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Dr. Frank H. Catron

Dr. Frank H. Catron

Oct 9, 2020

Dr. Frank H. Catron, age 87, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home in Corbin. Born in Williamsburg, KY a son to the late Charles Catron and Hazel Alley Catron, he was a long time OB/GYN in Corbin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Son, Frank "Casey" Catron Jr. and...

Nicholas Norman Clark

Nicholas Norman Clark

Oct 7, 2020

Nicholas Norman Clark, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Norman Chester and Virginia D. Anderson Clark. Nicholas was a retired combat veteran, serving 20 years and 5 days with the United States Army. Following his military career, he served as...

Melvin Jay Kerr

Melvin Jay Kerr

Oct 6, 2020

Melvin Jay Kerr, age 63, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was preceded in death by his father, James Herman Kerr; Brother, James Ray Kerr; and daughter, Wendy Marie Kerr. Melvin worked as a custodian at the EKU Corbin Campus and loved getting to spend time with his grandchildren....

Bill St. John

Bill St. John

Oct 5, 2020

Bill St. John, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Monday October 5, 2020 at his home. Born in Corbin, he was a retired security guard, and Baptist by faith. Bill loved sports, especially UK Basketball and Football; in addition, his other favorite teams were the Green Bay Packers, LA Lakers, and the Cincinnati Reds. Bill was preceded in...

Robert H. Siler

Robert H. Siler

Oct 2, 2020

Robert H. Siler, 75, of Corbin went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020. A native of Corbin, he was a son of the late Robert K. and Opal Lawson Siler. Brothers Hubert Earnest Siler and Verdie Wilfred Siler as well as an infant sister also preceded him in death. Robert retired from the U.S....

Deborah Ann Hollin

Deborah Ann Hollin

Oct 1, 2020

Deborah Ann Hollin, age 65 of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday October 1, 2020 at her home in Gray. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Hollin Sr.; parents, Dairel Seabolt Sr. and Linette Odom Seabolt; sister, Betty Sharp, and by her brothers, Charles Edward Seabolt and Dairel Seabolt Jr. Deborah is survived by her children,...

Harold Homer Hensley

Harold Homer Hensley

Sep 30, 2020

Harold Homer Hensley, age 93 of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home in Corbin. He was born in Laurel County a son to the late Silas and Elizabeth Hensley. Harold was a US Marine veteran of World War II and was a retired carman from CSX Railroad. A member of Lynn Camp Baptist Church...

Anna Mae Mcadams Lewis

Anna Mae Mcadams Lewis

Sep 28, 2020

Anna Mae McAdams Lewis, 85, of Gray, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Andy Roberts and Maggie Smith Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Chester, Lester, Codell, Avenill, Pete, Jay, Glend, Kenneth and Shirl Roberts; husbands Eugene McAdams, Ed...

Marlene Rice-Rose

Marlene Rice-Rose

Sep 28, 2020

Marlene Rice-Rose, 72, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at her home. She was the daughter of the late William Rice and Ruth Martin Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Jacob Lee Manning; Great grandson, Braydyn Bryant; Three brothers, Billy, Arnold, and Johnny Rice; and sister Norma...

Lorene Lovins Valentine

Lorene Lovins Valentine

Sep 26, 2020

Lorene Lovins Valentine, age 87, of Corbin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on September 26, 2020. Born in Wofford, Kentucky to the late Manning Samp and Mary Brummett Lovins. She was a Christian, devoted member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, beloved Mother and Grandmother and known for her famous chicken and dumplings. In addition to...

Earl Smith

Earl Smith

Sep 23, 2020

Earl Smith, 73, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Clay County, KY, Earl was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Steward Smith. He had been an assembly line worker for Ford Motor Co. and was a member of New Vision Pentecostal Church. He loved to hunt...

Marie Wyatt Lawson

Marie Wyatt Lawson

Sep 19, 2020

Marie Wyatt Lawson, age 60, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her home. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Geneva Reed Dugger. She attended East Corbin Christian Church. Marie loved flower gardening and cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William...

Maxine Vongruenigen

Maxine Vongruenigen

Sep 17, 2020

Maxine VonGruenigen, age 90, of Corbin, passed away peacefully at her home in Corbin on September 17, 2020. Born in Corbin, Kentucky to the late James Alfred Taylor and Eula Burnett Taylor, she was the long-time owner/operator of Maggie J's Dress Shop. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Corbin. In addition to her parents, she...

Richard Leslie Terrell

Richard Leslie Terrell

Sep 11, 2020

Richard Leslie Terrell of Corbin, age 45, passed away on Friday September 11, 2020 in Lexington, KY He was born on October 27, 1974 in Pineville, KY, and he was proud to be born on the same day as his mother. A loving son who enjoyed life, Richard was a member of Blackmont Baptist Church. Attended Blackmont elementary and...

Louise W. Kidwell Carter

Louise W. Kidwell Carter

Sep 10, 2020

Louise W. Kidwell Carter, age 72, of Gray, passed away on Thursday September 10, 2020 at her home. She left her earthly home to join her husband, Robert Carter, who passed away just five days before her. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Kidwell and Dexter Hubbs Kidwell; Brothers, Frank Kidwell...

Cluster Messer

Cluster Messer

Sep 9, 2020

Cluster Messer, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Pineville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late George Messer and Loma Scalf Messer. He attended West Corbin Baptist Church. Cluster is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Karen Tompkins Messer; five children, Gina Barajas (Nabor Cruz), Amanda Peavley...

Calvin T. Hampton

Calvin T. Hampton

Sep 7, 2020

Calvin T. Hampton, 72, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Laurel County, Kentucky, Calvin was the son of the late Taylor and Anna Lee Asher Hampton. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, and Corbin Senior Citizens. He enjoyed hand-craft work, was a sports fanatic, especially for UK,...

Arnold Eugene Jones

Arnold Eugene Jones

Sep 6, 2020

Arnold Eugene Jones, 39, of Corbin passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Clifford Jones and Betty Elliot. He was a muscle car enthusiast. He is survived by his two sons, Cody and Jonathan Jones; and three grandchildren, Adilyn, Brendan, and Colton Jones. The family will receive friends for visitation...

Robert Lee 'Bob' Carter

Robert Lee 'Bob' Carter

Sep 5, 2020

Robert "Bob" Lee Carter, 77, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his home in Gray, Kentucky. Born in Gray, he was the son of the late Travis and Nan Sasser Carter. Bob embraced hard work, at an early age he began working as coal miner and carried that same work ethic into his long career at Forest...

James S. Drummonds

James S. Drummonds

Sep 5, 2020

James S. Drummonds, 78, of Gray, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was the husband of the late Opal Faye Drummonds who passed away September 17, 2007. Also James was predeceased by a stepson Rick Wilburn, Sr., brothers Paris Jr., Ernie, and Raymond Drummonds, and sisters Stella Gray Howard and Marylee Keller. His survivors...

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