Obituaries

Larry Wayne Sawyers I, born December 17, 1953, entered his eternal home on April 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A hardworking man who took immense pride in his family, Wayne lived a life full of devotion, love, and quiet strength. Wayne is survived by his best friend, Lois Sawyers of Corbin, KY. Together they built a life grounded in faith, family, and unwavering love. He leaves behind three beloved children, Cathy Hays (Kevin) of Williamsburg, KY, Samantha Melton (Jeremy) of Decatur, AL, and Larry Wayne Sawyers II of Corbin, KY. His legacy continues through his grandchildren, Melissa Bundy (John), Alexis Maurer (Maikie), Tayiah Gray (Jaron), Alyssa Sawyers, and...

Tommy Lee Adkins, age 62, of Jellico, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home after an extended illness on Thursday afternoon, April 24, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 9, 1962, to Robert Lee Adkins, who survives, and the late Martha Ann (Ayers) Adkins. He was the grandson of the late Tom Adkins and Lona (Lawson) Adkins and the late John Alfred Ayers and Etta Mildred Ayers. Tommy was a graduate of Jellico High School – Class of 1980. After graduating from high school, he became a certified auto mechanic. He was a life-long car enthusiast and was able to work in various capacities in...

Billy Joe Smith, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 55. Known by all as Billy, he was born on January 22, 1970, in Pineville, Kentucky. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in love and kindness were hallmarks of his character. Billy served with honor and distinction in the United States Navy as a combat veteran during the Gulf War, stationed onboard the USS Wisconsin. He resided in Williamsburg, Kentucky, where his hobbies of hunting and woodworking brought him great joy, as did his beloved dog, Poncho. Billy’s love for his family was paramount and defined his life. His...

Paul William Canada, 91, passed away at the Baptist Health in Lexington, KY on Monday April 21, 2025. Born on April 16, 1934, in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Brit Kennedy and Lou (Walker) Kennedy in Whitley County. His spirit was as untamed as the horses he loved to raise and ride. His hands, though hardened by years of work, were always ready to extend in friendship and love. Paul was a man of the earth, who found joy in the simplicity of farming and the companionship of his horses. His appreciation for hard work and dedication was evident in his long and successful career as a logger, a profession that demanded...

Rosemary Rae Stott, age 84, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at her home in Ocala, FL. She was born in Jellico, TN. The daughter of the late William Paul and Clara Stott of Williamsburg,Ky. A graduate of Williamsburg High School, after graduation, she moved to Dayton,OH, where she worked as a switchboard operator for Ohio Bell, She later received her Realtor license, and sold real estate in the Dayton area, she later moving to Boca Raton, and later at Ocala FL. selling real estate where she retired. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Moore; daughter, Robin Ross; and grandson, Chris Ross; her...

Carl Edward Thomas, Jr., age 60, of the Wooldridge Community of Jellico passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home. He was born July 31, 1964, in Jellico, Tennessee. Carl is preceded in death by his father, Carl Edward Thomas, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Sherry (Branam) Thomas; daughter, Christie Parrott and husband Andrew; son, Dustin Thomas and wife Michelle; grandchildren, Makenzie, Madelyn, Kylie, Meagan, Mckenna, and Kasen; mother, Freda (Dople) Thomas; brothers, Tim Thomas and wife Donna, Jerome Thomas and wife Tonya; special friends at work and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm on Wednesday, April...

David Wayne Mitchell, age 64, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1960, in Whitley County, Kentucky. David is preceded in death by his father, Linvelle Ray Mitchell; and mother, Nina Lee (Miles) Mitchell. He is survived by his wife, Vicki (Bryant) Mitchell; sons, David Taylor Mitchell and wife Brandi, Benjamin Colby Mitchell and fiancée Brittany, Gabriel Bryant Mitchell and wife Alannah, Isaac Lee Mitchell and fiancée Kaytonna; grandchildren, Haven, Ronan, Liam, Cambrie, Dax, Tyleigh, and Aurora; brothers, Tim Mitchell and wife Susan, Scottie Mitchell; sisters, Sherry Massy and husband Jake, Connie Mitchell, Vickie Lynn Mitchell; brother-in law...

Berlin Edward Goins, 64, a loving and outgoing man, who never knew a stranger. He passed away on April 14, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Born May 7, 1960, in Manchester, KY, to the late Charles and Lucille (Pence) Goins. Berlin lived a full and memorable life filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories. He loved life as he had joy in his heart that was displayed by his witness for God and his work with teenagers through his teaching of Sunday School and work at Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children and as a Court Designed Worker. He will be so missed by his...

Flora Prewitt, age 94, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday April 17, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born September 15, 1930 in Whitley County, Ky. to the late Rev. Greene and Nannie Patrick Ellis. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Prewitt; one brother, James (Peggy) Ellis; three grandchildren, William Green, Brandon Riley and Amy Springston. She is survived by two sons, Keith (Stephanie) Prewitt and Kenneth (Jan) Prewitt; one daughter, Kathryn (Dale) Clouse; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Bessie Siler; one brother, Dr. George (Joyce) Ellis; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her...

Philip Elvin Gregory, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin, Kentucky. He was born in Lily, Kentucky on November 13, 1938, to the late Elvin H. Gregory and Beulah E. Gregory. Philip is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jo Anne Gregory; brothers, Roger, Ralph, and Terry Gregory; and a brother-in-law Robert Prewitt. He is survived by his daughters, Joni Farmer (Todd), Kristi Botner (Jody); grandsons, Blake Botner, Quinton Botner, Clay Botner; sisters, Brenda Tye and Cheryl Ellis; sister-in-law, Mitzi Reeves (Willard); brother-in-law, Don Byrd (Lisa); sister-in-law, Debbie Prewitt (the late Robert Prewitt); special sister-in-law, Ann Longworth; and special friend, ”his girl”, Gina...