Obituaries

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...

Hubert Dwayne Elliott, age 61, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born May 29, 1963 in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Hubert Elliott and Sylvie Sue Rickett Elliott. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Hamlin Elliott. Dwayne was a kind man and a loving son. He loved to spend time with family and friends. He would help anyone anyway he could at any time. He genuinely loved to help people. He was a very good worker. He took pride in helping take care of Rocksprings Cemetery by leveling headstones and making sure graves were maintained. He would...

Rev. Dallas Glen Redmon, “Boone”, age 86, of Jellico, TN went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his residence. Dallas is preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Cathleen Redmon; wife’s, Carrie Redmon and Irene Creekmore; and all his siblings. He is survived by, Patricia and Emanual Brummett who were like his daughter and son; special friends, Randy and Sharon Moses, Angel and Emanual Brummett Jr. and Madison and Jayda who seem like grandchildren; and many other family and friends to mourn his passing. Dallas loved to go to church and worship his Lord in song. He will be greatly missed. Funeral service was Thursday, November 21,...

Wanda Jean Powers, 80, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, was born March 18, 1944 in Jellico, Tennessee, and passed away on November 18, 2024. Wanda was a dedicated housewife and took pride in creating a warm and inviting home for her loved ones. She was also a passionate gardener, adoring the time she spent tending to her tomatoes, sunflowers, and other plants in her garden. Wanda is survived by her children, Willard Allen Powers (Cassandra), David Lee Powers (Jo Ann Davis), and Leslie Cox (Kenny); her sisters, Elise Elliott and Ida Mae Paul; her grandchildren: Gabbie Powers, Tiffany Powers, Matthew Powers, Tabitha Powers, Jessica Vila, Samantha Ballard, Rachel Whitehead, and Joshua Davis; and...

Juanita Bargo, age 64, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 29, 1960 in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Steely Hubbs and Iva Perkins Hubbs. Along with her father she was preceded in death by her husband, John Bargo; two sisters, Carol Hodges, Jeanette Manes; and two brothers, Don Hubbs, and Steely Ray Hubbs. She is survived by her three daughters, Donna Logan (Dustin) of Williamsburg, KY, Rebekka Hamblin (Michael) of Williamsburg, KY, and Brenda Gray (Jeff) of Barbourville, KY; four grandchildren, Alyssa Lanham, John Hill, Trinity Hill, Josalyn Hamblin; her mother, Iva Hubbs of Williamsburg, KY; nephew,...

Hurley Wilson, 92, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home. Born March 4, 1932, in Saylor (Leslie County), Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert “Bob” and Della M. Wilson. In addition to his father and mother, Hurley was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bess Tolliver Wilson, on March 22, 2024. Married for 68 years, Hurley and Bess were united in marriage on October 29, 1955. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Eli Wilson, Elza Wilson, and Harold “Narvis” Wilson, and by four sisters: Viola Cooper, Frances Bingham, Myrtle Wilson, and Barbara Pond. Hurley leaves behind his sister, Mary Jane...

Edward Mahan, age 85, of Corbin, KY, formerly of Harps Creek, KY moved to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, on November 19, 2024 in Danville, KY. Born in Harps Creek, Kentucky, Edward was the son of John Smith and Nellie Bennett Mahan. In 1958, Edward married Betty Sue McDaries, and to this union four children were born, Vickie Leigh Mahan, Pamela Jean Bishop (John,) Paula Ann Kennedy (Jimmy) and Edward Mahan Jr. (Tabatha) of London, KY. As an educator for most of his life, Edward touched the lives of generations of children. While still a teenager himself, Edward began his career teaching in a one-room school at Beech Bottom,...

Rev. Harvey Wayne Logan, age 76, of Rockholds, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Baptist Health of Corbin. He was born on October 20, 1948 in Woffard, Kentucky to the late Arvil Logan and Geneva (Harrison) Logan. In addition to his parents, Harvey is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Jean (Carman) Logan; an infant daughter, Angela Logan, and a son-in-law, Timothy Wilson. Surviving family include his children, David Logan (and Darya) of Corbin, Sheila Cox (and Stanley) of Rockholds, and Jennifer Wilson of Rockholds); grandchildren, Angela Jones, Matthew Wilson, Donnie Wayne King, and David Logan, Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Abram King, Macie King, Levi...