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Bryan Howard

Bryan Howard

Oct 16, 2012

Bryan Howard, age 54, of Keavy, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Keavy, had been a machinist, and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his father, William Earl Howard; brother, Larry Howard; and sister,Virginia Adams. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Carol Dugger Howard;...

Delbert Swafford

Delbert Swafford

Oct 13, 2012

Delbert Swafford, age 71, of Rockholds, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Oak Tree Hospital. Born in Clay County, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Susie Nantz Swafford. He was a member of the Corn Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his bothers, Boyd Swafford, Walter...

Patsy Ann Helton

Patsy Ann Helton

Oct 12, 2012

Patsy Ann Helton, age 58, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Baptist Regional Medical Center. She was born in Corbin and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Wynn and Edward Wayne Hammons. She is survived by her father, Burchel Hammons; mother, Billie Marie Pace; husband, Jerry Helton; children, Stephanie Hodge, David...

James D. Presley

James D. Presley

Oct 11, 2012

James D. Presley, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Edgar D. Presley and Mabel Olive Bolton Presley. He was a retired truck driver for Branch Motor Express and a member of the Quarry Masonic Lodge #382 in Berea,...

Jewell Rebecca Whittaker

Jewell Rebecca Whittaker

Oct 6, 2012

Jewell Rebecca Whittaker, age 36, of Morgantown, KY, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at her residence. Rebecca was born Sept. 4, 1976 in Whitley County to John William Whittaker and Flora Mae Whittaker who survives. She attended Cool Springs General Baptist Church and was a 1994 Warren East graduate. Rebecca was a nurse at Owensboro Medical Health...

Homer Tucker

Homer Tucker

Oct 3, 2012

Homer Tucker, age 60, of Corbin passed away on Wednesday October 3, 2012. Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Saturday October 6, 2012 at the O'Neil-Lawson Funeral Home with Visitation on Friday from 6-9pm at the funeral home. This obituary is courtesy of the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin.

Visitation Friday October 5, 2012 from 6-9pm...

Carrie Sasser Goins

Carrie Sasser Goins

Sep 30, 2012

Carrie Sasser Goins, age 82, of Corbin peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin following a brief illness. She and her husband Bobby, were proprietors of the former Goins Market and Goins Party for Less in Corbin. Later she retired from Belk's. Carrie was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in...

Ruth 'Pearl' Prewitt

Ruth 'Pearl' Prewitt

Sep 26, 2012

Ruth "Pearl" Prewitt, 92, of Mocksville, NC, formerly of Blue Jay, WV, finished her earthly journey on September 26, 2012 and began a glorious eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Rev. Finley Prewitt, and grandson, Kelly Warren Prewitt; Parents, Warren and Flara Hinkle Prewitt; and by eleven siblings. She...

Arthur 'Junior' Hutton

Arthur 'Junior' Hutton

Sep 12, 2012

Arthur "Junior" Hutton, age 76, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at the Corbin Nursing Home. He was born in Knox County to the late Arthur Hutton Sr. and Lillie Medlin Hutton. He worked in construction as a brick mason and had been a Mason at Cumberland Valley Lodge #751 in Gray for over 50 years....

Louis L. Bolton

Louis L. Bolton

Sep 9, 2012

Louis L. Bolton, age 72, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at his home. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Fred and Gertie Irvin Bolton; Sister, Anna Jane Elliott; infant Son, Gary Lynn Bolton and by an infant Daughter. He is survived by his Wife, Dollie Bolton; Daughter, Rhonda Bennett Smith and husband Rocky;...

Genetta E. Murphy

Genetta E. Murphy

Sep 6, 2012

Genetta E. Murphy, age 87, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. Born in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Clara Helton and was a member of the Paint Hill Baptist Church. Genetta had worked as hostess at both Wendy's and McDonald's in Corbin. In addition...

Judith E. Perry

Judith E. Perry

Sep 5, 2012

Judith E. Perry, age 69, of Burnside, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Williamsburg, West Virginia, to the late Cecil and Martha McHone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband LaMoin Perry; great-grandson Logan Dick; and sister Delores Shope. She is survived by...

William G. Dawn

William G. Dawn

Sep 4, 2012

William G. Dawn, age 74, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Harlan, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry and Trella Anderson Dawn. He had worked as a truck driver and attended the West Corbin Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Curtis Mckenneth Sanders Sr.

Curtis Mckenneth Sanders Sr.

Sep 1, 2012

Curtis McKenneth Sanders Sr. was born on October 20, 1937, and went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2012. A US Army Veteran and certified electrician, Curtis was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church and the DAV in Keavy. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Eli and Nola Sanders; Sisters, Nina Collett, Zelma Bowen,...

Roy H. Hall

Roy H. Hall

Aug 28, 2012

Roy R. Hall, age 85, of Corbin, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. Mr. Hall was born July 22, 1927, in Rome, Georgia, to Clara Mae Robinson Hall and Roy Hall, Sr. Mr. Hall was a member of the Eastside Tabernacle Church of God. He was a U.S. Army veteran during...

Opal Elliott Bishop

Opal Elliott Bishop

Aug 28, 2012

Opal Jean Elliott Bishop, age 72, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Wilton, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Gracie Walters Elliott. Opal was a member of the Paint Hill Baptist Church and had worked as a seamstress at Warner's Sewing and also...

Gleta Gloria Gilbert

Gleta Gloria Gilbert

Aug 28, 2012

Gleta Gloria Gilbert, age 80, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. Born in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late Millard Gilbert and Myrtle Taylor Gilbert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Dewey and Curtis Gilbert; and sisters, Edith Angelo, Verla...

David Wayne Jones

David Wayne Jones

Aug 27, 2012

David Wayne Jones, age 52, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bell County and was a member of the Deliverance Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary Jones, and Arthur and Marie Jordan; and two aunts, Sue Ackers and her husband Dennis and Dolly...

Brittany Lorane Childress

Brittany Lorane Childress

Aug 24, 2012

Brittany Lorane Childress, age 20, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012, at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brittany was born in Corbin to Robert Paul Childress and Angela Renee Richmond Childress. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a graduate of Corbin High School.She was a former...

Donald G. Britton

Donald G. Britton

Aug 24, 2012

Donald G. Britton, age 54, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his Father, Donald Britton and by a Brother, Ronnie Britton. Donald is survived by his Mother, Marjorie Parmon; Children, Chris Britton, Amy Martin, and K.C. Britton; Brothers, Mark and Joe Parmon; and...

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