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Jessie Dylan Jaynes

Jessie Dylan Jaynes

Jan 4, 2012

Jessie Dylan Jaynes, age 17, passed away on Wed., Jan. 4, 2012, at his home in Xenia, OH. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Steely Jaynes, Wanda Ladd, and Shelia Reedy. He is survived by his Mother, Shannon Jaynes; Father, Frank Setters; Siblings, Justin Jaynes, Tyler Cope, and Kylie Setter; and by Numerous other family and friends....

Iva Glenn Helton

Iva Glenn Helton

Dec 27, 2011

Iva Glenn Helton, age 70, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Frank and Tilda Helton; Brothers, Merle, Monnis, Bo, and Paul Helton; and Sister, Gloria Trosper. She is survived by her Son, Steve Helton and wife Julie; Brother, Jerry Helton and wife...

Larry Keith Burns

Larry Keith Burns

Dec 22, 2011

Larry Keith Burns, passed away on December 22, 2011, in Detroit Michigan. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Burnett and her son Randy of Corbin. Visitation on Monday, December 26, 2011, from 12noon until the time of his funeral service at 2pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, with Bro Daniel Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Corn Creek...

Max York

Max York

Dec 15, 2011

Max York, age 86, of Lily, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. He was born July 18, 1925, in Yancy, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred M. York; his mother, Mary Adkins York; and his brother, Donald York. He was a veteran...

Jay Bee Brock

Jay Bee Brock

Dec 14, 2011

Jay Bee Brock, age 75, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at his home. Born in California Hollow, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Jarvis and Fannie Gambrel Brock. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the Gray Baptist Church, a Mason and Past Master...

Jerry Joe Walker

Jerry Joe Walker

Dec 9, 2011

Jerry Joe Walker, age 72, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Alice Walker. He is survived by his Wife, Doris Walker; Sons; Jerry, Tommy, and James Walker; Daughters, Katherine Sullivan and Jessica Strean; Grandchildren, Kayla, Brooke, and Amanda Sullivan; Michael, Megan, David,...

Timothy Helton

Timothy Helton

Dec 9, 2011

Timothy Helton, age 54, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011, in Corbin. He is preceded in death by his Father, Terry Helton; Brother, William Edward Helton; Sister, Rita Hibbard; He is survived by his Mother, Jessie Helton Childers; Wife, Catherine Helton; Children, Samantha Mastaw, Twana Humfleet, Candi Mangum, Timothy Scott Helton, and Jeremy McDonald; Brother, Roger Helton; 16...

Frank Qualls

Frank Qualls

Dec 8, 2011

Frank Qualls, age 94, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was a US Army Infantry Veteran from World War II, and was preceded in death by his Parents. He is survived by his Wife, Eunice Qualls. There will be no visitation or funeral with burial in Rest Haven...

Loretta Scalf Gray

Loretta Scalf Gray

Nov 28, 2011

Loretta Scalf Gray, age 91, of Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Son-in-law, Lester Dugger. She is survived by her Sister, Janalee Boenig of McKensy, Ala. She gave birth to six Children:  Doris Dugger, Lois Setser Cathers and...

Lela Marie Bunch

Lela Marie Bunch

Nov 26, 2011

Lela Marie Bunch, age 96, of Corbin, passed away on Sat,. Nov. 26, 2011, in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Elmer L. Bunch; Parents, Nero and Della Masters; Sons, Hilary and Charles Bunch; Daughter, Kathleen Pearl Wilson; Brothers, Simon and Edwin Masters; Sisters, Lona Newman, Hettie Storm and Jean Doll. She is survived by her...

Lucas Anthony Southern

Lucas Anthony Southern

Nov 24, 2011

Lucas Anthony Southern, newborn Son of Robert and Amanda Roark Southern, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Private Graveside service will be held at Pleas Monhollen Cemetery in Corbin. Arrangments by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin.

Funeral Service Private Graveside Service

Doris Jean Presley

Doris Jean Presley

Nov 22, 2011

Doris Jean Presley, age 80, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at her home. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Cecil L. and Sallie Neal Scalf. Doris is survived by her loving husband, James D. Presley of Corbin; five children: Mike Presley and wife Ann of Strongsville, Ohio, Ricky Wayne Presley of...

Irene Williams

Irene Williams

Nov 21, 2011

Irene Williams, age 84,of Lily, passed away on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Dixon, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Parker D. Barton and Pearl Smith Barton. She was Baptist by faith and was owner and clerk at JR's Market. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Ronald Gene Bolton

Ronald Gene Bolton

Nov 20, 2011

Ronald Gene Bolton, age 73, of Lily, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Phyllis J. Bolton; Parents, Luster W. and Bonnie Ellen Brewer Bolton; Brother, William David Bolton. He is survived by three Children; Bonnie Liner, Neal Bolton, and Jennifer Stadler; Grandchildren, Shawna Bolton,...

Kenneth Lee

Kenneth Lee

Nov 19, 2011

Kenneth Lee, age 94, of Woodbine, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Corn Creek Cemetery in Woodbine. Arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin

Visitation There will be no...

Kenneth Ray Maxey

Kenneth Ray Maxey

Nov 16, 2011

Kenneth Ray Maxey, age 75, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. Born in London, he was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters. He is survived by two daughters, Lea-Anne Maxey and Nicki Bryant and husband Martin; and granddaughter, Emily Barger....

Donald B. Armour

Donald B. Armour

Nov 15, 2011

Donald B. Armour, age 57, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Louisville, he was the son of the late Donald and Mertie Bush Armour. He had worked as a self-employed carpet installer and was a U.S. Army veteran He is survived by his wife Rebecca Gardner Armour; step-children, Joseph...

Mary Elizabeth Burt

Mary Elizabeth Burt

Nov 12, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Burt, age 73, of Jefferson, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Jefferson, Georgia. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Nancy Ponder Roark. She was Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Della Roark. She is survived by her husband,...

James Marvin Williams

James Marvin Williams

Nov 11, 2011

James Marvin Williams, age 78, of Gray, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Barbourville, he was the son of the late Charlie and Pearl Deaton Williams. He was Pentecostal by faith and had been a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter,...

Ruby 'Granny' Miller

Ruby 'Granny' Miller

Nov 8, 2011

Ruby H. "Granny" Miller, age 91, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at her home. Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sy and Clora Howard Saylor. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James...

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