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Eva "Bobbie" Alsip

Eva "Bobbie" Alsip

Oct 12, 2021

Eva "Bobbie" Alsip, age 77 of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Moses, Kentucky and was a lifelong Southern Baptist having been a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 40years. She was a loving mother to all her children especially to Sonny, whose life became her joy...

Shirley Ann Rickett

Shirley Ann Rickett

Oct 11, 2021

Shirley Ann Rickett, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Monday October 11, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY. She was born in Cumberland, Kentucky and loved rooting for the UK Wildcats. Shirley enjoyed working in her garden and loved being with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Virgil Rickett; son, Mark Rickett;...

Inis Faye Reynolds

Inis Faye Reynolds

Oct 10, 2021

Inis Faye Reynolds, age 71, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday October 10, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luster McDaniel and Mary Mabe McDaniel; brother, William Bill McDaniel; and by her sisters, Gladys McDaniel, Joyce Booth, Janice Rose Miller, and Sandra Ramey. Inis is survived by her loving husband...

Leah Lovitt Perkins

Leah Lovitt Perkins

Oct 9, 2021

Leah Lovitt Perkins, 5/10/1927 to 10/9/2021, passed away peacefully after a long and wonderful life. Leah was preceded in death by her, husband of 57 years, R.H. (Robert Howard) Perkins II; identical twin sister, Rhea Meadors; parents, James and Effie Lovitt; sister, Norma Hassler; and brother, James Lovitt. Leah is survived by her three children: Susan Mountjoy, Rhea Wilder...

Florence Myers

Florence Myers

Oct 9, 2021

MYERS, FLORENCE (née Blanton), beloved wife of James Creed (deceased); cherished mother of Bonnie (Michael) Hobbs, Harold (Pam) Myers, and three children who preceded her in death: David, Thomas and Cathy. A coal miner's daughter with 13 siblings who grew up in Harlan, KY, Flo was a stranger to no one and a friend to all with her infectious...

Ada Pauline 'Sister Hurst' Adams

Ada Pauline 'Sister Hurst' Adams

Oct 8, 2021

Ada Pauline "Sister Hurst" Adams, age 95 of Corbin, passed away on October 8, 2021 at her home. Born in LaFollette, TN, she was the daughter of the late Elias Marson Owens and Minnie E. Johnson Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her, husband, John E. Adams; sons, Kevin A. Hurst and Gregory...

Fred Robertson

Fred Robertson

Oct 6, 2021

Fred Robertson, age 85, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born in Hazard a son to the late Ray and Eva Howard Robertson. Fred was retired and was a member of First Apostolic Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Thelma D. Jones

Thelma D. Jones

Oct 5, 2021

Thelma D. Jones , age 92, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Whitley County, Kentucky a daughter of the late Fred C. Jones and Lola S. McCreary Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Alma Bunch, sister, Phyllis Shumate;...

Twila Sue Partin

Twila Sue Partin

Oct 3, 2021

Twila "Sue" Partin, age 74, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. Born in Faber, Kentucky a daughter of the late Glen Benjamin Smith and Lula Mae Mitchell Smith. Sue loved spending time with her family and friends, and loved being outside and enjoying the scenery and wildlife. She retired...

Jason Leonard Barton

Jason Leonard Barton

Oct 3, 2021

Jason Leonard Barton, age 37, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday October 5, 2021 at his home. He was born in Knox County a son to the late Roy Carr. Jason is survived by his mother, Kim Barton; children, Jason Gage Barton and McKenzie McIntyre; and by a half brother, James Barton Graveside service will be held at...

Tammy Frances Sams

Tammy Frances Sams

Oct 2, 2021

Tammy Frances Blair Sams, age 58, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Laurel County, KY. Born in Whitesburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Jean Casper Blair. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayne Sams; sister, Ellen Rhodus; grandmother, Bernice Collette; uncles, Larry Casper...

Alice Marie Becerra

Alice Marie Becerra

Oct 1, 2021

Alice Marie Becerra, age 79, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation. She was a factory worker at Hearthside Food Solutions, and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Corbin. Alice was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Becerra; and brother, David Wolfe. She is survived by her three sons, Frank...

Willard Roark

Willard Roark

Sep 27, 2021

Willard Roark, age 86, of Corbin, passed away on Monday September 27, 2021 at the Christian Health Care Center in Corbin. He was born in Corbin a son to the late Jack Foster Roark and Mary Catherine Brunner Roark. Willard was a retired woodworker from Baldwin Piano and Organ and was a US Airforce Veteran. In addition to his...

Edward Owens

Edward Owens

Sep 26, 2021

Edward Owens, age 75, of Keavy, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday September 26, 2021 at the Lexington Veteran's Medical Center. He was retired US Army Warrant Officer having served for 20years. Born in Oneida, KY and was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ann Sizemore Owens; parents, Daugh Owens and step mother Bertha Owens, mother, Abby Gambrell Brumbley...

Scott Wayne Harris

Scott Wayne Harris

Sep 24, 2021

Scott Wayne Harris, age 44, of Corbin, passed away on Friday September 24, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Corbin and was preceded in death by his father, James "Jim" Harris. Scott is survived by daughter, Christina Lewis; mother, Esther Cook Harris; sisters, Dawn Carroll, Melissa Collins; Michelle Cox, and Tammy Smith; brother Carl Harris;...

Zachary Michael Meadows

Zachary Michael Meadows

Sep 24, 2021

Zachary Michael Meadows, age 48, of Corbin, passed away on Friday September 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. He was a customer service representative for Peckham LLC. and was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Vanessa Elizabeth Morgan and by his grandparents, Harold and Olena Besley. Zachary is survived by his wife, Margaret Meadows; mother, Sheila...

Bill Wayne Root

Bill Wayne Root

Sep 23, 2021

Bill Wayne Root, age 67, of Keavy, KY passed away at his home. Born in Corbin, KY, he was the son of the late Doris and Russel Root. Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he worked for the Corbin Fire Department and later retired from the lumber company. He was happily married...

Dennis David Michael

Dennis David Michael

Sep 22, 2021

Dennis David Michael, age 73, was born in Cincinnati, OH, on October 11, 1947 and passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Corbin, KY. He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Klocke. Dennis was baptized as one of the Jehovah's Witnesses on October 3, 1964. He served continuously as a Witness in various parts of the...

Frances Turner

Frances Turner

Sep 21, 2021

Frances Turner, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home. She was born in Cleveland, TN and was a member of 19th Street Church of Christ in Corbin. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Turner and by her parents, Claude Marshall and Rose Brown Marshall. She is survived by her son, Ralph...

Raymond George Manville Ii

Raymond George Manville Ii

Sep 19, 2021

Raymond George Manville II, age 77, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. Born in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of the late Raymond George Manville I and Vivian Roark. Raymond was a Korean War veteran, where he served under the United States Navy. In addition to his military service, he worked as...

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