Obituaries

Benny Garrett, age 76, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born May 21, 1950, in Rock Creek, Tennessee. Benny is preceded in death by wife, Lavenda “Mousie” (Good) Garrett; father, Lonnie R. Garrett; mother, Edith Mae (King) Garrett; brothers, Donnie, Ancil, Robert and Gary KQ Garrett; sisters, Shirley Garrett, Judy Garrett. He is survived by son, Lonnie Charles Garrett; daughters, Pam Garrett, Wendy Garrett; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, John “JP” Garrett and wife Jan, Chucky Garrett and wife Patsy; sisters, Mollie Chisamore and husband Larry, Patty Jo Malicoat and husband Donnie, Diane Garland; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family...

Barbara Kay Perkins, age 73, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at U.T. Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1953, in Jellico, Tennessee. Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Walker; father, Johnie Perkins; mother, Mary Lucille (Allen) Perkins; brother, Milford Bruce Perkins; and niece, Patty Shearer. She is survived by sisters, Martha Jane Shearer, Corinna Perkins; nephews, Eric Shearer, Johnie Moffett, Shawn Binkley, Christian Binkley; great-nieces, Clara and Alena Shearer; great-nephew, Brevin Shearer; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. Graveside service was Sunday, September 20, at Valley View Cemetery with Rev. Rick Bailey and Rev. Steve Bruce officiating. Harp Funeral Home of...

Larry Lee Helton, 70, of Rockholds, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care Center in Lexington. He was born on September 26, 1955, in Barbourville, Kentucky, to the late Esom Helton and Mossie Grant Helton. Larry was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church and had worked as a school bus mechanic for the Whitley County Board of Education. He is survived by his son, Joe Kidwell (Natalie) of Corbin; five grandchildren, Jeremy Callihan, Jerelle Brotherton, Jerika Gerton, Jade Kidwell, and Jared Kidwell; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary Helton (Peggy) of Rockholds and Buster Matlock of Rockholds; and several nieces, nephews, and a host...

Kathy “Flora” Brown, age 76, of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, Kentucky. She was born on April 11, 1950, in Jellico, Tennessee, to the late Herbert Sears and Ollie (Petrey) Sears. A dedicated homemaker, Kathy found great joy working in the garden, hunting for antiques, and cherishing time spent with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 19 years, Robert Lowell Brown; her brother, James Sears; and her sister-in-law, Carol Sears. Left behind to cherish her memory are her devoted son, Rob Brown and his wife Sharon of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky;...

Loyal Truman Hill, age 87, of Rockholds, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Heritage Nursing Home in Corbin, Kentucky. Loyal was born on November 13, 1938, in Knox County, Kentucky. His first job was at Hamlin’s Supermarket. He later picked apples in New York before returning home, where he began mining coal and then hauling coal for many years. He worked in the road construction business until he retired and became what he liked to call “a wore-out farmer.” He enjoyed farming and gardening more than anything and took great pride in both. Loyal believed that his most important job was to lead people to the Lord. He carried...

Linda Marie (Fischer) Robinson, 83, was born on October 17, 1942, in Louisville, KY. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Linda passed away on September 16, 2026 at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Linda was a loving and dedicated wife of almost 51 years to her beloved husband, Jearld Robinson of Corbin, KY. She is also leaves behind, her children, Johnny Igo and wife Martha of Corbin, KY, Karen Osborne of Lexington, KY, and Cindy Madden and husband Billy of London, KY; a bonus son, Marty Robinson and wife Debbie of Leesburg, FL; as well as her cherished grandchildren, Lindsey Pierce, Ryan Osborne, Kendra Igo, Joshua...

John Kanter, age 78, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday September 19, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center Lexington KY. He was born April 5, 1948 to the late Howard and Anne Kanter. John devoted much of his life to the business he owned and managed, L&J Market in Williamsburg, Kentucky, from 1975 to 2014. Through nearly four decades of service, he helped make the market a familiar and trusted place in the community. He was a man whose presence could brighten a room and whose quick wit often turned ordinary moments into memorable ones. Those who knew John best will remember him as funny, generous, and selfless, a...

Patricia Lyn Hubbard Weaver, 47, affectionately known as Patty, passed away on September 8, 2026. She was born in Jellico, TN, on July 10, 1979, of Williamsburg, KY. Patty was a thoughtful and loving individual, who touched the lives of many with her kindness and generosity. Patty is survived by her loving husband, Michael Weaver of Williamsburg, KY; her siblings, Ruth Hubbard of Woodbine, KY and Hobart Hubbard of Canadatown; her nieces, Nakita Meadors (Charlie) of Woodbine, KY, and Megan Barnhill (Matt) of Corbin, KY; her great-nephew, Jayson Meadors of Woodbine, KY; her adopted by love siblings, Marilyn Campbell, Polly Rose (David), Andrew Bolton (Erin), Craig Bolton, and Ronald Canada (Anissa;...

Cathy Jane Lawson, age 69, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home. Born on December 8, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Ulyess Stidham and Violet Stidham. Cathy dedicated over 35 years of her life to helping others as a nurse for Professional Home Health Care. She was a faithful member of the Brick Plant Church of God, where she taught Sunday School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sheena Fay Vazzana and Angela Elaine Scott; her brothers, Rickey Nelson Halcomb and Michael Reed Cornett; as well as her great-grandson, Bellamy Johnson. She is survived by her two...

Berlin Malicoat, age 81, of White Oak (Duff), Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born January 27, 1945, in Rock Creek, Tennessee. Berlin is preceded in death by daughter, Joyce McKelvy, father, Creed Malicoat, Sr., mother, Olcie (Vanover) Malicoat; and seven brothers and three sisters. He is survived by wife, Viki (Bragg) Malicoat; son, Brian Malicoat and wife Sonya; daughters, Anita Queen, Beth Campbell and husband Scott; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews that called him Papaw Berlin; and friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Sunday, September 13, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev....