Vankirk Grisell Funeral Home Logo

Obituaries

Estella Dalman Huxtable

Estella Dalman Huxtable

Nov 20, 2012

Estella Dalman Huxtable, age 106, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, in Sun City, Florida. Born in Zeeland, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Minnie Dalman. Visitation will be 11:00 am Friday, Nov. 23, until the funeral at 2pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Smith and Bro. Doron Smith officiating. Burial...

Carl Wayland Smith

Carl Wayland Smith

Nov 16, 2012

Carl Wayland Smith, age 88, departed this life on November 16, 2012, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II. Carl was preceded in death by his Parents, Rufus and Verdie Ohler Smith and by his three Brothers, Elvin, Edwin, and Arthur Eugene Smith. He is survived by his Wife,...

Blanche Opal Massengill

Blanche Opal Massengill

Nov 15, 2012

Blanche Opal Massengill, age 83, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012. She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Community Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Meek Massengill; Parents, Joe and Monnie Long Baker; Brother, Harold Baker; and by Grandsons, Caleb Joe Melton and Michael Brandon Melton. She is survived...

Gladys Lou Morris

Gladys Lou Morris

Nov 15, 2012

Gladys L. Morris, age 70, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at the Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late Tilman Rose and Gracie Ridener Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Sie Rose, Eulis Rose, and Jasper Rose. She is...

Sylvia Hall

Sylvia Hall

Nov 8, 2012

Our precious mother, Sylvia Hall, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, early Thursday morning, Nov. 8, 2012. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky, March 5, 1928, to the late Perry and Mae Peavler Larkey. She spent her youth in London, Kentucky and graduated from London High School in 1944. In 1945, she married Hubert Hall from Harlan County...

Paul Edward 'Sonny' Gabbard Ii

Paul Edward 'Sonny' Gabbard Ii

Nov 8, 2012

Paul Edward "Sonny" Gabbard II, age 63, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Corbin, Paul was a security guard with Storm Security. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Edward Gabbard Sr. and his son, Ron Edward Gabbard; and Brother, Roy Gabbard. He is survived by his...

Father Thomas J. Imfeld

Father Thomas J. Imfeld

Nov 6, 2012

Father Thomas J. Imfeld , age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, in Tennessee. Thomas J. Imfeld was born on June 12, 1923, to Nicholas and Anna Meyer Imfeld of 315 Crescent Avenue, Covington, Kentucky, and was welcomed home by his older siblings, Idamae and Robert. He attended St. Patrick Elementary School and graduated from Holmes High...

Iva Lela Eagle

Iva Lela Eagle

Nov 5, 2012

Iva Lela Eagle, age 90, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Golden Years Nursing Center. She was born in Knox County, the daughter of the late George and Georgia (Bunch) Brittain. Iva received her education through Knox County High and on August 31, 1940, married Benjamin Eagle who preceded her in death in 1961....

William Emby Bunch

William Emby Bunch

Nov 5, 2012

William Emby Bunch passed away at the Corbin Nursing Home on Monday, November 5, 2012, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jay and Iva Bunch; first wife, Eve Smith Bunch, second wife, Violet Bunch; son, Rondal Bunch; sisters, Marlene Moreau and Shirley Bunch; and brothers, Gene Bunch and Otto Bunch. He...

Shawn Casey White

Shawn Casey White

Nov 5, 2012

Shawn Casey White, age 23, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2012 in Ohio. Born in Corbin, he was a self-employed electrician. Shawn was preceded in death by his brother, Dustin White; and grandparents, Arnold White and Danny Bowling. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Perkins White; parents, Wade and Linda Bowling White; three brothers, Johnny White, Travis...

Ethel Pennington Parks

Ethel Pennington Parks

Nov 4, 2012

Ethel Pennington Parks, age 94, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at The Heritage. Born in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late Link Pennington Sr. and Lettie Tramell Pennington. She was a homemaker and a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. In addition to her Parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jennings E. Decker

Jennings E. Decker

Oct 30, 2012

Jennings E. Decker, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at his home. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late Elzie Decker and Mary Nantz Decker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughters, Tana Hayes and Rachel Dixon; and great-grandson, Tyler Huddleston. He was a...

Shorty Smith

Shorty Smith

Oct 26, 2012

Shorty Smith, age 66, of Corbin passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012, at his home. He was the owner of Jenny Lane Mobile Home Park and was preceded in death by his Wife, Mary Barnes Smith; Sons, Joe Michael Smith and Harley Camel Smith, and by his Parents, Camel and Hannah Smith. He is survived by his Sons,...

Tracy Lee Sullivan Sears

Tracy Lee Sullivan Sears

Oct 25, 2012

Tracy Lee Sullivan Sears, of Corbin passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012, at her home following a long illness. She was born in Corbin, the daughter of the late Jimmy Lane Sullivan and Jerri Kidd McKeller. A brother Gary Sullivan and grandparents Gerald and Marie Kidd also preceded her in death. Tracy belonged to New Hope Community Church. Her...

James Scott Roaden

James Scott Roaden

Oct 24, 2012

James Scott Roaden, age 81, of Corbin, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He was born in Corbin to the late James Thomas (J.T.) and Ollie Hart Roaden. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Audria Mae Roaden; brothers, Jack, Bill, Ned, Teague and Corky Roaden; two sisters, Alma Roaden Anders and...

Bruce Barton Smith

Bruce Barton Smith

Oct 24, 2012

Bruce Barton Smith, age 61, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, in Berea, Kentucky. Born in Monticello, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Gilbert Ray Smith and Betty Mikel Smith. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Sizemore Smith; four sons, Justin, Allen, Jerod, and Adam Smith; step-daughter, Abigail Smith; grandchildren, Shannon, Hannah, Natalie, Cody,...

Keith Grove

Keith Grove

Oct 21, 2012

Keith Grove, age 78, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at his residence. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late Lee Grove and Clemie Cummins Grove. He had worked for Ford Motor Company, was a veteran of the U. S. Army, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to...

Glenda Gail Disspain

Glenda Gail Disspain

Oct 21, 2012

Glenda Gail Disspain, age 66, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Harold Godsey and Leona Fisher Siever. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Disspain; and her brother, Harold Godsey Jr. She is survived by...

Flora Paulette Parsons

Flora Paulette Parsons

Oct 20, 2012

Flora Paulette Parsons, 65, of Corbin passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012 at her home. A native of Harlan County, she had been an LPN giving home nursing care. Survivors include her husband, James E. Parsons; five children: Harry Parsons, Paul Parsons, Mary Woosley Penny, Chris Parsons, and Janet Parsons; her mother, Orpha Miller; five granddaughters and two grandsons;...

Elizabeth Rummans Harris

Elizabeth Rummans Harris

Oct 16, 2012

Elizabeth Rummans Harris, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at The Heritage. Born in Mays Lick, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joel Dudley Rummans and Elizabeth Johnson Rummans, and had worked as a secretary in the accounting field. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John E....

Share by: