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Joseph Ray 'Joe' Westbrook

Joseph Ray 'Joe' Westbrook

Jan 31, 2019

Joseph Ray "Joe" Westbrook, 66, of Corbin, passed away on January 31, 2019 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born in Corbin, Joe was the son of the late Albert Earl and Alice Bundy Westbrook. He retired from the coal mining industry 20 years ago. Joe enjoyed restoring classic cars and trucks, restoring furniture, smoking meat and cooking.  He also enjoyed...

Mae Royce House

Mae Royce House

Jan 30, 2019

Mae Royce House, 93, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husbands Estil Halcomb and William Virgil House; parents Walter S. and Sallie Cornett Brewer; and sister Jan Rose Pope. Mae is survived by her nephew Steven Pope (Deborah); step-daughter Billie Falkner; and step-granddaughter Candice Craig. Funeral...

Annie Chapman

Annie Chapman

Jan 29, 2019

Annie Chapman, 92, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019,  at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John Kowanze and Elena Bortnick Kowanze. Annie is survived by her daughter Patricia Campbell and sons Mark Chapman and Dale Chapman, and by several grandchildren. There will be no visitation...

James E. Carroll

James E. Carroll

Jan 29, 2019

James E. Carroll, 90, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at his home. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Rollie and Mary Freeman Carroll. He was also preceded in death by his wife Thelma Carroll and all his siblings. James is survived by his children: James L. "Sonny" Carroll (Rosemary), Rose Edmondson...

Clara Faye Burke

Clara Faye Burke

Jan 25, 2019

Clara Faye Burke, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Friday January 25, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was a homemaker and gifted artist.  Many of her paintings are treasured by her family. Clara was preceded in death by her Husband, Delbert Franklin Burke, Sr., Son, Steven Burke; Parents, Ed Mullins and Lottie Trosper Mullins; Brother, Ralph...

Alan Glenn Tye

Alan Glenn Tye

Jan 24, 2019

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, Alan Glenn Tye, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away at the age of 55.  Alan was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, a long-time employee of Bell South, AT&T, and most recently Paradise Landscaping. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and loved riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by...

Georgia E. Cole Smith Rucker

Georgia E. Cole Smith Rucker

Jan 23, 2019

Georgia E. Cole Smith Rucker, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her home. Born in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jake Rucker and Lizzie Rollins Rucker. Georgia was a homemaker, a member of Keck Baptist Church, and she loved her children and grandchildren very much. In addition to her parents, she was...

Frank Joseph Becerra

Frank Joseph Becerra

Jan 22, 2019

Frank Joseph Becerra, 78, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center. Frank was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late  Frank and Mary Luz Delgado Becerra. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a proud military member of the U.S. Navy that worked hard at becoming...

Michael Paul Berry

Michael Paul Berry

Jan 20, 2019

Michael Paul Berry, 40, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Troy, Ohio, Michael was the son of Woodrow and Kathy Berry. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Janet Lawson Berry; son Michael Berry II; sisters Angela Schmith (Terry) and Pamela Nolin (Chris); and numerous other...

Charles M Felts

Charles M Felts

Jan 19, 2019

Charles M. Felts, 67, formerly of Corbin, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his residence in Florence, Kentucky. He was born in Corbin to the late Warner T. Felts and Naomi Lanham Felts. Charles was a US Air Force Veteran, an avid UK Basketball fan, and loved his children and granddaughter. In addition to his parents, he was...

James Lawson Duty

James Lawson Duty

Jan 18, 2019

James Lawson Duty, 78, of Winchester, Ky passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Grundy, Virginia to the late Jonah and Kelsie Duty. He was a US Navy Veteran, a retired school bus driver for Whitley County, and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a talented singer and guitarist and enjoyed hunting...

Wilma Baker Wyrick

Wilma Baker Wyrick

Jan 16, 2019

Wilma Baker Wyrick, 78, of Corbin, KY passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2018 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Corbin. She was born in Knox County, Kentucky and was a member of First Baptist Church in Corbin. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Wyrick; her daughter, Emily Wyrick; Parents, Delbert William Baker and Edith Marie...

Karen I Watts

Karen I Watts

Jan 15, 2019

Karen Watts, 44, of London, Ky passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky and was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ratliff in 2016. She was a loving mother and wife, and enjoyed watching basketball. Karen is survived by her husband, Harry Watts; her daughter, Kaylee Watts; her mother, Glenna...

Betty Ann Mcvey Wilson

Betty Ann Mcvey Wilson

Jan 14, 2019

Betty Ann McVey Wilson, 73, of Corbin passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at home. She was born May 6, 1945 in Girdler, KY. Betty was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church and the longtime owner and caretaker of the Terrell Cemetery in Wilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wilson; Daughter, Cleda Earlene Parks;...

Barbara Sue Brown

Barbara Sue Brown

Jan 4, 2019

Barbara Sue Brown, 68, of Corbin passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Baptist Health Lexington. She was a daughter of the late Steve and Annie Baker Love.  Eleven siblings also preceded her in death : Vernon, Verlin, Steve Jr., Kenneth, and Hershell Love, Mary Hollingsworth, Lois Pauline Love, Linda Lou Love, Kathy Love, Brenda Mills, and Norma Collins....

Charles B. '"C.B."' Ely, Jr.

Charles B. '"C.B."' Ely, Jr.

Dec 31, 2018

Charles B. "C.B." Ely, Jr., 77, of Corbin, passed away Dec. 31st, 2018 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington, after a long fight with cancer. Born May 30th, 1941, in Pennington Gap, VA, to Charles and Betty Ann Ely, where he lived until his father transferred to Pineville, KY, for work with the Kentucky Utilities Company. A...

James "J T" Thomas Franklin Cathers

James "J T" Thomas Franklin Cathers

Dec 31, 2018

James "JT" Thomas Franklin Cathers, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at his home. He was born in Whitley County, and was a retired carman with CSX railroad in Corbin and he was a veteran of the US Army.  James was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Corbin and spent many years working for...

Jimmy Joe Messer

Jimmy Joe Messer

Dec 29, 2018

Jimmy Joe Messer, age 56, of Corbin passed away on Saturday December 29, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Visitation will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday January 5, 2019 at the Corbin Tech. Center, 222 Corbin Center Drive, Corbin, KY. Memorial service will follow at 3pm.

Jack Jones

Jack Jones

Dec 28, 2018

Jack Jones, age 71, of Corbin, passed away on Friday December 28, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Corbin to the late Floyd Jones and Laura Taylor Jones;  Jack is the owner / operator of Jack's Wheel Alignment on the Falls Road.  He was also a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Corbin. In...

Richard Berry 'Bird Dog' Jones

Richard Berry 'Bird Dog' Jones

Dec 26, 2018

Richard Berry "Birddog" Jones of Gray, KY, departed this life on Dec. 26, 2018 at the UK Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 19, 1959 in Corbin, KY to Andrew O. Jones and Martha Gregory Jones. Richard is preceded in death by his Father, Andrew O. Jones and by his Brother Shannon...

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