Vankirk Grisell Funeral Home Logo

Obituaries

Shirley A Overbey

Shirley A Overbey

Jun 8, 2019

Shirley A. Overbey, age 81, of Corbin passed away on Saturday June 8, 2019 at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was born in Harlan County to the late Tipton Owens and Charity Helton Owens; Shirley was a member of North Corbin Missionary Baptist Church and active with the Corbin Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

James Herbert Petrey

James Herbert Petrey

Jun 7, 2019

James Herbert Petrey, age 90, of Lafollette formerly of Baptist Housing in Corbin, passed away on Friday June 7, 2019 in Lafollette, TN. He was born in Woodbine, KY, to the late James E. Petrey and Otie Leforce Petrey; and was a retired truck driver and US Army veteran of Korea.  James was a member and past Deacon at...

Dr. Harry A. Hamilton, Jr.

Dr. Harry A. Hamilton, Jr.

Jun 7, 2019

Dr. Harry A. Hamilton, Jr., 90, of Corbin passed away Friday morning, June 7, 2019 at The Heritage. He was born at Owensboro, Ky and grew up in Louisville where he attended U of L.  After graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force  and became a fighter pilot flying P51s.  After two years of service he returned to Louisville...

Charles Edwin Moore

Charles Edwin Moore

Jun 6, 2019

Charles Edwin Moore, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on June 6, 2019 at the home of his daughter. He was born on Feb. 1, 1935 in Corbin, KY to the late Homer and Thelma Powell Moore.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Flora Roe Williamson Moore in October of 1985; his grandparents, William and Linda...

Charles Herbert Jackson

Charles Herbert Jackson

Jun 5, 2019

Charles H. Jackson, 96, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Corbin, Charles was the son of the late Landon and Rose Carmine Jackson.  He had been a truck driver for Dixie Ohio Express and was a Navy veteran of WWII. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by...

Ella Faye Martin

Ella Faye Martin

Jun 4, 2019

Ella Faye Martin, age 88, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at her home in Corbin. She was born on December 13, 1930, a second daughter of the late Lawrence Roaden and Allie Connie Brown Roaden.  A lifetime member of Frankfort Baptist Church, she was an avid gardner and loved canning. In addition to her parents,...

Edward Hoskins

Edward Hoskins

Jun 3, 2019

Edward Hoskins, 79, of Corbin, KY, passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer on June 3, 2019. Edward was born on January 13, 1940 in Kildav, KY (Harlan County) to the late Jesse and Mollie (Sizemore) Hoskins. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather that loved fishing and spending time with his...

Bobbie Ball

Bobbie Ball

Jun 1, 2019

Bobbie Ball, age 87, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was born in Wilton, KY and was a longtime member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church.  A former worker at American Greeting, she also loved swimming and knitting for her family and friends. Bobbie was preceded in death by her Husband,...

Donola Mae 'Dolie' Sams

Donola Mae 'Dolie' Sams

May 25, 2019

Donola "Dolie" Mae Sams, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her Husband, William Clifford Sams; Son, Donald Wayne Sams; Parents, Perrie Leisure and Edna Suter Leisure; and by her Siblings:  Larry Leisure, Erma Cook, Jack Leisure, Fred Leisure, Lenora "Billie" Moody, Vera Leisure, Leroy Leisure,...

Charlie Slone

Charlie Slone

May 24, 2019

Charlie Slone, age 65, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Baptist Health in  Corbin. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Evans and Arizona Cox Slone; Brothers, Walter and Harry Slone; Sisters, Irene and Faye Ann Slone. Charlie is survived by his Siblings: James Cox, Beatrice Smallwood, and Roy Slone; and by many nieces...

Joyce J. Rains

Joyce J. Rains

May 24, 2019

Joyce J. Lanham Sears Rains, age 82 of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Friday May 24, 2019. Born in Corbin, KY on November 28, 1936, she was the youngest of 12 children to Stella and Leonard Lanham, She was a 1955 graduate of Woodbine High School. She is survived by her husband Clyde Rains of Jeffersonville, IN, son Jeff...

Vicki Sue Conner

Vicki Sue Conner

May 22, 2019

Vicki Sue Burke Conner, age 57, of Lily, was taken from this life on Wednesday May 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her Father, Carmel Burke; Mother in law, Kitty Conner; Father in law, Buzz Conner; Sister in law, Jo Herbert; Brother in law, Stan Conner; Granddaughter, Emma McVey; and by a very special Aunt and Uncle,...

Zora Ethel Felts Wells

Zora Ethel Felts Wells

May 22, 2019

Zora Ethel Felts Wells, 76, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Laurel County, Zora was the daughter of the late Ofard and Murphy Eaton Felts. She had been a homemaker and member of the Lily Baptist Church. She loved going to church and time she spent with her family....

Richard Arlen Parks

Richard Arlen Parks

May 14, 2019

Richard Arlen Parks was born February 4, 1931 and passed away May 14, 2019 with family by his side.  He was a Christian and now in the presence of God. He was preceded in death by a brother Jimmy, parents John and Irene Parks, and a son-in-law Walter Hunter III. Richard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis...

Billy Wayne Mabe

Billy Wayne Mabe

May 10, 2019

Billy Wayne Mabe, age 78, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday May 10, 2019 at his home. He was a retired coal truck operator and member of Eastside Tabernacle Church of God in Corbin. Billy was preceded in death by his Parents, Bill Mabe and Dorothy Robinson Mabe; Brothers, Roy and Luke Mabe; and by a sister, Irene Smith....

Judy Gail Wilder

Judy Gail Wilder

May 9, 2019

Judy Gail Wilder, age 66, of Keavy, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the ARH Hospital in Barbourville, KY. She was born in Harlan County and was a Homemaker and loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Judy was preceded in death by her Husband, Worley Wilder; Mother, Melinda White Moore; Father, Woodrow Perry; and by a Sister, Mary...

Maxine Lloyd Mitchell

Maxine Lloyd Mitchell

May 9, 2019

Maxine Lloyd Mitchell, age 95, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Thursday May 9, 2019 peacefully at her home in Georgetown, KY. She was born on July 6, 1923 in Stanford, Kentucky to the late Eubert and Minnie Lewis.  She was a retired from Belks Department Store and was a long time member of Central Baptist Church.  In addition,...

Carl F. Keating

Carl F. Keating

May 8, 2019

Carl F. Keating, 89, of Corbin passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at The Heritage in Corbin. A native of Corbin, he was a son of the late James W. and Nannie Beatty Keating.  His wife Margaret "Babs" Metcalf Keating, brothers James William Keating and Hobart Keating, and a sister Agnes Rhodes also preceded him in death. Carl worked...

J C Carter

J C Carter

May 7, 2019

J. C. Carter, age 89, of Gray, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was born in Knox County to the late Travis Carter and Nancy Sasser Carter.  J.C. was a member of New Vision Pentecostal Church and was a US Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Rickie Keith Kelly

Rickie Keith Kelly

May 7, 2019

Rickie Kelly, 57, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at his home. Born in Jefferson County, he was the son of the late David and Lucy Lowe Kelly. In addition to his parents, Rickie was preceded in death by one son, Mark Wayne Kelly; grandson, Billy Jack Wilde Jr.; two brothers, William Carl and Dennis David Kelly;...

Share by: