Obituaries

Lawrence Stidham Fleig

Lawrence Stidham Fleig

Sep 21, 2014

Lawrence Stidham Fleig, age 68, of Augusta, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at UK Healthcare in Lexington, KY. He was born in Augusta, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Kentucky University. Lawrence was preceded in death by his Wife, Phyllis Ballou Fleig and by his Mother, Margaret Dole Fleig. He is survived by...

Mark Anthony Medlin

Mark Anthony Medlin

Sep 20, 2014

Mark Medlin, age 46, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky and was a member of Rossland Holiness Church in Gray. Mark was preceded in death by his Mother-in-law, Margaret Jones. He is survived by his Wife, Debbie Medlin; Children, Cassaidy Hendrickson and husband...

Jerry D. Hunley

Jerry D. Hunley

Sep 18, 2014

Jerry D. Hunley, age 84, of Rockholds, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was a retired coal miner and was preceded in death by his Wife, Della Mae Hunley; Parents, Hobert Hunley and Creasa Hunley; Grandson, Chris Oney; and a Brother-in-law, Jake Saylor. Jerry is survived by his Children, James Hunley and...

Wanda Faye Leforce

Wanda Faye Leforce

Sep 13, 2014

Wanda Faye LeForce, 76, of Woodbine passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She belonged to the Corn Creek Baptist Church and had participated in missionary work with the Church. She had been a member of Mommas On The Move, the West Knox Wild Game Club, and a firefighter with the Woodbine...

Larry Pat Burt

Larry Pat Burt

Sep 10, 2014

Larry Pat Burt, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 in Georgia. He was born on February 10, 1947, the son of the late Pheobe Sullivan and the late Orval Burt. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Mary Elizabeth Burt; Son, Jimmy Darling; Sister, Hope Tucker; and by his Parents, Pheobe Sullivan and Orval Burt....

Charles J. Messer

Charles J. Messer

Sep 7, 2014

Charles J. Messer, 82, of Woodbine passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 in Michigan. Charles was retired from General Motors Fisher Body Division and was a member of Woodbine Baptist Church. He was the husband of the late Clara Messer, and the father of John Messer and Judy (Greg) Spencer. He was the grandfather of Joshua, Gregory, Scotte and...

Helen Louise 'Ginger' Mccuen

Helen Louise 'Ginger' Mccuen

Aug 29, 2014

Helen Louise "Ginger" McCuen, 89, of Gray, went to be with Jesus Friday, August 29, 2014. Ginger was a member of the Grays Baptist Church. She had been a member of the Grays community for a total of fifty-seven years and was preceded in death by her first husband Robert K. McCuen, Jr., her parents, and eight brothers and...

Steven Lee Martin

Steven Lee Martin

Aug 26, 2014

Steven Lee Martin, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at the Hospice of Dayton in Ohio. He was born in Richmond, Indiana, and was a mechanic for General Motors. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Everett and Bessie Harmon, and Wilson W. and Margaret Martin. Steven is survived by his wife, Kemberly Kerrigan Martin;...

Janice Rhey Turner Felts

Janice Rhey Turner Felts

Aug 18, 2014

Janice Rhey Turner Felts, age 77, of Ruby, South Carolina, passed away on Monday in Autumn Care of Marshville in North Carolina. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky and was a retired nurse having worked previously in Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. Janice was preceded in death by her Husband, Donald W. Felts; Son, Darrell William Felts; and by...

Jerry Wayne Mason

Jerry Wayne Mason

Aug 17, 2014

Jerry W. Mason, age 75, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Baptist Health. Born in Faber, Kentucky, Jerry was the son of the late Walker and Georgia Harris Mason. He was a member of Faber Baptist Church and of Hugh Harris Masonic Lodge 938 F&AM. He loved cars and enjoyed the Cumberland Cruise In. In...

Wiley E. Miller

Wiley E. Miller

Aug 9, 2014

Wiley E. Miller, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Artemus, Kentucky, Wiley was a Farmer and a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his Father, John Miller and by a Sister, Wilma Miller Rains. Wiley is survived by his Wife, Ruth Stroud Miller; Mother, Martha Rains...

Julia Cottongim Williams

Julia Cottongim Williams

Aug 4, 2014

Julia Cottongim Williams, age 91, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014, at UK Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Pittsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Laddle Andrew Cottongim and LuDema Collins Cottongim. She was a teacher with the Laurel County Schools, retiring in 1989, and was a member of the 17th Street...

Berneda Yeary Gallagher

Berneda Yeary Gallagher

Aug 4, 2014

Berneda Yeary Gallagher, 98, passed away on August 4, 2014. She was born on October 24, 1915 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the daughter of Lawrence W. and Minnie Yeary. She was married to Samuel T. Gallagher for 62 years, and they lived in Corbin since that marriage. He died in 2002. Mrs. Gallagher is survived by her nieces, Janet Yeary...

Ruby Dixon Rose

Ruby Dixon Rose

Aug 3, 2014

Ruby Dixon Rose, 70, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 in Corbin. Born in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late Damon and Ella Smith Dixon. She was Baptist by faith and was baptized at Poplar Grove Baptist Church many years ago. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Marion Roaden

Marion Roaden

Jul 27, 2014

Rev. Marion Roaden, age 74, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at his home. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Newt and Maude Roaden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Irene Roaden and Gwen Litton; and brothers, Willard, Wilburn and Robert Roaden. Marion served his...

Paul G. Wallace

Paul G. Wallace

Jul 10, 2014

Paul G. Wallace, age 48, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a driver for R-Tec; and was a member of the Church of God. Paul was preceded in death by his Mother, Ina Trusty Wallace, and by a Brother, Daniel Wallace. He is survived by his...

James Robert Tucker

James Robert Tucker

Jul 8, 2014

James Robert Tucker, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation. He is survived by his step-son Roy Tucker. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Margie Grace Caldwell

Margie Grace Caldwell

Jul 8, 2014

Margie Grace Caldwell, age 76, of Woodbine, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at her residence. Born in Pine Mountain, Kentucky, Margie was the daughter of the late John and Judy Turner Vance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Caldwell; and by her brothers, Willie, Ed and Andy Vance. She...

Robert H. Meeks

Robert H. Meeks

Jul 4, 2014

Robert H. Meeks, age 88, of Corbin passed away Friday morning, July 4, 2014 at The Heritage in Corbin. A native of Dixon, Illinois, Bob was the son of the late Bert and Mary Hyde Meeks. His wife of 64 years, Loree Jerrells Meeks, preceded him in death as well as a sister Jean McNabb. Bob and his family...

Timothy Shaun Howard

Timothy Shaun Howard

Jul 3, 2014

Timothy Shaun Howard, age 42, of Corbin passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Tim graduated from Madison Southern High School in 1991 where he was a member of the football team, the Industrial Arts Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). He was employed by Capital Wholesale Fence Company for over...