Obituaries

Shirley Morgan, age 77, of Corbin, Ky., passed away Tuesday July 7, 2026 at U.K. Medical Center Lexington, Ky. She was born April 20 1949 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late Reuben and Susie Woods Huddleston. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John L. Morgan; one sister, Margaret Campbell; two brothers, Samuel Huddleston and Donnie Huddleston; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Archie Jones, Bob and Wilma Woods, Narva Lee and Elmer T. Bryant, Margie and Ken Sexton, Jim and Mallie Woods, Betty Jack. She is survived by two children, John Edward Morgan of Corbin, Ky., Sherry Lee Morgan of Corbin, Ky; three grandchildren, Angela Crystal,...

Roy T. Meadors, aged 96, a resident of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on July 2, 2026. Born in Williamsburg on January 16, 1930, to the late Roscoe and Lina Meadors, Roy was self-employed in the construction industry before his retirement. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his hardworking nature, and his lasting impact on the community. Roy loved the Lord and was a long-time member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Roy was a devoted husband to his wife, Louise Meadors of Williamsburg, KY. He was an adored father to his daughter, Mary Ann Underwood (Don) of Sharps Chapel, TN; son, Denny Meadors of Williamsburg, KY; and stepchildren, Ross...

Jack Parks, age 84, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born August 21, 1941 in Clearfield, TN, to the late Kelsie and Minnie Huddleston Parks. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Wilma Parks; and one brother, Dennis Ray Parks. He is survived by two sons, Scotty L. Parks, Anthony M. Parks; one granddaughter, Myliene Star Parks (Avery Graff); two great-grandsons, Corey Graff, Benny Graff; two sisters, Sue Clawson (James), Debbie Douglas (Davey); three brothers, Ted Parks (Charlotte), Jerry W. Parks (Karen), Kyle R. Parks (Gwen); and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, special family, and friends...

Jacqueline “Jackie” (Wells) Peters, aged 86, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1939, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Johnnie and Helen (Parman) Wells. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Elaine Peters, and a sister Patricia “Patsy” Melton. Jacqueline “Jackie” leaves behind her loving husband of 69 years, James Edward Peters of Corbin, Kentucky; three children: daughter, Debra Sumner of Corbin, Kentucky, son, James “Jim” Peters of London, Kentucky, and daughter, Michelle Benfield of Lily, Kentucky; eight grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; three siblings: Priscilla Strunk of Lily, Kentucky, Johnny...

Alma Irene Wilson, 90, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on July 3, 2026. Alma was born on March 29, 1936, in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Elmer and Marie (Smith) Cox. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Wilson for over 60 years, and is survived by her son, Roger Wilson and wife Pam of Williamsburg, KY; her grandson, Josh Wilson of Williamsburg, KY; her sisters, Caroline Ball of Beulah Heights, KY and Beverly Hughes (Bill) of Knoxville, TN; and several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends who will mourn her passing. Alma dedicated her life to the noble profession of teaching, starting her career...

Mary Louise (Nunn) Lay, age 77, of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at home. She was born December 24, 1948, in Chaska, Tennessee. Louise is preceded in death by sons, Stanley Dean Lay, Donnie Johnson; stepsons, Michael Wayne Lay, Clarence Lay, Jr.; stepdaughter, Tina Perkins; father, George Oliver Nunn; mother, Maggie Margaret (Edmonds) Nunn; brothers, Mike, George, Jr., Hubert and Charles Nunn; sisters, Eva Nunn, and Rosalee Harmon. She is survived by husband, Clarence Edward Lay; daughters, Nicole Hill and husband Darryl, Dorothy Eldridge; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Howard, Dewey, Mack and John Nunn; sisters, Brenda Oaks, Evelina Nunn, Alice McKiddy, Elizabeth Reed; and a host of...

Sammy Ray Douglas, age 77, of Pioneer, TN passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at North Knoxville Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Karen Lorraine Douglas. Funeral service will be Monday, July 13, at Harp Funeral Home in Jellico.

Charles Ryan Hall, age 49, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at home. He was born June 3, 1977, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Ryan is survived by his son, Jordan Chase Hall; daughter, Sunday Rayn Hall; father, Billy Joe Hall; mother, Janice King; brothers, Dale Anthony Hall and wife Keisha, Travis Hall and wife Anna; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Thursday, July 2, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ron Williams officiating. Burial was Friday, July 3, at the Hall Cemetery, Rock Creek, Clairfield, Tennessee Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Gayle Sutton, age 67, passed away to go to her heavenly home on July 2, 2026, at her earthly home in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on August 26, 1958, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Arthur Evans and Melvina (Harris) Evans Davis. Brenda’s spiritual birth took place in 1971 at the age of 13 when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Brenda married her best friend Roy Sutton on Wednesday September 3, 1975, on the second floor of the old Creekmore and Son store in Jellico, TN. To celebrate their union which would last over 50 years, Melvina purchased the young couple a bucket of...

Emma Panzy Campbell, a beloved friend, neighbor, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. She was a kind and caring soul whose warmth touched the lives of many. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Milton and Mary Hyder; her beloved husband, Noble “Toby” Campbell; her son, Jeffrey Campbell; and a special nephew Jon A. Hyder. Emma is survived by her brother, John Hyder and his wife Marta; her son, Douglas Campbell and his wife, Kathy; nephew, John Milton Hyder; as well as special friends, Lena Hill, Joe and Karen Askins, and Melinda Barton, along with a host of other relatives and friends who...