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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...

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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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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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...

Edward Lawrence Metzger

Edward Lawrence Metzger

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...

Linda  Heath Everman

Linda Heath Everman

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...

Donnie M. Messer

Donnie M. Messer

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...

Winona  K.  Humphrey

Winona K. Humphrey

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...

Sherry  Lou  White

Sherry Lou White

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...

Sherry  Lou  White

Sherry Lou White

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...

Wesley Arlis Ooten

Wesley Arlis Ooten

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...

Elsie Gail Elias

Elsie Gail Elias

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...

Larkin Kim Hollin

Larkin Kim Hollin

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,...

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