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Thelma J. Bancroft

Thelma J. Bancroft

Apr 29, 2013

Thelma J. Bancroft, age 81, of Corbin passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Estill Murrell and Edna Pennington Murrell; Brothers, Joseph and Benny Murrell. Thelma is survived by her loving Husband, James...

Larry Ray Canterbury

Larry Ray Canterbury

Apr 27, 2013

Larry Ray Canterbury, age 60, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky, and was a US Air Force Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era. Larry was preceded in death by his Father, Carl Canterbury. He is survived by his Wife, Darlene Lamb Canterbury; Mother, Geneva...

Larry T. Helton

Larry T. Helton

Apr 26, 2013

Larry T. Helton, age 29, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was Baptist by Faith and enjoyed racing #27 at the Corbin Speedway. Larry was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Arthur and Mary Storms, and Merrill Helton and Josie Helton; Uncles, Daniel Dawson Helton and Jimmy...

Betty M. Golden

Betty M. Golden

Apr 18, 2013

Betty M. Golden, age 66, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Madison County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joseph McQueen and Rosie McKinney. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Roman...

Marvin Mills

Marvin Mills

Apr 14, 2013

Marvin Mills, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home. He was the owner of the former Western Auto Hardward Store on Main Street in Corbin and was a Navy Veteran of Korea and past member of the American Legion. Mr. Mills was preceded in death by his Son, Byron Keith Mills; Parents,...

Debra Gayle Medlin

Debra Gayle Medlin

Apr 13, 2013

Debra Gayle Medlin, age 56, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She had worked at the Corbin Kmart for 26years and was a member of Gray Baptist Church. Debra was preceded in death by a Sister, Sheila Medlin King. She is survived by her Parents, Fred Willard Medlin and Betty Helton...

Rosetta Payne Sizemore

Rosetta Payne Sizemore

Apr 10, 2013

Rosetta Payne Sizemore, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Cannon, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Payne and Lucy Mae Simpson Payne. She worked at TCO in Corbin, and was Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

George Edward Lehmann

George Edward Lehmann

Apr 9, 2013

George E. Lehmann, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Lehmann Jr. and Rosalind Wilke Lehmann. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Therm-O-Disc of London; had been organist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for many years;...

Georgia Lee Cedillo

Georgia Lee Cedillo

Apr 7, 2013

Georgia Lee Cedillo, age 75, of Hinkle, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at her residence. Born in Alva, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell Hounschell and Anna McGinnis Hounschell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond and Damon Cedillo; one grandson, Tyler Hensley; four brothers and...

Bettie Elizabeth Jones

Bettie Elizabeth Jones

Mar 31, 2013

Bettie Elizabeth Jones, age 99, of Corbin, passed away on Easter Sunday Morning, March 31, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was Pentecostal by faith and was retired from the former American Greetings in Corbin. Bettie was preceded in death her Husband, Henry L. Jones; Parents, George and Lettie Gibbs Romines; Brothers, Everett, Raymond, Ernest, and George Romines;...

Lucille Bennett

Lucille Bennett

Mar 30, 2013

Lucille Bennett, 89, formerly of Woodbine, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at her son's home at Hustonville, KY. Born at Woodbine, she was a daughter of the late W. S. and Carrie McFarland Gann. Also she was preceded in death by her husband Hubert A. Bennett, daughter-in-law Elinore Benet, granddaughter Karalyn Benet, sisters Ruth Skinner, Margarite Boyle, Josephine...

Barbara Bates

Barbara Bates

Mar 29, 2013

Barbara Nancy Jane Cox Bates, age 64, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was the beloved wife of George Isaac Bates, Sr. for 49 years, 5 months, 4 weeks, and 1 day before going to Heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents, William David Cox and Rosa Evelyne Sharp...

Jewel Virginia Jackson

Jewel Virginia Jackson

Mar 28, 2013

Jewel V. Jackson, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Gray, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Leonard Ellison and Nancy Brewer Ellison. She was a retired buyer for Belk Simpson, and was a member of the Bacon Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Maxine Earls Taylor

Maxine Earls Taylor

Mar 28, 2013

Maxine Earls Taylor, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Byrd Earls and Daisy Neuman Earls; husband, Talmadge D. Taylor; son, James Gregory Taylor; sisters, Allene Smith, Phyllis Meadors; and brothers, Houston Earls and Gerald Earls. She was survived by her daughter, Vickie Shiveley; grandchildren Christine Daisy...

Odessa Mae Burress

Odessa Mae Burress

Mar 20, 2013

Odessa Mae Burress, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Jackson, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Noah R. Dulaney and Ina M. Dulaney. She had been an LPN and Dietician. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Robert Fillinger, and Charles,...

Claudia Lynn Westbrook

Claudia Lynn Westbrook

Mar 14, 2013

Claudia Lynn Westbrook, age 63, of Gray, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin to the late Albert Earl Westbrook and Alice Bundy Westbrook. She was a homemaker; was formerly with the American Legion Auxillary; enjoyed sewing and gardening; and helped at Comprehensive Care with handicapped children. In addition...

Timothy Dwayne Johnson

Timothy Dwayne Johnson

Mar 14, 2013

Timothy "Tim" Johnson, age 45, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at his residence. Tim was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. He is survived by his parents, Ella Louise Fleming Smith of Lily, and Roger Lee Johnson and wife Anna of Corbin; children: Alicia Johnson and husband Kevin of Corbin, Kendra Renea Johnson of Ashtabula, Ohio, Carolyn...

Gene A Blevins

Gene A Blevins

Mar 8, 2013

Gene A. "Pappy" Blevins, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Curtis Blevins and Hazel Sasser Blevins; Brother, Roy Blevins; Sister, Lois Ann Blevins; and Grandson, Ronnie Allen. He is survived by the Mother of his Children, Elizabeth Hubbard; Daughters, Karen Blevins, Sally Maynes, Sandy Cecil, and Melinda Hammond;...

Garry Wayne Campbell

Garry Wayne Campbell

Mar 7, 2013

Garry Wayne Campbell, age 68, of Corbin, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sharon Campbell, two sons, Frank and Tony, sisters-in-law, Pat and Diane and all the nephews and nieces. Born and raised in Corbin, the son of Eunice and Sam Campbell, was well-known for his strength...

Melda Lynn Allen

Melda Lynn Allen

Mar 6, 2013

Melda Lynn Allen died March 6, 2013. She was born December 19, 1955 to Melvin and Margarate Smallwood. She had one deceased brother and one sister. She was a member of Maynor Street Pentecostal Church. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Billy Allen. She was the mother of three sons: Melvin Wayne Allen, Danny Eugene Allen...

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