn his passing. Jack was loved by all...

Today you will read in this newspaper that John is dead, don’t you believe it, today he is more alive than ever before! John Lloyd Neely went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, he was born July 10, 1944 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of the late Lloyd Earl and Ruth Medley Neely. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his darling childhood sweetheart and loving wife, Joyce Fay (Witt); brothers, Earl R., Jeff H., Warren L. Neely; and daughter, Tracie L. Neely preceded his demise. Survivors include his brother, Lyle E. and wife Linda; sons, John L., Frank...

David Wayne Anderson, age 48, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1976, in Jellico, Tennessee. David is preceded in death by mother, Wanda Jean (Canady) Anderson; father, Glen Edward Anderson; brother, Roger Andrew Canady; and grandmother, Merline (Whitaker) Canady. He is survived by his wife, Tonya (Brown) Anderson; son, Logan Anderson; daughter, Rebecca Anderson; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 10, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service followed in the Douglas Cemetery in the Wooldridge community with Rev. H. Lee Ray officiating. Harp Funeral Home...

Larry Wayne Baker, age 67, passed away July 8, 2024, at University of Louisville Jewish Hospital. Larry was born on February 19, 1957, to the late Benjamin F. and Edna Mae Norvell Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn “Rainbo” Baker, an infant brother; and his longtime companion Sharon Adams. Larry is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Baker, and her mother, Jeanette Reynolds Earl; brother, Richard (Virginia Marlou) Baker; nephews, Nathan Baker, and Timothy Baker (Tiffany); great-nephew Owen; and niece Candace. Larry was a loving father and avid supporter of his daughter Jennifer and her business, West Knox Pharmacy. His knowledge and experience was...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ora Lee Richardson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and member of the Williamsburg community. Ora Lee Richardson was born on February 8, 1938, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and peacefully departed this world on July 7, 2024 at Corbin Nursing and Rehab in Corbin, Kentucky. He is survived by his loving wife of over over 67 years, Charlene (Philpot) Richardson; children, Gail Adkins (Ralph), Kathy Richardson, Rena Worley, Donnie Richardson, and Cidney Lloyd; grandchildren, Latasha Richardson, Raymond Richardson, Jr., Rodney Richardson, Gina Baker, Terry Richardson, Eddie Adkins, LeAnn Smith, Richard Richardson, David Richardson, Charline Meadors, Danielle Ellison, Casey Sutton, Lane Richardson, Charlee Kelly, Carmyn Coots,...

William Howard Paul, age 79, of the Lot Mud Creek community passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Nora Paul; brothers, Dan Paul, Daniel Harrison Paul; sister, Barbara Booth; sister-in-law, Mildred Paul; and brother-in-law, Frank Thomas. Howard is survived by his wife, Shirley Paul; sons, Timothy Lawson, Mike Paul and David Paul; daughter, Lisa Blakley; sister, Drucilla Thomas; sister-in-law, Jackie Paul; brother-in-law, Richard Booth; grandchildren, Kelly Lawson, Jonathan Lawson and wife Hayoung, Jon Estep, Bruce Brimm, Emilee Blakley, and Ariel Paul; great-grandchildren, Kayla Drum and husband Ronnie, Racheal Gibson, John Lawson, Ava Estep and Jaycee Estep; and...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jimmy Fuson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Born on March 24, 1953, in Bell County, Kentucky. Jimmy departed this life on July 2, 2024 at the St. Joseph in London, Kentucky. He was a member of the House of Refugee Church of God. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Lawson) Fuson; by her children, Jennie Fuson, Jerry Fuson, Jimmy Fuson, Eli Daniel Fuson (Danielle), and Barbie Smith (Jason); grandchildren, Summer Martin, Caleb Fuson, Brandi Smith, Brooklyn Fuson, Katelyn Fuson, Natalie Smith, Eli Fuson, Jacob Smith, and Daniel Ryan Richardson; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sarah Lawson and Neva Gabbard; brother, Lonnie Fuson; sister-in-law,...

Rose Marie Hunter was born on November 9, 1931, in Ypsilanti, MI. She peacefully departed from this world on July 2, 2024, at Pineville Community Hospital in Pineville, Kentucky. She was a dedicated line worker at Ford Motor Company whose hard work and commitment left an indelible mark on those around her. Rose is survived by her sons, James Dryer, Thomas Dryer (Jane), and Kenneth Dryer (Missy); grandchildren, Jamie Engle (Joshua), Tracie Rains, James Smith (LeAnn), Jessie Smith (Stephanie), James Dryer II, Kristil Dryer Brigman (Brian), Adam Dryer (Samantha), Gary Large (Jessica), and Tanner Rogers (Savannah); several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends to mourn her...