Jan 2, 2023

Edward Lawrence Metzger, age 85, born in Dayton, OH, and long-time resident of Corbin, KY, passed away on January 2, 2023, surrounded by loved ones and friends from Avion Palms in Bowling Green, FL.

With rock solid faith, he was a devoted man of God, adoring husband and most generous and loving patriarch who oversaw...

Dec 31, 2022

Linda Heath Everman, 81, wife of Dr. Hank Everman, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Baptist Health – Richmond.

Born on March 17, 1941 in Corbin, Kentucky, she was the daughter of F.D. “Jack” Heath and Willie Thomas Heath. Raised in Corbin, she attended East Ward Elementary and graduated from Corbin High...

Dec 25, 2022

Donnie (Donna) M. Elliott Messer, age 66, of Corbin and formerly of Cincinnati, OH, and Woodbine, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home.

She was born to the late Charlie and Helen Elliott on December 6, 1956. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie...

Dec 23, 2022

Winona K. Humphrey, age 79, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday December 23, 2022, at her home in Corbin.

She was born in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Roy Black and Mary Thompson Black.  Winona was retired customer service representative with the former K-Mart in Corbin.  In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 22, 2022

Sherry Lou Trosper White, age 63, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Louisville Burn Center after a long fight.

Born in Corbin, she was a daughter of the late Jack Trosper and Bessie Combs. Sherry worked in auto parts for NAPA and KOI.

In addition to...

Dec 22, 2022

Sherry Lou Trosper White, age 63, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Louisville Burn Center after a long fight.

Born in Corbin, she was a daughter of the late Jack Trosper and Bessie Combs. Sherry worked in auto parts for NAPA and KOI.

In addition to...

Dec 21, 2022

Wesley Arlis Ooten, age 37, of Berea, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Betty Adams.

Wesley is survived by his mother, Penny Lewis, aunts, Jeannie Burkhart (Danny) of Corbin, and Karen...

Dec 20, 2022

Elsie Gail Elias, age 83, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2022, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

She was born in Williamsburg and was preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Elias, daughter, Karen Streetman, parents, Willie Gibbons and Mary Grace Ellis Gibbons, and by seven brothers.

Elsie is...

Dec 19, 2022

Rev. Gene Morgan, age 80, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday December 19, 2022, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY.

He was born in Jessamine County Ky, a son to the late Elmer and Nellie Morgan. Gene was self-employed and worked in construction. Gene was also a faithful member of Souls Harbor Church where he...

Dec 19, 2022

Larkin Kim Hollin, age 61, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday December 19, 2022, at his home in Corbin.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna L. Mills Hollin,.

Kim is survived by his father, Larkin Hollin, and by his siblings, Marty Hollin, Melissa Sizemore, Angela "Ralph" NcNear,...

Dec 18, 2022

Leslie E. "Gene L." Wyatt, age 91, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022, at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY.

He was born in Corbin, Kentucky, a son of the late Matt and Elizabeth Wyatt.  Gene L was a retired auto body mechanic and was a US Army veteran.

Dec 18, 2022

Malachi Rasil Dean Day, age 12, of Rockholds, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and was a student at Whitley County Middle School.

Malachi is survived by his grandparents, Craig and Tammy Bishop, mother, Elizabeth Whittom, father, Derio Stoll, and by his siblings, Anthony...

Dec 17, 2022

Elder Dorsey Junior King, age 78, of Lily, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home.

Born in Harlan Kentucky, Dorsey was a US Army veteran, having served in Europe during the Vietnam Era.  He was a retired over the road truck driver and was the pastor at Oak Ridge United Baptist...

Dec 16, 2022

Keith Unger, age 67, of Corbin, KY passed away at his home Friday, December 16, 2022 following a long illness.  He was a former employee of Athena in Burr RIdge, Illinois.  Keith was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Loretta Unger, and a brother Kenneth Unger.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Dec 16, 2022

Woodrow Martin Barton, age 70, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday December 16, 2022, in Pineville, KY.

He was born in Corbin, KY, a son of the late Speed Barton and Lottie Jean Higginbotham Brown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Eddie...

Dec 15, 2022

Teddy Wayne Gregory, age 63, of Keavy, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Manchester, KY, he was a son to the late William Monroe Gregory and Miranda Pearl Fisher Gregory. Teddy was a hardworking man throughout his life and was greatly enjoying his retirement. He especially enjoyed...

Dec 15, 2022

Destiny Rose Smith, age 27, of London, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday December 15, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Born in Buffalo, NY, she is the daughter of John Roberts and Shanna Smith.

She was preceded in death by her aunt, Ellena Roberts, great grandparents, Andy and Maggie...

Dec 14, 2022

Fred W. Scott, age 69, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2022, at his home in Corbin.

He was born in Pineville, Kentucky, a son to the late Green Scott and Elizabeth Jones Scott.  Fred was a retired baker from Sara Lee in London, KY, and was a US Navy veteran.

Dec 14, 2022

Harry King Shepherd, age 79, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2022, at his home.

Born on June 11, 1943, in Harlan, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Arbin Shepherd and Dora Scott Shepherd.  Harry graduated in 1961 from Hall High School before going to work in the coal mines. ...

Dec 7, 2022

Henry Morgan, age 83, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, TN.

Born in Letcher County, KY, he was a son of the late Gordon Bennett Morgan and Bertie Mabel Holcomb Morgan. Henry worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for several coal companies throughout his life....