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Charles Michael 'Mike' Mcdaniel

Charles Michael 'Mike' Mcdaniel

Nov 3, 2020

Charles "Mike" Michael McDaniel, 64, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Baptist Health Corbin. Mike loved sports, especially UK Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds, and the Green Bay Packers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell William McDaniel and Vivian Black McDaniel; and brothers, Johnny McDaniel and William Teddy McDaniel. He is survived by his...

Mary Edna Pridemore Neff

Mary Edna Pridemore Neff

Oct 31, 2020

Mary Edna Pridemore Neff, age 87, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday October 31, 2020 at the home of her niece. She was born in Barbourville, KY and was the loving wife of Donald Neff who preceded her in death in 2013. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Pridemore...

Mary T. Paniconi

Mary T. Paniconi

Oct 31, 2020

Mary T. Paniconi, age 85, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday Oct. 31, 2020 at Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee. She was born in Pell City, Alabama and was preceded in death by her Husbands, Joe Calia and Carl Paniconi; Son, Ricky Ray Hannah; Parents, James Weston Taylor and Mary Turner Taylor; Brother, Bucky Taylor; and Sister, Sandra...

Johnny Clyde Rowlett

Johnny Clyde Rowlett

Oct 30, 2020

Johnny Clyde Rowlett, 78, passed peacefully from this Earth to his eternal life with Jesus, on Friday, October 30, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Corbin, KY. Johnny was a firm believer in the motto, "God, Family, Country" and he dedicated his life to the service of all three. Johnny served his Lord and Savior, Jesus...

John Calvin Smith

John Calvin Smith

Oct 29, 2020

John Calvin Smith, born October 27, 1948 to loving parents Willis Charles Smith and Wanda Elaine (Steele) Smith in Corbin, Kentucky, passed from this life on October 29, 2020, with Susan Robinson Smith, his wife of 47 years, by his side. John was a 1966 graduate of Corbin High School and attended Cumberland College after returning from his tour...

Mary Mollie Kelley

Mary Mollie Kelley

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Mollie Kelley, 93, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at her residence. Born March 14, 1927, in Mummie, Kentucky, she was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Martha Messer Vickers, brothers Harmie (Della) Vickers, Homer (Janice) Vickers, and Herman (Vivian) Vickers, sister Drucilla McQueen, and son Donald Lee. Survivors include her husband of...

Vickie Jean Napier

Vickie Jean Napier

Oct 24, 2020

Vickie Jean Napier, 48, of London, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in London. Vickie was preceded in death by her father, Isaac Mills; sister, Karen Ferguson; and brother Isaac Ray Mills. She is survived by her mother, Ima Jean McVey Knuckles; daughter, Christian Francett; son, Tyler Mills; daughter, Samantha Fox; son, Jeffrey Dean; grandchildren, Asher Francett, Boone...

Dorothy Mae Rapier

Dorothy Mae Rapier

Oct 23, 2020

Dorothy Mae Rapier, age 58, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday October 23, 2020 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Ruby and Homer Lovett; Brothers, Billy and Joe Lovett and by a Grandson Coty Westerfield. Dorothy is survived by her Husband, Elmer Rapier; Brothers, Homer Lovett (Elaine) of Woodbine, and Lester Lovett...

Lonnie Earl Ray Godsey

Lonnie Earl Ray Godsey

Oct 21, 2020

Rev. Lonnie Earl Ray Godsey, 73years one month and one day of age, passed away on Wednesday October 21, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in London, KY, with his wife and family at his side. He was born on September 20, 1947 in Whitley County, a son of the late Jeremy Godsey and Eva McCreary Godsey. In addition...

Monnie Helton

Monnie Helton

Oct 19, 2020

Monnie Helton of Wilton passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the age of 97. She was born on February 4, 1923 in Wilton to David Kay and Mary Elizabeth Patterson. She was the fifth of six children in the family. She attended and graduated from Knox Central High School in 1941. She married Ray H Helton in...

Elizabeth Wyatt

Elizabeth Wyatt

Oct 17, 2020

Mary Elizabeth B. Wyatt, 91, of Corbin passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 peacefully in her sleep. She is gone to be with Jesus and the love of her life, her late husband Ray Wyatt. Elizabeth was born June 27, 1929 to the late Paris and Lyda Vaughn Bunch. She was a lifelong resident of Corbin and member of...

Vera Lois Gibbs

Vera Lois Gibbs

Oct 15, 2020

Vera Lois Disney Gibbs, 86, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born to parents Fannie (Sutton) and Ted (T.R.) Disney on August 6, 1934. Vera graduated from Corbin High School in 1953 and married the late Bill Gibbs, of Corbin, in 1954. She was a member of the West Corbin...

Bill Day

Bill Day

Oct 14, 2020

Bill Day, 87, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home. Born in Springfield, Illinois, Bill was the son of the late John Day and Hattie McGuire Day. He was a member of Harvest Home Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. Bill enjoyed his work delivering auto parts for Central Automotive, and working around...

Gerald "Bert" Williams

Gerald "Bert" Williams

Oct 14, 2020

Gerald "Bert" Williams, 77, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Beechtree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee. Born in Corbin, Bert was salesman and owner of Williams Auto Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Frances Williams. He is survived by his son Gerald Williams (Jennifer); and granddaughters Brittany and Caitlyn Williams....

Jimmy Johns

Jimmy Johns

Oct 12, 2020

Jimmy Johns, age 77, passed away at his home in Corbin, KY on Monday October 12, 2020. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky and was a retired truck driver before going on to serve as a Laurel County Deputy. Jimmy loved his family especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Son, Ricky Eugene Johns; Parents,...

Bobbie Gibson

Bobbie Gibson

Oct 11, 2020

Bobbie Gibson, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gibson, and her parents, Bill and Susie Ellison. She is survived by her daughters Melody (Donnie) Burton and Mimi (Dave) Scott; Grandsons Ryan Burton, Clay (Lacie) Burton and Zach Burton; Great-grand children Jackson, Jordan, Ellison Kate, Briggs and Nora...

Carol L Asher

Carol L Asher

Oct 11, 2020

Carol L. Asher, age 59, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday Oct. 11, 2020 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Georgia, the daughter of the late Robert Ralph Asher and Iva Tweed Asher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a Daughter, Ashley Petrey Walters Carol is survived by her Daughter, Latessa...

Donald Ayers Kraus

Donald Ayers Kraus

Oct 11, 2020

Donald Ayers Kraus, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday October 11, 2020. He was retired federal agent with the Internal Revenue Service, was a US Navy veteran, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Corbin. Born in Beckley, WV he was preceded in death by his Wife, Barbara Sue Myers Kraus. Donald is survived by...

Melvin Cox

Melvin Cox

Oct 11, 2020

Melvin Odson Cox, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday October 11, 2020 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky was a retired machinist with Ford Motor Co. Melvin was preceded in death by his Wife, Gertha Barbara Jackson Cox; Parents, Henry Elsie Cox and Sinda Rilla Smith Cox. Burial will be private in...

Alberta Smith Leigh

Alberta Smith Leigh

Oct 9, 2020

Alberta Smith Leigh, age 95, passed away on Friday October 9, 2020 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born in February 25, 1925 in Laurel County, Kentucky, a daughter to the late Millard and Martha Prewitt Smith. Alberta was a nurse for several years in Frenchburg, KY. She also worked in the Grant County Jail...

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