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April  Dawn Curry

April Dawn Curry

Mar 19, 2024

April Dawn Curry, age 58, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at U.K. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Willard Darrell Brown and Shirley Anne Sharp Brown. April was a kind, joyful person who brought happiness to everyone she met. She cherished...

George I Bates

George I Bates

Mar 12, 2024

George I. Bates, age 81, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

George was a loving husband, and devoted father and grandfather, who was born in Jellico, Tennessee, a son of the late John Calvin Bates and Sylvania Perry Bates. George was a renowned historical masonry...

Carrie Anne Abbott

Carrie Anne Abbott

Mar 12, 2024

Carrie Anne Abbott, age 55, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky and had worked as a Teachers Aid for fifteen years at Corbin Primary School. In addition to her work as a teachers aid;...

Chester L. Vogler

Chester L. Vogler

Mar 5, 2024

Chester L. Vogler, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at the age of 93 in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. His journey came to a close due to complications from dementia.

He was born of humble beginnings on October 4, 1930, in Vogler’s Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada to Edwin and...

Christine  Elaine Kirk

Christine Elaine Kirk

Feb 29, 2024

Christine Elaine Kirk, age 60, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024, at her home in Corbin.

Born in San Fernando, California, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Freeman and by her fiance, OB Partin.

She is survived by her daughter, Hollie Renae Blevins; granddaughters,...

Rev. James  William Cook Sr.

Rev. James William Cook Sr.

Feb 26, 2024

Rev. James William Cook Sr., age 77, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday February 26, 2024, after his courageous and inspiring battle. "Jim fought the good fight, Jim has finished his race, Jim kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for Jim a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give Jim on this...

James D.  Dawson

James D. Dawson

Feb 26, 2024

Doctor James D. Dawson Jr, 76, beloved Husband, Dad, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2024. He entered this world on March 16, 1947, in Shepherdsville, KY, born to Delmar and Lillian Dawson. He is survived by his wife Sheila Dawson and his children Neal, Carrie, Paige and Zach Dawson, stepchildren Ashley and...

Ancil Allen  Pickard

Ancil Allen Pickard

Feb 24, 2024

Ancil Allen Pickard, age 68, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ancil and Deloris Jackson Pickard. Ancil was a Navy veteran and a Horticulturalist by trade working for Landmark Landscaping. He was also a member of Living Waters Pentacostal Church....

Thelma "Frankie" Sasser

Thelma "Frankie" Sasser

Feb 16, 2024

Thelma "Frankie" Sasser, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly in London, KY.

Frankie had a passion for teaching and community service. She taught for 29 years in the Corbin Independent School District. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Education from Cumberland College...

Diana Lynn Alsip

Diana Lynn Alsip

Feb 13, 2024

Diana Lynn Alsip, age 67, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday February 13, 2024.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Cox and Juanita Hart Cox.  Diana was a homemaker and member of Woodbine Christian Church.  She loved being with her family and cherished the time she spent with...

Drake Carter Southerland

Drake Carter Southerland

Feb 13, 2024

Drake Carter Southerland, age 10, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Drake was a fourth-grade student at Corbin Elementary. He was an active child who loved playing football, basketball, baseball, but he especially loved football. His favorite team was the Miami Dolphins. Drake enjoyed listening to music and playing video games...

Billie  Jean Glass

Billie Jean Glass

Feb 12, 2024

Billie Jean Glass, age 92, of Lexington, KY, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington.

Born in Corbin, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Mullins and Beatrice Parrott Mullins. Billie was very passionate and talented at creating and teaching wool rug hooking. She also loved collecting Indian baskets....

Nancy  Bird Carroll

Nancy Bird Carroll

Feb 8, 2024

Nancy Bird Carroll, age 87, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Nancy was born on March 19, 1936, in Woodbine, KY, to Ruben and Bonnie Bird. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Jenkins Hall, and brothers, Jerry...

Gene Alsip

Gene Alsip

Feb 7, 2024

Gene Alsip, age 90, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation.

Born in Williamsburg, KY, he was a son to the late Charles Alsip and Myrtle Williams Alsip. Gene was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served with the 3083d Support Squadron -...

Kenneth Ray Satterfield

Kenneth Ray Satterfield

Feb 6, 2024

Kenneth Ray "Ken" Satterfield, age 89, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Laurel Heights in London, Kentucky.

He was born on May 25, 1934, a son to the late Charles and Hazel Dopel Satterfield in Wallins Creek, Kentucky. On February 24, 1959, Ken wed Norma Jean Lambdin, who preceded him...

Geneva Suz Cooper Robinson

Geneva Suz Cooper Robinson

Feb 2, 2024

Geneva Suz Cooper Robinson, age 61, of Lily, Kentucky, passed away on Friday February 2, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

She born in Manhattan, New York City, and was a member of New Zion Ministries.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, Bettie Sue Bates and Arnold Earl Jones;...

Steelie Scalf Jr.

Steelie Scalf Jr.

Feb 2, 2024

Steelie Scalf Jr. age 61, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday February 2, 2024, at his home in Gray.

Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Steelie S. Scalf and Sallie Elsie Brown Scalf. Steelie was a retired mechanic with Overnite Transportation.

Steelie was a Kentucky Colonel and...

Brenda Joan Garland

Brenda Joan Garland

Jan 30, 2024

Brenda Joan Garland, age 77, of Corbin, KY, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Born in Cincinnati, OH, she was a daughter to the late Henry Clark and Retha Carmen Clark.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Garland; son, Eugene...

Raleigh B.  Engle

Raleigh B. Engle

Jan 29, 2024

Raleigh B. Engle, age 83, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday January 29, 2024, at his home.

Born in the Indian Creek Community in Knox County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late G.B. Engle and Bess Laws Engle. Raleigh was a retired bus driver having worked for Greyhound Bus Lines for 36years...

Shannon  Lock

Shannon Lock

Jan 29, 2024

Shannon Suzanne Lock, age 49 passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her home in London, Kentucky.

She was born in Covington, Kentucky on August 14,1974 to the late John Askins and Mona Sue Carpenter who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by Elmer Carpenter.

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