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Anna Lee Asher

Anna Lee Asher

Sep 22, 2013

Anna Lee Asher, 80, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at her home. Born in Hyden, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Gola Bowling Howard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roderick Asher; son, Roger Leland Asher; grandchildren: Arrianna Elizabeth Carol Evans and Anastasia Nykohl McCarthy; brothers: Bill Henry...

Larry Wayne Carver

Larry Wayne Carver

Sep 21, 2013

Larry Wayne Carver, age 64, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was born in Madisonville, KY and was a US Army Veteran of Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart. Larry was preceded in death by his Parents, Oather Thomas Carver and Edna Hartford Carver, and by...

Oleita Joy Sweet

Oleita Joy Sweet

Sep 18, 2013

Oleita Joy Sweet, 64, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 at her home. Born in Laurel County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lorella Wingfield Sweet. She was the owner of the former Joy's Kountry Kookin' Restaurant in Corbin. She also devoted over 18 years of service to the Whitley County Library with...

Dan 'Boone' Faulkner

Dan 'Boone' Faulkner

Sep 17, 2013

Dan "Boone" Faulkner entered the world on May 29, 1942 in Corbin, Kentucky. On September 17, 2013, after 71 long years of life, he passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by his most treasured loved ones. Throughout his life, he served his Lord, his family, and his country honorably. He was a faithful member of the West...

Amy Camille Hampton-Canady

Amy Camille Hampton-Canady

Sep 16, 2013

Amy Camille Hampton Canady; age 39, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin and graduated from Corbin High School in 1992. She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where she received her Master's Degree and Rank One Certification. She was employed by Knox County Schools as...

Lillian Marie Kinder Spalding

Lillian Marie Kinder Spalding

Sep 16, 2013

Lillian Marie Kinder Spalding; age 98, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a homemaker. Lillian was preceded in death by her Husband, James Thomas Spalding; Parents, Walter Kinder and Della Cook Kinder; Brothers Earl and Barney Kinder; and Sister, Patty Kinder. She...

William Francis Murphy

William Francis Murphy

Sep 10, 2013

William Francis Murphy, 76, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at his home. He was the husband of Geraldine Ann Murphy. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Corbin.The family will receive friends after 6pm Monday, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Rosary will be said at...

Norma Sexton

Norma Sexton

Sep 8, 2013

Norma Sexton, age 91, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at her residence. She was the widow of Edward Sexton. She is survived by numerous family members and friends. Visitation will be from 10am Wednesday, Sept. 11th, until the Funeral at 2pm at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Griffis officiating. Entombment will be in the...

Barbara Joyce Jerrell

Barbara Joyce Jerrell

Sep 2, 2013

Barbara Hollingsworth Jerrell, age 64, of Gadsden, Alabama,  passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013, in Gadsden .She was born in Corbin, and she was a happy homemaker who loved raising her children and caring for her husband. Barbara was preceded in death by her Parents, Robert Hollingsworth and Susie Marie Moore Hollingsworth; first husband, Melvin Wayne Mitchell Sr.;...

Brantley Lee Reeder

Brantley Lee Reeder

Aug 29, 2013

Brantley Lee Reeder, son of Victoria Young Irwin and Jared Reede,r was stillborn on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Virgie Reeder and Carl Eugene Young. Brantley is survived by his Mother, Victoria Young Irwin and Father, Jared Reeder; Brother, Frankie Irwin; Sister, Brianna Irwin; Grandparents, Connie Cox, Arnold Young,...

Morgan M. Shell

Morgan M. Shell

Aug 29, 2013

Morgan M. Shell, age 77, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at his residence. He was a US Air Force Vietnam veteran. Morgan was preceded in death by his Parents, Joe and Stella M. Shell; four Brothers, Enoch, Geoffrey, James M., and Billard Shell; and by a Sister, Millie Howell. He is survived by two Sisters,...

Vivian Elizabeth Taylor

Vivian Elizabeth Taylor

Aug 25, 2013

Vivian Elizabeth Taylor, age 89, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly. Born in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late Ernie G. Hickey and Buna Brooks Hickey. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Corbin, and...

Carolyn Wyatt Self

Carolyn Wyatt Self

Aug 21, 2013

Carolyn Wyatt Self passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at her home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Josh and Ruby Henderlight Wyatt. She was the loving wife of Jon Self and the devoted mother of Joshua Self. Other survivors include a brother Frank (Mary Jo) Wyatt of Murphy, NC; sisters...

Christeen Bell Brantley

Christeen Bell Brantley

Aug 20, 2013

Christeen Bell Tucker Brantley, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late James Tucker and Orpha Wilson Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Amos, Luther, Joe, Thomas and Herman Tucker; and by two granddaughters. She is survived by...

Warren Cecil Scarborough

Warren Cecil Scarborough

Aug 16, 2013

Warren Cecil Scarborough, age 50, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013, at the Jellico Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his Parents, William Cleveland Scarborough and Annie Gibson Scarborough; Sisters, Louise Young, Barbara Culver, Debbie and Shirley Scarborough. Cecil is survived by his Wife, Patricia Reeves Scarborough; Son, Warren Christopher Scarborough; Sister, Doris White...

L. Lloyd Masters

L. Lloyd Masters

Aug 11, 2013

L. Lloyd Masters, age 86, of Corbin passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was a son of the late Lawrence and Ollie Riggs Masters. Two brothers, Charles Masters and Luther Masters, and a sister, Etta Pearson, also preceded him in death. Lloyd was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and member...

Izetta Carroll

Izetta Carroll

Aug 10, 2013

Izetta Carroll, age 88, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the widow of Charles Clifton Carroll. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clay Trent and Winnie Pennington Trent. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Chris Carroll. She is survived...

Elva Marie Faddis Lubbe

Elva Marie Faddis Lubbe

Aug 10, 2013

Elva Marie Faddis Lubbe, age 95, of Corbin passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the Christian Health Center after a long illness. A daughter of the late Mart and Blanche Keith Faddis, she was also predeceased by her husband Elmer Lubbe, sisters Wilma Faddis, Ruth Faddis Roaden, Edith Faddis Wells, and Pauline Faddis Patterson, and step-daughter Rella Bailey....

Lynn Norris Musick

Lynn Norris Musick

Aug 1, 2013

Lynn Norris Musick, 72 of Sycamore Twp., Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013. He is survived by his Wife, Joyce Dugger Musick;   Son, Dan Musick and wife Jerilyn;  Grandchildren Rebecca, Brittany, and Chelsea;  and a host of other family members and friends. Graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday,   August 5, 2013 at the Calvary Cemetery...

Imogene 'Jean' Engle

Imogene 'Jean' Engle

Jul 29, 2013

Imogene "Jean" Engle, age 85, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013, at St. Joseph London. She was born on October 16, 1927, in Knox County, the daughter of the late J.P. Campbell and Ada Campbell. She had been a sales clerk for over 25 years at the former Begley Drugstore and Rite Aid. She was Baptist...

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