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Billy  Wayne  Bolton

Billy Wayne Bolton

Nov 21, 2023

Billy Wayne Bolton, 69, of Woodbine, KY passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born at Woodbine, he was a son of the late Enoch and Randy Walters Bolton. He was preceded in death by eleven siblings: Crit Bolton, Bill Bolton, Paul Bolton, Tempie Gabbard, Gene Bolton, Willard Bolton, Roy Bolton, Enoch...

Sue Etta Miller

Sue Etta Miller

Nov 16, 2023

Sue Etta Miller, age 77, of Gray, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her home.

Born in Corbin, she was a daughter to the late Ottis and Gladys Johnson Wilburn. Sue Etta was Baptist by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jerome "Jerry" Hlava

Jerome "Jerry" Hlava

Nov 16, 2023

Jerome (Jerry) Hlava, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin after a brief illness.

Jerry was born in Lakewood, Ohio, on December 14, 1941, to the late Ludwig and Antonia Hlava. He was a retired supervisor of shipping and receiving with American Greetings Corp. and a part-time maintenance operative...

Gerline  Cox

Gerline Cox

Nov 13, 2023

Gerline Cox, age 70, passed away on Monday November 13, 2023, at her home in Corbin.

She was born in Corbin Kentucky on December 14, 1952, to the late Dewey and Lula Taylor Cox.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Collteen Cox, Pauline Hatfield...

Darlene Canterbury

Darlene Canterbury

Nov 11, 2023

Darlene Canterbury, age 71, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation.

Born in Harlan, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Roy Lamb and Thelma Hobbs Kilburn.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Canterbury, brothers, Cecil Lamb and Louis Lamb, and...

Matthew  Cornett Jr.

Matthew Cornett Jr.

Nov 9, 2023

Matthew Cornett, Jr., 66, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away on November 9th, 2023 after a long battle with ALS and Parkinson’s Disease.

Matthew was born on November 8th, 1957 to Matthew Sr. and Elsie Cornett in Toledo, Ohio. Matthew attended Whitmer High School, then enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17....

Lillie Maye Tackett

Lillie Maye Tackett

Nov 8, 2023

Lillie Maye Tackett, age 78. of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY.

Born in Carter County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Elmer King and Irene Johnson King.  Lillie loved her family and enjoyed going to yard sales, flea markets, and auctions where...

James  Royce Bacon

James Royce Bacon

Nov 8, 2023

James Royce Bacon, age 77, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his home.

Born in Munfordville, Kentucky, Jim was a son of the late James T. Bacon and Jessie Waddell Bacon. He grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from Shawnee High School, and then enlisted in the United States...

Martha F Collins

Martha F Collins

Nov 5, 2023

Martha F. Creech Collins, age 82, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday November 5, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born in Benham, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Rankin Creech and Myrtle Davis Creech.  Martha was a local seamstress and active in the Red Hat Club.

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Dora  Gail Leach

Dora Gail Leach

Nov 5, 2023

Dora Gail Leach, age 38 passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

She was born in London, Kentucky on October 8, 1985, to the late Enis Stewart and Alice Schilling Stewart who survive her.

Dora was preceded in death by her father Enis Stewart, Baby son Winter...

Irvin E. Christian

Irvin E. Christian

Nov 3, 2023

Irvin E. Christian, age 91, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born on August 11, 1932, Irvin was a Cattle farmer and US Army veteran of Korea.

Irvin was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Monroe...

Johnny Grubb

Johnny Grubb

Oct 28, 2023

Johnny Grubb, age 73, of Woodbine, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Coy Grubb Sr. and Eva Pearl Taylor Grubb. Johnny was a retired carpenter and loved old cars, wrestling, and watching the Price is Right. Johnny...

Anne Klein Hoskins

Anne Klein Hoskins

Oct 27, 2023

Anne Klein Hoskins passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Anne was born October 6, 1934 to George E. and Ethel Carlisle Klein of Warrington, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Springer Hoskins, a son, Jim Hoskins, and a sister, Joan Goschke.

She is survived by her son, David...

Stella Mae Hicks

Stella Mae Hicks

Oct 27, 2023

Stella M. Hicks, age 74, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday October 27, 2023, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation.

Born in Hazard, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Estill Combs and Isabella Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Dillard Hicks and Ernie Wilson, daughter,...

Shirley King

Shirley King

Oct 26, 2023

Shirley Ruth Freels King, 87, of Nashville, TN, was born on March 29, 1936, in St. Charles, Virginia to Clarence Freels and Ethel Faye Freels. She stepped from this earthly life into her eternal life on October 26, 2023, four days short of the 26th home going anniversary of her husband Robert.

Shirley, who was...

John  S. Jones Jr.

John S. Jones Jr.

Oct 20, 2023

John Stanley Jones Jr. (Coach Jones), age 76, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

John was born to the late John and Bertha Jones on August 29,1947.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Jones.

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Noah  Mills, Jr.

Noah Mills, Jr.

Oct 13, 2023

Noah Mills, age 64, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Noah was born to Noah and Irene Mills on April 9, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Loretta Jenkins, Terri Gregory, and...

Doris Erphene Sexton

Doris Erphene Sexton

Oct 11, 2023

Doris Erphene Well Sexton, age 88, of Annville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Jackson Manor in Annville, KY.

She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on February 10, 1935 to the late William Wells and Minnie Karr Wells.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Carolyn Sue  Hill

Carolyn Sue Hill

Oct 6, 2023

Carolyn Sue Hill, age 80, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday October 6, 2023, at her home.

She was born in Nitro, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Clarence Hedrick and Hilda Wagner Hedrick. Carolyn was a member of Sojourn Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking for her family and many friends. She loved...

Leah Denise Middleton

Leah Denise Middleton

Oct 5, 2023

Leah Denise Middleton, age 16, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Born May 26, 2007, in Corbin, Kentucky, she was the cherished and loved daughter of Michael and Samantha Middleton. Leah was a junior at Corbin High School, where she was a student athlete and a member of the National Art...

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