Obituaries

Edna Bray, age 86, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born June 8, 1939, in Whitley County, Kentucky. Edna is preceded in death by her father, Bill Bray and mother, Lula (Davis) Bray. She is survived by cousins, Lisa Wallace, Rhonda Christian, Barbara Cupp; and a host of family andfriends to mourn her passing. Graveside service was Friday, February 20, at Douglas Cemetery, Ayers Addition, in Crouches Creek Jellico, Tennessee with Rev. Troy Cupp officiating. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Larry Wayne Willhite, 70, was born on October 12, 1955, in Jellico, TN, and resided in Williamsburg, Kentucky. A humble and loving man, Larry’s life was an inspiring testament to the power of kindness and compassion. His life was characterized by selfless acts of love, strength, and a deep devotion to his family. Larry’s life was an example of quiet fortitude and love, his tender-hearted nature a treasure to all who had the privilege to know him. His daughters, Courtney Renee Willhite of Lexington, KY, Lindsey Lee Jones and husband Donnie of Williamsburg, KY, and Haley Nicole Willhite of Williamsburg, KY, were his pride and joy; his legacy lives on in...

Jack Henson, 51, passed away on February 18, 2026. He is survived by his loving fiancé, Wendy Cox of Corbin, KY; and their daughter, Mackenzie Meadows of Corbin, KY; his father and mother-in-law, Clifford and Denise Cox of Williamsburg, KY; along with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dylan Briggs, Cassidy Briggs of Williamsburg, KY; and his special aunt, Lisa Miller of Williamsburg, KY. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Alfred Henson and Wanda Shelton; his stepfather, James Shelton; and his aunt Sharon Davis and uncle Danny Davis; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Croley Funeral Home,...

Larry “Butch” Stephen Lindsay, age 79, of Powell and formerly of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1946, in Jellico, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Butch is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte (Strawn) Lindsay; father, George Raymond Lindsay; mother, Anna Margaret (Brown) Lindsay; brothers, Billy Joe Lindsay, John Paul Lindsay; and sisters, Mary Evelyn Perkins, Carolyn Collins. He is survived by his son, Joey Lindsay (Amanda); grandchildren, Tristen (Lynzey) Lindsay, Bayley (Katie) Lindsay, Kameran (Blake) Nation, Jackson Bratton; great-grandchildren, Liam, Grant, JJ, Waylon; sister, Helen Louise “Jackie” Dowdy; special friend and caregiver,...

Laura Jean (Davis) Singley, age 94, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home. She was born February 10, 1932, in a coal mining camp in Four Mile, Kentucky. She was a graduate of Jellico High School class of 1950 and a graduate of Cumberland College class of 1972. Jean was a Kindergarten Teacher at Jellico Elementary School for 27 years, and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 11 years: Calvin Oscar Singley, who passed away January 20, 1967; father, Virgil Davis, Sr.; mother, Cecil (Lawson) Davis; sisters, Rosa Marie and Myrtle Mae Davis; brother, Virgil Davis, Jr.;...

Aubrey Gabi Ann Rice, age 8, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Claiborne Medical Center. She was born February 19, 2017, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Aubrey was a student at Clairfield Elementary School. Aubrey is preceded in death by her grandfather, John Wayne Lowe; and great-grandmother, Almeda Rice. She is survived by her father, Donnie Wayne Lowe (Tara); mother, Jody (Rice) Bolton (Wayne); brothers, Kyle Lane Ayers, Tycen Jay Lowe; sister, Emme Jolie Lowe; grandparents, Patricia Lowe, Debbie Hamblin, Clifton “Joe” Rice; great-grandfather, J.C. Rice; uncle, Stevie Ray Lowe; aunts, Stephanie Lowe, Jill Marie Rice; special aunt, Mary Emily Terry Osborne; cousins, Konner, Hunter, Baylee, Cole, Samantha and...

Patricia Ann Sutton Connatser, 81, of Williamsburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16. She was a strong, independent, fun-loving woman who was loved fiercely by her family. She was everyone’s favorite aunt who always had a bag of candy. Trish loved collecting and displaying Christmas villages much to the delight of many children over the years. She was a member of Shiner Church of Christ. She was born Aug. 5, 1944 to the late Howard and Retha Sutton, the fourth of their five daughters. She graduated from Whitley County High School and worked at Oak Grove Elementary School, WEZJ, American Greeting and Red Carpet Inn. She was...

Betty Lawson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 84, after a short stay at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on February 10, 1941, in Gatliff, Kentucky, Betty spent her life cultivating a home filled with love, laughter, and an abundance of unforgettable Sunday dinners. Betty, a retired dedicated worker, found her true joy in the simple pleasures of life: the shuffle of a deck of cards, the warm bustle of family gatherings, and the quiet moments shared with her loved ones. Betty’s legacy of love and devotion will continue to be celebrated by her husband of 67 years,...

James “Jim” Edwin Pace, age 88, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Saturday February 21, 2026, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born on Christmas Day in 1937 in Corbin, Jim brought the light of joy and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Pace and Mattie Yeager Pace; and by his siblings, Maurice Pace, Clarence Pace, Joseph “Bo” Pace, and Alma Lundy. Jim served his community with diligence and commitment as a Postmaster at the Pineville Post Office where he worked for over 35 years until his retirement. His work was more than a job; it was a testament to his...

Danny L. Helton, age 65, died unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home. He was born August 28, 1960, in Benham, Kentucky to Curtis and Fern (Creech) Helton. They preceded him in death along with his wife of almost 32 years, Robin (Lamb) whom he married November 15, 1987. She died in October of 2019. Survivors include five children, Jennifer Smith of Corbin, Kentucky, Chelsie Castillo-Perez, Jamie Helton and Richard (Kevin) Peters all of Goshen, and Daniel Helton, Elkhart; seven grandchildren, Elijah, Alexander, Johnathan, Tyr, Orion, Athena and Jayden; and great-granddaughter, Alayla. Mr. Helton worked in the general merchandise department for Meijer area stores. He enjoyed fishing,...