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Ida Joan Engle

Ida Joan Engle

Aug 7, 2020

Ida Joan Engle, age 85, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday August 7, 2020 at Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, TN. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Arthur and Bessie Lumpkins, and by a Sister, Nola Owens. Ida is survived by her Husband, Raleigh B. Engle; and by several nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Visitation for...

Edna Mae Taylor

Edna Mae Taylor

Aug 6, 2020

Edna Mae Taylor, age 79, passed away on Thursday August 6, 2020 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Knox County and was a homemaker who loved her family. Edna was preceded in death by her Husband, Andrew "Nuddy" Taylor; Son, Ronnie Sizemore; Parents, Hargis and Lucy Edwards Henson; Grandson, Larry Daniel Sizemore; Great Grandson,...

Eliza Sabra Spurlock

Eliza Sabra Spurlock

Aug 6, 2020

Eliza Sabra Spurlock, age 88, passed away on Thursday August 6, 2020 at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Corbin, KY a daughter to the late Chester Roark and Nancy Ponder Roark. She was a homemaker in addition to serving as a minister's wife. In addition to her Parents, Eliza was preceded in death by her Husband,...

Anna Jean Holland

Anna Jean Holland

Aug 5, 2020

Anna Jean Holland, age 73, of Keavy passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Mack L. Holland in 2018; her Children, Connie Lynn Holland and George Walter Holland; and by a Brother, James Dennis Masden. Anna is survived by her Son, Timothy Chappell and wife Tina; Step-daughter, Martha...

Billie Ruth Eisenbarth

Billie Ruth Eisenbarth

Aug 5, 2020

Billie Ruth Eisenbarth, age 88, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Faber, KY to the late Andrew J. Rowland and Nannie Bennett Rowland. Billie was a graduate of Corbin High School and worked in the former Newberry's Department Store. She is survived by her Husband, Donald Eisenbarth....

Joann Messer

Joann Messer

Aug 5, 2020

Joann Messer, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020 in Corbin. She was born in Gray, Kentucky a daughter to the late Ermol Foley and Beatrice Hubbs Foley. Joann was a long time cook with West Knox Schools, a member of New Vision Pentecostal Church and most recently attended North Corbin Missionary Baptist Church. In...

Louise B. Stone Thomas

Louise B. Stone Thomas

Aug 4, 2020

Obit for Louise B. Stone Thomas 1925 - 2020 Louise B. Stone Thomas, age 94, of Corbin, Knox County, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was born in 1925 to the late Harris and Elizabeth Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, I. N. "Tiny" Bryant and Billy R....

Eugene "Gene" Collins

Eugene "Gene" Collins

Aug 4, 2020

Eugene Collins, 85, passed away August 4, 2020 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, London Ky. He was born October 24, 1934 in Middlesboro Ky. He is the son of the late Jack Collins and Polly Ann Owens. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters Dora Collins, Lucy Lawson, Ollie Barton, his brothers Jimmy Collins...

Mack Jones

Mack Jones

Jul 31, 2020

Mack Jones, 90, passed away July 31, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital, Corbin, KY. He was born March 11, 1930, the son of the late Axie and Mack Jones of Corbin, KY. In addition to his parents, Mack was preceded in death by all nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Wylene; his...

Harold Lynn Harmon

Harold Lynn Harmon

Jul 30, 2020

Harold Lynn Harmon, age 74, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday July 30, 2020 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Corbin to the late Harold Harmon and Velencia Louise Harmon. Lynn was a US Army Veteran of Vietnam and was a retired field mechanic with Whayne Supply. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Marie Puckett

Marie Puckett

Jul 27, 2020

Marie Frost Puckett, age 86, of Louisville, formerly of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday July 27, 2020 at Baptist Health in Louisville. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt. Marie had the smile of an angel and a contagious laugh. She was funny, loved to listen to music and dance as she did so. Her...

Gervis Craig Singleton

Gervis Craig Singleton

Jul 27, 2020

GERVIS CRAIG SINGLETON Born January 2, 1941 - Date of Death July 27, 2020 A loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at the age of 79 at The Heritage in Corbin, KY after battling Alzheimer's disease. Gervis was born to Herman and Mary (Craig) Singleton McWhorter on January 2, 1941 at Brodhead, Kentucky. He was...

Darlene Gaddis

Darlene Gaddis

Jul 25, 2020

Darlene Gaddis, age 76, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday July 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in Corbin and was a retired teachers aid from South Elementary School in Corbin. Darlene was preceded in death by her Parents, C.A. Gaddis and Lillie Cunningham Gaddis; and by her Siblings, Lloyd Gaddis, Lola Gaddis, Howard Gaddis, Helen Prince,...

Janet E. Adkins

Janet E. Adkins

Jul 23, 2020

Janet E. Adkins, age 75, of London, KY, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2020 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Samuel Adkins and Ruby Sexton Adkins; Brother, David Adkins; Sisters, Sammie Johnson, Dorothy Brown, and Wanda Early; and by her long time Companion, Ronald Ward. Janet is survived by...

Dwight O. Miller

Dwight O. Miller

Jul 22, 2020

Dwight O. Miller, 86, of Blountville, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born in Whitley County, KY on November 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Clifford and Gladys Miller. Also he was preceded in death by sisters Norma Jean Craig and Freda Fairchild, and...

Faye Lambdin Rhoden

Faye Lambdin Rhoden

Jul 22, 2020

Faye Lambdin Rhoden, 76, of Barbourville, formerly of Whitley County, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Ohio. Faye was born in Homestead, Florida to (the late) Joe Evan and Edith Jones Lambdin; also preceded in death by her husband Robert Rhoden, sister Pauline Smith and brother Delbert Lambdin. Faye enjoyed flea marketing, political debate, and...

Linda "Kay" Nantz

Linda "Kay" Nantz

Jul 20, 2020

Linda Kay Nantz, age 68, of Woodbine, passed away on Monday July 20, 2020 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Whitley County to the late Arthur and Allie Peace Mason. She was a homemaker In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Reed Nantz; Sister, Carol Clarke; Brothers, Roy and Ricky...

Colleen Sams

Colleen Sams

Jul 16, 2020

Colleen Sams, age 78, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Corbin. Born in Whitley County, KY, Colleen was the daughter of the late Dewey and Sarah Lawson Widner. She had worked in the Kroger Deli as a cake decorator. She was Baptist by faith and attended Horse Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Daphean Audrey Clouse

Daphean Audrey Clouse

Jul 14, 2020

Daphean Audrey Clouse passed away on July 14, 2020 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Powell, TN. She was 91 years old. Daphean was born in Whitley Co., KY outside of Corbin, KY on June 28, 1929 to Rotha and Jess Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Allen Clouse in 1984, three sisters, Berneda, Bonnie...

Bruce Hubbs

Bruce Hubbs

Jul 11, 2020

Larry Bruce Hubbs, 69, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, July 11,2020 at his home. Born in Knox County, KY, he was the son of the late Staver and Mable Fox Hubbs. Bruce had worked as a coal miner for the Wormy Coal Company and enjoyed spending his spare time fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

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