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Jack D. Roaden

Jack D. Roaden

Sep 18, 2021

Jack D. Roaden, age 55, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday September 18, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Covington, Kentucky and was a truck driver with KC Logistics in London. Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Nina Jean Neal, father Bob Roaden, and nephew, Chris Karr. He is survived by his sisters,...

Audelle C Wyatt

Audelle C Wyatt

Sep 17, 2021

Audelle C. Wyatt, age 80, formerly of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Gray, KY, and was a faithful member of Rossland Holiness Church. Audelle loved the Lord and being with her family. As a young lady she was a gifted dancer of the Charleston dance. Audelle...

Bill Boggs

Bill Boggs

Sep 16, 2021

William E. "Bill" Boggs, 79, of Corbin passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Lexington, KY. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Raymond and Teresa Dorsey Boggs. Bill served in the U.S. Army, worked as an electrician for CSX Railroad, and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He belonged to the 20th. Street Baptist Church, the...

Billy Ray Jones

Billy Ray Jones

Sep 16, 2021

Billy Ray Jones, age 76, a veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Corbin, KY, passed away on September 16, 2021, surrounded by family at home. Bill was born on June 1, 1945, to Finley and Eva (Bolton) Jones and attended Frankfort Baptist Church before being drafted into the US Army. He was stationed at Ft. Story...

William H. Brafford

William H. Brafford

Sep 15, 2021

William H. Brafford, age 74, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at his home in Corbin. He was born in Corbin, and retired from the Times Tribune after 30years working as their press foreman. William was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Thelma Dugger Brafford; and by his siblings, Ray Brafford, Charles Wayne Brafford,...

Sarah Gray

Sarah Gray

Sep 12, 2021

Sarah Gray, age 80, of Beech Bluff, TN passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Jackson, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Oliver Gray, her parents, Charlie and Verna Hollin, and several brothers and sisters. Sarah is survived by her three children: Marsha (Karl) Young, Jeff (Jennifer) Gray, and Felicia (Clarence) Creech; three...

Bonnie Garland

Bonnie Garland

Sep 11, 2021

Bonnie Garland, age 65, of Woodbine, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Baptist Heath Corbin. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Rae Rapier and Alva Ann Collins Rapier. Bonnie loved crafting and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Wanda Jackson White

Wanda Jackson White

Sep 11, 2021

Wanda Jackson White, age 63, of Corbin passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin. Wanda was born on July 19, 1958, in Knox County to the late Walter and Mossie Jackson. Wanda grew up in Corbin, KY. Before retiring, she was a Cosmetologist. Wanda was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Corbin. A devout Christian,...

William Coates 'Bill' Meeks

William Coates 'Bill' Meeks

Sep 10, 2021

William "Bill" Meeks, 61, of Lexington passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. He was a son of Rachel Coates Meeks and the late Jack Meeks. He was the brother of Shelley Meeks Maxwell and Tom Meeks. Bill's funeral will be held at 10 am Tuesday at the Milward - Man O' War location in Lexington. A graveside service is...

Cynthia Rae Neuman

Cynthia Rae Neuman

Sep 8, 2021

Cynthia Rae Neuman, born September 20, 1955 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, to the late James and Marion Kurth, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her home in Gray, KY. On July 13, 1973, she was united in marriage to Clifford Earnest Neuman. They had two children, James Neuman (Crystal) of Corbin, KY and Amanda Messer of Barbourville, KY....

Carolyn Joann Pearson

Carolyn Joann Pearson

Sep 7, 2021

Carolyn Joann Pearson, age 62, of Lily passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Carolyn Sue Middleton. She loved crafts, swinging on her porch, and most of all spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Anthony Ray Cobb

Anthony Ray Cobb

Sep 6, 2021

Anthony Ray Cobb, age 60, of Corbin, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Louisville a son to the late Floyd Cobb and Faye Middleton Cobb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother. Anthony is survived by his wife,...

Glen Ray Baker, Jr.

Glen Ray Baker, Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

Glen R. Baker, Jr., 79, gained his Heavenly healing on Saturday, September 4, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born July 8, 1942 in Corbin, Kentucky, the only child of the late Glen Ray Baker, Sr. and Margaret Jean Stanley Baker. Dr. Baker graduated from Corbin schools, attended Cumberland College (now University of the Cumberlands), and earned the...

David Stevens

David Stevens

Sep 4, 2021

David Dewayne Stevens, age 39, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday September 4, 2021 at his home in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Jackson Thomason on August 19, 2021; and by his great nephew, Tyler Huddleston David is survived by his father, Arnold Stevens; siblings, Mary Robinson (Alva); Angela Cleary (Michael), and Daniel Stevens...

Leland Leslie 'Doc' Chadwell

Leland Leslie 'Doc' Chadwell

Aug 31, 2021

Leland Leslie "Doc" Chadwell Born In Corbin, Ky as a middle child to Melzonia & David Chadwell on Aug. 9, 1941 He had been decling in health for the last several months. And staying in a nursing home as of late. He is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa & his older brother David, whom resided in Toledo,...

Brian Patrick Chesnut

Brian Patrick Chesnut

Aug 31, 2021

Brian Patrick Chesnut, age 48, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was a factory worker at CTA Acoustics in Lily, KY, and a US Navy Veteran. Brian was born in Hamilton, OH, and was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Helen May Chesnut; sisters, Phyllis Marie Bohn and...

Marvin Garland, Jr.

Marvin Garland, Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

Marvin Garland, Jr., age 65, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Florence Garland; and sisters, Virginia Garland and Bonnie Browning. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth May Garland; father, Marvin Garland, Sr. of Corbin; children, Steven Lee Garland and wife Alisha of...

Ned Webb

Ned Webb

Aug 28, 2021

Ned Webb, age 79, of Corbin passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Bell County, Kentucky on August 19, 1942, a son of the late Buell and Juanita Thompson Webb. He came to work in surgery at the Corbin Municipal Hospital and remained there over 40 years as the hospital changed to Southeastern...

Herbert Delmer Goodin

Herbert Delmer Goodin

Aug 25, 2021

Herbert Delmber Goodin, age 55, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 12:00-1:00pm on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers, the family has requested donations to assist with final expenses. To donate select the red "Donate...

John Edward 'Ed' Adams

John Edward 'Ed' Adams

Aug 22, 2021

John Edward "Ed" Adams, age 88, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at The Heritage Nursing Home & Rehabilitation. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Chester and Lizzie Adams. Ed worked many years as a concrete mason and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife, Pauline Adams; and...

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