Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

Ruby Ailene Petrey

Ruby Ailene Petrey

Dec 19, 2021

Ruby Ailene Petrey, age 80, of Woodbine, passed away on Sunday December 19, 2021, at her home. She was a retired cook from Corbin Independent Schools. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, James Petrey; mother, Martha Davis Cross; children, Martha Reeves and Billy Davis; brother, Billy Joe Davis; and by her sister, Velma Acres. She is survived...

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...

Sharon Gale Hamlet

Sharon Gale Hamlet

Dec 18, 2021

Sharon Gale Hamlet, age 71, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday December 18, 2021, at her home. She was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, and was a member of the Corbin Church of the Nazarene. A loving mother and grandmother, Sharon enjoyed nature, gardening and being with her church family. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby...

Bill Reynolds

Bill Reynolds

Dec 15, 2021

Bill Reynolds, 85, of Corbin passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home. Born at Keavy, he was a son of the late Hiram and Maudie Hale Reynolds. Five siblings also preceded him in death: Roy Reynolds, Gene Reynolds, Lela Charlton, Gladys Nolte, and Leland Reynolds. Bill had worked several years for Ford Motor Co. and had been...

Lucy Jo Rees

Lucy Jo Rees

Dec 12, 2021

Lucy Jo Rees, age 85, of Corbin, KY passed away on Sunday December 12, 2021, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Harlan County and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Corbin. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Jo S. Rees and Maude Williams Rees and by a sister, Helen Rees. She is...

Glynn Estep

Glynn Estep

Dec 12, 2021

Glynn Estep, age 67, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday December 12, 2021, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation in Corbin. He was born in Clay County and was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Estep and Gladys Roark Estep; brothers, Justin Estep and Junior Scott Estep; and by a brother-in-law, Elmer Carpenter. Glynn is survived by his...