Obituaries

Viola (King) Adkins, age 87, of Clairfield, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the U.T. Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1937. Viola is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Adkins, Jr.; son, Stanley Hugh Adkins; grandsons, Charles Richard Smith, Jr. and Anthony Hugh Adkins; son-in-law, Charles Richard Smith; parents, Luther and Bonnie (Brock) King; brothers, Kenneth King, Lloyd King and Howard King; and sister, Katherine (King) Gosnell. She is survived by sons, Tommy Wayne Adkins and wife Helen, Timmy Lynn Adkins and wife Susan; daughters, Joyce Ann (Adkins) Teague and husband Ralph, Brenda Kay (Adkins) Smith, Janice Carrol (Adkins) Ivey and...

Daisy Jackson Burgan, age 103, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at home in Corbin, Kentucky. Born in Artemus, Kentucky, she was a retired Accountant Supervisor with the Department of Corrections. Daisy was a member of Grace On The Hill Community Church in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Burgan in 2012; her mother, Elizabeth Kinder; and by her son-in-law, Jim Trivette in 2014. Daisy is survived by her daughter, Opal L. Trivette; grandchildren, Kim Hamlin (Stuart), and Chase Trivette (Amy); great-grandchildren, Dr. Addison Hamlin (Sandi); Joseph Hamlin, and Chloe Trivette; great great-great-grandchildren, Darci Hamlin, Heath Hamlin, Grant Hamlin, and Walt Hamlin. Visitation was on...

Joyce Ann Rapier DeBusk, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Pineville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Steeley Coyt Rapier, Sr. and Geneva Cox Rapier. Joyce was a beacon of love and thoughtfulness, illuminating the lives of those around her. A founding member of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church in 1997, she was more than just a member of her church, she was a pillar, a testament to her unwavering faith and passionate dedication. Her devotion was not limited to her faith; it was beautifully mirrored in her love for her family. As a loving mother and grandmother,...

Arville “Bill” Thomas, age 82, of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 2, 1942, in Straight Creek, Clairfield, Tennessee. Bill is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Lee Ann Thomas; father, Henry Thomas, and mother, Mary Fields Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Bolton) Thomas; brothers, Donnie Thomas, and Cas Thomas; sisters, Bernice Kingseed and Sue May; brother-in-law, James “Jimbo” Bolton and wife Linda; sisters-in-law, Mary Allen, Lois Davis, Sue Clear and husband Johnny, and Etta Gulley; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral service was Friday, December 6, at the...

Jerry Hyslope, age 68, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born February 27, 1956, in Jellico, Tennessee. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, William Hyslope; mother, Nora “Poppy” (Ivey) Hyslope; and grandchild, Beckhem Lee Archer. He is survived by his wife, Therese (Rowe) Hyslope; daughters, Cynthia Whitehead, Lena Mills and husband Jim, Christine Kimberlin and Chris French; grandchildren, Sean, Emilie, Brandon, James, Luke, Nick, Gracie, Sid, Taylor, Jackson, Bryson, Lillian, and Grayson; great grandchild, Bentley; sisters, Debbie Lay, Dusty Lambdin and husband Brad; nieces and nephews, Rebecca Christian, Donnie Austin Lay, Braden Lambdin, Luke Lambdin, Gage Hyslope, and Blake Christian; special...

John L. “Worm” Muse, Jr., age 30, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 27, 1993, to John and Monica Muse in Knoxville, Tennessee. Worm was just short of his 31st birthday. He was an avid hunter and fisherman; he adored his mother, nieces and nephews. Worm was the type of person to help anyone with anything he could. He was the first to jump up to do a job and the last to stop. He had an infectious laughter and brought out the joy in any situation. Worm loved football and the Vols, he always got...

Daniel Dale Meadows, born on March 4, 1976, in Corbin, KY, passed away on November 29, 2024. Known to all as Daniel, he had been a long-time resident of Maryville, Tennessee. A lover of animals and nature, Daniel’s passion was evident in his daily life and interactions with others. Daniel is survived by his mother, Colleen Meadows; his sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Mariah Arnett (Austin); his children, Kayla Danielle Meadows, Kyle Meadows, and Jared Meadows; his grandchildren, Mazely Kiara Meadows and Miles Oliver Meadows; and his partner, Megan Thomas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Daniel was preceded in death by his...

Elida Pittman, born on September 27, 1938, in Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024. Elida spent her years in Williamsburg, Kentucky, where she was known for her kindness, patience, and unwavering faith. She was a devoted member of the Yaden Church of God and Barton Chapel and served as a dedicated Teachers Aide for the Whitley County Board of Education. Elida’s passion for helping others was reflected in her career and throughout her life. Her love for butterflies, sewing, and basket weaving brought joy to everyone around her. Elida is survived by her loving husband of over 38 years, E.S. Pittman; and her children, Debbie Lunda, Ambigale Carter,...

Barbara (Mattie) Vermillion, age 92, of the Black Oak Community of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Williamsburg Health & Rehab. She was born June 30, 1932, in Harlan, Kentucky. Barbara is preceded in death by her son, Charles “Charlie” Vermillion; granddaughter, Jade Richardson; grandson, Dustin Richardson, father, Arthur Richard Mattie, Sr.; mother, Maude (Grant) Mattie; brothers, Gene Mattie, and Arthur Richard Mattie, Jr.; sisters, Jewell McGhee, and Joann Wormsley. She is survived by daughters, Lujeania “Jeannie” Richardson and Mike Moore, Sharon Owens and husband Gary; grandchildren, Chad Clear and wife Sarah, Wendy Vermillion and husband Chris Harris, Summer Zecchini and husband Bobby; great-grandchildren, Hannah Mitchell and husband Jake,...

Reverend Virgil D. Ball, age 74, of Emlyn, KY, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home. He was born June 1, 1950 in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Edward and Emma Marsee Ball. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Ball, and John Ball; three sisters, Helen Creekmore, Mary Prewitt, and Ruby Minks. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bessie Ball; one daughter, Melissa Wilder (Dwayne) of Emlyn, KY; one son, Bryan Ball (Whitney) of LaFollette, TN; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Roger Ball (William Shelley) of Sarasota, FL; three sisters, Irene Beams (David) of Ashville, NC, Martha Jarboe of...