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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...

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....

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