Obituaries

Carl Monroe Henson

Carl Monroe Henson

May 13, 2009

Carl Monroe Henson, 53, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Roy and Sarah McNeil Henson. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Hipolito and grandson Nataniel Hipolito of Frankfort; sister, Cleta Henderson of Corbin; brother, Billy Gene Henson of Corbin; and...

Victoria Nicole Johnson

Victoria Nicole Johnson

May 11, 2009

Victoria Nicole Johnson, 6 weeks of age, infant daughter of Alexis Mae McMahan and Michael Dean Johnson of Corbin, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2009, at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville. Nikki was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clarence Johnson. In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Donald and Mary Mackey and Joan Johnson...

Elsie Lucille Swartz

Elsie Lucille Swartz

May 9, 2009

Elsie Lucille Swartz, age 84, of Rockholds, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Corn Creek Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her Parents, Jake and Anna Byrge; two Brothers, Dennis Michael and Bill Byrge; and Sister, Thelma Carter. She is survived by her Husband, Lloyd Swartz;...

Ernest Estil Johnson

Ernest Estil Johnson

May 5, 2009

Ernest Estil Johnson, 86, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at his residence. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Roland Johnson and Tena Stansbury Johnson. He was a switchman for L&N Railroad, was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church, and was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corps, having served...

Archie Brock

Archie Brock

Apr 26, 2009

Archie "Big Arch" Brock, age 68, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 in Corbin. He was Pentecostal by faith and was preceded in death by his Parents, Calvin and Martha Jane Howard Brock; Brothers, Jay T. Brock, Johnny, William Joe, George and Howard Saylor. He is survived by his Daughter, Jewell Darlene Brock of Bledsoe, KY;...

Dora Helton

Dora Helton

Apr 25, 2009

Dora Helton, 71, of Woodbine, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009, at her home. Born in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late I.J. Depew and Dorothy Abrams Ridener. She was Christian by faith and had worked at American Greetings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Bessie Moses and Ohler...

Retha Maxine Thacker

Retha Maxine Thacker

Apr 23, 2009

Retha Maxine Thacker, age 63, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009, in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Parents, William and Cinda Rose Claxton; Brothers, Edgar, Calvin, and Elbert Claxton; and Sister, Delphia Bryant. She is survived by her Husband, William Thacker; Children, William Thacker II and wife Lisa of McKee, KY; Judy Curtis...

Jerry 'Bear' Elliott

Jerry 'Bear' Elliott

Apr 19, 2009

Jerry "Bear" Elliott, age 57, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009. He was a member of New Covenant Church and was preceded in death by his Parents, John and Ruby McCowan Elliott; Sister, Elizabeth Laura Clark; two Step-Children, Roger French and Patricia Gray, and by his Grandparents. He is survived by his Wife, Brenda French Elliott; Brother, Terry...

Lonnie O. Partin

Lonnie O. Partin

Apr 18, 2009

Lonnie O. Partin, 71, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at his residence. Born in Woodbine, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Lucy Perry Partin. He was a self-employed carpenter and was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Devon Bradley; and...

Roger Justin 'Powder' Reeves

Roger Justin 'Powder' Reeves

Apr 13, 2009

Roger Justin "Powder" Reeves, 23, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009. Justin was a 2004 graduate of Corbin High School and was a student at Union College. He attended Whippoorwill Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Recie ad Steely Reeves and Eugene Young. Justin is survived by his parents, Roger T. and...

Kathleen M. Hurd

Kathleen M. Hurd

Apr 11, 2009

Kathleen M. Thomas Hurd, 81, of Keavy, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late Austin Thomas and Lula Engle Blanton. She was a retired sales associate for K-Mart and was Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Amy Marie Williams

Amy Marie Williams

Apr 5, 2009

Amy Marie Williams, 31, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at her home. Born in Claiborne County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Franklin McMurray and Sherry Leach Adkins. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Piney Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Stella Marie Gray

Stella Marie Gray

Apr 1, 2009

Stella Marie Gray, 69, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, Stella was the daughter of the late James F. McVey and Emma Jean Little McVey. She had been employed as a nurse's aide at Sunny Breeze Nursing Home, and was a member of the...

Dudley Ray Caldwell

Dudley Ray Caldwell

Mar 28, 2009

Dudley Ray Caldwell, age 59, of Keavy, passed away on Saturday March 28, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Caldwell. He is survived by his Mother, Rosalie Hensley, Sister, Marquetta Collins and husband Mark all of Corbin; Son, Kenneth Charles Caldwell of Ohio, and Grandson, Aaron Caldwell. Service will be at the...

Mabel Leger Mullins

Mabel Leger Mullins

Mar 23, 2009

Mabel Leger Mullins, died peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2009. She was born August 28, 1909, at Corbin, to John Franklin and Idelia Hodge Leger. She was preceded in death by her parents; five infant siblings; and her two younger brothers, Archie Leger of Corbin, and Ervin Leger of Barbourville. Also preceding her in death were her devoted husband,...

Virginia Petrey

Virginia Petrey

Mar 20, 2009

Virginia Petrey, age 78, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009,  Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. She was a homemaker and a member of the 17th Street Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her Husband, L.B. Petrey Jr; four Brothers, Kenneth, Phillip, Homer, and Everett Masters. Virginia is survived by her Son, David Petrey...

Rose Dees Felts

Rose Dees Felts

Mar 16, 2009

Rose Dees Felts, 63, of London, formerly of Corbin, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2009, at her residence in London. She was a former employee of Huff Drug. She was a life-long member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by a very special uncle and aunt, Jesse and Edna Dees; and a brother,...

Luther 'Frank' Lemmons

Luther 'Frank' Lemmons

Mar 14, 2009

Luther "Frank" Lemmons, age 55, of Lily passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was Baptist by faith, and he was preceded in death by his Parents, Belford "Pinky" and Marion Walker Lemmons; Brother, Donnie Lemmons and by his Sister, Joann Lemmons. He is survived by his two Daughters, Genny Robinson of...

Cora Brewer

Cora Brewer

Mar 11, 2009

Cora Brewer, age 77, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the Corbin Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Elmer and Beulah Brewer; and by a Brother, Chester Brewer. She is survived by a Sister-in-law, Lois Brewer; Nephew, Jack Brewer; Great Nieces, Emily and Jacklyn Brewer; and by her good Friend, Lola...

Lula Partin

Lula Partin

Mar 7, 2009

Lula Partin, age 104, of Thomaston, GA, formerly of Corbin passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Georgia. She was a retired from the Knox County School System where she had worked in the Lynn Camp Cafeteria. She was an 80year member of the Lynn Camp Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Dewey Partin...