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Pamela Wheeler Castle

Pamela Wheeler Castle

Oct 21, 2017

Pamela Wheeler Castle, 72, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at her home in Corbin. Born in Winchester, she was a graduate of Auburn University.  Pamela  was a consultant for Tri-County Veterinary Clinic in Corbin She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Wheeler. She is survived by her husband James Castle; daughters Traci Castle Propper (Loren)...

Ruby Y Bolton

Ruby Y Bolton

Oct 20, 2017

Ruby Bolton, age 75, of Lily, Kentucky formerly of Gray, Kentucky passed away on Friday October 20, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Fred and Gertie Irvin Bolton; Brothers, Ray Bolton and Louis Bolton; and by a Sister, Anna Jane Elliott. Ruby was retired after working for over 30years at the former American...

James Paul Nelson

James Paul Nelson

Oct 16, 2017

James P. Nelson, 58, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born in Lake City, Tennessee, James was the son of the late Dewey and Idessie Nelson. He had been a truck driver for Midwest Logistics and loved cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Leamon Curtis Bolton

Leamon Curtis Bolton

Oct 14, 2017

Leamon Curtis Bolton, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his home in Corbin. Leamon was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in WWII. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an entrepreneur in various business ventures. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Bolton; parents Letcher and Bonnie Bolton; brother Clifford Bolton,...

Billy Gene Henson

Billy Gene Henson

Oct 12, 2017

Billy Gene Henson, 54, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. Billy was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Sarah McNeil Henson, and his brother Carl Henson. He is survived by his sons Jonathan Henson and Brandon Henson; grandchildren Nathaniel, Lillian, Marley, and Michael; sister Cleta Henderson; adopted sister Patrice Smallwood;...

Rev. Thurston Henlsey

Rev. Thurston Henlsey

Oct 10, 2017

Rev. Thurston Hensley, age 78, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday morning at his home. He was retired master electrician from CSX and was a longtime song leader and musician for the church prior to becoming pastor of the Parkhill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Corbin for over 36years.  Thurston was loved by all who knew him and he was...

Geneva Knuckles

Geneva Knuckles

Oct 9, 2017

Geneva Knuckles, age 78, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 in Chicago. She was born on February 1, 1939 in Helton, KY to the late Fred Napier and Mary Ellen Napier.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all of her Children: Deborah Klabacha, Earl Dean Knuckles, and Wendy Hintsala. Geneva loved...

Gerald Dwayne Hall

Gerald Dwayne Hall

Oct 7, 2017

Gerald Dwayne Hall, 80, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his residence in Gray, Kentucky. Born in Bethlehem, KY, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Alice Hall. Gerald had worked in maintenance for the Kentucky State Parks. He loved collecting eagles, and loved bowling. Gerald was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived...

Norman Grant

Norman Grant

Oct 5, 2017

Norman Grant; age 81, of Woodbine, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2017 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was born in Knox County and was a retired coal miner and had attended Indian Creek Baptist Church. Norman was preceded in death by his Mother, Mallie Grant; Father, Bradley Carter; Brothers, Wilikie Lee Grant and Garrett...

Ruby C. Engle

Ruby C. Engle

Oct 5, 2017

Ruby C. Engle, 84, of Lily, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Vicco, Kentucky, Ruby was the daughter of the late Bill and Stella Combs. She was also preceded in death by her husband John Engle on March 4, 1998; son Billy Engle; and three brothers Jesse Combs, Silas Combs and Johnny...

Mary Jane Allen

Mary Jane Allen

Sep 26, 2017

Mary Jane Allen, age 79, of Corbin, KY passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin.   She was born November 29, 1937 in Urbana, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 60 years, Roy Edward Allen,  parents, Hobert Harmon and Clara Cole Harmon, brothers; Burl Harmon, Roy Harmon, Troy Harmon and sisters; Wanita...

Jerry Lee Trosper

Jerry Lee Trosper

Sep 23, 2017

Jerry Lee Trosper, 56, passed away at his home in Corbin on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was the son of the late Jack Otis Trosper and Bessie Roaden Combs. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Chasity Trosper, and a brother Gary Trosper. Jerry is survived by his children: Daniel Messer, Stephanie Jenkins,  Jack Slone, Gary...

Alice Elizabeth "Beth" 'Beth' Faulkner

Alice Elizabeth "Beth" 'Beth' Faulkner

Sep 21, 2017

Alice Elizabeth ‶Beth ‶ Faulkner of Corbin, formerly of Talbott, TN, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Baptist Health.  She was a daughter of the late Carson Oldfield and Rebecca Faulkner. Beth was a graduate of Fugazzi Business College and was a former office manager for both Precision Parts Corporation and Tennessee Institute of Cosmetology in Morristown, TN. ...

James H. 'Jimmie' Washam

James H. 'Jimmie' Washam

Sep 20, 2017

James H. (Jimmie) Washam, age 83, of Corbin, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at The Heritage in Corbin after an extended illness.  He was born November 30, 1933 at Stearns, Kentucky to Floyd and Okley Washam. James was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Sue Coffey Washam, and his brother Kenneth Mack Washam....

Martha Jane 'Susie' Reeves

Martha Jane 'Susie' Reeves

Sep 18, 2017

Martha Jane "Susie" Reeves, 59, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at UKMC in Lexington. Born in Barbourville, Susie was Baptist by faith and was a devout believer. She was retired and had been a waitress at the Rootbeer Stand. She was preceded in death by her father James Petrey, brother Billy Ray Davis, and grandmother Martha Davis....

Donnie Lee Smith

Donnie Lee Smith

Sep 17, 2017

Donnie Lee Smith, 50, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his father Marvin Otis Smith and brother Roger Dale Smith. Donnie had worked as a meat cutter at the Piggly Wiggly and attended the First Apostolic Church. He is survived by his wife Tara Smith; children: Donnie...

Peggy Darlene White

Peggy Darlene White

Sep 13, 2017

Peggy Darlene White, 58, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Loraine Day Moore. She recently retired from teaching for the Knox County Schools. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Charles Moore, and sisters Wanda...

David A Fitzpatrick Ii

David A Fitzpatrick Ii

Sep 12, 2017

David A. Fitzpatrick II, age 53 of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday September 12, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was born in North Carolina and worked at Applebees in Corbin.   David was a US Army Veteran and was preceded in death by his Son, Christopher Oney, and Father, David Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his Wife,...

Martha Lee Daniel

Martha Lee Daniel

Sep 10, 2017

Martha Lee Daniel, 92, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at her residence. Martha had been a homemaker, was a member of Central Baptist Church, and a member of the Cumberland Falls Garden Club and Friday Afternoon Book Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd F. Johnson and Sallye Reynolds Johnson; husband, Robert...

Steven E Leforce

Steven E Leforce

Sep 9, 2017

Steven E. LeForce, 50, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at UKMC in Lexington. Born in Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert and Kathleen Elliott LeForce. Steven had been a certified welder and worked for General Shale and CSX Railroad. He was a good man and wanted to be remembered as the hard-working and...

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