All Obituaries

         Mr. William (Bill) Merida of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life for heaven on September 26, 2023        Mr. Merida was the son of the late Dallas Merida and Mary Ellen Powell Merida. He was born on May 5, 1938.         Mr. Merida was an Army Veteran. He served for 8 years 6 months. His last service was in Vietnam where he was given the Bronze Star for Bravery. His class was staff Sargent E.B. He...

      Mrs. Fern Hopkins Collett Smith, age 92 of Girdler, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side.  She was born on October 14, 1930 in Knox County, Kentucky and was the daughter of Lee Thomas and Nell (Bowman) Hopkins.       She was preceded in death by her husband Shelby Collett, her parents, Lee Thomas and Nell Bowman Hopkins, a daughter Vickie Joe...

        Mrs. Peggy Ruth Davis age 78 of Bimble, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, September 18, 2023 at her home. She was born on November 3, 1944 in Letcher County, Kentucky and was the daughter of Chester Wade Sturgill and Helen (Cress) Sturgill. She was the widow of James Monroe Davis and was a homemaker. Her favorite past time was sitting on the porch in her swing and drinking coffee.       She is preceded in death by her husband James Monroe...

           Mrs. Eva Edwards age 62 of Girdler, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, September 18, 2023 in the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. She was born on June 4, 1961 and was the daughter of James Edwards and Hilda (Henson) Edwards. Eva believed in the Holiness faith and she enjoyed camping, fishing and working in her flowers.           She is preceded in death by her parents, James and...

       Mrs. Jewell Dean “Bargo” Powell, age 80 of Louisville, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023 in the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. She was born on July 29, 1943 in Knox County, the daughter of General and Lola Bargo. On April 24, 1965, she united in marriage with Leemon Powell and they enjoyed fifty-eight years together before his recent passing.       In her younger years, Jewell Dean attended the Salt...

Courtesy Announcement Ms. Gracie Hale age 80, the wife of the late Junior Lee Hale, of Hwy 26, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Thursday morning at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Kentucky. She was the mother of Glenn Jarvis and wife, Trish of Manchester, Kentucky, Paul Jarvis and James Jarvis and wife Tina, all of Corbin, Kentucky, Thelma Shephard and husband Darryl, Cora Broughton and husband Albert, all of London, Kentucky. She was the sister of Mildred Hobner of Somerset,...

      Mr. Leemon Powell age 84 of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Knox County, departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2023 in the University of Louisville Hospital. He was the son of Joe and Axie (Sizemore) Powell born to them on July 13, 1939. On April 24, 1965, he united in marriage with Jewell Dean Bargo and to this union one son was born. Leemon retired from General Electric Corporation and enjoyed watching Nascar Races and working in his garage. His favorite...

      Mrs. Cathy Lynn Bunch age 52 of Hinkle, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was born on April 13, 1971 the daughter of Arvil Messer and the late Della Mae (Mills) Messer. On May 12, 1989, she united in marriage with Dale Bunch and to this union two sons were born. Cathy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She loved to shop and go riding on their side by side and loved spending time with her...

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT   Turkey-James T. "Jim" Burnett, Jr. 76, of Turkey passed away at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  Mr. Burnett was born in Knox County, Kentucky April 29, 1947 to the late James T. Burnett and Cordia Mason Burnett. Mr. Burnett retired from Cannon Ball in Beloit,  Wisconsin. After retirement Mr. Burnett moved to Turkey, NC and enjoyed several years of farming. Mr. Burnett was Baptist by faith. He...

      Mrs. Elizabeth Kate Grubb age 49 of Barbourville, departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was the wife of Paul Grubb and the daughter of Loretta Stewart and David Roark. She was a member of the East Barbourville Baptist Church and was a retired teacher from Knox County Middle School. Liz enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with her husband and her children who were her world. She loved to travel and go on cruises...