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Ardella  Mae Jones

Ardella Mae Jones

Jun 21, 2023

Ardella Mae King Jones, age 91, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Harlan County, KY, she was a daughter to the late Ira Goff King and Julia Spurlock King. She loved fishing and spending time with her family.

In...

Walter Pennington, Sr.

Walter Pennington, Sr.

Jun 20, 2023

Walter Pennington, Sr., age 86, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Christian Health Center in Corbin.

Born in Clio, KY, he was a son to the late Abraham Lincoln “Link” Pennington, Sr. and Lettie Trammell Pennington. Walter enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1960, serving four years, part of which...

Guy Russell  Siler

Guy Russell Siler

Jun 19, 2023

Guy Russell Siler, age 54, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Guy was born August 24, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dean R. and JoAnn Lawson Siler.

In addition to his parents, Guy is preceded in death by his grandparents; W. Howard and Helen “Grannie” Lawson...

Sarah Lauretta  Warren

Sarah Lauretta Warren

Jun 18, 2023

Sarah Lauretta (Vaughn) Warren, 76, of Gray, KY passed away on June 18, 2023, at Baptist Health, Corbin, KY.

She was born May 20, 1947, in Corbin, KY as the youngest child to John Frank Vaughn and Viola Phipps Vaughn.

On May 29, 1965, she married Russell Warren, and they enjoyed...

Patricia  Gail  Collins

Patricia Gail Collins

Jun 16, 2023

Patricia Gail Collins, age 76, of Gray, KY, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at her home.

Born in Medford, Oregon, she was a daughter to the late Paul S. Pollard and Anna D. Lewis Pollard. She worked as a collector for Cumberland Valley National Bank.

She is survived by...

Otis Henson

Otis Henson

Jun 9, 2023

Otis Henson, age 76, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday June 9, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born in Knox County, Kentucky, a son of the late Hargis Henson and Lucy Edwards Henson.  Otis was a member of Old Ark House of Prayer and Shady Grove Church in Corbin.  In...

Jerry Dwayne Lowe

Jerry Dwayne Lowe

Jun 9, 2023

Jerry Dwayne Lowe, age 56, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday June 9, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Clyde Lowe and Lena Perkins Lowe.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Lowe, brothers, David Lowe,...

John Merle Cody

John Merle Cody

Jun 7, 2023

John Merle Cody, Pappaw John, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, family, and pastor by his side on Wednesday,  June 7, 2023.  John had spent the last two months fighting a courageous battle with a rare lung cancer.

John lived a rich life; he was united in marriage with Sue (Lewis) Cody on August...

Velma Jean Byrge

Velma Jean Byrge

Jun 6, 2023

Velma Jean Byrge, age 81, of Corbin, KY, left our lives, on Tuesday June 6, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky on January 22, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Ernest "Tom" and Edna Helton Miller.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Cara  Elizabeth Parker Parulekar

Cara Elizabeth Parker Parulekar

Jun 3, 2023

Cara Elizabeth Parker Parulekar, 58, of Corbin Kentucky, passed away on June 3rd, 2023, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Cara (Liz) was born on July 29th, 1964, to Roland Ray Parker and Marilyn Saylor Parker-Felts in Corbin, Kentucky.

After graduating from Corbin High School in 1983, she went on to...

Violet Mae Jones

Violet Mae Jones

Jun 2, 2023

Violet Mae Bishop Jones, age 72, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday June 2, 2023, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY.

Born in Laurel County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Paul Bishop and Mary Scalf Bishop, Violet was a homemaker, a woman of faith, and a prayer warrior.  She was member of Dorthae...

Truscilla  Vinson

Truscilla Vinson

Jun 1, 2023

Truscilla Vinson, age 84, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Born in Gray, Kentucky, she was the last living child of the late Tony Roscoe Haggard and Clydia Engle Haggard.  Truscilla enjoyed woodworking, gardening, canning, and cooking, but she most loved visiting with her family and loved ones.

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Joan Bruner

Joan Bruner

Jun 1, 2023

Joan Detherage Bruner, age 79, of Corbin, passed away at her home in Corbin, KY, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Trosper, Kentucky, she was a homemaker and member of Lily Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Detherage, father, Roswell T. Hembree, parents,...

Bill  Crook

Bill Crook

May 29, 2023

Bill Crook, 81, born July 27, 1941 in Corbin, Kentucky, peacefully passed to his heavenly home on May 29, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon, and Children: Scott (Cindy) Crook, Jeff (Becky) Crook, and Mindy (Chad) Hays. He also leaves behind grandchildren: Gracie Crook, Dylan Crook, Carson Crook, Reece Crook,...

Amanda Renee Brown

Amanda Renee Brown

May 27, 2023

Amanda Renee Sweney Brown, age 43, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her home.

Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter to Charlie Baker and Delphia Rose Sweney. Amanda lived for her kids and cats, they brought her great joy and she loved them dearly.

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Wanda  Grimes

Wanda Grimes

May 26, 2023

Wanda Grimes, age 90, of Lily went to her home in heaven on Friday May 26, 2023, surrounded and supported by strength and love.

Wanda was born on March 30, 1933, to Andrew Jackson Miles and Ada Huddleston Miles. Wanda enjoyed being a factory worker most of her life. She was a steadfast Democrat and...

Bonnie  Hicks

Bonnie Hicks

May 24, 2023

Bonnie Hicks, age 83, of Corbin passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Baptist Health-Corbin.

Born at Heidrick in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Juanita Willis Hartford.

In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Hicks, and two sons, James "Jimbo" Hicks...

Melanie Hall Burkhart

Melanie Hall Burkhart

May 22, 2023

Melanie Hall Burkhart, age 58, of London, Kentucky, passed away on Monday May 22, 2023, at the home of her nephew who cared for her.

She was born in London, KY, a daughter of the late Hubert Hall and Sylvia Larkey Hall.   Melanie was a graduate of James A. Cawood High School and attended Cumberland...

Joshua Daniel  Harp

Joshua Daniel Harp

May 21, 2023

Joshua Daniel Harp, age 24, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of Richard Harp and Ginger Smith Harp. Josh was a minister at Immanuel Baptist Church in Corbin, his faith was an essential part of his life. He was passionate about his work and...

Matthew Gene Siler

Matthew Gene Siler

May 14, 2023

Matthew Gene Siler, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was 52 years of age.

Matt was born October 1, 1970, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dean R. and JoAnn Lawson Siler.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved anything to do with...

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