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Jerome Sabastian Cole

Jerome Sabastian Cole

Nov 5, 2022

Jerome Sabastian Cole, age 16, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday November 5, 2022, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

He was born in Corbin, Kentucky, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Darrell Reynolds, Ruby and Robert Cole.

Jerome is survived by his mother, Carolyn Reynolds, father, James Cole, grandparents,...

Delilah "Duck" Messer Driggers

Delilah "Duck" Messer Driggers

Nov 4, 2022

Delilah "Duck" Driggers, passed away at the age of 68, on Friday, November 4, 2022, while at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was a life-long resident of Corbin, KY, and beloved by all who knew her. She is survived by husband, Benjamin "Tommy" Driggers, and by her son, Cody Driggers. She had two...

Helen Fae Sasser Rees

Helen Fae Sasser Rees

Nov 2, 2022

Helen Fae Sasser Rees, age 81, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at home with her family.

Born August 23, 1941 in Gray, KY she was the daughter of the late Eva and Ernest Sasser. She was an educator in many of the tri-county area schools for more than 40 years and was...

Debbie  Felts

Debbie Felts

Nov 2, 2022

Debbie McHargue Felts, age 86, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 2, 2022, at her home in Corbin, KY, with her loved ones around her.

She was born on Feb. 11, 1934 in Laurel County, KY, and was a hard working woman, loving wife, friend, and mother.  She was an awesome cook...

Thelma Jean Brooks Elliott

Thelma Jean Brooks Elliott

Nov 1, 2022

Thelma Jean Brooks Elliott, age 73, of Woodbine, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday November 1, 2022, at Baptist Health of Corbin, Kentucky.

Born in Jellico, TN, she was the daughter of the late Lonzo Brooks and Dina Perkins Brooks.  She was a homemaker and member of Rockholds Community Church.  In addition to her parents, she...

Todd  Brown

Todd Brown

Oct 30, 2022

Todd Brown, age 44, of Gray, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in Owen County, KY.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of Clarence Brown and Bonnie Gilbert Brown. Todd worked as a mason with Clarence Brown Masonry.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie, and...

Carol  Thomas Medlin

Carol Thomas Medlin

Oct 28, 2022

Carol Thomas Medlin, age 86, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Blountville, TN, she was a daughter of the late A.C. Thomas and Mary VanHook Thomas. Carol worked a long career as a registered nurse and retired from Baptist Health Corbin. Following her retirement, she volunteered...

Brenda  Henderson

Brenda Henderson

Oct 21, 2022

Brenda Bingham Henderson, age 70, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday October 21, 2022 at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Gray, KY a daughter of the late Eugene and America Bingham. She was also in preceded in death by her son Teddy Baker and her siblings.

She is survived by her husband Ralph Henderson,...

Clyde Amos Smith

Clyde Amos Smith

Oct 21, 2022

Clyde Amos Smith, age 69, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday October 21, 2022, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, KY.

Born in Knoxville, TN, a son of the late Aaron Jackson Smith.  He loved fishing, car, trucks, and being with his family.

He is survived by his wife Judy...

Margaret Ann Rapier

Margaret Ann Rapier

Oct 20, 2022

Margaret Ann Rapier, age 64, passed away on Thursday October 20, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY.

She was born in Barbourville, Kentucky and was preceded in death by her husband, Herman P. Rapier, parents, Jim Deaton and Louise Messer Deaton, and by brothers, Level Deaton, Clinton and Floyd Deaton, and...

Heather L Elliott

Heather L Elliott

Oct 20, 2022

Heather Lynn Manville Elliott, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Ferndale, MI, she was a daughter of the late Raymond George Manville II and Brenda Lee Morford Manville. Heather worked at McDonalds in Corbin. She was a very loving person that could keep a smile on anyone. Heather...

Kathi  Jean  Knotts

Kathi Jean Knotts

Oct 18, 2022

Kathi Jean Robertson Knotts, age 64, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Hazard, KY, she was a daughter of the late Fred Robertson and Mary Lou Witt Robertson. She was a devoted member of Calvary Tabernacle Church. Kathi loved her church and never missed an...

Larry  Dale Elliott

Larry Dale Elliott

Oct 18, 2022

Larry Dale Elliott, age 67, of Woodbine, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Baptist Health Louisville.

Born in Louisville, KY, he was a son of the late Carl Elliott and Betty Ruth Elliott. Larry was a Baptist by faith and worked as a mechanic. He was a veteran of the United States...

Steve L Mayer

Steve L Mayer

Oct 17, 2022

Steve L. Mayer, age 59, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Barbara Johnson.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Christine Mayer, four children, Steven (Megan), Scott (Mary), Savannah, and...

Marsha  G.  Briscoe

Marsha G. Briscoe

Oct 17, 2022

Obituary of Marsha G. Briscoe:

Marsha G. Briscoe, passed away on Monday morning, October 17, 2022, a beloved wife and mother, she was 81. Born to Marie Daniel Gray and Hagan Gray in July 1941, Marsha grew up in London, Kentucky. Marsha graduated from the University of Missouri with a Masters Degree in English. She...

Janice M Hamlin

Janice M Hamlin

Oct 17, 2022

Janice M. Hamlin, 87, of Corbin passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at her home. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Dora F. Prewitt Holtzclaw. She was also preceded in death by brothers Gary Holtzclaw, Robert Holtzclaw, Jr., and Gene Holtzclaw.

As a young lady, Janice had worked...

Aze Calvin Davis, Jr.

Aze Calvin Davis, Jr.

Oct 15, 2022

Aze Calvin Davis, Jr., age 50, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Baptist Health Lexington.

Aze was born in Los Angeles, CA. He worked for Buck’s Mobile Home Movers and was a veteran of the United States military. More than anything, Aze loved his family and spending time with them....

Suzanna Michelle Mills

Suzanna Michelle Mills

Oct 14, 2022

Suzanna Michelle Mills, age 47, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at her home.

Born in Corbin, KY, she was a daughter of Michael Wayne Mills and Brenda Gayle Woods Mills. Suzanne was an exceptionally talented and passionate artist. There was no medium that proved to be too challenging for her....

Mary Rose Foley

Mary Rose Foley

Oct 12, 2022

Mary Rose Foley, age 72, of Woodbine KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at her home.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter to the late Joseph Nagel Sr. and Margaret Irvine Nagel. Mary was homemaker, and she loved her children and grandchildren with her whole heart.

In...

Billie Jo Brison

Billie Jo Brison

Oct 12, 2022

Billy Jo Brison, age 59, of Barbourville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at St. Joseph East in Lexington, KY.

Born in Corbin, she was a daughter of the late Steely Coyt Rapier and Geneva Cox Rapier. Billie was a woman of faith and enjoyed attending church. Most of all, she loved her...

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