Jul 27, 2023

Allen K Helton age 67 of Rockholds, KY passed away July 27th at Markey Cancer Center Lexington, KY.

Born May 7, 1956, to Jack Helton & Ruby Dugger Goforth who both proceeded him in death. Also preceding him are his grandparents Estle & Anna Rhea Dugger who raised him. Uncles, Lester & Ray Dugger. Sisters,...

Jul 27, 2023

Randall Eugene Monhollen, age 54, passed away on Thursday, July 27,2023, at University of Kentucky Medical Center.

He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on October 29, 1968, to the late Pleas and Anna Lee Reed Monhollen.

Randall was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Deborah Phillips and a niece Jennifer Nantz....

Jul 26, 2023

Nancy Ellen Bunch, age 68, of Corbin, Kentucky went to be with Jesus on the morning of Wednesday,

July 26th, 2023 at Ashton Grove Assisted Living in Georgetown, Kentucky.

Nancy was a joy-filled and warm member of the tri-county community. She was the daughter of loving parents, the wife, of many years, to...

Jul 26, 2023

Sharon Elizabeth Hamilton of Macon, GA, formerly of Rockholds, Ky passed away on July 26, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia.

Sharon was born in Meadow Creek, KY to the late R.L. & Dollie Paul.  She loved sewing, shopping, movies, and...

Jul 17, 2023

Lisa was born March 4, 1962 to the late Clarence and Kay (Pittman) Saylor. She was a 1979 graduate of Evarts High School. She went on to further her education at Southeast Community College and The University of Kentucky. She worked several jobs in Harlan and Corbin. She was an active member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. She loved...

Jul 13, 2023

John Stanley DeBusk, Sr., age 87, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Chenoa, KY, he was a son to the late Andrew DeBusk and Ether Campbell DeBusk. John was a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force. He worked as an electrician and...

Jul 12, 2023

Bernadean Gabbard Taylor, age 82, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Harlan, KY, she was a daughter to the late Hugh Gabbard and Alice M. Hicks Gabbard. She worked at American Greetings and later as a nurse. Bernadean had a big heart and loved to...

Jul 11, 2023

Coach Willard H. Farris

Willard Howard Farris passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2023 at the age of 75.

He was born on June 1st, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Raymond H. Farris and June Huddleston Farris. He grew up in Williamsburg, Kentucky and earned a teaching...

Jul 11, 2023

Henry S. Bunch, age 88, went Home to Heaven on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in his home in Cincinnati surrounded by loved ones.

Henry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Jackson Bunch, his mother and father, Paris and Lyda Vaughn Bunch, all six of his siblings, Elizabeth, Ella Faye, Clara June, Tootie,...

Jul 8, 2023

Joann Lillian Cassidy Bunch, born on February 28, 1931, to the late Oscar Cassidy and Elva Angel Cassidy Witt, finished her journey here on earth on Saturday July 8, 2023, living to be 92 years of age.

She was a devoted Christian, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.  On November 26, 1955, she married, John...

Jul 6, 2023

Randy Thomas Bertrand, age 70, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday July 6, 2023, at his home in Corbin, KY.

Born in Kankakee, Illinois, and was a retired press print operator.  Randy was a jack of all trades, who could fix or build anything.  He loved woodworking and working on cars.

Jul 4, 2023

Daine Sue Ahmed, age 68, of Corbin KY, passed away July 4, 2023, at her home in Corbin Kentucky,

Arrangements are incomplete at this time pending family coming forward to claim Ms. Ahmed.

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Jul 4, 2023

Wanda Marlene Helton Miracle, age 65, of Gray, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at her home.

Born in Harlan County, KY, she was a daughter to Ralph Helton and Lela Foley Helton. Wanda worked as a substitute teacher, which she enjoyed greatly. She loved to sing and cherished time with her family....

Jul 3, 2023

Garry Lynn Humphrey, age 66, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son to Christine "Margie" Humphrey and the late Claude Humphrey, Sr. Garry enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by...

Jul 3, 2023

Cecil Daniel, age 87, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

He was born in Johnson County, Kentucky on December 2, 1935, to the late Bert and Josephine Burkett Daniel. He was also preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Daniel, and a grandson Zachary Hall.

He...

Jun 30, 2023

Clem Franklin Helton Jr. age 64, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at his home.

Born in Louisville, KY, he was a son of the late Clem Franklin Helton Sr., and Jackie Anders Helton.  Clem was retired from Aisin Automotive.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Jun 30, 2023

Minnie Gilbert Trice was born April 24, 1941 in Balkin, KY to Clarence and Hazel (North) Gilbert, the oldest of nine children. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loved ones, in New Haven, IN, on June 30, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles Dallas Cox Sr. of...

Jun 26, 2023

Roy Dewayne Hembree, age 57, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday June 26, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY, following his battle with serious medical issues in recent years.  Roy showed his courage in facing life's challenges, and despite the pain, he stayed strong until the end.

Born on June 30, 1965, in...

Jun 24, 2023

Wayne Loveless II, age 60, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Florence, Kentucky.

Born in Frankfort, Indiana, he is the son of Gary Wayne Loveless and the late Sarah Fran Payton Messer.  Wayne was a veteran of the US Coast Guard.  He loved golfing and as a child he enjoyed...

Jun 22, 2023

Shelby Jean Thurston Pennington, age 83, of Corbin, KY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born March 11, 1940, to the late Jack and Edna Thurston of Corbin. She was raised at Good Hope Baptist Church. She was saved and baptized and became...