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Joseph Clarence Lester

Joseph Clarence Lester

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph Clarence Lester, age 42, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

He was born on November 11, 1981, in Corbin, Kentucky.  Joseph was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle and he was a selfless friend to all who knew and loved him.  Joseph had an adventurous heart and...

Donald Wayne Hammack

Donald Wayne Hammack

Mar 25, 2024

Donald Wayne Hammack, age 49, of Corbin, KY, passed away at his home on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of Donnie Ray Hammack and Janice Willis. Everything Donald did, he did with great love and passion. He had a drive to experience life to the fullest, whether meeting new...

Larry  Scalf

Larry Scalf

Mar 25, 2024

Larry Scalf, age 72, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home in London, Kentucky.

He was born in Gray, Kentucky on March 29, 1951, to the late Richard and Opal Kelley Scalf.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Christy Greene, and...

Ellis  Henson Grubb

Ellis Henson Grubb

Mar 24, 2024

Ellis Henson Grubb, age 76, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 26, 1947, to the late Tom and Amanda Rollyson Grubb.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Sarah Catherine...

Georgia L. Sumner

Georgia L. Sumner

Mar 24, 2024

Georgia L. Sumner, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London, KY.

Born in Gray, KY, she was the daughter of the late Chester Sharp and Otta Harmon Moore. Georgia was a cook for Corbin Independent Schools. She was a talented cook, and it brought her great...

Wilda Lee Morgan

Wilda Lee Morgan

Mar 24, 2024

Wilda Lee (LeForce) Morgan, age 65, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her home in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Martha Lee LeForce. Wilda loved her family and especially cherished time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Lee Keller

Lee Keller

Mar 22, 2024

Lee Keller, age 84, of Corbin, KY, passed away at home on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Born in Royal Oak, MI, Lee was the son of the late Leonard Keller and Marion Phillips Keller. In everything he did, Lee was both disciplined and devoted. While he

was strong and courageous, he...

Jill Coffey

Jill Coffey

Mar 22, 2024

Jill Coffey, age 75, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late, Marcus Adams and Minnie Rapier Adams. Jill loved puzzle books, Dr. Pepper, and crochet, but nothing was more important to her than family. Especially, her...

April  Dawn Curry

April Dawn Curry

Mar 19, 2024

April Dawn Curry, age 58, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at U.K. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Willard Darrell Brown and Shirley Anne Sharp Brown. April was a kind, joyful person who brought happiness to everyone she met. She cherished...

George I Bates

George I Bates

Mar 12, 2024

George I. Bates, age 81, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

George was a loving husband, and devoted father and grandfather, who was born in Jellico, Tennessee, a son of the late John Calvin Bates and Sylvania Perry Bates. George was a renowned historical masonry...

Carrie Anne Abbott

Carrie Anne Abbott

Mar 12, 2024

Carrie Anne Abbott, age 55, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky and had worked as a Teachers Aid for fifteen years at Corbin Primary School. In addition to her work as a teachers aid;...

Chester L. Vogler

Chester L. Vogler

Mar 5, 2024

Chester L. Vogler, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at the age of 93 in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. His journey came to a close due to complications from dementia.

He was born of humble beginnings on October 4, 1930, in Vogler’s Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada to Edwin and...

Christine  Elaine Kirk

Christine Elaine Kirk

Feb 29, 2024

Christine Elaine Kirk, age 60, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024, at her home in Corbin.

Born in San Fernando, California, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Freeman and by her fiance, OB Partin.

She is survived by her daughter, Hollie Renae Blevins; granddaughters,...

James D.  Dawson

James D. Dawson

Feb 26, 2024

Doctor James D. Dawson Jr, 76, beloved Husband, Dad, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2024. He entered this world on March 16, 1947, in Shepherdsville, KY, born to Delmar and Lillian Dawson. He is survived by his wife Sheila Dawson and his children Neal, Carrie, Paige and Zach Dawson, stepchildren Ashley and...

Rev. James  William Cook Sr.

Rev. James William Cook Sr.

Feb 26, 2024

Rev. James William Cook Sr., age 77, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday February 26, 2024, after his courageous and inspiring battle. "Jim fought the good fight, Jim has finished his race, Jim kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for Jim a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give Jim on this...

Ancil Allen  Pickard

Ancil Allen Pickard

Feb 24, 2024

Ancil Allen Pickard, age 68, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ancil and Deloris Jackson Pickard. Ancil was a Navy veteran and a Horticulturalist by trade working for Landmark Landscaping. He was also a member of Living Waters Pentacostal Church....

Thelma "Frankie" Sasser

Thelma "Frankie" Sasser

Feb 16, 2024

Thelma "Frankie" Sasser, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly in London, KY.

Frankie had a passion for teaching and community service. She taught for 29 years in the Corbin Independent School District. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Education from Cumberland College...

Diana Lynn Alsip

Diana Lynn Alsip

Feb 13, 2024

Diana Lynn Alsip, age 67, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday February 13, 2024.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Cox and Juanita Hart Cox.  Diana was a homemaker and member of Woodbine Christian Church.  She loved being with her family and cherished the time she spent with...

Drake Carter Southerland

Drake Carter Southerland

Feb 13, 2024

Drake Carter Southerland, age 10, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Drake was a fourth-grade student at Corbin Elementary. He was an active child who loved playing football, basketball, baseball, but he especially loved football. His favorite team was the Miami Dolphins. Drake enjoyed listening to music and playing video games...

Billie  Jean Glass

Billie Jean Glass

Feb 12, 2024

Billie Jean Glass, age 92, of Lexington, KY, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington.

Born in Corbin, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Mullins and Beatrice Parrott Mullins. Billie was very passionate and talented at creating and teaching wool rug hooking. She also loved collecting Indian baskets....

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