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Angeila  Louise Mahan Owens

Angeila Louise Mahan Owens

May 3, 2024

Angeila Louise Mahan Owens, age 75, of London, KY, passed away at her home on Friday, May 3, 2024.

She was born in Toledo, OH, to the late George W. Mahan and Mildred Cook Mahan.

Angeila had an unparalleled love for nature, especially when it came to nurturing her garden. Her...

Carol Ann Caddell

Carol Ann Caddell

May 1, 2024

Carol Ann Caddell, age 75, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

She was born on August 17, 1948, in Chattanooga, TN and was a daughter of James Bowman and Ellen Wyatt Lawson. Carol was a religious woman who loved the Lord. She enjoyed reading and...

Ronnie  Edward Paul

Ronnie Edward Paul

May 1, 2024

Ronnie Edward Paul, age 72, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home.

Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Edward Leon Paul and Muriel I. Paul. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War Era. Ronnie lived life in the...

Maggie Louise Sammons

Maggie Louise Sammons

Apr 29, 2024

Maggie Louise Lowe Sammons, was born on March 29, 1960, and went to be with Our Lord and Savior, on Monday April 29, 2024, living to be 64 years and one month of age.

On November 26, 1987, Maggie was united it marriage to Billy Sammons, and to this union four children were born, one...

Russell Wilburn

Russell Wilburn

Apr 28, 2024

Russell Wilburn, age 74, of Woodbine, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday April 28, 2024.

Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, he was a retired physical therapy technician and veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam era. Russell was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church and loved music. He...

Brian  Paul  Morgan

Brian Paul Morgan

Apr 28, 2024

Brian Paul Morgan, age 51, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday April 28, 2024, at his home.

Born in London, Kentucky, Brian loved the outdoors, especially deer hunting, camping, and gardening.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Erman and Laura Morgan; uncles, Ronnie Morgan and Jessie Morgan; and by his aunt, Letha...

Billie Lee Parker

Billie Lee Parker

Apr 23, 2024

Billie Lee Parker, age 84, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Monroe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late George and Leola Johnson Brown.

Billie found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved flowers, their vibrant colors...

Esther Harris

Esther Harris

Apr 19, 2024

Esther C. Harris, age 73, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday April 19, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

Born in Liberty, Kentucky, she was a retired dietician assistant at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Harris; son,...

Dorotha "Dot" Widener

Dorotha "Dot" Widener

Apr 19, 2024

Dorotha "Dot" Widener, age 81, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday April 19, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Bell County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Demps Taylor and Grace Jones Taylor. Dot loved dancing but mostly she enjoyed spoiling her family and friends.

In...

Ronnie  Darrell Fore

Ronnie Darrell Fore

Apr 16, 2024

Ronnie Darrell Fore, age 71, of Corbin KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leighton and Doris Hill Fore, and brother Rick Fore.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Leach, stepchildren Trish Knuckles, Denise Thompson, Brooklyn Chandler, Hope...

James Crawford Mills, Sr.

James Crawford Mills, Sr.

Apr 13, 2024

James Crawford Mills Sr. passed away on April 13, 2024, in Corbin, KY, at the age of 56. He was born on April 3, 1968, in Cincinnati, OH.

He is survived by many loved ones including: His wife, of 35 years, Lora Goad Mills of Corbin, KY; His 3 sons & their families, Michael Rice...

Brenda Bunch Miller

Brenda Bunch Miller

Apr 13, 2024

Brenda Bunch Miller, age 82, of Lexington, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington.

Brenda was a radiant beacon of love and light in the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. She had a deep love for her dogs, a passion for flowers, and a zest for traveling...

Janette Ruiz

Janette Ruiz

Apr 8, 2024

Janette Ruiz, age 83, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pineville, KY.

Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter to the late Lloyd Andrew Seymore and Lillian Brewster Seymore. Janette worked as a nursing aide for Shriners Hospital. She loved celebrations, the...

Betty Louise Davis

Betty Louise Davis

Apr 7, 2024

Betty Louise Davis, age 93, of Harrogate TN, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation in Barbourville, KY.

She was a retired cashier from the former Piggly Wiggly in Middlesboro, KY. Betty was a devout Christian and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harrogate where she sang...

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn

Apr 1, 2024

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn (Karen and Nanny), age 67, of London, Kentucky, was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on November 30, 1956, and passed away in her home on Monday April 1, 2024.

Melvia was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Glenna Haggard and by her sister Rebecca Haggard.

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Lettie Mae Dizney

Lettie Mae Dizney

Mar 28, 2024

Lettie Mae Dizney, age 88, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Henry Jones and Bettie Owens Romines Jones. Lettie was a retired lab technician from American Greetings in Corbin, and she was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Phoebe  Elsie Barton

Phoebe Elsie Barton

Mar 28, 2024

Phoebe Elsie Barton, born on November 6, 1925, departed this life on March 28, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky, living to be 98 years old.

She was a resident of Woodbine, Kentucky for over 75 years and a member of Woodbine Baptist Church for over 70 years. She and her husband Leonard were the owner operators...

Donald Ray Hardy

Donald Ray Hardy

Mar 28, 2024

Donald Ray Hardy, age 57, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, in Tennessee.

Born in Livonia, Michigan he was retired from the US Army. He was currently working as a driver for Jensen Trucking.

Donald was preceded in death by his father, Robert Charles Hardy.

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Joseph Clarence Lester

Joseph Clarence Lester

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph Clarence Lester, age 42, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

He was born on November 11, 1981, in Corbin, Kentucky.  Joseph was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle and he was a selfless friend to all who knew and loved him.  Joseph had an adventurous heart and...

Donald Wayne Hammack

Donald Wayne Hammack

Mar 25, 2024

Donald Wayne Hammack, age 49, of Corbin, KY, passed away at his home on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of Donnie Ray Hammack and Janice Willis. Everything Donald did, he did with great love and passion. He had a drive to experience life to the fullest, whether meeting new...

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