Local Obituaries-Sunday March 24, 2024

Paul Polly

Paul Polly, age 79, of Jenkins passed away Friday March 22, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. 

He is survived by his wife; Shirley Webb Polly of Jenkins; 1 daughter: Lisa Dawn Johnson of Jenkins; 1 grandson: Tyler “Little Buddy” Collins of Jenkins; 1  brother: James “Jojo” Polly of McRoberts; 1 sister: Ruby Cook of Marion.

Funeral services for Paul Polly will be held at 1:00pm tomorrow, Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel with Will Hall officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Haven Rest Cemetery at Mayking. 

Visitation will begin this evening, Sunday, after 6:00p at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel with services beginning at 7:00PM. 

The Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

David Truman McKnight

David Truman McKnight, age 75, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Harlan ARH.  

He is survived by 1 daughter: Miranda Johnson of Cumberland; 2 special daughters: Katina Fields of Partridge and Nikki Williams of Cumberland; 2  brothers: Johnny McKnight of Cloverlick and James “Junebug” McKnight of Crab Orchard; 2 sisters: Sara “Sissy” Augusta of Jonesboro, TN and Debbie Fields of Benham; 7 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his uncle and best friend, Roger McKnight and 2 special friends: Eddie Powell and George Johnson Jr..

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00pm this evening, Sunday March 24, 2024 at the Tri City Funeral Home at Benham.

Funeral services for David Truman McKnight will be held at 3:00pm tomorrow, Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Tri City Funeral Home at Benham with Dillard Stanley officiating. 

Burial will follow at the Hall Family Cemetery at Cloverlick.

Military honors will be conducted by the Harlan County Honor Guard at the cemetery.

The Tri City Funeral Home of Benham is in charge of the arrangements.

Kelli Lee Campbell

Kelli Lee Campbell, age 40 of Whitesburg, formerly of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center.

She is survived by her fiancé: Kevin Vanover; 1 Sister: Saundra Dennis of Rapid City, Michigan; a Nephew: Tyler Dennis; Special Children at Heart: Kenndi Paige Vanover & Khady Vanhoose; Second Mother: Agnes Woods and several Aunts & Uncles. 

Visitation will be after 5:00pm Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin. 

Funeral Services for Kelli Lee Campbell will be held at 4:00pm Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin with Bill Campbell officiating. 

Graveside services will be scheduled at a later date. 

In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Floyd County Animal Shelter, Wood Stock Adoption or Country Hills Veterinary Clinic.  

The Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin is in charge of the arrangements. 

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart, age 60 of Jenkins, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his residence.

He is survived by 1 daughter: Carly Gilliam of Big Stone Gap, VA; 4 sisters: Ruby Baker of Jenkins, Nina Dabney of Richmond, VA, Naomi Rose of Lexington and Lou Ann Thomas of Richmond, VA and 2 grandchildren.

Arrangements for Rod Stewart will be announced later by the Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel. 

Barbara A. Johnson

Barbara A. Johnson, age 88, of Dorton, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Pikeville Medical Center. 

She is survived by her husband: Harold D. Johnson; 4 sons: Rodney Johnson of Myra, Ricky Johnson of Keavy, Randy Johnson of Barbourville and Ronnie Johnson of Shelby Gap; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Barbara A. Johnson will be held at 11:00am tomorrow, Monday. March 25, 2024, at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home at Virgie with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Addington-Johnson-Newsom Cemetery at Brushy Fork of Beefhide. 

Visitation will begin after 6:00PM this evening, Sunday at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home with services starting at 7:00pm.  

The Hall and Jones Funeral Home of Virgie is in charge of the arrangements.