Obituaries

Charles R. “Charlie” Maxey, 58, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday March 2, 2017 at his home. He was born in London, and was preceded in death by his father, Charles K. Maxey. Charlie was an avid sports fan and fisherman. A loving and devoted son, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his mother, Josie Baker Maxey; children; Candice Privett and husband Anthony; Lyndsay Floyd and husband David; Allison Maxey; Charles Daniel Maxey; and Katelyn Maxey; grandchildren; Bailey Miles, Aiden Miles, Kylie Privett, and Trenton Floyd; and by many family and friends including Susie McHargue, Blair Apgar, and Jim Sanders. Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home,...

Emanuel Goins, 75, of Meadow Creek Road, Rockholds, departed this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. He was born on July 2, 1941 in Whitley County, to the late Roscoe Goins and Daisy (Faulkner) Goins. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lena Vanzant, Naomi Petrey and Eula Waters. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the UAW, DAV and American Legion Post 88 of Corbin. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen (Lawson) Goins of Rockholds; two sons, Philip Emanuel Goins of Rockholds and Clifton Russell Goins (DeRhonda) of Corbin; two grandchildren, Jared Neal Goins of...

Roxanne “Anne” Jarboe Eason Beckley, 79, of Sukey Hollow Road, Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehab Center. She was born on December 16, 1937 in Middlesboro, to the late George F. Jarboe and Virgie Mae (Anderson) Jarboe. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charlie Eason and Paul Beckley and an aunt and uncle, David and Ruth Jarboe. Roxanne was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Powell, TN. She is survived by her brothers, Clarence Jarboe (Joyce) of Miami, OH, David Jarboe (Linda) of Saxton, Eddie Jarboe (Ann) of Knoxville, TN, Jerry Jarboe (Mary) of Saxton, Jimmy Jarboe (Martha) of Saxton and...

Infant, Jackson Driggers, 29 days of age, of Dal Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico. He was born on January 29, 2017 in Jellico, TN to William Ira Edwards Driggers III and Sheila Kersey. He was preceded in death by a sister, Melanie Macie Driggers. He is survived by his parents, William Ira Edward Driggers III and Sheila Kersey of Williamsburg; two sisters, Maddison and Joselyn Driggers of Williamsburg; grandparents and great-grandparents, Sandra Roberts, Tracie Lyke, Melanie Gregory, Sheila White, Anita Serigny, Ron Kersey, John Hite, Will Driggers, Herman Roberts, John Hite Sr., Phyllis Hite, Anita Hutchinson, JR Hutchinson, Bull Driggers,...

Lois Jean Smith, 84, of Twilight Avenue, Nicholasville, formerly of Williamsburg passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the home of her daughter. She was born on September 30, 1932 in Williamsburg, to the late Harrison Smith and Stella (Millis) Smith. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lorene Smith, Bessie Cox, Zella Lee and Linda Williams; brothers, Walter Smith, Ray Smith, Blaine Smith and Roy Smith and a grandchild, Ritchie Mayne. Lois was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and worked at the Whitley County Board of Education for over 34 years. She is survived by her adopted daughter, Patricia Mayne of Nicholasville and her former husband, Johnny Mayne of...

Frank D. Klein would like to let everyone know that his work here is done. He received a call after 87 years for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be socializing until his heart’s content. He left instructions with Shirley and the family to celebrate his mission here which is now completed. We want him to let him know that he did a great job and want to wish him a safe journey. We...

Roy Edward Allen, 80, of Corbin, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin surrounded by family. He was born July 10, 1936 in Morley, TN.  He was preceded in death by his father James E. Allen, mother Otie G. (Sulfridge) Allen, sister Iva E. Simmons, and brother Eulice Gene Allen. He loved working with his hands, whether it was building something with wood or cooking for family and friends.  He also loved county music as well as playing poker and BINGO. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jane (Harmon) Allen, his brother Cecil E. (Becky) Allen, his children Richard E. (Lori) Allen, Michael R. Allen,...

Lee Roy Harrell, 70, of Lexington passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Born February 24, 1947, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Shiloh and Dorothy Harrell. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army.  A member of the Teamsters Union, he was a realtor and worked last for RE/MAX Realty Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Raymond Harrell and Sammy Don Harrell. He leaves behind his loving wife, Louise S. Harrell; daughter. Tonya Louise Neal; sister, Penny Dee West; two special cousins: Colan Harrell and Danny Harrell; and...

Inezes Powell, 85, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Knox County to the late Thomas L. King and Rhueamy Warren King, and was a member of Cornerstone Church. In addition to her parents, Inezes was preceded in death by her husband, Thermon Powell; children, Joe Powell and Barbara Powell Jasper. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Hall; grandsons, Steven Powell and Joseph Matthew Hall; great grandchildren; Tyler Hall, Ashtlyn Hall, Josiah Hall and Asher Hall; sister, Ingrid Bland. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday March 8, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Hudson officiating. Burial...

E.J. Kidd, 60, of Williamsburg, and formerly of Jellico, TN passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on September 24, 1956 in Jellico, to the late Everett Kidd Sr. and Joyce (Richmond) Kidd. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Reba Street and Patsy Holt. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by a sister, Della McVay; three children, Mindy Hoover, Charles Kidd and Joe Kidd; companion, Terry Randall of Williamsburg; and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing. The funeral service was held Tuesday, March 7, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leslie...