Obituaries

Sandra Lynn Steele

Sandra Lynn Steele

Feb 16, 2022

Sandra Lynn Steele, 69, of London, KY passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her home. Born at Pineville, she was a daughter of the late Carl Stanifer, Sr. and Opal Farley Stanifer of Corbin. Also, she was predeceased by a son, Ernest Steele, Jr. in 1983 and her husband's parents, Frank and Maxine Steele of Gray. While living...

Richard Roger Rose

Richard Roger Rose

Feb 12, 2022

Richard Roger Rose, age 57, of Corbin, Ky, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home. Born in Corbin, he was the son of VJ Elzo Rose and Lois Douglas Rose. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a fan of U.K. basketball. He was preceded in death by his father, VJ Elzo Rose. Roger is survived...

Stacy Lee 'Bo' Medlin

Stacy Lee 'Bo' Medlin

Feb 10, 2022

Stacy "Bo" Medlin, age 48, of Gray, Ky, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky and was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Anthony Medlin and brother-in-law, Donald Barrett. Bo is survived by his parents, Rev. Claude and Opal Wyatt Medlin, girlfriend, Diana Jordan, siblings, Rhonda Barrett, Claude...

Paula Griffith Owens

Paula Griffith Owens

Feb 9, 2022

Paula Griffith Owens, age 76, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Paul Risner and Verna Saylor McCreary. Paula most recently worked for the Grapeland Clinic in Texas. She was a very loving and generous person, never hesitating to give to those in...

George R Collins

George R Collins

Feb 8, 2022

George R. Collins, age 59, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Ky. Born in Benham, Ky, he was the son of William Thomas Collins, Sr. and Martha Creech Collins. George was a U.S. Army veteran and had been a delivery truck driver for Pepsi Cola of Corbin....

Patricia Ann Siler

Patricia Ann Siler

Feb 4, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Siler, 78, of Toledo, Ohio, died Friday, February 4, 2022, in St. Anne Mercy Hospital. She was born December 6, 1943, in Hillsboro, Ohio. She married Verdie "Will" Siler on January 16, 1962, in Corbin, KY. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2007. Patty retired as an Area Supervisor for RJIS Inventory in Toledo, Ohio....

Carrie Lee Spurlock

Carrie Lee Spurlock

Feb 4, 2022

Carrie Lee Spurlock was born on September 16, 1946, in Williamsburg, Ky to the late David Gipson and Lucy Rogers. She passed away on February 4, 2022, at her home in Stanford, Ky, after a short bout with lung cancer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her, half-sisters, Elsie Hamblin, Edna Bennett, Annie Scarborough;...

Jerry G. Tompkins

Jerry G. Tompkins

Feb 4, 2022

Jerry G. Tompkins, 83, of Corbin passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Baptist Health Corbin. A Corbin native, he was a son of the late George and Vera Lois Cobb Tompkins. Brothers Paul and Billie Tompkins also preceded him in death. Jerry was a veteran of service in the U.S. Air Force and member of the West Corbin...

Feenie Marie Byrge

Feenie Marie Byrge

Feb 3, 2022

Feenie Marie Byrge, passed away peacefully on February 3rd. Loving Mother of Herbert Dewayne (Shelly) Howell, Katrina Anne Sutton, Connie Lynn (Edward) Myers. Stepmother of Robert (Emily) Byrge. Cherished Nana of Devin Sutton, Edward Myers, Brendan Sutton, Miranda Howell and Colton Sutton. Step Grandmother of Duane, Brittany, Tyler, Rachel and Kyleigh. Great Grandmother of Many. Sister of Mary Florence,...

Carrie Root

Carrie Root

Jan 30, 2022

Carrie Root, age 92, of Chicago, IL, passed into eternal life on Sunday January 30, 2022. Born in Kentucky, she was the beloved wife of the late Russell Root; loving mother of Roger (Karen) Blanton, Harvetta (the late Danny) Hayes, Tommy (Nancy) Blanton, the late Pamela (Philip) Principe, Michael (Tammy) Root, the late Melanie Radick, Carrie "Fran" (Nick) Hilton,...

Marshall Wayne 'Mark' Davis

Marshall Wayne 'Mark' Davis

Jan 28, 2022

Marshall "Mark" Wayne Davis, age 51, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at his home. Born in Corbin, he was the son of Bobby Sharp and Jewell Frazier. Mark was an avid collector of Hot Wheels and loved spending time with his dogs. In addition to his father, Bobby; he was preceded in death by his...

Daphne Rutledge

Daphne Rutledge

Jan 28, 2022

Daphne Rutledge, age 86, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Woodbine, she was the daughter of the late Edward Chester Terrell and Lucy Mae Hubbs Terrell. She worked as a quality control specialist for American Greetings and attended Little Indian Creek Baptist Church. Daphne enjoyed many hobbies including, gardening, quilting,...

Delzie Palmer Banks

Delzie Palmer Banks

Jan 27, 2022

Delzie Palmer Banks was born on September 1, 1926, to the late Wilson and Orlena Day Banks in Roda, Virginia. As a boy, he often enjoyed riding his bicycle across Lynch Mountain to visit his grandparents. He was a proud Benham High Tiger graduate. He loved his hometown of Benham as well as the school and teachers. At the...

Joshua Wayne Moore

Joshua Wayne Moore

Jan 26, 2022

Joshua Wayne Moore, age 34, of Parkers Lake, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was preceded in death by his father, Randal Moore; and grandfather, Harry Baumann Sr. Joshua is survived by his mother, Wendy Baumann Giannattasio; two brothers, Jeff Moore and wife Lindsay, and Brian Moore and wife Missy; grandparents, Elden...

Brian Keith Lambdin

Brian Keith Lambdin

Jan 25, 2022

Brian Keith Lambdin, age 58, of London, passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2022, at the University of Indiana Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born in Corbin, KY and raised in Whitley County, Brian had a great appetite for life and would try anything once. He was active in many things such as model airplanes, fishing, motorcycles, and loved hunting...

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...