Obituaries

Aug 16, 2021

Richard Messer passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, August 16th, 2021, resting in his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was surrounded by his loved ones in the preceding days, and his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren at the time of his death.

Richard was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on June 26th, 1948 to parents...

Aug 9, 2021

Mrs. Winnifred Jean Mace age 88 of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania departed this life on Monday, August 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 3, 1933 in Knox County, one of thirteen children, the daughter of James Leonard Johnson and Velva (Asher) Johnson and the widow of William Jessie Mace

She is preceded in death by...

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. David Gambrel, Jr. age 50 of Scalf, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1971 in Pineville Kentucky. He had been a carpenter and worked building houses. He was a member of the Pigeon Roost Pentecostal Church and he loved being with his children and family, camping,...

Jul 31, 2021

Ms. Bonnie Lou Shannon, better known as “Boo-Boo”, age 73, departed this life on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her home in Gray, Kentucky, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1948, in Knox County, the daughter of Edward Garland “Tee” and Rosie (Jones) Garland. Bonnie believed in the Baptist faith, she loved her family and...

Jul 20, 2021

Chelcia Smith age 72, of Hinkle, Kentucky departed this earthly plane on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1949 in Otter Creek, Kentucky, and was the youngest daughter of Dave Smith and Louise (Hubbard) Smith.

Chelcia was a pianist and founding member of the Free Spirit Baptist Church. She retired...

Jul 20, 2021

Mrs. Velma Magdelene (Hagler) Payne age 92 of Rockholds, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky. She was born on October 28, 1928 in Mary County, Georgia the daughter of the late Willie Hagler and Josie (Singleton) Hagler. She believed in the Baptist faith and was a...

Jul 18, 2021

Sharon Roberta Fisher, age 64 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, July 18, 2021 in the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center in Somerset, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Lowell Allen Creighton and Geraldine Partin. She was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on May 9, 1957. Sharon had worked as a pharmacy technician at the Knox...

Jul 18, 2021

Barbara Ann Wells age 56 of London, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky. She was born on January 31, 1965, in Pineville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Cecil Wells and Nadine (Brock) Wells. Barbara believed in the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Jul 13, 2021

Mr. Edward Messer age 88 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Esceline (Mills) Messer and the son of Elijah Messer and Sarah Jane (Jackson) Messer born to them on April 22, 1933. Edward was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. He retired...

Jul 11, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Elaine Engle, age 81 of Cannon, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home. She was the widow of Dewey Ray Engle and the daughter of Bev Hobbs and Stella Mae (Smith) Hobbs. She was born on May 4, 1940, in Greenroad, Kentucky. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and...

Jul 9, 2021

Jessa Lorraine Smith, three month old infant daughter of Timothy Smith and Kendra Lorraine Bates was born on March 13, 2021 and departed this life on Friday morning, July 9, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.

She is preceded in death by one aunt, Jessica Bays.

She is survived by her parents,...

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Jim Tom “Red” Blankenship age 79 of Hales Creek departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Martha (Collett) Blankenship and the son of Willie and Lucy Blankenship born to them on December 24, 1941 in Harlan, Kentucky. His parents precede him in death.

He is survived by...

Jul 5, 2021

Mrs. Florie Bays age 83 of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was born on July 18, 1937, in Knox County, the daughter of Charles Swafford and Fannie (Merida) Hensley. She was a member of the Church of God at Artemus. She enjoyed cooking and loved helping people.

She is...

Jul 3, 2021

Courtesy Announcement

Carolyn Joetta Lewin (nee Parrott), passed away on July 3, 2021, at the age of 80. Carolyn was born November 10, 1940, in Knox County KY, to the late Clarence and Sue Parrott.

Carolyn was the loving wife of Wayne Lewin. Beloved mother of Terry Lewin, Ted Lewin (Tiffany Spaulding), Toby...

Jul 1, 2021

Mrs. Lizzie Bingham age 86 of Scalf, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, July1, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 25, 1934, the daughter of Finley Mills and Mary Jane (Bingham) Mills. On December 11, 1963 she united in marriage with Powell Bingham and to this union eight children were...

Jul 1, 2021

Mr. Arlie Smith age 69 of Flat Lick, Kentucky departed this life on     Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Knox County on November 1, 1951 the son of Lloyd and Ruby Smith. He was a member of the Old Flat Lick Missionary Baptist Church and had been a...

Jun 29, 2021

Mrs. Betty Ann Nunley age 81 of Girdler, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Barbourville. She was born on August 6, 1939 in Lake Wales, Florida, the daughter of William Bryant Howell and Percy (Folk) Howell. Betty was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Vero Beach, Florida. She enjoyed taking...

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. John L. Mills, Jr. age 77 of Girdler, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday evening June 22, 2021 in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on February 18, 1944 in Fount, Kentucky, the son of John L. Mills and Emma Mills.

Mr. Mills was co-owner of Mills Brothers Garbage Service in Girdler and...

Jun 13, 2021

Mr. Gary Neil Cornelius, age 71, departed this life on June 13, 2021 at his home in Bailey Switch.  Gary was born on October 1, 1949 to Dolan and Marilyn (Harris) Cornelius in Jackson County, KY.

He attended Union College in Barbourville, KY where he graduated with a degree in music, playing both piano and trombone.  Gary...

Jun 6, 2021

Lisa Marie Owens, age 41 of Jarvis, KY departed this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born on August 28, 1979, the daughter of Donald Smith and Carrie (Owens) Smith. She loved four-wheeling and playing with her great nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

Left behind to mourn her passing,...