Obituaries

Rodney Edward Johnson departed this life and made his way to his heavenly home in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Rodney died at his home in Straw Plains, Tennessee surrounded by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Geraldine (Burkhart) Johnson, and his father, William Robert Johnson. He is survived by his three sons, William Rodney Johnson of Straw Plains, Tennessee, Byron Alexander Johnson and Michael Kyle Anderson both of Seymour, Tennessee and his five beautiful grandchildren, Sheridan Joseph Johnson, Bryon Alexander Johnson Jr., Aubree Mae Johnson, Brynlee Grace Johnson, and Nezuko Virginia Lynn Johnson, and his sister, DeAnna Johnson Perkins, brother-in-law James...

Joseph McHargue, 89, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born February 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Grace McHargue. In addition to his father and mother, Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Louise McHargue; grandson, Joshua Hagle; brother, Edward McHargue; sister, Jeanette McHargue Bryant; brother, George McHargue; sister, Dorothy Ison; sister, Nina Winston; brother, Nathaniel McHargue; brother, Steely McHargue; and brother, Warren Gene McHargue. He leaves behind his daughter, Brenda McHargue; daughter, Julia Cline (Tom); grandchildren: April Luttrell (Kelly), Christine Williams (Les), Carolyn Mayo (Matt), and Elizabeth Whites; great-grandchildren: Brayden Luttrell, Cayden Luttrell, Iva Grace Luttrell, Alice Williams, Cosmo Williams, Emilia...

Andrew Cox, age 75, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home. Andrew was born on September 22, 1950, in McCreary County, Kentucky, to the late Elmer Cox and Ellen Martin Cox. Andrew worked as a logger. Andrew is survived by one daughter, Andrea “Susie” Canada and husband Calvin; one son, James Greg Cox and wife Mary all of Williamsburg, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Kenny Canada and wife Lindsey of Corbin, Kentucky, Tiffany Barnes and husband Dean, Adriana Smith and husband Billy, Dustin Feltner, C. Feltner and fiancé Ashley, and Simon Cox all of Williamsburg, Kentucky; seven great-grandchildren, Jerry Barnes, Izabella Barnes both of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Easton Canada...

Bruce Allen Thomas, age 72, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday February 5, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born June 18, 1953 in Jellico, TN to the late Woodrow and Marie Cox Thomas. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Rose Thomas; step-son Rocky Lee Harvey; three brothers, Billy Thomas, Frankie Thomas and Woodrow Thomas II; one sister, Nancy Barnhill; grandparents, McKeeson and Hilie Belle Thomas, David and Margarette Paul Cox. He was a member of Meadow Grove Baptist Church. He was baptized June 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Rose Thomas; one daughter, Julie Ann Thomas; two brothers, Bobbie Thomas,...

Don Hamblin Sr., age 66, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home. He was born October 2, 1959 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Claude Bryant and Nannie Ellen Dale Hamblin. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel “Boone” Hamblin, and David Hamblin. He is survived by his wife, Amy Reed; two children, Donnie Hamblin Jr. (Michelle), Ashley Hamblin Atwood (Tim); nine grandchildren, Clay Barnes, Landry Barnes, Adalynn Cooper, Mackenzie Driver, Dallas Tyler, Madison Hamblin, Draven Hamblin, Raelynn Atwood, River Atwood; three great-grandkids, Gunner Folz, Weston Purcell, Lenora Driver; brother, Dennis Hamblin; several nieces, nephews; and a host of...

Baby Madelynn Ray Hatfield, born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 30, 2026, at U.T. Medical Center. Madelynn is preceded in death by grandparents, Robbie Hatfield, Ray Massengill, Tlisha Blankenship; great-grandparents, Gary Massengill, Linda Gibson, and Virginia Hatfield. She is survived by father, Jessie Hatfield; mother, Hayley Massengill; sisters, Kynlee and Lylah Massengill; grandmother, Heidi Wilson; great-grandparents, Jewell Leach, Robert Hatfield; aunts, Raylan Massengill, Sarah Wilson; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing. Memorial visitation will be from 12-2 pm on Friday, February 6, Harp Funeral Home Chapel. Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangement

Angela Genine (Manis) Parrott, age 51, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at home. She was born February 16, 1974. Angela is preceded in death by her mother, Donna (Richardson) Manis; grandparents, Donald and Jewell Richardson, Elsie Blalock; uncles, Warren Perkins, Bill Richardson and wife Jackie; cousins, Jade Richardson, and Dustin Richardson. She is survived by her husband, Joey Parrott; son, Vincent Parrott; daughter, Holly Parrott; father, Doug Manis and wife Lesia; brothers, Mike Manis and wife Stephanie, Tyson Manis; sisters, Susan Manis, Kea Blankenship; grandfather, Ed Blalock; aunt, Linda Perkins; cousins, Deena Norman and husband Jerry, Richard and Angie Perkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Terry Lee Owens, age 65, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born December 31, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio. Terry is preceded in death by his son, Darren Lee Owens; father, Glenn Edward Owens; and mother, Linda Joyce (Anderson) Evans. He is survived by wife, Gail Owens; son, James Donnie Doan and wife Angela; daughter, Brittany Silcox and husband Robert; grandchildren, Derek James Doan (Abby), Jaxon Doan, Addyson Doan, Mikayla Bridges (Joshlyn), Jordan Silcox (Raigan), Maverick Cruz Silcox, Coy Silcox, Avari Owens and her mother, Mary Owens; great-grandchildren, Ace Doan, Hartlyn Doan, Jackson Bridges, Barrett Bridges, Josie Silcox, Zora Silcox; brothers, Rick Owens...

Linda Sue (Branam) Davis, age 75, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Tennova LaFollette Health & Rehab. She was born July 11, 1950, in Jellico, Tennessee. Linda is preceded in death by brothers, Johnny, Otis, Gene, Bill and Leon Branam; and sister, Eileen Branam. She is survived by husband, Rev. Thomas Davis; sons, Derrick, Stooksbury, Joseph Stooksbury, John Hall; daughter, Rachel Hall Dorrance; brothers, James Deron Branam, Donnie Branam, Ray Branam; sisters, Louise Delk, Katherine Pegg, Polly Napier; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday, February 5 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel...

Opal L. Jackson Trivette, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in Corbin, KY. Opal grew up in Evarts, KY in Harlan County. She had a wonderful group of friends from Evarts High School, Class of 1960, with whom she still kept in touch. She met her beloved husband, Jim, at EKU and they were married on January 13, 1962. She was a devoted and loving wife and partner for 53 years. She was a saint of Grace on the Hill Community Church (formerly 1st United Methodist Church). Since 1973 she has served the Lord joyfully and faithfully, teaching many adult and youth classes. She and Jim traveled to...