Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of R.C. Morris, a beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the Williamsburg community. Born on November 5, 1939, in Jellico, TN, R.C. Morris peacefully departed from this world on June 14, 2024, at Hillcrest Health and Rehab in Corbin, Kentucky. Left to cherish his memory are his loving spouse of over 54 years, Sandra Sue (Young) Morris; and their children, Michael Morris, Diana Morris, and Edward Morris (Jessica Burress). R.C. Morris also leaves behind a legacy carried by his nieces, Rachel Hill, Natashia Jones, Angela Carr, and Jennifer Davis; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. His spirit will...

Roy Prewitt, beloved husband of Evelyn Prewitt, devoted father of Joyce Taylor, and cherished family member, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 80. Roy will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Scarlett, Kayla, Brad, Whitney, Patrick, Kris, Joshua; and great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Makensey, Braden, Axel, Maggie, Tessa, Briar, Levy, Paisley, Payton, Parker, Preston, Noah, Lexie Jo, and Oliver. He is also survived by his sister, Mildred (James) Vanover. Roy was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship Church and found solace in his faith and community. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, finding peace and joy in nature. Visitation for Roy will be at Croley Funeral Home on...

Lois Rooks, age 81, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on June 13, 2024 at her home. Lois was born on March 13, 1943 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Beckham Carpenter and Amanda (Lawson) Carpenter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beckham and Amanda (Lawson) Carpenter; husband, Thomas Rooks; daughter, Cheryl Rooks; sisters, Ada Merritt, Reba Ramsey, and Doris Carpenter; and brothers, Otis Carpenter, Millard Carpenter, Doyle Carpenter, and Merl (ML) Carpenter. Lois is survived by her stepdaughter, Darlene France; stepson, Thomas Rooks; grandchildren, Julie Wilson (Shawn), Jessica Auterson (Stacey), Christopher Rooks, Tonya Rooks, Anthony Rooks, Jason Rooks, Jamie Rooks, Michael Rooks, Amanda Rooks, and Amy Rooks; host of great-grandchildren;...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the funeral service for Jerry W. Teague, who passed away on June 10, 2024, at Mountain View Nursing and Rehab in Pineville, Kentucky. Born on May 4, 1953, Jerry was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Teague and Gladys (Jones) Teague; wife of over 34 years, Jewell (Lovitt) Teague; brothers, Frank Teague, Jr., Donald Teague, and Unis Teague; and sisters, Barbara Teague, Iva Jean Martin, and June Terry. He is survived by his daughters, Kim Teague and Kathy Evans (Stanley Lee); stepsons, Rick Luntsford (Laura) and Gary Luntsford; as well as numerous grandchildren...

Mary Elizabeth Hill Brown, age 78, of Rockholds, Kentucky departed this life on June 12, 2024 at her home. Mary was born on May 9, 1946 in Rockholds, Kentucky to Hancer Hill and Hazel (Spurlock) Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hancer and Hazel (Spurlock) Hill; husband, Silys Hill; grandchild, Ralph Hill, Jr.; sisters, Ida Pearl Broyles and Wanda June Hill; brothers, Billy Hill and Bradley JR Hill; and son-in-law, Darrell Carter. Mary is survived by her husband, Enoch Elmer Brown; children, Ernest Hill (Melissa), James Hill (Deborah), Ralph Hill (Donna), Donna Carter, Barbara Logan (Randy), Brenda Siler, and Sidney Hill (Faye); step-children, Rick Brown (Lena), Cindy Howard...

Barbara Long, age 77 of Corbin, KY, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1947 in Jellico, TN, to the late Arthur and Irene Ball Strunk. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd L. Long; and a son, Jeremiah Long. She is survived by her son, Shawn Long of Mt. Vernon, KY; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Long officiating. Interment will be in Youngs Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00...

Floyd L. Long, age 83 of Corbin, KY, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1941 in Elk Valley, TN to the late Andrew and Dessie Silcox Long. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Jeremiah Long; two sisters, Alberta Lawson, and Goldie Reedy; five brothers, AZ Long, Arnold Long, Estil Long, James Long, and R. J. Long. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Long of Corbin, KY; one son, Shawn Long of Mt. Vernon, KY; two sisters, Lucille Long Bullock of Florida, and Betty Long Jackson of Kingston, TN; one brother, Harold Long (Janice)...

Nathan Todd Hamblin, age 46, of Clairfield, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, in Clairfield. He was born on April 26, 1978, to the late Dianna Hamblin Malicoat, in Jellico, TN. His maternal grandmother was the late Minnie Hamblin. He was a graduate of Jellico High School – Class of 1996. In addition to his mother and grandmother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Krista Elizabeth Wilson Hamblin. He is survived by two brothers, Christopher “Chad” Hamblin, and Michelle Presson, of Liberty, Indiana, and Gregory Hamblin, and Sabrina Thomas, of Clairfield; sister, Leeann Bills, and Thomas “Coby” Reese, of Jellico; step-father, Larkie Malicoat, of Clairfield; several aunts and uncles; numerous nieces...

Robert “Robbie” Tilman Hatfield, age 51, of Duff, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, in Clairfield, Tennessee. He was born March 1, 1973, in LaFollette, Tennessee. Robbie is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Pugh) Hatfield. He is survived by his son, Jessie Hatfield; daughter, Sarah Wilson; granddaughter, Kynlee Massengill; father, Robert Hatfield; sister, Rachel Baker and husband Randy; grandmother, Mary H. Pugh; nieces, Destiny and Sarah; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family to mourn his passing. Graveside service will be Friday, June 14, at 2 pm in the Clairfield Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Adam Gulley and Rev. James “Jimbo” Bolton officiating. Burial will follow in...

Sandra (Davis) Funk, age 80, departed this life on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born on April 13, 1944, in Jellico, Tennessee, to Joe Davis and Lillie (Cupp) Davis. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Lee Davis and Leonard Davis; sisters, Daisy Davis, Biddie Taylor and Arlene Leach; brothers-in-law, Oscar Taylor, Jr. and James Leach, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Judy Davis, Bette Davis and Marie Davis. She is survived by her husband, Ward Allen Funk; brother, Wallace Davis; and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. She has been a second mother to all her nieces and nephews whom she loved like her own....