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Betty Lee Sexton

Betty Lee Sexton

Jul 29, 2013

Betty Lee Sexton, age 77, of Woodbine, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was a member, church secretary, and treasurer of the South Park United Baptist Church in Corbin. Betty was preceded in death by her Husband, Ernest Lloyd Sexton; Parents, Robert and Icy Sawyers Moore; Brother, Robert Moore; and Sisters, Marcia...

Maxine Corn Russell

Maxine Corn Russell

Jul 24, 2013

Maxine Corn Russell, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late William Leeman Corn and Addie Bishop Corn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Russell, and daughter-in-law, Teri Russell. Maxine had done clerical...

Oma Engle

Oma Engle

Jul 16, 2013

Oma Engle, age 99, of Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Chester Engle, and by her Son, Bobby Engle. She is survived by her Daughters, Magdalene Schlaf and Ellen Custard; Sons, Chester and Earl Engle and by many Grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 11am on...

Marie Hopkins

Marie Hopkins

Jul 15, 2013

Marie Hopkins, age 86, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Hillcrest Health & Rehabilitation. Marie was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Earl Hopkins; parents, John Goff and Lila Sampson Goff; two sisters, Elizabeth Sawyers and Mary Clouse; and four brothers, Sam, James,...

Tonya Marie Carter

Tonya Marie Carter

Jul 13, 2013

Tonya Marie Carter, age 36, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at her home. She was preceded in death by her Father, Chester Bruce Ellison. Tonya is survived by her Husband, Russell Carter; Daughter, Leteshia Carter; Mother, Mary Childers and husband Rex; Brothers, Darrell Zilinsky and wife Jennifer, Christopher Ellison and wife Amy, and Adam Ellison;...

Frances Skinner Jackson

Frances Skinner Jackson

Jul 13, 2013

Frances Skinner Jackson, age 85, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was preceded in death by her Parents, A.T. Skinner and Lillian Moore Skinner; Sisters, Irene Skinner, Ima Sturgill, and Ruth Clifford; Brothers, Claude and Clyde Skinner. Frances is survived by her two Children; Sherry Waller and husband...

Kenneth Clayton Bunch

Kenneth Clayton Bunch

Jul 8, 2013

Kenneth Clayton Bunch, age 89, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013, at Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late Ramsey Bunch and Maude Cox Bunch. He was a foreman at the former Elicon, was a member of Steele's Chapel Christian Church, and was...

Anna Pearl Brasel

Anna Pearl Brasel

Jul 7, 2013

Anna Pearl Parker Brasel, age 87, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 in Orange Park, Florida. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Everett Parker and Nicie Brock Parker. Anna worked in a sewing factory part of her life, then went back to college at Sue Bennett College with her son Travis. She...

Delbert 'Tip' Messer

Delbert 'Tip' Messer

Jul 5, 2013

Delbert "Tip" Messer Sr., age 90, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. He lived in the Faber Community of Whitley County, he was a retired Carman from L&N and CSX Railroad. After his retirement, he enjoyed growing grapes and tending his apple orchard. Tip was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia L. Messer,...

Guy Saylor

Guy Saylor

Jul 4, 2013

Guy Saylor, age 86, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013, at The Heritage. Born in Leslie County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John D. Saylor and Celia Forester Saylor. He had worked for AT&T in Chicago, Illinois, and was a member of Lily Holiness Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

June Faye Bays

June Faye Bays

Jul 3, 2013

June Faye Bays, of Milford, OH, was born in 1943 in Corbin, Kentucky, and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the age of 69. Loving mother of Danny Barnett, Debra (Jeff) Williams, Tom Barnett, Paul Crawford, Tony Crawford, and Joe Crawford. Proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Beloved wife of...

Sarah J. Mason Lowe

Sarah J. Mason Lowe

Jul 1, 2013

Sarah J. Mason Lowe, age 74, of Woodbine, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Mason and Mamie Harmon Mason and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by children: Harold Mason, Carolyn Rogers and Joyce Ann...

George Campbell

George Campbell

Jun 28, 2013

George J. Campbell, age 93, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013, at his home. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was the son of the late George and Lelia Campbell of Gray, KY. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman Campbell (and Louella) and Willis Campbell; sisters Henriann Mitchell (and...

Wendell Lee Patterson

Wendell Lee Patterson

Jun 20, 2013

Wendell Lee Patterson, age 68, of Cincinnati, Ohio and formerly of Williamsburg, KY passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late Edward Patterson and Sarah Young Patterson. He is survived by five children: Melinda Miller and husband Norm of Barbourville, Wendell Edward...

James E. Humphrey

James E. Humphrey

Jun 18, 2013

James E. Humphrey, age 77, of Bromley, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at his home. Born in Hitchens, KY, he was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Ellison Humphrey; children: Margaret Humphrey, Marilynn Adler, and June Humphrey; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...

Ralph Daniel Darnell

Ralph Daniel Darnell

Jun 16, 2013

Ralph Daniel Darnell, age 65, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Saltville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Helen Hackett Darnell and Eugene Darnell who survives. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Mae Etta Darnell; son, Steven Darnell; six grandchildren: Cody Darnell, Nicholas...

Loretta May Unger

Loretta May Unger

Jun 16, 2013

Loretta May Unger, age 87, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Cicero, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Frank Chalupnik and Anna Merkl Chalupnik. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Unger. She was the mother of Keith A. Unger and wife Lisa of Corbin;...

Richard Rogers

Richard Rogers

Jun 11, 2013

Rev. Richard Rogers, age 80, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Saint Joseph London. Born in Laurel County, he was the son of the late George Washington Rogers and Mary Romines Rogers. He had worked at the GM Fisher Body plant and was pastor of Gordon Hill Deliverance Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran...

Jason Brandon Mahoney

Jason Brandon Mahoney

Jun 7, 2013

Jason Brandon Mahoney, age 29, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013,  at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Louisville, he was the son of Paul Mahoney and the late Charlyn Wade Mahoney. Jason was a member of the Wingman Motorcycle Club. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen...

Herman Tucker

Herman Tucker

Jun 5, 2013

Herman Tucker, age 70, of Keavy, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at his residence. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late James Tucker and Orpha Wilson Tucker. He worked in the roofing business. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his brothers: Amos, Luther, Joe, and Thomas Tucker. He...

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