Local Obituaries-Monday August 11, 2025

James Earl Polly

James Earl Polly, age 48, of Isom, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his residence. 

He is survived by his mother: Linda Polly of Whitesburg; his wife: Angel Polly of Isom; 1 daughter: Kristen Russell of Isom and 1 sister: Christy Adams of Ermine. 

Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00pm Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Everidge Funeral Home chapel in Whitesburg.

Funeral services for James Earl Polly will be held at 12 noon Wednesday at the Everidge Funeral Home with Frank Adams and Jimmy Turner officiating.

Burial will follow in the RB Caudill cemetery at Whitco.  

The Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.  

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Jackie Cornett

Jackie Cornett, age 90, of Whitesburg, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Tri Cities Nursing Home in Cumberland.

She is survived by 2 sons: Bobby Huff of Blackey and Chuck Cornett of Pikeville; 2 daughters: Donna Halcomb of London and Lisa Caudill of Dry Fork; 1 special sister: Betty Adams of Mayking; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jackie Cornett will be held at 12:00 Noon Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

Burial will follow in the Boney Banks Cemetery at Ice.

The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.