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Malcom Blankenship

Malcom Blankenship

Sep 1, 2023

Malcom Blankenship, age 76, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home in Corbin Kentucky.

He was born March 31, 1947 in Leatherwood Kentucky, to the late Alex and Vina Gabbard Blankenship.

Malcom joined the army straight out of high school and did two combat tours in Vietnam, where...

Tammy Renee Gray Fruth

Tammy Renee Gray Fruth

Aug 30, 2023

Tammy Renee Gray Fruth, age 51, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at her home.

Born in Barbourville, KY, she was a daughter to Rev. Marion Roaden and Lois Lowe Roaden. Tammy loved to read and travel. Her faith and family were most important to her, she attended church anytime possible...

Esley Woodrow Decker

Esley Woodrow Decker

Aug 27, 2023

Esley Woodrow Decker, age 69, of Rockholds, KY, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Woodrow was born on May 24, 1954, to the late Hettie and John William Decker.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Decker, daughters, Melinda Hampton (Freddie)...

James Dixon

James Dixon

Aug 25, 2023

James Dixon, age 49, of Lily, Kentucky, passed away on Friday August 25, 2023, at his home.

He was Baptist by faith and a locksmith by trade. James enjoyed being in the outdoors and loved his children and grandchildren. He was the first to volunteer a helping hand and his kind spirit was known and...

Judy C.  Gray

Judy C. Gray

Aug 24, 2023

Judy C. Gray, age 61, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday August 24, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Knox County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Earl Hopkins Sr. and Maggie Hatcher Hopkins. Judy was a devoted CNA with Christian Care Communities in Corbin, where she had worked for...

Patsy June  Mays

Patsy June Mays

Aug 24, 2023

Patsy June Olsen Mays, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

She is survived by her 2 children, James Timothy Mays (Sherry) and Tammy Elizabeth Mays-Murphy, 3 grandchildren: Erin Murphy West (Jamie); Christopher Murphy; and Natalie Mays Hemmer (Patrick); 4 great-grandchildren: Troy Hemmer, Mitchell Hemmer, Maxwell Hemmer, and Fiona West; her two sisters...

Eliga Knuckles

Eliga Knuckles

Aug 21, 2023

Eliga Knuckles, age 58, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Gray, KY, he was a son to the late Walter Eugene Knuckles and Sally Mills Knuckles. He worked for many years as the supervisor of landscaping for the City of Corbin. Eliga took pride in being...

Gary  Rene  Medlin

Gary Rene Medlin

Aug 20, 2023

Gary Rene Medlin, age 68, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his home in Gray Kentucky.

Gary was born in Tennessee on September 8, 1954, to the late Ronald and Bonnie Silvers Medlin.

He is survived by his loving wife Marzetta Davis Medlin, a sister Jill Davis, a niece Amy...

Robin Perkins

Robin Perkins

Aug 17, 2023

Robin Perkins, age 47, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Robin had a loving spirit and never met a stranger. She enjoyed listening to music, playing games, and spending time with family and friends. Robin was baptized at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and her faith...

Marvin  Leroy Shollenberger

Marvin Leroy Shollenberger

Aug 15, 2023

Marvin Leroy Shollenberger, age 76, of Corbin, passed away on August 15, 2023, at his home.

Born in Detroit, MI on December 19, 1946, Lee spent his life in the loving embrace of his family and the service of his country and community. He resided in Corbin, Kentucky, where his loving spirit and enthusiastic outdoorsmanship...

Stephanie Ann Hodge

Stephanie Ann Hodge

Aug 13, 2023

Stephanie Ann Helton Hodge, age 53, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Corbin, she was a daughter to the late Jerry Helton and Patricia Hammons Helton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Billie Pace, Beulah...

Pamela Marlene Warren

Pamela Marlene Warren

Aug 12, 2023

Pamela Marlene Warren, age 64, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday August 12, 2023, at Lee County Care and Rehab in Beattyville, KY.

Born in Dearborn, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Loretta Kelly. Pamela was a homemaker who loved being with family. She especially loved spending time with her...

Danny M.  Marlar

Danny M. Marlar

Aug 7, 2023

Danny M. Marlar, age 59, of Rockholds, KY, passed away on Monday August 7, 2023, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Daniel Marlar and Geneva Coomer Marlar Honeycutt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, West Marlar, Faye...

Nancy  Mae  Williams

Nancy Mae Williams

Aug 6, 2023

Nancy Mae Collins Williams, age 80, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023, at her home in Indianapolis.

Born on January 19, 1943, in Manchester, Kentucky she was a daughter of the late Jack Collins and Polly Ann Owens Collins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Frances  Louise Henson

Frances Louise Henson

Aug 6, 2023

Frances Louise Carter Henson, age 59, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Knox County, Kentucky, she was a homemaker who loved cooking.  Louise was a member of Boone Height Pentecostal Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett...

Mary Ethel Aurandt

Mary Ethel Aurandt

Aug 1, 2023

Mary Ethel (Dugger) Aurandt passed away at her home in Southern Laurel County on August 1, 2023.

Mary was born on November 21, 1931, to Sarah Hale and Steve Dugger. Mary was the widow of Harold Aurandt.

Mary stayed active tending to her goats, gardening and quilting until two days before...

Carroll Blackwood

Carroll Blackwood

Jul 31, 2023

Carroll Blackwood, age 72, of Gray, KY, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in West Memphis, Arkansas, he was a son to the late Ray Elwin Blackwood and Gracie Marie Heathcock Blackwood. Carroll was Pentecostal by faith and worked as a carpenter. He loved to fish, watch western movies,...

Beverly Marie Baker

Beverly Marie Baker

Jul 30, 2023

Beverly Marie Baker, age 69, passed away on Sunday July 30,2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late James and June Smith Faulkner. Beverly was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed loving on her grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Alvin  M Sears

Alvin M Sears

Jul 29, 2023

Alvin Murphy Sears, age 80, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington KY.

He was born in Corbin Kentucky on August 30, 1942, to the late Millard and Odessa McGahan Sears.

Alvin was preceded in death by parents, his wife Patricia Sears, a daughter...

David Lee Faulkner

David Lee Faulkner

Jul 29, 2023

David Lee Faulkner, age 67, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was a son of the late James W. Faulkner and June Smith Faulkner.

David is survived by his son, David Lee Faulkner Jr., brothers,...

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