Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Shawn Michael Carter, 58, a humble, loving, and cherished member of our community. Born on July 2nd, 1967, in Benson, Arizona, Shawn lived a life full of compassion, humility, and a deep love for his family and friends. His life was a testament to the power of kindness, empathy, and an undying dedication to the people he cherished. He leaves behind an unfillable void but also countless memories of laughter, wisdom, and love that will forever remain with us. Shawn is survived by his loving wife, Angela Carter of Williamsburg, KY; his children, Joshua Carter (Amber), PJ Carter (Taylor), Brian Kirby (Sadie),...

Billy W. “Bill” Byble, age 75, of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born November 15, 1950, in Corbin, Kentucky to the late William Robert Byble and Kathleen Byble. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Byble of Corbin, Kentucky; four children, Vincent Byble of Corbin, Kentucky, Angela Gambrel of London, Kentucky, Bridgette Jones and husband Bart of London, Kentucky, and Nick Byble and wife Ashley of Spring Hill, TN; seven grandchildren, Shelby Gambrel, Jaxon Williams, Elizabeth Byble, Phillip Gambrel, Caleb Byble, Declan Jones, and Isaac Byble; he is also survived by one sister, Joyce Bowling of London, Kentucky;...

Betty Veach, age 72, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Baptist Heath Corbin. She was born May 6, 1953, in Jellico, Tennessee. Betty is preceded in death by her father, Lewis Byrd; mother, Nell (Marion) Jeffers; brothers, Robert, Herman and L.C. Byrd; sisters, Maggie Byrd, Ann Farmer, and Sallie Miller. She is survived by husband, Andrew Veach; son, Dale Byrd and wife Wanda; daughter, Jessica Veach; grandchildren, Abbi, Hunter and Levi Vanderpool, and Jayden Wilson; step-grandchild, Calvin Woods; step-great-grandchildren, Arabella and Remington Woods; brother, Joe Byrd; half brothers, Tim Byrd, and Tony Byrd; sisters, Nannie Veach, Maxine Elliott, Janice James; half-sisters, Ennie Powers, Jessie Hansford, Vivian Creager;...

Bob Barnhill, age 82 of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home. He was born August 19, 1943 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late Drexel and Mattie Lovitt Barnhill. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Caddell and Hester Helton Barnhill; one son, Kenneth Barnhill; one sister, Shirley Barnhill Monday; two brothers, Danny Barnhill, and Arlis Barnhill. He is survived by two children, Glenna McCullah (Eddie) of Williamsburg, Ky., Robert Barnhill of Corbin, Ky; seven grandchildren, Jennifer McCullah, Justin McCullah, Brittany Barnhill, Michael Barnhill, Kelsey Dobson, Jody Dobson, Rose Barnhill; four great grandchildren, Aubri Mays, Isaya Adams, Lukas Adams, Gillian McCullah;...

William Ernie Creekmore, 73, of Newcomb, TN went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2026, in Corbin, KY. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lula Creekmore; his father, William (Bill) Creekmore; and daughter, Sarah Creekmore. He is survived by his wife, Donna Creekmore of Newcomb, TN; daughter, Amanda Boles and husband Gary of Ooltewah, TN; son, Parker Creekmore of Newcomb, TN; stepdaughter, Brittany Herrell of Jellico. TN; grandchildren, Mattie Baird and Ellee Herrell of Jellico, TN; sister, Kelly Osborne and husband Carl of LaFollette, TN; and many other family and friends to mourn his passing. The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico honored to serve the family.

Teresa, a devoted sister, cherished aunt, and a cornerstone of the Mitchell family, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Corbin Baptist Hospital at the age of 63. Born in Maryland, Teresa spent her life defining what it meant to be selfless. While she did not have children of her own, she was a mother in every sense that mattered. To her many nieces and nephews, she was a “Second Mom” - the one who never missed a birthday, was one of the first they called with good news, and was a steady hand to help with any of life’s challenges. Her home was a sanctuary of open doors and full...

Ronald F. Timperio, age 85, of Corbin, KY, passed away January 18, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky He was born on December 17, 1940, to the late Dominic and Josephine Timperio. He was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Richard Casserly, Malcolm Wrick, and John Dottore. Ronald retired after 44 years as a manager with American Greeting Card in Corbin, and he was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he greatly enjoyed his church family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia Wrick Timperio; sisters, Marie Casserly and Donna James (Jimmy); son, Michael Timperio (Gail); daughter, Marie Rosa (Jeff); grandsons, Vincent Timperio (Lauren) and Dominic...

Helen L. Moses, age 72, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born April 14, 1953 in Segium, Texas to the late Frank and Nernie Helen Purkes Sutton. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Moses; one brother, Frank Sutton; step-daughter, LaDonna Baker. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Croley (Howard Hubbs) of Williamsburg, KY; granddaughter, Bettina Croley Torres of Williamsburg, KY; two sisters, Nernie Saylor, Mabel McBride (Pat) of Prentiss, Mississippi; five brothers, George Sutton of Rockholds, KY; Joe Sutton (Faye) of Williamsburg, KY, Emerson Sutton of Williamsburg, KY, Jerry Sutton (Kathy) of Hamilton,...

Jack Franklin McCulley Jr., age 68, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026 at U.T. Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1957 in Jellico, TN to the late Jack McCulley Sr. and Margie Lawson Brock. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Eleanor Musco; two brothers-in-law, George Dabney, James Monhollen; and one sister-in-law, Pansy McCulley. He is survived by two daughters, Jamie McCulley Grubb (Robert) and Jackie McCulley Bennett (Carl); nine grandchildren, Hope Grubb (Dustin), Madison Musco (Dylan), Haley Bowlin (Ryan), Jalynn Grubb, Jaycie Monhollen, Dalton Grubb, Ricky Bennett, Summer Coyt, Skylar McCulley; several great-grandchildren; his mother, Margie Lawson Brock; three sisters, Donna Monhollen...

Archie Cupp, age 70 of Rockholds, Ky., passed away Thursday January 15, 2026 at U.K. Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born March 5, 1955 to the late Alva and Mary Magdelene Keeney Cupp. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law; Jack Armstrong, James Archer and Michael McCarthy. He is survived by one son; Adam Cupp, two daughters; Kodi Wynne (Shannon), Chelsea Cupp, seven grandchildren; MiKayla Davis, Branson Davis, Aleiaha Davis, Connor Davis, James Wynne, Jackson Wynne and Micheal Wynne, one brother Dillard Cupp (Judy), five sisters; Janice Armstrong, Wilma Jean Archer, Joyce McCarthy, Mary Wright and Sarah Archer (Charles), several nieces, nephews and a host...