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Billie Lee Parker

Billie Lee Parker

Apr 23, 2024

Billie Lee Parker, age 84, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Monroe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late George and Leola Johnson Brown.

Billie found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved flowers, their vibrant colors...

Esther Harris

Esther Harris

Apr 19, 2024

Esther C. Harris, age 73, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday April 19, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

Born in Liberty, Kentucky, she was a retired dietician assistant at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Harris; son,...

Dorotha "Dot" Widener

Dorotha "Dot" Widener

Apr 19, 2024

Dorotha "Dot" Widener, age 81, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday April 19, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Bell County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Demps Taylor and Grace Jones Taylor. Dot loved dancing but mostly she enjoyed spoiling her family and friends.

In...

Ronnie  Darrell Fore

Ronnie Darrell Fore

Apr 16, 2024

Ronnie Darrell Fore, age 71, of Corbin KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leighton and Doris Hill Fore, and brother Rick Fore.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Leach, stepchildren Trish Knuckles, Denise Thompson, Brooklyn Chandler, Hope...

Brenda Bunch Miller

Brenda Bunch Miller

Apr 13, 2024

Brenda Bunch Miller, age 82, of Lexington, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington.

Brenda was a radiant beacon of love and light in the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. She had a deep love for her dogs, a passion for flowers, and a zest for traveling...

James Crawford Mills, Sr.

James Crawford Mills, Sr.

Apr 13, 2024

James Crawford Mills Sr. passed away on April 13, 2024, in Corbin, KY, at the age of 56. He was born on April 3, 1968, in Cincinnati, OH.

He is survived by many loved ones including: His wife, of 35 years, Lora Goad Mills of Corbin, KY; His 3 sons & their families, Michael Rice...

Janette Ruiz

Janette Ruiz

Apr 8, 2024

Janette Ruiz, age 83, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pineville, KY.

Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter to the late Lloyd Andrew Seymore and Lillian Brewster Seymore. Janette worked as a nursing aide for Shriners Hospital. She loved celebrations, the...

Betty Louise Davis

Betty Louise Davis

Apr 7, 2024

Betty Louise Davis, age 93, of Harrogate TN, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation in Barbourville, KY.

She was a retired cashier from the former Piggly Wiggly in Middlesboro, KY. Betty was a devout Christian and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harrogate where she sang...

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn

Apr 1, 2024

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn (Karen and Nanny), age 67, of London, Kentucky, was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on November 30, 1956, and passed away in her home on Monday April 1, 2024.

Melvia was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Glenna Haggard and by her sister Rebecca Haggard.

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Lettie Mae Dizney

Lettie Mae Dizney

Mar 28, 2024

Lettie Mae Dizney, age 88, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Henry Jones and Bettie Owens Romines Jones. Lettie was a retired lab technician from American Greetings in Corbin, and she was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Phoebe  Elsie Barton

Phoebe Elsie Barton

Mar 28, 2024

Phoebe Elsie Barton, born on November 6, 1925, departed this life on March 28, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky, living to be 98 years old.

She was a resident of Woodbine, Kentucky for over 75 years and a member of Woodbine Baptist Church for over 70 years. She and her husband Leonard were the owner operators...

Donald Ray Hardy

Donald Ray Hardy

Mar 28, 2024

Donald Ray Hardy, age 57, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, in Tennessee.

Born in Livonia, Michigan he was retired from the US Army. He was currently working as a driver for Jensen Trucking.

Donald was preceded in death by his father, Robert Charles Hardy.

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Joseph Clarence Lester

Joseph Clarence Lester

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph Clarence Lester, age 42, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

He was born on November 11, 1981, in Corbin, Kentucky.  Joseph was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle and he was a selfless friend to all who knew and loved him.  Joseph had an adventurous heart and...

Donald Wayne Hammack

Donald Wayne Hammack

Mar 25, 2024

Donald Wayne Hammack, age 49, of Corbin, KY, passed away at his home on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of Donnie Ray Hammack and Janice Willis. Everything Donald did, he did with great love and passion. He had a drive to experience life to the fullest, whether meeting new...

Larry  Scalf

Larry Scalf

Mar 25, 2024

Larry Scalf, age 72, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home in London, Kentucky.

He was born in Gray, Kentucky on March 29, 1951, to the late Richard and Opal Kelley Scalf.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Christy Greene, and...

Ellis  Henson Grubb

Ellis Henson Grubb

Mar 24, 2024

Ellis Henson Grubb, age 76, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 26, 1947, to the late Tom and Amanda Rollyson Grubb.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Sarah Catherine...

Georgia L. Sumner

Georgia L. Sumner

Mar 24, 2024

Georgia L. Sumner, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London, KY.

Born in Gray, KY, she was the daughter of the late Chester Sharp and Otta Harmon Moore. Georgia was a cook for Corbin Independent Schools. She was a talented cook, and it brought her great...

Wilda Lee Morgan

Wilda Lee Morgan

Mar 24, 2024

Wilda Lee (LeForce) Morgan, age 65, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her home in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Martha Lee LeForce. Wilda loved her family and especially cherished time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Lee Keller

Lee Keller

Mar 22, 2024

Lee Keller, age 84, of Corbin, KY, passed away at home on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Born in Royal Oak, MI, Lee was the son of the late Leonard Keller and Marion Phillips Keller. In everything he did, Lee was both disciplined and devoted. While he

was strong and courageous, he...

Jill Coffey

Jill Coffey

Mar 22, 2024

Jill Coffey, age 75, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late, Marcus Adams and Minnie Rapier Adams. Jill loved puzzle books, Dr. Pepper, and crochet, but nothing was more important to her than family. Especially, her...

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