Emily Rose Pastore

Sep 23, 2024

Emily Rose Pastore, age 28, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin. 

She was born on March 29, 1996, in Evansville, IN, the daughter of Scott Joseph Pastore and Leslie Berg Pastore. A beacon of infectious joy, Emily bloomed where she was planted, spreading love and cheer in every corner. Despite her disability, Emily's life...

Lonnie Ray Miller

Sep 23, 2024

Lonnie Ray Miller, 53 of Boone, NC passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at his residence. 

Born January 25, 1971, in Knox County, KY, he was the son of Brenda Joyce Hammons. Lonnie was a loving father and faithful friend. He never met a stranger and always lent a hand to anyone in need.

Lonnie is survived by his children, Stephen...

Mary Belle Hurd

Sep 22, 2024

Mary Belle Hurd, age 96, gained her wings on Sunday September 22, 2024.

Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on August 2, 1928, she was a resident of Lexington, Kentucky for 65 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Jonathan Green and Mary Neff Green; brother, Louis Green; son and daughter in law, Raymond Lynn Day and Linda Day; son in...

Edward Robert Rhodes

Sep 21, 2024

Edward Robert Rhodes, age 70, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home in Corbin.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Herman and Florence Rhodes.  Edward enjoyed fishing and playing bingo with his wife.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Rhodes and Richard Rhodes,...

Arnold "Tiny" Sizemore

Sep 20, 2024

Arnold "Tiny" Sizemore, age 60, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home in Corbin.

Born in Barbourville, KY, he was preceded in death by his father, Taylor Sizemore; mother and stepfather Edna Henson Taylor and Andrew “Nudy” Taylor ; brother Ronnie Sizemore; and by a nephew, Daniel Sizemore.

Arnold is survived by his children, Joshua Scott...

Charlene Osborne Blair

Sep 18, 2024

Linda Charlene Osborne Blair passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2024, and went to be with her Heavenly Father. She was 73 years old. A lifelong resident of Corbin, Kentucky, she was the daughter and only child of Charles Ray and Elizabeth Charles Osborne, both of whom predeceased her. 

She is survived by Tom Blair, her husband of...

Mary Jane Decker

Sep 18, 2024

With heavy hearts and immense gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Mary Jane Decker, who returned to her heavenly home on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on June 22, 1952, Mary was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, dearest aunt, and greatly beloved grandmother. She touched the lives of everyone she met...

Phyllis Doris Dugger

Sep 17, 2024

Phyllis Doris Dugger, age 83, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Christian Health Care Center in Corbin.

A beloved, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she was born on January 10, 1941, to Tip and Loretta Fore Scalf in Corbin. Doris was Pentecostal by Faith and loved singing and going to her church. In addition to...

Effilee McHargue

Sep 15, 2024

Effilee McHargue, aged 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 15, 2024, at Laurel Heights in London, Kentucky. 

Born on May 28, 1933, in Blackstar, Kentucky, Effilee was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to caring for her family with love and grace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Cecil McHargue; parents, Virgil Helton and Arah Mae Pridemore...

Johnny Lee Collins Rapier

Sep 15, 2024

Johnny Lee Collins Rapier, age 78, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. 

Born on April 3, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son to the late Elmer Ray Rapier and Alva Ann Collins Rapier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Kevin Rapier, Jamie,...

Denver Young

Sep 15, 2024

Denver "Doc" Lee Young, age 69, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

"Doc" was a man of many friendships, with a heart as large as the Kentucky skies he roamed. Born on September 4, 1955, in Corbin, KY, he graced the lives of those around him with his warm smile and welcoming personality. He found...

Lisa Ann Smith

Sep 14, 2024

Lisa Ann Smith, age 58, of Keavy, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Leland "Bonnie" Gregory and Nellie Burns Hollingsworth Gregory.  Lisa was a homemaker who loved her family, especially her grandbabies.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jeannette Howard

Sep 14, 2024

Jeannette Jewell Howard, age 54, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

A beloved wife, mother, daughter, and teacher at Oak Grove Elementary. Jeannette was born on January 27, 1970, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ronnie Jewell and Marlene Owens Jewell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cleo...

Pamela Shyrene (Hooper) Roark

Sep 9, 2024

Pamela Shyrene (Hooper) Roark, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 66. 

She was born on March 16, 1958, in Corbin, KY, the daughter of the late Libby Hooper. 

Pamela dedicated her life to caring for her family, excelling in her role as a homemaker. Her love knew no bounds, and her compassion touched all...

Benjamin F. Bishop

Sep 5, 2024

Benjamin F. Bishop, age 71, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Bishop and Goldie Bishop; brother, Everette Bishop; sister, Shirley Jackson; half-brother, Ancil Fields; and by his nephew, Terry Miles.

Benjamin is survived by his sister, Pearl Miles; nieces and nephews, Dewayne Bishop,...

Shirley Jacqueline Parman

Sep 5, 2024

Shirley J. Parman, age 88, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Villages of Lake Highlands senior care center in Dallas, TX.

She was born on January 7, 1936, in Kenvir, KY to William (Bill) and Mabeth

Grant. She was raised and educated in Corbin and is a graduate of Corbin

High School. Shirley and her husband Leroy Parman are registered members

of...

Debra Gail Garland

Sep 4, 2024

Debra Gail Garland, age 62, of Barbourville, Kentucky, formerly of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Barbourville ARH.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Junior Moore and Carolyn Steely Moore.  Debra was a retired store manager for Save A Lot in Barbourville.  She loved to watch scary movies and true crime stories...

Maudie Campbell

Sep 2, 2024

Maudie Campbell, age 91, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Heritage in Corbin.

Born in Faber, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Claxton and Lola Watson Claxton.  Maudie was Baptist by faith and held her membership at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Corbin.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Connie Lynn Mabe

Aug 29, 2024

Connie Lynn Mabe, age 65, of Keavy, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the UK Medical Center, Hospice Care Center, in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was a retired forklift operator, at CTA in Corbin where she had worked for 25 years. Connie loved to travel and especially enjoyed going to the ocean. Her family was her life, and she...

Rachel Coates Meeks

Aug 28, 2024

Rachel Coates Meeks, age 96 , of Lexington, Kentucky, and formerly of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington.

Born in Ashland, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Aaron Coates and Zelia Rice Coates. Rachel was a long-time member of the First Christian Church in Corbin, and a charter member of Beta Sigma...