Obituaries

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....

Kathy (Bunker) Gimbel, age 66, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born January 19, 1960, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Kathy is preceded in death by father, Donald Thomas Bunker. She is survived by husband, Dan Gimbel; son, Bradley Gimbel and wife Samantha; daughters, Brittnany Stokes and husband Phillip, Bethany Gimbel, Brianna Gimbel; grandchildren, Sierra Gimbel, Emery Stokes, Liam Stokes; mother, Patricia Ann (Griesman) Bunker; brothers, Dale Bunker, Jonathan Bunker and wife Cheryl, Leon Bunker and wife Cindy; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Memorial service will be at 3 pm on Saturday, September 19, at Jellico...

Connie Louise Howard, 73, born on October 15, 1952, in Harlan, KY, was a beacon of charismatic energy and laughter to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a woman with an infectious spirit, always ready with a funny quip and a warm smile that could light up any room she entered. Connie’s journey on this earth, filled with love, laughter, and learning, ended on September 8, 2026. Her legacy, however, remains strong, as vibrant and enduring as the woman herself. A proud alumna of Cumberland College, class of 1975, Connie earned her Ph.D. in Health and devoted her life to education in the field of Health...

Johnny Brent Price, age 53, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 04, 2026, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1973, in Louisa, Kentucky. Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and proud Marine veteran. He was a man whose kindness touched the lives of so many. If someone was in need, Johnny never hesitated to help. He was the kind of person who would take the shirt off his own back and give it to someone who needed it. His generosity was not simply something he did, it was a reflection of the man he was. Johnny was incredibly proud of his time serving his...

Margie (Marlow) Woods, age 88, of Tackett Creek (Duff), Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born July 16, 1938, in Tackett Creek, Tennessee. Margie is preceded in death by husband, Clarence Woods; grandson, Jason Ball; father, Monroe Marlow; mother, Martha (Eastridge) Marlow; and sister, Beulah Powers. She is survived by sons, Darrell Woods and wife Frances, Lonnie Ray Woods and wife Glenna, Brian Keith Woods and wife Donna; daughter, Sharon King and husband Bart; grandchildren, Joe Woods, Christina Woods, Ronnie Woods, Bryan Ball, Brandon and Stephanie King, Crystal and John Ell, Jennifer Moses, Dusty Moses, Cheryl Moses, Amber and Chris Kitzman, Ashley and Jerry...

Carolyn Hendrickson, age 88, of Rockholds, KY, passed away Saturday September 12, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born August 21, 1938 in Harlan County, KY to the late Leonard and Irene Davis Blanton. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Doyle Campbell; one granddaughter, Tamara Campbell; and one brother, Wayne Blanton (Pat). She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Campbell of Rockholds, KY, Peggy LeMaster of Corbin, KY; one son, Gary Hendrickson (Marjorie) of Woodbine KY; six grandchildren, Gary Ralph Hendrickson II (Ashley), Mark Hendrickson (Keshia), Kevin Hendrickson (Kelsi), Katelynn Tallant (Jacob), Jeremiah Caddell (Sarah), Shala Evans (Blake); ten great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Chris, Riley, Parker,...

Ottie Rose (Hackler) Davis went to be with her Lord on September 1, 2026, at Beech Tree Nursing Home in Jellico, Tennessee. She was born on July 22, 1945, to the late Charles and Oma (Baker) Hackler. In addition to her parents, Ottie was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wayne “Dutch” Davis; infant brother and sister Hugh Preston and Ovalee. She is survived by her beloved siblings, China Mae Hackler, Leoma (Hackler) Davenport and husband, Larry Davenport, Gertrude (Hackler) Stephens and husband, Tommy Stephens, William Charles “Sonny” Hackler, whose late wife was Vickie Hackler, Harold Hackler and wife, Michelle Hackler, Barbara (Hackler) Davenport and husband, Gary Davenport, Henry Hackler and...