Dec 28, 2023

Carolyn Mae Martin Ely, age 73, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023, at the Heritage in Corbin.

Born in Laurel County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Ova "Budd" Martin and Ella Faye Roaden Martin. Carolyn was an active member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church.

In...

Dec 26, 2023

Crystal Gayle McKeehan Warren, age 48, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

She was born on August 5, 1975, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late William "Tom" McKeehan and Wanda Mullins McKeehan. Crystal was a graduate of Corbin High School and was the Senior Office Administrator...

Dec 26, 2023

David Edward Baker II of Corbin, Kentucky, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023, from his Middlesboro, Kentucky, residence. He was in the arms of his loved one, Regina, as he passed from this life to heaven. His final words were” I’m Going Home. “

David was born on...

Dec 24, 2023

Betty Jean French, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

She was born in Piney Grove in Laurel County, Kentucky on March 2, 1932, to the late

Clarence and Susie Petrey Shepherd.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 23, 2023

The Honorable, Thomas David Ivey, age 77, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home in Corbin, KY.

Born in Newnan, Georgia, Thomas the son of the late Thomas Lewis Ivey and Elizabeth Nichols Ivey. He was a retired sheriff's deputy with the Bell County Sheriff's Office. Thomas was a...

Dec 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" Frost, 75, of Barbourville, KY and formerly of Booneville, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home.

Born at Peewee Valley, KY, he was a son of the late Hollie Ray Frost and Lena Frances Yunt Frost. In addition, he was preceded in death by brothers Bill and infant Jerry Frost, and...

Dec 21, 2023

Sylvia "Sibby" Maria Barton Disney, age 80, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, Sibby was a daughter to the late Ralph Barton and Julia Cima Barton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Disney, and by...

Dec 21, 2023

Harold "Bud" Allen, age 69, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.

Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Beverly Paul "B.P." Allen and Etta Cornett Allen. Bud was a heavy equipment truck driver and was a US Army veteran...

Dec 18, 2023

Gladys (Betty) Medlin, age 89, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at her home in Gray, Kentucky

She was born in Harlan County Kentucky on April 6, 1934, to the late Lester and Allie Hoskins Davenport.

In Addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter...

Dec 18, 2023

Tabitha Ariel Harmon, age 32, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lynn Harmon, sister, Ashley Harmon, and brother-in-law, Brandon Smith.

Tabitha is survived by her mother, Sharon Harmon, mother, Melanie Loveless, children, Aiden Harmon, Alyssa Harmon, and Ariel Harmon,...

Dec 17, 2023

Jo Anne Gregory, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin, Kentucky.

She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on May 26, 1938, to the late Walter and Madeline Byrd.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years Philip Gregory, her daughters Joni Farmer...

Dec 13, 2023

Cleland Lesley Thorpe, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky.

Born in Keavy, Kentucky, he was a son to the late George Curry Thorpe and Grace Jones Thorpe. From an early age Cleland had a desire to serve others. He served in both...

Dec 13, 2023

Curtis Blaine Jaynes, 64, of Corbin, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Curtis was born on November 19, 1959 in Corbin, Kentucky to his parents William F. Jaynes and Juanita Ellen Paul Jaynes, who proceed him in death.

In addition to his parents, Curtis...

Dec 12, 2023

Phyllis Ann Hammons Reynolds Holt, age 78, of Corbin, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Coy Boyd and Opal Lee Hammons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wilma Jean Hammons Elliott, brother, James Edwin “Jimbo” Hammons,...

Dec 7, 2023

Nancy Carolyn Felix Rutherford, age 64, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023, at her home in Corbin.

Born in Wayne, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Gene Felix and Caroline Williams Felix. Nancy was jack of all trades who was always willing to jump in and help with any...

Dec 6, 2023

Jackie Lee Feltner, age 68, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin.

Born in Hazard, KY, on June 25, 1955, to the late Lee Feltner and Dorothy Collins Feltner. Jackie worked as an underground coalminer for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling,...

Dec 3, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Elinor (Umstot) Lewis, 71, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on December 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Ruth, daughter of the late William Gilmore Umstot and Elinor May Umstot, was born January 30, 1952 in Cumberland, Maryland. She was raised alongside her sisters, Nancy Barry (the late Robert C., Jr.)...

Dec 1, 2023

Edna Mae Parham, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, in St. Augustine, Florida.

Born in Keavy, Kentucky, Edna was a daughter to the late Robert Lee Higginbotham and Flora Gibbs Higginbotham. She was a talented quiltmaker and enjoyed sharing her quilts with others. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening. Edna was an...

Nov 30, 2023

Virginia Belle Sizemore, age 84, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Jolo, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Alva Bise and Pearl Gillespie Bise. Virginia was a homemaker and member of Gray Baptist Church.

In addition to...

Nov 30, 2023

Melissa Kay Knuckles Taylor, age 51, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at her home

Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Donnie Knuckles and Belinda Ellen Hurd Knuckles. Melissa was a former waitress with the Root Beer Stand in Corbin and was an active volunteer at...