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E. Stanley Conner Ii

E. Stanley Conner Ii

Mar 6, 2013

E. Stanley Conner II, age 57, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at his residence. Born in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late Everett S. Conner and Wilma Hash Conner. He was manager of the Conner's Quick Stop in Corbin. He is survived by his son Everett S. Conner III; brothers and sisters:...

David E. Lowe

David E. Lowe

Mar 5, 2013

David E. Lowe, age 55, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Harlan County, he was the son of the late Clyde Earl Lowe and Lena Perkins Lowe. He had been a self-employed farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lonnie Lowe; and three...

Eula L. Van

Eula L. Van

Mar 5, 2013

Eula L. Van, age 86, of New Richmond, OH, passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2013 in Ohio. She is the mother of Merry Powell of New Richmond, OH. Visitation will be held on Sunday March 10, 2013 from 1pm unitl the time of her funeral service at 2:30pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin with a Graveside...

Chester Noah White

Chester Noah White

Mar 5, 2013

Chester Noah White, age 96, of Gray, passed away quietly on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was born in Gray, Kentucky and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Corbin. Chester served in the Army Air-Corp during World War II. After returning from the war he married Jewell Jones. They moved to Chicago, ILL where Chester taught...

Kenneth Willis Farner

Kenneth Willis Farner

Mar 3, 2013

Kenneth W. Farner, age 69, of Gray, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at St. Joseph-London. Born in Wayne, Michigan, he was the son of Glen and Adell Hooper Farner. He had worked as a self-employed welder. There will be no funeral or visitation. Vankirk-Grisell is assisting the family. Messages may be written at

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Terri Lynn Dixon

Terri Lynn Dixon

Mar 1, 2013

Terri Lynn Shotwell Dixon, 54, of Corbin went to Heaven on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Baptist Health - Corbin. She had been a teacher in the Knox County school system and loved her profession. Terri was a daughter of the late William Edward and Gladys Smith Shotwell of Corbin. She was also preceded in death by a brother...

Donald Eugene Monde, Sr.

Donald Eugene Monde, Sr.

Feb 28, 2013

Donald Eugene Monde, Sr., 63, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at his home in Franklin, Ohio. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Roy and Mary Hines Monde. A brother Arnold L. Monde and a sister Shirley Hanes also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Marcia Helton Monde; his children: Donald E....

David T. Disney

David T. Disney

Feb 21, 2013

David T. Disney, age 81, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at UT Hospital in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Erlene Sizemore Disney; Parents, Walter Lee Disney and Effie Veona Fannon Disney; Brothers, Ray J.R. Disney and Dallas Wayne Disney; Sister, Shelby Jean Disney; Brothers-in-law, Eugene Johnson and Harvey Tubbs. David...

Lora Halcomb

Lora Halcomb

Feb 20, 2013

Lora M. Halcomb, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at Baptist Health - Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late W. C. Moore and Lula Epperhart Moore. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Kenneth Troy Johnson

Kenneth Troy Johnson

Feb 18, 2013

Kenneth Troy Johnson, age 56, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, Tennessee. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Emerson and Rosalee Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Johnson and his brother, E.J. Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Beverly...

William R.C. Garland Jr.

William R.C. Garland Jr.

Feb 18, 2013

William "R.C." Garland, Jr., age 74, of Gray, passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at the Oaktree Hospital in Corbin. Born in Kettle Island in Bell County, he was the son of the late William Garland and Lucy Mae Eastman. He was a brick mason, a member of the Rossland Holiness Church and the Tri-County AmVets, and was...

M. Frances Hall

M. Frances Hall

Feb 14, 2013

M. Frances Hall, age 92, of Woodbine, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was retired from American Greetings in Corbin and was a member of the Woodbine Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first Husband, Augustus W. Lewis; second Husband, Clyde G. Hall; Son, Kenneth Lewis; Sister, Ruby Logan; Brothers, Clarence R., Noble R.,...

Carl Osborne

Carl Osborne

Feb 14, 2013

Carl Osborne, 92, of Corbin passed away Thursday morning, February 14, 2013 at his home. He was born at Chevrolet, KY to the late Cale and Martha Osborne. He was also preceded in death by his wife Retha Smith Osborne, a son Carl Osborne, Jr., brothers Grant, Sief, James, Dewey, Steve and Hamp Osborne, and sisters Della, Dora and...

Wanda Meadows

Wanda Meadows

Feb 12, 2013

Wanda Meadows, age 70, of Ferndale, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Ferndale. Born in Lejunior, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Beckham and Mildred Nicholson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William E. Meadows Sr. She is survived by her two sons, William Meadows and wife Cathy and Lawrence Meadows;...

Edna Marie Hill

Edna Marie Hill

Feb 11, 2013

Edna Marie Hill, 90, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 in Princeton, Indiana. She was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late J. S. and Dora Harris Hill. A sister Thelma Wright and brothers L. O. Hill, Arnold Hill and Steely Hill also preceded her in death. Edna served as a personal caregiver for many years...

Donald Neff

Donald Neff

Feb 9, 2013

Donald Neff, age 86, of Corbin went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wiley and America Ferguson Neff; Brother, Carson Neff; Sisters, Mary Neff Green, Odie Neff Green, Ida Neff Cornett, Vennie Neff Daniel, Mollie Neff Pullen, and Ollie Neff Russell, and by his Special Mother in law,...

Ivan Lee Roberts

Ivan Lee Roberts

Feb 8, 2013

Ivan Lee Roberts, age 37, of Gray, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Andy and Maggie Roberts, and Troy and Evelyn Elaine Engle. He is survived by his Children, Megan Elaine Roberts, Ivan Lee Roberts, Jr., and Natasha Cheynne Dugger; Parents, Troy V. Engle Jr., and Peggy Marie Roberts Engle;...

Oscar Lee Amburn

Oscar Lee Amburn

Feb 6, 2013

Oscar Lee Amburn, age 79, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 in Indiana. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late William and Louise Bossard Amburn. He had worked in construction. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Amburn. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda...

Irene M. Anders

Irene M. Anders

Feb 5, 2013

Irene M. Anders, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at The Heritage. She was born in Laurel County to the late Millard and Martha Prewitt Smith, and is a member of the Level Green Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Anders; two sons,...

Russell Ray Lockaby

Russell Ray Lockaby

Feb 4, 2013

Russell Ray Lockaby, age 53, of Woodbine, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Oscar Lockaby and Erma Smith Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Devin Folgman; and a brother, Marvin Dean Lockaby. Russell was a U.S. Army veteran....

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