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Ruby Jones Faulkner

Ruby Jones Faulkner

Sep 15, 2019

Ruby Jones Faulkner, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born in Lily, KY, on November 23, 1936, to the late General Floyd Jones and Dora Miracle Jones. She was an office manager for Dr. Leslie Karr for many years and a longtime member of AAMA.  She was a life-time member of...

Bobby Wayne Brown

Bobby Wayne Brown

Sep 15, 2019

Bobby Wayne Brown, 66, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his home in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his parents Mark Brown and Nora Saylor Brown; and brothers Willard Darrell Brown, David Brown and Billy Brown. Bobby is survived by  nieces: Darah Brown, April Brown, Tina Baker, Fonda Lewis, and Kelli Sitter; nephew Mike Brown;...

Angeline Fowlkes

Angeline Fowlkes

Sep 14, 2019

Angeline Fowlkes, age 79, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday September 14, 2019 at her home. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky a daughter to the late Charles Barlowe and Carrie Barlowe Combs.  Angeline was retired from Walmart in West Memphis, Arkansas where she had worked for over 18years.  Angeline loved her grandchildred and enjoyed traveling with her family....

Evelyn F. Brewer

Evelyn F. Brewer

Sep 11, 2019

Evelyn F. Brewer, 82, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Corbin, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Walter and Maggie Nola Lewis Faulkner. She had been a medical assistant for Dr. Karr, and worked for many years in several capacities at Corbin Senior Citizens. She was a member...

Susan D. Martin

Susan D. Martin

Sep 11, 2019

Susan D. Martin, 83, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Russellville, KY, Susan was the daughter of the late Paul DeVasier and Maude Simmons DeVasier. She was a member of Corbin Presbyterian Church where she was the former organist and choir director. She had worked with her husband Dr. Sam...

Alden Poynter

Alden Poynter

Aug 30, 2019

Alden Poynter, 81, of Corbin passed away Friday morning, August 30, 2019 at the Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late Siler and Florence Arnold Poynter.  Alden worked with his family as a plumber.  He had been a promoter of the Corbin Speedway as well as a car owner and driver. ...

Dennis Jay Davis

Dennis Jay Davis

Aug 29, 2019

Dennis Jay Davis, 65, of Corbin passed away Thursday evening, August 29, 2019 at his home. Born in Barbourville, KY he was a son of the late Homer and Jessie Raines Davis.  He was also preceded in death by a brother Jimmy Davis and a sister Juanita Davis. Dennis was retired from CSX Railroad as a track repairmen.  He...

Mary Ann Allendorf

Mary Ann Allendorf

Aug 21, 2019

Mary Ann (Gregorich) Allendorf, age 80, of Livonia, Michigan and formerly of Corbin,  passed away August 21, 2019.  She was a daughter of the late Dr. Emil and Lillian Gregorich of Corbin. Known as "Aggie" by her family and friends, she is survived by her husband Tod Allendorf;  four children: Shawn Allendorf (Sue), Katerina Gavin (Tom), Andrew Allendorf (Teri),...

Dennis Arko Lawson

Dennis Arko Lawson

Aug 19, 2019

Dennis Arko Lawson, age 64, of Gray passed away on Monday August 19, 2019 at his home. He was a retired EMS worker having worked for ambulance services in Jellico, TN and Knox and Jackson Counties.  Dennis was a US Marine Veteran and also served 2years in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his Wife,...

Felicia Ann Phipps Paul

Felicia Ann Phipps Paul

Aug 19, 2019

Felicia Ann Phipps Paul, age 61, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Wayne County a daughter to the late Chester Phipps and Doris Parks Phipps; she was a Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Michael Dale Paul; and Brothers...

Linda Kay Stires

Linda Kay Stires

Aug 18, 2019

Linda Kay Stires, age 76, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday August 18, 2019 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was preceded in death by her Husband, William Stires; and Parents, James Severs and Leah Farthing Severs. Linda is survived by her Children; Marilee Campbell (Ernie), Sandra Waltz (David), and Billy Stires (Erin); Grandchildren; Samantha Swafford...

Gertha Barbara Cox

Gertha Barbara Cox

Aug 16, 2019

Gertha Barbara Cox, age 79, of Corbin, passed away on Friday August 16, 2019 at her home. She was born in Milan, Indiana and was a homemaker. Barbara was preceded in death by her her first husband, Harry Michael Mallott; sons, Harry Steven Mallott and Timothy Aaron Mallott; Parents, Edward Leonard Jackson and Edna Mae Shorter Jackson; granddaughter, Kimberly...

Delora Mills

Delora Mills

Aug 14, 2019

Delora Mills, age 91, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Hillcrest Health and Rehab. She was born in Clay County and was preceded in death by her Parents, Abe Jackson and Vernie Jackson Hollin.  Delora was a member of Living Waters Pentecostal Church in Gray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Beulah Lee Howard

Beulah Lee Howard

Aug 12, 2019

Beulah Lee Howard, age 91, of Keavy, passed away on Monday August 12, 2019 at her home. She was born in Atica, IN a daughter of the late Alfred Milligan and Beulah Darlene Groleau Milligan.  She was a homemaker and member of the Lily Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Donald Jeffrey King

Donald Jeffrey King

Aug 10, 2019

Donald Jeffrey King, 67, of Mount Dora, FL passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born in Feb. 14, 1952 in Corbin, KY,  a son to the late Sam and Betty King. Donald was a deputy sheriff for the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife, Angie King; daughter: Angela Gail (Will) Hancock; son:...

Cecelia Sue Brown Gambrel

Cecelia Sue Brown Gambrel

Aug 10, 2019

Cecelia Sue Brown Gambrel, age 80, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin a daughter to the late Herman Cecil Carter and Minnie Suzie Parman Carter;  She was  a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church and was retired from the Corbin Health Center. In addition to her parents, she...

Byron W. Callebs

Byron W. Callebs

Aug 7, 2019

Byron W. Callebs, 63, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his home. Born in Laurel County, Byron was the son of the late James and Zella Hawn Callebs. He had worked in the dietary department at The Heritage, and was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Isaac Junior Wilder

Isaac Junior Wilder

Aug 5, 2019

Isaac Junior Wilder was born July 12, 1946 and passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at home in Portland, OR, surrounded by his children. Born in Corbin, he graduated from Whitley County High School and Somerset Community College with a degree in drafting engineering.  Noble Wilder had been active in the Masons and belonged to the Tri-County Elks Lodge....

Janette Bowling

Janette Bowling

Aug 2, 2019

Janette Bowling, age 87, of Maryville, TN, passed away Friday, August 2 , 2019  at Asbury Place Long-Term Care.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Watt Bowling, her parents, Jack and Elizabeth Denham, Brother Earl Denham and Sister Patsy Jones. She is survived by her daughter Teri Hultquist (Chip) of Alcoa, TN, daughter Vicky Bowling of...

Ricky Lynn Rogers

Ricky Lynn Rogers

Aug 2, 2019

Ricky Lynn Rogers, age 64, of Corbin passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his Father, Richard Rogers. Ricky is survived by his Mother, Violet Felts Rogers; Children, Shantaine Barton (Brandon), J. D. Rogers (Bettina), Richie Rogers (Emily), and Jennifer Rogers; Grandchildren, Tyler, Promise, Corey, Brady, Cooper, Rhilynn, Sarah, Caleb,...

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