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Omer  Carl French Iii

Omer Carl French Iii

Apr 12, 2023

Omer Carl French III, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

He was born in Rushville, Indiana on November 21, 1966, to Omer C. French Jr. and Brenda Hibbard French who survive him.

Omer was preceded in death by a brother, Roger French, and a...

Hazel Marie Gambrell Roche'

Hazel Marie Gambrell Roche'

Apr 8, 2023

Mrs. Hazel Marie Gambrell Roche’, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 with her husband at her side at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville, North Carolina.

Hazel was born January 13, 1941, in Corbin, Kentucky to Elbert Lewis Gambrell, Sr. and Georgia Myrtle Williams Gambrell.

She was the youngest of eight children. Hazel earned...

Melvin G. Tate

Melvin G. Tate

Apr 7, 2023

Melvin Gene Tate, 89, of Corbin, KY passed away April 7, 2023. Melvin was born in Versailles, KY to Willie and Mae Tate on June 27, 1934.

He served honorably during the Korean War. After returning to Versailles, he married his longtime sweetheart Shirley Holland Tate.

The family moved to Corbin in 1962,...

Carolyn Jean  Dixon

Carolyn Jean Dixon

Apr 7, 2023

Carolyn Jane Dixon, age 77, of Corbin KY, passed away at her home Friday April 7, 2023. She was born in Corbin KY on February 2, 1946, to the late Tip and Loretta Fore Scalf.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter Rhonda Herring.

She is survived...

Eloise Golden

Eloise Golden

Apr 1, 2023

Eloise (Howard) Golden, "Beak" to family and friends, age 76, of Corbin, KY, formerly of Evarts, KY, went to her forever heavenly home and was reunited with many family members on April 1, 2023.

Eloise was born in Jones Creek, KY, on April 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Wilson and Eva Napier Howard....

Eula M. (Kersey) Scalf

Eula M. (Kersey) Scalf

Mar 28, 2023

Eula M. (Kersey) Scalf, age 88, of Lexington, KY, passed away on Tuesday March 28, 2023, at Lexington Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation after a brief illness.

Eula was born in Jonesville, VA and spent many happy years growing up and living in Kentucky. She was a retiree from Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, KY. She...

Betty Jean Chevrette

Betty Jean Chevrette

Mar 27, 2023

Betty Jean Chevrette, age 70, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Stella Plasky.  Betty was a retired CNA caregiver.

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

Betty  Joyce Jones Ketron

Betty Joyce Jones Ketron

Mar 24, 2023

Betty Joyce Jones Ketron, age 72, of Keavy, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at her home.

Born December 30, 1950, in Corbin, she was a daughter to the late Woodrow and Margie Higginbotham Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Artis Ray Ketron, Sr., three brothers,...

David Eugene Collins

David Eugene Collins

Mar 24, 2023

David Eugene Collins, age 62, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Friday March 24, 2023, at his home in Indianapolis.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Eugene Collins and Norma Love Collins.  David was a truck driver with Ryder, and loved race cars, grilling out, and sitting at a picnic...

Randall Lee Steely

Randall Lee Steely

Mar 21, 2023

Bro. Randall Lee "Randy" Steely, age 61, passed from this life and into his eternal reward with his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday March 21, 2023.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son to the late James Malcolm Steely and Flossie Loraine Purkey Steely, he was a DSD Clerk with Kroger; however, Randy's occupation was...

Oliver  Bruce  Andrews

Oliver Bruce Andrews

Mar 8, 2023

Oliver Bruce Andrews, age 73, of Corbin KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Bruce was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served two tours in Vietnam. He was also an active member of American Legion Post #88 in Corbin, KY.

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George  Dewayne  Jones Jr.

George Dewayne Jones Jr.

Mar 8, 2023

George Dewayne Jones Jr., age 52, of Keavy, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

George was born April 4, 1970, to the late George and Rosalee Engle Jones.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Jones Sharp, Margaret...

Gerald  Lee  Rains

Gerald Lee Rains

Mar 6, 2023

Gerald Lee Rains, age 70, of Gray KY, passed away Monday, March 6,2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Desoto Rains.

He had worked as a Mixer at Hearthside Food Solutions in London KY.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Erise Mills Rains,...

Kim Alan Blue

Kim Alan Blue

Mar 6, 2023

Kim Alan Blue, age 70, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at his home.

Born in Springfield, OH, he was a son to the late Marcia Sue McVicar. Kim worked as a painter and was a talented mechanic, which was a hobby he greatly enjoyed. Most of all, he loved spending...

Betty  Lou Chadwell

Betty Lou Chadwell

Mar 5, 2023

Betty Lou Chadwell, age 78, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Knox County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Oda Brewer and Daisy Mae Setser Marshall. She loved to bowl with her husband, Golvin, and their friends. Betty cherished her children and grandchildren;...

Jeffrey  D Jackson

Jeffrey D Jackson

Feb 28, 2023

Jeffrey Jackson, 61, of Corbin KY, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington KY.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife Shelly Jackson, daughters Amanda Hubbs, and Jenna Jackson, grandchildren Georgia Hubbs and Remi Jackson, Father Earl Jackson, Mother Wanda Gibson, stepmother Sandy Jackson, siblings Harold Jackson, Kim...

Elza C Taylor

Elza C Taylor

Feb 28, 2023

Elza C. Taylor, age 96, formerly of Corbin, KY passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly in London. Born in Whitley County, KY, he was a son of the late Leslie and Flora Ward Taylor. A brother Arthur Taylor and sister Eula Yeary, along with his wife Vivian Hickey Taylor, also preceded him...

Tracy Owens

Tracy Owens

Feb 23, 2023

Tracy Nylene Owens, age 62, of Keavy, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Franklin Tredway and Ethel Bernice Fivecoats Tredway. Tracy worked at the Goodwill Store in Corbin, KY, before working as a CNA with...

Donnie  R.  Hensley

Donnie R. Hensley

Feb 22, 2023

Donnie R. Hensley, age 66, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home in Gray.

He was born in Knox County, Kentucky and was a member of the Gray Holiness Church.

Donnie was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wyatt Hensley, son, Steven Ray Hensley,...

Artis  Ray  Ketron Sr.

Artis Ray Ketron Sr.

Feb 21, 2023

Artis Ray Ketron Sr., age 74, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday February 21,2023, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Born in Whitley County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John and Elvie Taylor Ketron. Artis was a proud veteran of the US Army where he made it his career...

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