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Carrie L. Calder

Carrie L. Calder

Jan 25, 2022

Carrie L. Calder, age 97, of Keavy, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her residence. Born in Harlan County, Ky, she was the daughter of the Sullivan and Nora Bays Fields. Carrie served her country in the Civil Air Patrol during WWII at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and she was a devoted member of Level Green Baptist...

Billie Marie Pace

Billie Marie Pace

Jan 24, 2022

Billie Marie Pace, age 90, of Corbin, passed away on Monday January 24, 2022, at the Christian Health Care Center in Corbin, Kentucky She was born on January 27, 1931, in Knox County, Kentucky and was a retired caregiver. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Burchel Hammons, parents, Custer Johnson and Mattie Murphy, sons, Edward Wayne Hammons...

Marie Widner

Marie Widner

Jan 22, 2022

Marie Widner, age 85, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was born in Pineville, was a homemaker, and member of South Park Baptist Church. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Widner, parents, Jasper and Alifair Hensley, and by her siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Linda White...

John William Whittaker

John William Whittaker

Jan 21, 2022

John William Whittaker, age 77, of Keavy, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home. Born in Laurel County, Ky, he was the son of the late Raymond and Hazel Howard Whittaker. He spent many years working as a carman for L&N Railroad. John was active in his community, he played the harmonica with The Level Green...

Kenneth Kelley

Kenneth Kelley

Jan 19, 2022

Kenneth C. Kelley, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Daisie Kelley; siblings, David Kelley, Ernest Kelley, and Lucille Kelley Dawson; loving wife of 64 years, Mollie Kelley; and stepson Donald Lee. Kenneth served as a United States Army Corporal. He...

Riley Shorter

Riley Shorter

Jan 19, 2022

Riley Shorter, age 79, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday January 19, 2022, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born in Pineville, KY, and was a retired painter with Jansen Painting and Decorating in Elkhart, Indiana. Riley was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosea Lee Shorter, parents, Henry and Elva Rose Shorter, brothers,...

Ronald Siler

Ronald Siler

Jan 16, 2022

Ronald DeWayne Siler, age 56, of Fontana, CA passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born in Toledo, OH on August 10, 1965, to Verdie and Patricia Davis Siler. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Hanny Siler, mother, Patricia, brothers, Robert, Richard, Raymond, and Russell Siler, and family friend Sean Covert. Visitation will be held from...

Darrell Wayne Reynolds

Darrell Wayne Reynolds

Jan 16, 2022

Darrell Wayne Reynolds, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born in Manchester, KY, and was a retired heavy equipment operator. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor and Sadie Smith, and by his sister, Linda Sue Smith. He is survived by his children, Carolyn...

Jennings Arliss Sears

Jennings Arliss Sears

Jan 16, 2022

Jennings Arliss Sears of Corbin passed away at his second home in Lawrenceville, Georgia on January 16, 2022.

Arliss was born May 27, 1934 in Alva, Kentucky to the late William C. and Zelpha (Elliott) Sears.

After graduating from Lynn Camp High School in 1952, Arliss joined the United States Marine...

Lillie Mae Carr Jones

Lillie Mae Carr Jones

Jan 14, 2022

Lillie Mae Carr Jones, age 83, of Gray, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Norton Medical Pavilion in Louisville, Ky. Born in Clearfield, Tn, she was the daughter of the late George Lowe and Mary Owens Lowe. She had a passion for gardening, and especially loved her flower beds. Most of all Lillie Mae enjoyed spending time...

Carl Wayne Mcdaniel

Carl Wayne Mcdaniel

Jan 12, 2022

Carl Wayne McDaniel, age 72, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Gray, Kentucky, a son to the late Luster McDaniel and Mary Mabe McDaniel. Carl was a US Marine Veteran having served 3 tours in Vietnam. He was Baptist by faith and had retired from Pepsi-Cola in Corbin....

Cheryl Ann Vanover

Cheryl Ann Vanover

Jan 9, 2022

Cheryl Ann Vanover, age 60, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Ky. Born in Richmond, Ky, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Vanover and Opal Howard Vanover. She worked as a home health nurse and attended Liberty House of Worship. She is survived by three siblings, Randolph Vanover,...

James Robert Black

James Robert Black

Jan 9, 2022

James Robert Black, age 30, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at his home. Born in Jellico, Tn, James grew up loving cars and fishing. He was a talented cook, who loved to share his meals with family and friends. He especially enjoyed anytime he was able to grill. Most of all, James loved spending time...

Geraldine Roberts Childers

Geraldine Roberts Childers

Jan 4, 2022

Geraldine Roberts Childers, age 79, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Barbourville, KY, and was a retired florist. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Chiders; daughter, Angelene Childers; parents, Andy and Maggie Smith Roberts; step son, Timmy Childers; and by her siblings, James...

Norma 'Binkie' Foley

Norma 'Binkie' Foley

Jan 3, 2022

Norma "Binkie" Foley, age 73, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in New Hall, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Emmett Henderson and Jeraldine Boardwine Henderson. Binkie was a retired registered nurse. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and reading, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren who...

Mary Hollin Shorter

Mary Hollin Shorter

Jan 2, 2022

Mary Hollin Shorter, age 75, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday January 2, 2022, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Clay County, a daughter to the late Charlie Hollin and Verna Jackson Hollin. Mary and was a member of Living Waters Pentecostal Church in Gray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Shirley Ann Casey

Shirley Ann Casey

Dec 26, 2021

Shirley Ann (Rees) Casey, age 69, of Cosby, TN and formerly of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Flem D. "Jack" Rees and Vernie Baker Rees. She worked many years as a seamstress for Steve McBurney. Shirley loved spending time...

Charles Bryan Tye

Charles Bryan Tye

Dec 23, 2021

Charles Bryan Tye, 60, formerly of Corbin, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home at Lexington. He was the son of the late Charles E. and Janis Leake Tye of Corbin. A nephew, Seth Kretzer, also preceded him in death. Bryan was a retired electrician with Arrow Electric. He was Baptist by faith and belonged to the...

Danny "Scott" Fleming

Danny "Scott" Fleming

Dec 22, 2021

Danny "Scott" Fleming, age 46, passed away on Wednesday December 22, 2021, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born in Athens, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Danny Ray Fleming. Scott loved fishing and was the owner operator of Pop-A-Top Express Trucking. He is survived by his loving wife, Courtney Fleming; mother, Martha Southern;...

Aubrey Campbell

Aubrey Campbell

Dec 19, 2021

Aubrey Campbell was stillborn on Sunday, December 19th, 2021, at Saint Joseph Hospital in London, Ky. She was born at 6:25pm and already in the arms of Jesus. A daughter of Anthony and Ashleigh Campbell, she was proceeded in death by her grandfather Terry Miller. Survivors in addition to her parents include big sister, Adley Campbell. Maternal grandmother: Dawn...

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