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Estell Lee Steele

Estell Lee Steele

Feb 16, 2023

Estell "Lee" Steele, age 80, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2023, at his home in Corbin.

He was a US Navy Veteran and a retired car salesman having worked at many local dealerships.

Lee was preceded in death by a son, Jeremy Steele, parents, Eugene and Edna...

William Evert Burke

William Evert Burke

Feb 16, 2023

William Burke passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Lexington.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jason Burke, parents Garrett Burke and Florence Collett Burke, and by his brothers, Gary Lynn Burke, Chester Burke, David Burke, and Bobby Burke.

William is survived by his children, William...

Tony Allen  Lawson

Tony Allen Lawson

Feb 11, 2023

Tony Allen Lawson, age 58, of Gray, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home.

Born in Louisville, KY, he was a son to Shelee Ernest Lawson and Emogene Patton Lawson. Tony was a true jack of all trades, he was a mechanic, farmer, carpenter, and an overall handyman. He could fix...

Jeffery Allen Masters

Jeffery Allen Masters

Feb 10, 2023

Jeffery Allen Masters, age 36, of Gray, KY, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Baptist Health Louisville.

Born in Whitley County, KY, he was a son to Larry Masters and Barbara Love Masters. Jeffery loved to be outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death...

Donald Lee Miller

Donald Lee Miller

Feb 10, 2023

Donald Lee Miller, age 74, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Friday February 10, 2023, at his home in Somerset.

Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Frank Miller Sr., and Ethel Lay Miller.  Donald was a retired flooring installer and a US Army Veteran.   He loved working on cars and...

Mark Edward  Shumate

Mark Edward Shumate

Feb 8, 2023

Mark Edward Shumate, age 36, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2023, in Denver.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Phyllis Shumate, Elisha Scott, and Carol Jackson, nephew, Tyler Huddleston, aunts, Margaret Neal and Crystal Norman, uncle, David Stevens, and by a cousin, Donald...

Stephen Lynn Hodge

Stephen Lynn Hodge

Feb 1, 2023

Stephen Lynn Hodge, age 75, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Laurel Heights in London, Kentucky.

Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was a retired general contractor, and a US Air Force veteran of Vietnam.  Stephen was a member of Fonzie Wilder Post #88 of the American Legion in Corbin, KY....

Hazel  Mills Gray

Hazel Mills Gray

Jan 30, 2023

Hazel Mills Gray, age 91, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Mills, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Jim Tom Mills and Effie Smith Mills. Hazel was one of the hardest working women you would ever meet. She loved her family fiercely. She...

Lonnie B Wells Jr.

Lonnie B Wells Jr.

Jan 22, 2023

Lonnie B. Wells Jr, age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in Corbin, Kentucky.

Born in Richmond, VA, he was a son of the late Lonnie B. Wells Sr. and Frances Elizabeth Smith Wells. Lonnie was the owner operator of Lon's Appliance and was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era....

Joyce Marion Freeman Wells

Joyce Marion Freeman Wells

Jan 20, 2023

Joyce Marion Freeman Wells, age 83, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday January 20, 2023, at her home in Corbin.

Born in Price, Utah, she was a daughter of the late Arnold Skinner and Willda Laird Skinner.  Joyce was a retired cafeteria worker from Corbin Independent School District and was a member of First...

Charles "Buck" F. Engle

Charles "Buck" F. Engle

Jan 20, 2023

Charles 'Buck' Engle, age 77 of Burkesville, KY passed away peacefully with family by his bedside on Friday January 20, 2023.

Born in Corbin, KY, Buck was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from General Electric, Co. He had a multitude of jobs throughout his life but was best known...

Linda  Gail Pickard

Linda Gail Pickard

Jan 19, 2023

Linda Gail Pickard, age 68, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her home.

Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Fred M. Seale and Maxine Skidmore Seale.

Linda is survived by her husband Allen Pickard, her daughter Jamie (Brad) Ellis, son...

Gene Kinsey

Gene Kinsey

Jan 18, 2023

Gene Kinsey, age 79, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Ephriam McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Emil Kinsey and Ruth Favorite.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Sue Johnson...

Doris E.  Walker

Doris E. Walker

Jan 17, 2023

On Tuesday, January 17, Doris Evelyn Rains Walker, known to many as Miss Doris, or Nanna to those closest to her, passed away and entered her heavenly home.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She devoted most of her life to the church and sharing her love of singing with others.

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Mildred Carol Hayden

Mildred Carol Hayden

Jan 17, 2023

Mildred Carol Hayden, age 63, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the North Metro Knoxville Medical Center.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her father and mother, Clinton and Virginia Hayden, mother, Axie Elliott, sister, Barbie Elliott, and by a sister-in-law, Heather Elliott.

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Nancy Lynn Carman

Nancy Lynn Carman

Jan 13, 2023

Nancy Lynn Carman, age 55, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at her home.

Born in Pineville, KY, Nancy was a loving, generous person who cherished time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Bargo.

Nancy is survived...

Dennis  Ray Goins

Dennis Ray Goins

Jan 10, 2023

Dennis Ray Goins, age 66, of Corbin, KY, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Fred Goins and Ella Mayne Goins. Dennis lived a life full of joy; he never met a stranger and genuinely enjoyed the company of others. He was...

David  Lee Flannelly

David Lee Flannelly

Jan 7, 2023

David Lee Flannelly, age 63, of Gray, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his home.

Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late Perry Flannelly and Beulah Mae Rapier Flannelly. David was a very hard worker in all aspects of life. He spent 25 years working in the maintenance department...

Billy  Wayne Brewer

Billy Wayne Brewer

Jan 5, 2023

Billy Wayne Brewer, age 50, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home.

Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was a son of Harris E. Brewer, Sr., and Edith Robinson Brewer. Billy was an auto and mobile homes salesman, and he greatly enjoyed playing his guitar.

In...

James  Roy  Ely

James Roy Ely

Jan 3, 2023

James Roy Ely, age 76, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Saint Joseph London.

Born in Jonesville, VA, he was a son to the late James Ely and Byrtle Smith Ely. James was a selfless, hardworking, and loving man. He served his country in the United States Army. Following his...

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