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Ova E. Richardson

Ova E. Richardson

Feb 2, 2013

Ova E. Richardson, 87, of Corbin passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Baptist Health - Corbin. He was born at Williamsburg, a son of the late Bradley and Sarah Morton Richardson. A brother Damon and sisters Ollie, Flora and Rose also preceded him in death. Ova is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Faye Askins Richardson;...

Richard E. 'Dick' Ambrose

Richard E. 'Dick' Ambrose

Feb 1, 2013

Richard E. "Dick" Ambrose, 87, of Simpsonville, SC, and formerly of Corbin, passed away Friday, February 1, 201,3 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC. Born in Madison, WI, he was a son of the late William and Ella Johnson Ambrose. Dick was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Kathryn Klausen Ambrose, along with a...

Joann Hamilton

Joann Hamilton

Jan 26, 2013

JoAnn Hamilton, age 66, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Davisburg in Bell County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Hamilton and Beatrice Turner Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: J.R. Hamilton and Ralph Hamilton. She is survived by three children:...

Vernon Allen Klette

Vernon Allen Klette

Jan 23, 2013

Vernon Allen Klette, age 50, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at his home. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Glenn Earl Klette and Elnora Miracle Klette. He is survived by his Fiancee, Tammy Louden; Children, Mark Main, Shaun Hiatt, Holly Broyles, Brian Klette, Felissa Klette, and Siearra Klette; Grandchildren, Jacob, Lauren, Logan, Jersey,...

Mabel Lovett Taylor

Mabel Lovett Taylor

Jan 21, 2013

Mabel Lovett Taylor, age 98, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Christian Care Communities. Born in Seattle, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Lovett and Lula Brasel Lovett. She was a homemaker and member of Central Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nellie Burns Gregory

Nellie Burns Gregory

Jan 21, 2013

Nellie Burns Hollingsworth Gregory, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly. Born in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Bart and Flora Burns. She had worked at Hillcrest Nursing Home in the Kitchen/Dietary department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Elizabeth Jane Sawyers

Elizabeth Jane Sawyers

Jan 21, 2013

Elizabeth Jane Sawyers, age 93, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Laurel County, she was the daughter of the late John Goff and Lila Sampson Goff. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Sawyers. She is survived by...

Elizabeth Betty Saylor

Elizabeth Betty Saylor

Jan 20, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Saylor, age 88, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the Community Hospice Center in Ashland, Ky. Born in Goodwine, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Robert & LuLa Vaughn East. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Saylor, son Cecil Johnson, daughter Patsy Geyer, brothers Hubert, Ray,...

James J. Ball

James J. Ball

Jan 20, 2013

James J. Ball, age 88, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the Corbin Nursing Home. Born in Owsley County, he was the son of the late Martin Ball and Rebecca King Ball. He was a member and Deacon of the Chapel Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Erwin D. Smith

Erwin D. Smith

Jan 18, 2013

Erwin D. Smith, age 54, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013, at his residence. He was a US Army Veteran and was preceded in death by his Parents, Hayden and Gearldine Jones Smith; Brothers, James Scottie Smith and Gary Lee Smith; and by an infant Sister, Lana Gale Smith. Erwin is survived by his Brothers, William...

Freda L. Fullmer

Freda L. Fullmer

Jan 16, 2013

Freda L. Fullmer, age 63, of London, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Ray McGill and Una Jones Smith. She had worked as a secretary for the U.S. Government. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, George Matthew Fullmer Eitel;...

Eunice Cox

Eunice Cox

Jan 14, 2013

Eunice Cox, age 91, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013, at The Heritage. Born in Four Mile, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Garrett and Rose Creech Garrett. She had been a sales clerk at Belk's and was a member of Central Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Kathy Smith Hubbs

Kathy Smith Hubbs

Jan 14, 2013

Kathy Smith Hubbs, age 65, of Corbin, departed this Earth on Monday, January 14, 2013, to be with her Heavenly Father. She was a nurse since 1968, and co-owner of ABC Daycare. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Willis W. Smith Jr. and wife Kathleen. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She is...

Charles Patrick Marvel

Charles Patrick Marvel

Jan 10, 2013

Charles "Pat" Marvel, age 64, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at the Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of the late Charles Marvel and Valeria Marvel. He had worked as a quality control inspector in the garment industry and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by...

Inez Woods

Inez Woods

Jan 10, 2013

Inez Woods, age 78, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at her home. She was preceded in death by her Husband, James Ray Woods; Daughter, Mary Susan Littrell; Parents, Chester and Susie Curry Irvin; and Brothers, B.J., Tommy, and Hays Irvin. She is survived by her Children; Karen Emerson and husband Jim of Monroe, NC; Judy...

Bernice Dozier

Bernice Dozier

Jan 8, 2013

Bernice Dozier, of Gray, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at her residence. She was 75 years of age. She was the daughter of the late George and Nollie Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Hutton, brother Harold Payne, and granddaughter Tina Renea Hubbs. She is survived...

James Calvin Rains

James Calvin Rains

Jan 2, 2013

James Calvin (JC) Rains, age 78, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at his home. Born in Middlesboro, KY, he was the son of the late John R. Rains and Sarah Crabtree Rains. He was a member of the Faithway Pentecostal Church, was ordained at Summit Street Baptist Church, and served as Associate Pastor of the...

James Willard Burkhart

James Willard Burkhart

Jan 1, 2013

James Willard Burkhart, age 80, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at his residence. Born in Pittsburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Garfield Burkhart and Stella Lanham Burkhart. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the East London Holiness Church. His wife, Reva Y. Burkhart, whom he...

Kathy Ann Love

Kathy Ann Love

Dec 29, 2012

Kathy Ann Love, age 59, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at BRMC in Corbin. She was the owner of the Brown Cow in Corbin and was a member of the Canaan Way Church. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Steve and Annie Baker Love; Sister, Mary Hollingsworth; Brothers, Vernon, Verlin, Steve Jr., and...

Michael R Alsip

Michael R Alsip

Dec 28, 2012

Michael R. Alsip, age 50, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was preceded in death by his Sister, Peggy Alsip. He is survived by his two Sons, Anthony Justice and Michael J. Alsip; Parents, Hershel and Wilma Alsip; Granddaughter, Preslee Alsip; Sister, Pattie Bennett; and by numerous family and friends. Visitation will be on Monday,...

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