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Mary Lou Mayne

Mary Lou Mayne

May 8, 2018

Mary Lou Mayne, 82, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Palm Bay, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph "Jay" Mayne on November 13, 2017; parents Robert Howard and Mossie Mullins Howard; and her brother Herman Howard. Mary Lou is survived by her three sons Riechl Mayne, Ryan Mayne (Pamela), and...

Alene Francis Wells-Ridener

Alene Francis Wells-Ridener

May 7, 2018

Alene Francis Wells-Ridener, born June 16, 1929 in Corbin, KY,   passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 in Ohio. She was the loving wife of the late Hershel Wells, dear mother of Larry Wells (Alayne),  Robin Schutte (Phil), Joann Cornelius (Roy),  Vickie Gregory (Bill),  Randy Wells (Lesa), and Tammy Sanders (Mike); grandmother of 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and...

John E Sutherland

John E Sutherland

May 6, 2018

John E. Sutherland, age 76, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his Parents; half Brother, Jerry and half Sister, Judy; Mother in law, Edna Middleton, brother in laws, Leburn and Edgar Middleton; and by sister in laws, Alma Hardin and Faye Cobb. John is survived...

Wilson Leroy Martin

Wilson Leroy Martin

May 3, 2018

Wilson L. Martin, age 77, of London, passed away on Thursday May 3, 2018 at his home. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, was retired from General Motors, and was a US Army Veteran. Wilson was preceded in death by his Son, Steven Lee Martin in 2014; father-in-law, Rev. Everett Harmon; and by a brother-in-law, Marvin Harmon. He is...

Jason D. Henson

Jason D. Henson

Apr 29, 2018

Jason D. Henson, 32, of Gray, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his home. Jason was preceded in death by his brother Henry Henson, and his uncles George, Beve and Dale Smallwood. He is survived by his parents Darlene and Earl Smith; brothers Teddy Smallwood, Earl Henson ( Jessica), Timmy Henson,  Gary Scalf (Danielle) and Billy Smith...

Bessie M. Davis Godsey

Bessie M. Davis Godsey

Apr 26, 2018

Bessie M. Davis Godsey, 96, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at her home. Born in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late John Davis and Maggie Napier Davis, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Godsey in 2011; son Johnny...

Charles "Tommy" Anders

Charles "Tommy" Anders

Apr 26, 2018

Charles "Tommy" Anders, 59, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at his home. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl Thomas Anders and Mamie Irene Smith Anders; and brothers Stephen and Ronald Anders. Surviving are his wife Violet Anders; children Tammy Anders and...

Juanita Fisher Burkhart

Juanita Fisher Burkhart

Apr 26, 2018

Juanita Fisher Burkhart, 79, of Corbin, passed away Thursday, April 26th, 2018 after a long illness at the home of her son.  Juanita was born on February 21st, 1939 and will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Joel Fisher Sr. and Dolly Minton Fisher; brothers Bill Fisher, Ronnie...

Pauline Boeckner

Pauline Boeckner

Apr 23, 2018

Pauline Boeckner, 94, of Corbin, passed away early Monday, April 23, 2018 following a long illness. She had been a resident of the Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center in Barbourville, Kentucky for the past three years. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky (Laurel County) and was the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha McHargue. She was also preceded...

Arthur L. Jody

Arthur L. Jody

Apr 20, 2018

Arthur L. Jody, age 65 of Manchester, passed away on Friday April 20, 2018 at Baptist Health in Richmond. He was a US Army veteran of Vietnam before serving in the Navy.  After retiring from the military he worked as a fork lift mechanic.. Arthur was preceded in death by his Parents, Samuel E. Jody and Lila Smallwood Jody;...

Gary L. Evans

Gary L. Evans

Apr 20, 2018

Gary L. Evans, 70, of Corbin passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home following a long illness. He was a son of the late Bill and Nell Evans and was preceded in death by sisters Joyce Faulkner and Pat Wallingford. Gary had been a locomotive engineer with the B&O and CSX railroads.  He was an award-winning billiards...

Jack Lee Lawson

Jack Lee Lawson

Apr 19, 2018

Jack L. Lawson, 75, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at St. Joseph Lexington Hospice Center. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Melda Monhollen Lawson. He is survived by his brother Jim Lawson (Marion Pennington); nephew Jack W. Lawson (Carla); step-niece Andrea Sutton; great-nephew Tyler Lawson and great-niece Kaitlyn Lawson; and aunt...

Larry Brockman

Larry Brockman

Apr 18, 2018

Larry Brockman, 75, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington. Larry was born in Lexington. He had worked as a locomotive operator for Arch Mineral, and was a longtime member of West Corbin Baptist Church where he loved to spend time in fellowship. He loved sports, especially UK sports, and liked to swap...

James Russell Majors

James Russell Majors

Apr 18, 2018

James Russell Majors, 88, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. Born in Knox County, Kentucky, Russell was the son of the late Robert and Mattie Stamper Majors. He had worked in job printing and office equipment and supplies and was the former owner of Chandler Printing Co. He was a...

Michael "Mickey" Joseph Dunlap

Michael "Mickey" Joseph Dunlap

Apr 17, 2018

Michael "Mickey" Joseph Dunlap, 25, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Hammond, Indiana, he had worked as a cook at Smokey Bear's BBQ in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his mother Tonya Renae Dunlap and grandmothers Candy Dunlap and Pauletta R. Harwood. He is survived by his...

Jamie Dean Robertson

Jamie Dean Robertson

Apr 16, 2018

Jamie Dean Robertson, 32, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, in Erie, PA. She was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Bell. Surviving are her mother Elizabeth Robertson; daughter Jaylynn Robertson; sister Eva Carr (James); nieces and nephews: Emily and Tanner Moore, Lexie and Bailey Henson, and Jacob, Robert and Jeff Carr; and numerous friends....

Violet Dizney Willis

Violet Dizney Willis

Apr 16, 2018

Violet Dizney Willis, 80, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at her home.. Born in Corbin, Violet was the daughter of the late Homer and Rosie Jones Dizney. She had a multitude of wonderful friends. Very special to her was her Piney Grove Baptist Church family whom she spent much time with in fellowship and worship....

Mack L. Holland

Mack L. Holland

Apr 16, 2018

Mack L. Holland, 82, of Keavy, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY. Born in Athol, Kentucky, Mack was the son of the late Monroe and Martha McIntosh Holland. He had worked as a truck driver for United Van Lines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ...

Roy Eugene Blankenship

Roy Eugene Blankenship

Apr 11, 2018

Roy Eugene Blankenship, 74, of Keavy, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2018 at The Kentucky One Health St. Joseph Hospital, London, KY. Roy was born November 20, 1943 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to the late John  and Vivian Hickson Blankenship.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing bingo, and had worked as a press operator for Chrysler Corp....

Connie Lynn Worthington

Connie Lynn Worthington

Apr 8, 2018

Connie Lynn Worthington, age 53, of Lily, Kentucky passed away on Sunday April 8, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Connie was preceded in death by her Son, Justin Russell and by her Parents, Raymond and Rose Couch. Connie is survived by her...

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