Vankirk Grisell Funeral Home Logo

Obituaries

Carl Edward  Ellison

Carl Edward Ellison

Aug 15, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

Carl Edward Ellison, was born on September 15, 1953, and departed this life on Thursday August 15, 2024, being 70 years and 11 months of age.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cheslie...

Wanda L.  Estep

Wanda L. Estep

Aug 15, 2024

Wanda Louise Estep, nee Lea, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was born in Falmouth, KY, the daughter of the late Ernest and Hallie Lea.

Wanda was a homemaker and a member of Woodbine Christian Church. She loved spending time with family, her friends, and especially her dogs (most recently her Yorkie, Bella,...

Cecil Mae Mabe

Cecil Mae Mabe

Aug 12, 2024

Cecil Mae Mabe, age 79, of Little Indian Creek in Woodbine, passed away on Monday August 12, 2024, at her home.

She was born in Pineville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Cecil and Belle Mills. Cecil was a retired forklift operator from CTA Acoustics having worked for over 35years. Cecil loved being with her...

Samya Lasha Strozier

Samya Lasha Strozier

Aug 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Samya Lasha Strozier. Born on April 4, 2014, in Lexington, KY, Samya tragically left this world on August 5, 2024, in an unfortunate accident in Corbin, KY. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, student, and friend.

Samya was a...

Donnie Ray Osborne, Sr.

Donnie Ray Osborne, Sr.

Aug 4, 2024

Donnie Ray Osborne, Sr., age 72, of Corbin, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Donnie was a loyal friend, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a compassionate soul, cherished for his unwavering faith, and devotion to his wife and family. He was a truck driver for 29 years; Donnie's journey...

George  Andrew Terrell

George Andrew Terrell

Aug 4, 2024

George Andrew "Drew" Terrell, age 77, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington.

George was a man of the land, whose witty humor, generosity, and dedication made him a beloved figure to all who knew him. From the tender age of five, George found his calling on the...

Gary Edward Compton

Gary Edward Compton

Aug 3, 2024

Gary Edward Compton born December 08, 1952, in Prestonsburg, KY lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer on August 3, 2024, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky, surrounded by family and friends.

He was a man of God and a true believer. Gary was a retired coal miner, he had a passion for gardening, fishing,...

Kenneth  Ray  Phelps

Kenneth Ray Phelps

Aug 3, 2024

Kenneth Ray Phelps, age 74, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Edwin Preston Phelps and Lula Jones Phelps. He worked for many years in construction doing siding and other jobs. In addition to his parents, he was...

Murrel Benge

Murrel Benge

Aug 1, 2024

Murrel Benge, age 85 of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home.

Born in Laurel County, he was a son of the late Mack and Pearl Benge. He was a US Army veteran, devout Christian, and member of North Corbin Baptist Church. Murrel was a retired electrician and loved going...

Jack Julian  Boggs

Jack Julian Boggs

Jul 31, 2024

Jack Julian Boggs, age 92, departed this life Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Born in McKee, KY, Mr. Boggs graduated from McKee High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. Mr. Boggs also served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a hardworking businessman who spent the first part of his business life as...

Vera Anna Lee Cupp Allen

Vera Anna Lee Cupp Allen

Jul 31, 2024

Vera Anna Lee Cupp Allen, age 90, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Christian Health Care Center in Corbin.

She was born in Louellen, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William Porter Cupp and Annie May Ray Cupp.  Vera was a member of the Garrett First Baptist Church in...

Norman "Pete" Mccreary

Norman "Pete" Mccreary

Jul 30, 2024

Norman "Pete" McCreary, age 67, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home in Gray, Kentucky.

He was retired from CTA in Corbin; and loved to fish, hike, and ride motorcycles. Pete was very patriotic and loved sports, especially the UK Wildcats.

He was preceded in...

Geraldine "Gerry" Mcneil Steele

Geraldine "Gerry" Mcneil Steele

Jul 29, 2024

Geraldine "Gerry" McNeil Steele, age 95, of Berea, Kentucky, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Terrace Nursing Home in Berea.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a retired sales and credit manager from the former Sears Store in Corbin. Gerry was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in...

Don Edward Drummonds

Don Edward Drummonds

Jul 24, 2024

Don Edward Drummonds, age 87, of Gray, KY, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Born in Tazewell, TN, he was the son of the late Paris Drummonds and Mae Wilson Drummonds. Don loved playing and listening to Bluegrass music. He enjoyed all types of hunting and loved his fox hounds and...

Gary Wayne Goins

Gary Wayne Goins

Jul 23, 2024

Gary Goins, 84, from Corbin, Ky passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Gary also cherished all of his family and countless friends.

Gary is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathy Flinchum Goins, his son Charles Alan (Chuck) Goins, his daughter Stacy Robin Pierce (Eddie),...

Damon Carter Henderson

Damon Carter Henderson

Jul 21, 2024

Damon Carter Henderson, age 3, of Athens, AL, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN.

Damon filled our lives with laughter and joy. Known for his adventurous nature, he had a special fondness for superheroes and dinosaurs. He aspired to be a police officer, a true testament...

Alberta Griffith Gail King

Alberta Griffith Gail King

Jul 21, 2024

Alberta Gail King (Griffith), known by her loved ones as Mammaw Berta, passed away on July 21, 2024, in Corbin, Kentucky, at the age of 85. Born on June 10, 1939, in Leslie County, Kentucky, Alberta dedicated her life to her family and her community.

Alberta retired from her role as an Administrative Assistant at...

Lillian Steele Babb

Lillian Steele Babb

Jul 19, 2024

Lillian Steele Babb, age 76, of Corbin, faithful wife, loving mother, and much-loved grandmother journeyed forth to meet the Angels and her Creator on, Friday, July 19, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born, the last of six sisters, in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Harold Ondis Steele and...

Diane Miller Mitchell

Diane Miller Mitchell

Jul 18, 2024

Diane Miller Mitchell, age 82, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, Diane was a 1958 graduate of Corbin High School and trained at Union College before teaching at the base school at Fort Knox. She returned to her beloved Corbin in 1965...

Clifford "Darrell" Tolliver

Clifford "Darrell" Tolliver

Jul 13, 2024

Clifford "Darrell" Tolliver, age 56, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY.

Born in Harlan County Kentucky, Darrell raised multiple children and adopted many others as if they were his own. He drove for T & H Towing for a little over three years until he...

Share by: