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Susan Kay Burke Reeves

Susan Kay Burke Reeves

May 16, 2011

Susan Kay Burke Reeves, age 57, of Lily, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln Burke and Effie Barton Burke. Susan was Baptist by faith and had worked in Pre-trial Services in the court system. In addition to her parents, she was...

Flossie North

Flossie North

May 14, 2011

Flossie North, age 85, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at her home. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Aaron "Ledford" North; Parents, Aaron and Nancy Gregory Walters; Siblings,  Katherine, Dorothy Centers, May McVey, Oscar, Herman, Ambers, and Leslie Walters She is survived by her Children: Linda D. North Philpot, June E. North McKnight,...

Margaret J. Keisling Dwyer

Margaret J. Keisling Dwyer

May 10, 2011

Margaret Josephine Keisling Dwyer, age 95, of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Rockholds, Kentucky, passed away in Texas on May 10, 2011. She was born in Rockholds to the late Everett Rollins and Nancy Smith Rollins, and was a retired Attendant with the Greyhound Bus Lines in Cincinnati. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Thermon H. Powell

Thermon H. Powell

May 1, 2011

Thermon H. Powell, age 86, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday,  May 1, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Knox County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lona Sams Powell, and attended the Cornerstone Christian Church. He had worked for B.F. Goodrich in Louisville, and retired from the Corbin Police Dept. Thermon...

Betty Jane Bain

Betty Jane Bain

Apr 26, 2011

Betty Jane Bain, age 76, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in Vero Beach. Born in Winchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Claude Griggs and Emma Rison Griggs and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tilman R. Bain Jr.; and...

Charles 'Red' Mchargue

Charles 'Red' Mchargue

Apr 25, 2011

Charles M. "Red" McHargue, age 76, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late George and Mabel Petrey McHargue. Charles had worked as a professional painter and was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Carolyn Wilder Brewer

Carolyn Wilder Brewer

Apr 18, 2011

Carolyn "Nanio" Wilder Brewer, age 68, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Wilder and Myrtle Carmack Haggard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Inez Helton, Juanita Wilson, Patricia Monday, and Robert...

Earl N. Mullins

Earl N. Mullins

Apr 14, 2011

Earl N. Mullins, age 90, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at the Christian Health Center. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late George Mullins and Lottie Bush Mullins. He was a retired produce manager with Kroger, and attended New Hope Ministries. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Pearlie B. Scimia

Pearlie B. Scimia

Apr 13, 2011

Pearlie B. Woods Scimia, age 66, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Kentucky, she had worked in the textile industry and attended Faithway Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Woods; her parents, Willie Ad Moore and Elizabeth Durham Moore; brothers and sisters, Johnny Bill...

Leah Clem Bargo

Leah Clem Bargo

Apr 12, 2011

Leah Clem Bargo, age 41, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born in Harlan, Leah was a homemaker and did private catering. She attended both Friendship Baptist Church in Cawood and Hopewell Baptist Church in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, James and Betty Clem, and...

James H. Wilson

James H. Wilson

Apr 11, 2011

James H. Wilson, age 73, of Rockholds, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011, at his home. Born in Molus, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Fred and Lillie Woodall Wilson. He had been a cabinet maker, was Protestant by faith, and was a U.S. Marine veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Billy Ray Davis

Billy Ray Davis

Apr 10, 2011

Billy Ray Davis, age 51, of Woodbine, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Covington, Kentucky. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late James Petrey and Ailene Petrey who survives. He was an auto detailer for Falls Ford, was Baptist by faith, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. In addition to his father, he...

Shannon Paul Jones

Shannon Paul Jones

Mar 31, 2011

Shannon Paul Jones, age 40, of Gray, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Warren, Michigan, he was the son of the late Andrew Jones and Martha Jones who survives. He was Baptist by faith and had been self-employed in the home improvement industry. In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Violet Marie Bunch

Violet Marie Bunch

Mar 30, 2011

Violet Marie Bunch, age 76, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Corbin Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her Father, John Hubbard; Mother, Nellie Miracle Hubbard Gasaway. She is survived by her Husband, William Emby Bunch; Children, Jim Fleming, Rhonda M. Toth, W. Marie Malone, Mary Jo Clark, Steve T. Clark, Wayne...

Helen Jean Malicoat

Helen Jean Malicoat

Mar 29, 2011

Helen Jean Malicoat, age 68, of Corbin passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. She was a member of Greenland Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her Husband Virgil Malicoat, and Parents, Chester Wesley Sears and Eula Grace Carr Sears. She is survived by two children, Pamela McClane and husband Jim;...

Leslie Mitchell Hunt

Leslie Mitchell Hunt

Mar 26, 2011

Leslie Mitchell Hunt, age 53 of London, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was a member of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his Parents, Clyde and Thelma Hunt. He is survived by his Wife, Linda McFarland Hunt; Sons, Joshua and Brandon Hunt; Brother, Clyde Hunt;...

James O. Scalf

James O. Scalf

Mar 25, 2011

James O. Scalf, age 63 of Corbin, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his Parents; two Brothers, and a Sister. He is survived by his wife Cora Scalf whom he married March 30, 1966; Children, James Scalf Jr, Henry T. Scalf, Danny Howard Scalf, and Wanda Lynn Scalf; Siblings, Bert, Minnie, Henderson,...

James Thomas 'Tom' Bernardo, Jr.

James Thomas 'Tom' Bernardo, Jr.

Mar 23, 2011

Tom Bernardo, age 54, of Cumberland, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at his home. Born in Lynch, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James T. and Wilma Damioli Bernardo. He was a crew leader with the Kentucky Forestry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother John A. Bernardo....

Lloyd Coleman Swartz

Lloyd Coleman Swartz

Mar 22, 2011

Lloyd Coleman Swartz, 83, of Rockholds, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Bath County, Kentucky, Lloyd had worked in the construction industry. He was a member of the Corn Creek Baptist Church. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Lucille Swartz; and by his parents, Clell Swartz and Alice...

Ruth E. Partin

Ruth E. Partin

Mar 19, 2011

Ruth E. Partin, age 73, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2011. She had retired in 1985 from the former Southeast Baptist Hospital in Corbin and was preceded in death by her Son, Stephen Bruce Partin; Parents, Greene Berry Gregory and Margaret Jane Gregory; Brothers, Paul and Willis Gregory; Sisters, Imogene Harville and Dorothy Ramsey. She is...

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