Obituaries

Melissa Sue Walters, age 45, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born November 10, 1979 in Jellico, Tennessee. Melissa is survived by her father, Clyde Whitaker; mother, Wilma Whitaker; brothers, Shawn Walters, and Clyde Allen Whitaker; nephews, Conner Walters, and Jackson Whitaker; aunts, Sue Davis, Carol Cannon, and Linda Whitaker; uncles, Tommy, Jim, and Eddie Whitaker; cousins, Tammy, Chisty, Angie, Tiffany, Jimmy Joe, Sheena, Bradi Rae, Jasmine, Peggy, Sheila, and Carla; friends, Anna Allen, Lisa Allen, Debbie Allen, Gwyn Blankenship, and Lisa Mills; and a host of family and friends to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm...

David Sherman, age 83, of London, KY passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife, Delois Maggard Sherman; three children, Kenneth Sherman and wife Jenniffer, Kelly Sherman and wife Tonya, Dede Burkhart and husband Doug, all of London, KY; one sister, Peggy Bentley of London, KY; five grandchildren, Trevor Sherman, Arron Smith, Miles Sherman, Mason Sherman, Ethan Burkhart; four great-grandchildren, Connor Sherman, Olivia Sherman, Sarah Sherman, Cason Smith; four step-grandchildren, Elizabeth Rego, Stephanie Alsip, Samantha Slaven, Charleen Holly; six step-great grandchildren, Brock Rego, Mackinzie Rego, Syris Slaven, Lettie Slaven, Winnie Slaven, Kaizen Slaven; plus a host of other family and friends to cherish his memory. He...

Kathy Fuson, born Kathy Pauline on January 21, 1954 in Williamsburg, KY, was called home on February 7, 2025. She was a woman of profound faith, a beacon of light who loved singing and spreading the love of God. As a longtime member of the Gatliff Baptist Church, Kathy’s faith was the cornerstone of her life. Proverbs 3:5-6, ‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take,’ was a testament to her unwavering trust in her Creator. Kathy was the devoted mother of Annette Cox, and Sheryl Bowen; and cherished...

Mary Frances (Lemons) Enix age 82, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at U.T. Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1942. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Enix; father, Richard Lewis Lemons; mother, Minnie (Vaughn) Lemons; brothers, Jimmy Lemons, Denny Lemons, and Bobby Lemons. She is survived by brothers, Richard Lemons, Jr. and wife Bonnie; adopted daughter, Sheila Bowlin; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm on Saturday, February 15, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services at 2 pm with Rev. Lonnie Lyke, Rev. Jerry Lambdin and Rev....

George Leach, age 87, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born August 26, 1937 in Harlan County, KY, to the late George Washington and Laura Estil Peace Leach. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Dayle Leach; step-son, Darren Centers; step-daughter, Darla Partin; son-in-law, Rodney Tucker; two sisters, Diana Star Leach, and Dessie Mills; two brothers, Fleam Leach, and Sill Leach; two sisters-in-law, Georgie Leach, and Nellie Leach; five brothers-in-law, James Mills, Charles Estes, Maurice (Dude) Hollaway, Edward Adkins, and Daniel Adkins. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Leach of Williamsburg, KY; two children/grandchildren, Jaxsen...

Jeanette (Hill) Huddleston, age 81, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital. She was born August 2, 1943, in Valley Creek, Tennessee. Jeanette is preceded in death by husband, Earl Huddleston; father, Julius Hill; mother, Beulah (Webb) Hill; and brother, Alvey Wade Hill. She is survived by son, Wayne Huddleston and wife Rachel; grandchildren, Jordan Wayne Huddleston and Madison, Abbey Shackleford and husband Dalton, Olivia Faith Huddleston; great-grandchild, Dylan Shackleford; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. Funeral service was Thursday, February 6, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Adam Gulley and Bro. Joey Hill officiating. Burial was Friday,...

Larry Edward Lovitt, age 75, of Rockholds, Kentucky passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington. He was born May 15, 1949, in Jellico, Tennessee. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Luther Lovitt; and his mother, Ansey Marie (Lawson) Lovitt. He is survived by sons, Larry Lovitt and wife Tailer, Hubert Lee Lovitt; stepdaughter, Rose Black; grandchildren, Zander, Carma, Avaya, Kieran, Crimsyn and Emma Lovitt; brother, Fred Lovitt; sister, Donna Lovitt and Jim; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm on Saturday, February 8, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with a memorial...

Kenneth Wayne Hicks, age 80, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Beech Tree Manor. He was born September 19, 1944, in Jellico, Tennessee. Kenneth is preceded in death by father, Martin Hicks; mother, Clara Bell (Hicks) Lay; wife, Melba (Brown) Hicks; wife, Vergie Hicks; and brother, Herbert Joe “Buster” Lay. He is survived by his son, Jeffery Hicks and wife Betty; stepson, Raymond Elliott; daughters, Sheila Faulkner, and Crystal Botts; grandchildren, Jeffery Hicks, Ashley Adkins, Donald Ray Hicks, Melinda Ford, Scotty Wayne, Maddison, Hunter and Chloe Botts; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Delmer “Duke” Hicks; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his...

Shirley (Harp) Baker, age 81, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Beech Tree Manor. She was born July 27, 1943, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Shirley is preceded in death by husband, Jack Baker; father, Francis Tip Harp; and mother, Dasy Marie (Stokes) Harp. She is survived by daughters, Teresa Moses and husband Jeff, and Susie Shannon and husband Troy; grandchildren, Erica Worley (James), Carrie Begluitti (Brett), Nicholas Lowe (Eden), Madison Lowe (Jack), Connor Walters, Connor Shannon, and Cheyenne Shannon; great-grandchildren, Raelynn Lowe, Olivia Worley, Bryce Begluitti, Emmarie Worley, Brixlee Williams; brother-in-law, Joe Woody Baker; sisters-in-law, Ann Campbell, Margaret Moses (Don), Mary Rutherford, and Linda Gail Maiden (Don); and a...

Lloyd Callahan, 95, passed away in his home on January 30, 2025. Lloyd was born on April 14, 1929, in Altro, KY. He was the son of the late Culty and Elizabeth Callahan. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma, and their children: Christian, Eric, Payton, and Michelle; four brothers: Jack, Bill, Harold, and Edward; and two sisters: Louise Kennedy and Marge Roberts. Lloyd leaves behind his wife Betty; his son Patrick (Lisa); stepchildren; Steve Hart (Vicki) and Susan Taylor (Roy); grandchildren: Joshua Callahan, Ashley Shutts, Brittany Lerro, Krisi Anderson, Cally Wood, Kimme Callahan, Clara Callahan, Cole Callahan, Rebekah Lester, Kyle...