Obituaries

Johnny Charles Taylor

Johnny Charles Taylor

Apr 17, 2021

Johnny Charles Taylor, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday April 17, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky and graduated from Cumberland College with a degree in religion, minoring in psychology. Johnny was retired food pantry manager for Corbin United Effort. He is survived by his sons, Aaron Taylor (Erin Condon) and...

Delores June Delph Curd

Delores June Delph Curd

Apr 16, 2021

Delores June Delph Curd, age 77, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Friday April 16, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born in Crittenden County, Kentucky she was a daughter to the late Charles Ervin Lockhart and Eva Mae Brummitte Lockhart. She was the owner/operator of the Hair Gallery in Corbin and she was a licensed real estate agent....

George Kermit Roark

George Kermit Roark

Apr 14, 2021

George Kermit Roark, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday April 14, 2021 at his home in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Janrose Juanita Jackson Roark; Parents, Foster Roark and Mary Catherine Brunner Roark; Brothers, Earl Roark, Troy Roark, and by an infant brother; Sisters, Margaret Lewis and Dorothy Roark; and by a Son-in-law,...

Thomas Edward Myers

Thomas Edward Myers

Apr 12, 2021

Thomas Edward Myers, age 52, of Corbin, passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 in Corbin. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a transport driver. A veteran of the US Army National Guard, he was active with Post #88 American Legion Riders where he served as treasurer. Thomas loved fishing and being outdoors. He was preceded in...

Dr. Truman L. Perry

Dr. Truman L. Perry

Apr 11, 2021

Dr. Truman L. Perry, of Rockholds, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Corbin, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Truman Ray Perry and Anna McCraery Perry. He is survived by his children, Ryan Perry and Megan Perry (Devin); sister, Lisa Perry (Ralph J. Jackson); loving girlfriend, Dawn Sizemore; step daughter, Kayla Cox and...

Debra K. Logan Taylor

Debra K. Logan Taylor

Apr 10, 2021

Debra K. Logan Taylor, age 63, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday April 10, 2021 in Corbin. She was born in Laurel County a daughter of the late Robert Logan and Lela Hensley Logan; Debra was a homemaker who loved her family especially her grandchildren, and she loved going to the beach. In addition to her parents, she was...

Virginia D. 'Jenny' Bingham

Virginia D. 'Jenny' Bingham

Apr 10, 2021

Virginia D. "Jenny" Bingham, 62, of Corbin passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was a daughter of Margie Eaton Adkins and the late Orval Keith Champlin. She was also predeceased by brother David Champlin and her stepfather Luther Adkins. Jenny is survived by her husband Gary D. Bingham; son Duane Evans (Vicky); daughter Nerissa...

Donald Ray Collins

Donald Ray Collins

Apr 9, 2021

Donald Ray Collins, age 69, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Whitley County, son of the late Elijah Albert Collins Jr. and Jessie Elizabeth Bryant Collins. Don was well known by many as manager and salesman for many years at B & H Shoes in Corbin....

Ronnie Glen Reeves

Ronnie Glen Reeves

Apr 8, 2021

Ronnie Glen Reeves, 72, of Corbin passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home. Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late Cecil and Lucy Moore Reeves. He was also preceded in death by a brother Cecil Reeves and sisters Shirley Cullum and Linda Henderson. Ronnie served in the U.S. Army 1968-1971 and worked at Whayne...

Raymond Jewell Turner

Raymond Jewell Turner

Apr 6, 2021

Raymond Jewell Turner, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oakley H. Turner and Lina Trosper Turner; wives, Verla Davenport and Velda Brantley; step daughter, Betsy Henson; brothers, Bobbie Edward Turner, Thomas Paul Turner, and James Oakley Turner; and by a...

Donald B Light

Donald B Light

Apr 4, 2021

Donald B. Light, age 82, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home in Corbin. Born in Hopkinsville, KY, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Light and Mamie Hite Light; wife, Jamie Rose Light; son, Michael Dale Clifford; great grandson, Cash Cole Hart; and by a sister, Glenda Geiser. Don...

Georgia Mccracken

Georgia Mccracken

Mar 31, 2021

Georgia McCracken, 94, of Corbin, KY passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at The Heritage Nursing Home. She was a daughter of the late Daisy and George W. Hood of Gray, KY. Georgia was a member of Central Baptist Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Cleda Barton

Cleda Barton

Mar 28, 2021

Cleda Barton, 75, of Gray, KY passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born at Hinkle Branch in Knox County, she was a daughter of the late Roosevelt and Omey Gray Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy James Barton; a son Timothy Adams; sisters Dorothy Robbins, Geneva...

Joyce Hughes Davis

Joyce Hughes Davis

Mar 26, 2021

Joyce Hughes Davis, 63, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, at her home. Born in Knox County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Icie Hughes. Joyce served as a minister alongside her husband, Pastor Harvey Davis, at the Knox Christian Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Steven Kelly Wagers

Steven Kelly Wagers

Mar 18, 2021

Steven Kelly Wager, was stillborn on Thursday March 18, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He is the son of Steve Wagers and Tiffany Hoskins. Steven was preceded in death by his grandmother, Alma Hoskins and grandfather, Steve Wagers. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Avery Hoskins and grandmother, Kathy Wagers and grandfather, Sam...

Joseph Alton Kilgore

Joseph Alton Kilgore

Mar 18, 2021

Joseph Alton Kilgore, age 80, of Gray, KY, passed away on Thursday March 18, 2021 at his home. He was born in Kay Jay, KY a son of the late Alton Kilgore and Marie Patterson Kilgore. Joseph was retired from American Greetings and a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Richard Farris

Richard Farris

Mar 16, 2021

Richard Farris, 62, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Richard was the son of the late Walter Farris and Janet Adkins Baker. He was retired from General Motors, and he loved being with his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Farris; three children, Jimmy Farris, Joseph Farris (Laura...

Jonathan Henry Estle Goforth

Jonathan Henry Estle Goforth

Mar 15, 2021

Jonathan Henry Estle Goforth, 29, of Gray, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 in Corbin, KY. Jonathan was a 2010 graduate of Corbin High School, and loved football. He was preceded in death by his brother Joshua Adam Goforth; great-grandfather Estle Dugger and Annarea Dugger; grandparents Harlan Goforth and Ruby Goforth, and Juanita Bowling; and his godfather Aaron...

James Edward Lunsford

James Edward Lunsford

Mar 14, 2021

James Edward Lunsford, age 75, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Earl and Bessie Lunsford. James was devoted to his craft as a mason. He enjoyed puzzle books, classic westerns, and oldies music. In addition to his parents, he was...

David Wayne Peterson

David Wayne Peterson

Mar 13, 2021

David Wayne Peterson, age 61, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 at his home. He was a US Army veteran who loved sports, especially NASCAR and his beloved Chicago Cubs. David was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Peterson. He is survived by his loving wife, Sonia Sizemore Peterson; daughters, Whitney Allen (John), and...