Obituaries

Ressie Johnson

Ressie Johnson

May 19, 2004

Ressie Johnson, 81, of Laurel-Whitley Road, Corbin, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at her residence She was a retired worker for American Greetings and Baptist by faith. She is survived by her son, Cecil Johnson,Jr.; and the children she raised, Shannon Stewart, Tommy Stewart, Benjamin Stewart, Lisa and Teresa Stewart, Dora Stewart, Joe Stewart, Alice Stewart; and numerous...

Henry Allen

Henry Allen

May 18, 2004

Henry Allen, age 51, of Lily, passed away Tuesday May 18, 2004 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was born on October 13, 1952 in London to the Late John Henry Allen and Victoria Smith Allen. He was a former employee of Tri County Cycle and a member of the North Corbin Missionary Baptist Church. In...

Lydia Mae Anders

Lydia Mae Anders

May 17, 2004

Lydia Mae Anders, 89, of Corbin went to be with the Lord Monday, May 17, 2004. She was at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 7, 1914 in Corbin to Henry and Myra Taylor Anders. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; and five brothers. She is survived by several nieces,...

Alma Elizabeth Cornelius

Alma Elizabeth Cornelius

May 11, 2004

Alma E. Cornelius, age 69, of Corbin, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. She was born on September 7, 1934 in Corbin to the late Maynard G. Wells and Sally Lou Jones Wells. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. In addition to her parents, she...

Michael Ralph Cornelius

Michael Ralph Cornelius

May 9, 2004

Michael Ralph Cornelius, age 20, of Cumberland Falls Hwy in Corbin, passed away on Sunday May 9, 2004. He was born on December 21, 1983 in Corbin to Mike and Laura Miller Cornelius. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Arnold Veach; an Aunt, Sandra Cornelius Canada, and an Uncle, Dennis Cornelius. He is survived by his Parents,...

Wilma B. Crook

Wilma B. Crook

May 8, 2004

Wilma B. Crook, age 84, of Corbin, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2004 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. She was born on April 20, 1920 in Corbin to the late Sam Brafford and Laura Pfoff Brafford. She was a retired Chief Operator and Manager for South Central Bell. She was a member of the Central Baptist...

John Luther Partin

John Luther Partin

May 7, 2004

John Luther Partin, age 82, of Corbin, passed away Friday,  May 7, 2004 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was a retired employee from the City of Corbin, and a Baptist by Faith. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, having served under General Patton in the European Theatre and was present during the...

Esco King Jr.

Esco King Jr.

May 7, 2004

Esco Jr. King, age 69, of Corbin, died Friday May 7, 2004 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was a US Army Veteran, a self-employed mechanic, and Pentecostal by Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Esco B. and Lillie Inman King; Brothers, Don, Tom, and Robert King; and Sisters, Lucille Howard and Marie...

Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

May 5, 2004

Arthur Smith, 82, was born June 1, 1921 and departed this life on May 5, 2004. He was united in marriage to Mary Steward. To this union nine children were born. Surviving are Daughters Esslan Smith and husband Verlin of Flatlick, Nadine Smith and husband Bobby Ray of Gray, and Martha Reeves and husband Bill of Gray; Sons, Earl...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

May 4, 2004

Mary Smith, 80, was born September 16, 1923 and departed this life on May 4, 2004. She was united in marriage to Arthur Smith. To this union nine children were born. Those surviving are daughters Esslan Smith and husband Verlin of Flatlick, Nadine Smith and husband Bobby Ray of Gray, and Martha Reeves and husband Bill of Gray; sons...

Dorothy Marie Earls

Dorothy Marie Earls

May 2, 2004

Dorothy Marie Earls, 74, of Bee Creek Road, Corbin passed away Sunday, May 2, 2004 at her home. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Southside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Dewey Earls on June 17, 2002, and by her parents Ted and Maude Centers Marlowe. She is survived by three...

James Edward 'Fuzz' Hopkins

James Edward 'Fuzz' Hopkins

Apr 22, 2004

James "Fuzz" Edward Hopkins, age 44, of Barker Road in Lily, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born on August 29, 1959 in Corbin, Kentucky and was a member of the Farriston Baptist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Marie Ann Champlin; one granddaughter, Hannah Wagers;  his Mother,...

Marilyn Ruth Goodin Morgan

Marilyn Ruth Goodin Morgan

Apr 22, 2004

Marilyn Ruth Goodin Morgan, 60, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was a homemaker and attended the Parkway Church of God. She is survived by her husband Jerry T. Morgan Sr.; two daughters Marilyn Morgan and Kimberly Morgan; one son Jerry Thomas Morgan Jr.; two step-daughters Darlene Morgan Carr and Linda Morgan Mason;...

Ralph R. Briar, Jr.

Ralph R. Briar, Jr.

Apr 21, 2004

Ralph Briar Jr., 76, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center. He was a retired shift manager at Certain-Teed, a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and a United States Marine Corps veteran that served in WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Briar, a daughter Cindy Briar...

Jacob Tai Nathaniel Bentley

Jacob Tai Nathaniel Bentley

Apr 18, 2004

Jacob Tai Nathaniel Bentley, 2 months of age, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004 in Corbin. He is survived by his Mother Susan Lewis; one Sister Chelsea Lewis; Grandmother Melanie Baker; Great-Grandmother Susie Rachel Bentley; four Aunts, Pavielle Baker, Tiffany, Baker, Ashley Keisha Baker, and Victoria Janelle Baker; and by one Uncle Joshua Paul Levi Baker. Funeral services for...

Jasper Collins, Jr.

Jasper Collins, Jr.

Apr 17, 2004

Jasper Collins, Jr., age 76, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday morning, April 17, 2004 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He was a retired self-employed sheet metal worker; an Army Veteran of World War II, and a Baptist by Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Collins Sr. and Mary Tyree Collins; one...

Edward 'Bubby' Hollingsworth Jr.

Edward 'Bubby' Hollingsworth Jr.

Apr 12, 2004

Edward "Bubby" "Greasy" Hollingsworth, Jr., 64, of Louisville and formerly of Corbin, passed away Monday, April 12, 2004 in Louisville. He was a former employee of the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Corbin. He was preceded in death by his father Edward Hollingsworth Sr., his mother Latha Mae Wells, and his sisters Marjie Abner, Wanda Gail Niehaus and Doris...

Mary Dizney

Mary Dizney

Apr 9, 2004

Mary Dizney, age 87, of Gray, passed away Friday, April 9, 2004 at the Corbin Nursing Home. She was born on June 18, 1916 in Knox County to the late Colvin Foley and Stella Engle Foley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Dizney; Four Children, Loreda, Eddie, Violetta, and Reggie Dizney; ...

Tim Hollin

Tim Hollin

Apr 8, 2004

Tim Hollin, 48, of Lily, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Knox County Hospital. He was born December 11, 1955 in Laurel County to Della Sizemore Hollin and the late Willie J. Hollin. He was preceded in death by his Father, a Son John Hollin, a Brother John Henry Hollin, and four Sisters, Sophia Ann Hollin, Louise Hollin...

Verna Hollin

Verna Hollin

Apr 6, 2004

Verna Hollin, age 90, of Rt. Baker Hollow Road in Gray, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at the Knox County Hospital in Barbourville. She was born on July 6, 1913 in Clay County to the late Larkin Jackson and Sarah Davis Jackson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gray Pentecostal Church and attended the Living...