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Marlene Fay Jewell

Marlene Fay Jewell

Jul 31, 2019

Marlene Fay Jewell, 71, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019,  at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born in Corbin, Marlene was the daughter of the late Lester and Cleo Hampton Owens for whom  she was a faithful caregiver. She was Baptist by faith, and had worked as a cook at the Hillcrest Nursing Home....

Mary Mildred Sizemore

Mary Mildred Sizemore

Jul 29, 2019

Mary Mildred Sizemore, 91, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at her home. She was born in Happy, Kentucky in Perry County to the late Sherman Landrum and Laura Spurlock Landrum. Mrs. Sizemore had been a homemaker and was a member of Lily Holiness Church.  She had taught Sunday School for more than 60 years, enjoyed...

Jack Wayne Clark

Jack Wayne Clark

Jul 25, 2019

Jack Wayne Clark, 77, of Corbin passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital at London. A native of Corbin, he was the son of the late Joe Lewis Clark and Verna Johnson Clark.  His wife Elizabeth Elliott Clark and infant son Lyndon Wayne Clark also preceded him in death. Jack had been a machine operator for...

Jennifer Michelle Gibbs

Jennifer Michelle Gibbs

Jul 25, 2019

Jennifer Michelle Gibbs, age 52, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Jennings Decker and is survived by her mother, Opal Jones Decker; Children, Michael Huddleston, Alan Huddleston, and Tiffany Huddleston; Brother, Jennings Decker; and by her Sisters, Lavon Stockard and Juanita Mercer. Memorial service will...

Thomas Owen Davis

Thomas Owen Davis

Jul 19, 2019

Thomas Owen Davis, 70, of Corbin, was born October 9, 1948 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.  He passed away at home on Friday, July 19, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.  He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Owen and Katie Nell Davis of Pascagoula, Mississippi.  Tom is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Donna Gatlin...

Emily Florence Garland

Emily Florence Garland

Jul 19, 2019

Emily Florence Garland, 84, of Corbin, passed away July 19, 2019 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born in Knox County, Ky to the late Noah Taylor and Bonnie Lee. Emily was a member of New Covenant Church and loved to can, garden, and being with her babies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Charlynne B. Rogers

Charlynne B. Rogers

Jul 13, 2019

Charlynne B. Rogers, 85, of Corbin, KY passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Baptist Health Corbin. A native of Corbin, she was a daughter of the late Curtis Brasel and Oranell Sullivan Brasel.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Henry Rogers;  a sister, Carolyn Enright;  and a step grandson, Marc Dudley. Before...

Janice Rose Miller

Janice Rose Miller

Jul 13, 2019

Janice Rose Miller, age 75, of Gray, passed away on Saturday July 13, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Sojourn Baptist Church in Corbin. Janice was preceded in death by her Parents, Luster McDaniel and Mary Mabe McDaniel, and by her Sisters Gladys McDaniel and Joyce Booth. She is survived by...

Pamela Jean Mcclane

Pamela Jean Mcclane

Jul 8, 2019

Pamela Jean McClane, age 54, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Jean Sears Malicoat.  Pam had previously worked for the Whitley County Clerk's office for over 25 years.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents. Pamela...

Anna Bell Mayne

Anna Bell Mayne

Jul 7, 2019

Anna Bell Mayne, 85, of Rockholds, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at The Heritage in Corbin. Born in Laurel County, she was a homemaker and a life-long member of Faber Baptist Church, and had attended Calvary Apostolic Church the past several years.  Anna Bell enjoyed nature, gardening, and seeing the clouds in the sky. She was preceded...

Leland "Lee" L. Walters

Leland "Lee" L. Walters

Jul 4, 2019

Leland L. "Lee" Walters Sr., age 71 of Corbin, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky and loved working on cars.  Lee was a retired carrier from Corbin Deposit Bank. He was preceded in death by his Father, Ambers Walters; Brother, Jerry Walters and Sister, Sue Bolton. Leland is survived...

Rose Mary Brock

Rose Mary Brock

Jul 4, 2019

Rose Mary Brock, age 60, of London, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Melvin Brock and Connie Tyler Brock.  She loved reading her Bible.  She was a gifted artist who loved drawing and coloring. In addition to her Parents, she was...

Bill Hoover

Bill Hoover

Jun 30, 2019

Bill Hoover, 72, of Corbin, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Louisville. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Glenn Hoover and Louise Day Hoover. Bill was an owner and long-time President of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Corbin. He was a charter member of the Redhound Varsity Club, and was a true philanthropist to...

James D Helton

James D Helton

Jun 28, 2019

James D. Helton, age 76, of Corbin, passed away on Friday June 28, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marie Helton; Daughter, Martina Helton; Step Son, Jason Greer; and by his Brother in law, Roy Prewitt, Sr. James was a retired contractor and Baptist by Faith; a member of the West...

Marjorie Elizabeth Parmon Nantz

Marjorie Elizabeth Parmon Nantz

Jun 25, 2019

Marjorie Elizabeth Parmon Nantz, 80,  of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Christian Care Community. Born in Corbin, she was the eldest daughter of the late Marcus and Minnie Rapier Adams. Marjorie was a homemaker and  Baptist by faith. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, among other craft work, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Randall Napier

Randall Napier

Jun 20, 2019

Randall Napier, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday June 20, 2019 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was born in Leslie County, a son to the late Fred Napier and Mary Ellen Nantz Napier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Raymond Napier, and sisters, Geneva Knuckles and...

Diana Fay Mabe

Diana Fay Mabe

Jun 19, 2019

Diana Fay Mabe, 62, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Diana was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene Goodrum Green. She was also preceded in death by her brother Joe Goodrum. Diana is survived by her husband Donnie Mabe;  two daughters Michelle Vaughn and Heather Mabe;...

Clay Reeves

Clay Reeves

Jun 15, 2019

Clay Reeves, 55, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Jellico, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter Leon Reeves and Ornonia Saylor Reeves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Martha "Susie" Reeves and brother David Lee Reeves. He is...

Harry Kent Turner

Harry Kent Turner

Jun 14, 2019

Harry Kent Turner, 81, of Gray passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Harry was born in Middleboro, KY, where he was a member of Notown Church of God. And he was a factory worker with CertainTeed Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Edith Turner. Survivors include his wife, Margie...

Arlene Lay Pfaff

Arlene Lay Pfaff

Jun 12, 2019

Arlene Lay Pfaff, 74, of Louisville passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Williamsburg, KY and grew up attending White Oak Missionary Baptist Church. Arlene attended Cumberland College, where she earned a Bachelor's in education. She went on to earn a Master's in special education from the University of Louisville....

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