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Reed David "R.D." Taylor

Reed David "R.D." Taylor

Sep 21, 2016

Reed David Taylor (R.D.) 78, husband of Billie Taylor died Wednesday September 21, 2016 at Baptist Health Lexington. David (‶R.D) entered into this life on March 30, 1938. He was the son of the late Levi Taylor and Rachel Hodge Taylor. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in both Germany and Vietnam. He was retired...

Judy A. Smith

Judy A. Smith

Sep 20, 2016

Judy A. Smith, 62, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her residence. Born in Barbourville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Will and Gelois Mills Hollin. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Mark and Timothy Hollin. Judy is survived by her children David Smith and Michelle Smith; grandchildren Shilah Dean-Hart,...

Iva Hickey Ward

Iva Hickey Ward

Sep 19, 2016

Iva Hickey Ward, 87, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at The Heritage. Born in Williamsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late E.G. Hickey and Buna Mae Brooks Hickey. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Ward, Jr.; sister Vivian Taylor; and brothers Austin E. Hickey and Ralph M. Hickey. Iva...

Vernon V. Engle, Sr.

Vernon V. Engle, Sr.

Sep 17, 2016

Vernon V. Engle, Sr., age 79 of Gray passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Knox County, he was a son of the late Will and Martha Haggard Engle. In addition he was preceded in death by three brothers: Gorman, Jack, and Delbert Engle, and six sisters: Allie Miller, Ruby Hasty, Evelyn Engle, Odell...

Conny R. Jump

Conny R. Jump

Sep 16, 2016

Conny R. Jump, 78, of Corbin passed away Friday morning, September 16, 2016 at his home. Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late George and Rhoda Taylor Jump. Brothers Wendell and Don Jump also preceded him in death. Conny served in the U.S. Air Force before becoming a locomotive engineer with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He returned...

Gladys Cox

Gladys Cox

Sep 16, 2016

Gladys Cox, 76, of Gray passed away Friday evening, September 16, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was a daughter of the late Edgar and Mae Oliver Felts of Corbin. Also, Gladys was preceded in death by a son Allen Ray Cox and seven siblings: Billie Delia Felts, Harry Felts, Paul Felts, Jeanette Frederick, Danny Felts, Connie Clouse, and...

Peggy J. Griffin

Peggy J. Griffin

Sep 12, 2016

Peggy J. Griffin, 79, of Hudson, NC (formerly of Corbin)passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Griffin; parents Floyd and Rena Sweat Housley; brothers Jimmy and Lloyd Housley; and a great granddaughter Alexis Griffin. Peggy enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, particularly her grandchildren and her dog Tessie....

Janice Ranee Blankenship

Janice Ranee Blankenship

Sep 11, 2016

Janice Ranee Blankenship, 43, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her residence in Corbin. Janice was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Rick Blankenship and father James Ray Taylor. She is survived by her mother Lucille Taylor of Corbin; three children Ashley Earles (Zachary) of Corbin, Porshia Blankenship of...

Zion Elanna Spears

Zion Elanna Spears

Sep 10, 2016

Zion Elanna Spears was stillborn on September 10, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She is the daughter of David Spears and Monica Fields Spears who lovingly place her into to the caring arms of Jesus Christ their Savior. Zion Elanna was preceded in death by her Great Grandparents, Peggy Withers, Joe Fields, and Alma and James Spears. In...

Donald Lee Satterfield

Donald Lee Satterfield

Sep 10, 2016

Donald Lee Satterfield, age 79, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Saturday September 10, 2016 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born in Wallens Creek Kentucky to the late Charles H. Satterfield and Hazel Dopel Satterfield. Donald was a retired engineer with Dept of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and he was a Mason...

Susie Ellison

Susie Ellison

Sep 9, 2016

Susie Ellison, age 59, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday September 9, 2016, at Baptist Health in Lexington. She born in Corbin, Kentucky and was a CNA with Corbin Nursing Home. Susie loved her family. Beyond loving her children, grandchildren and parents, she was a very special aunt to her nieces and nephews. Susie was preceded in death by...

Geneva Marlar Honeycutt

Geneva Marlar Honeycutt

Sep 6, 2016

Geneva Marlar Honeycutt; age 86, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at the Christian Health Care Center in Corbin. She was born in Warren County, Ohio and was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church in Corbin. Geneva was preceded in death by her Husband Daniel Marlar in 1986. She is survived by her Children; Tonya Marlar...

Donald Joe Powell

Donald Joe Powell

Sep 3, 2016

Donald Joe Powell, 74, of Lily passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home. He was a son of the late Delmer and Hazel Marie Hyden Powell. A brother Wallace Powell and sister Brenda Sue Burkhart also predeceased him. Donald had been a farmer and of the Holiness faith. Survivors include seven children: Ora Jean Wagers, Donna Sue...

Ina Garcia

Ina Garcia

Sep 2, 2016

Ina Garcia, 76, of Corbin passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born at Peach Creek, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lula Adkins Armentrout. Brothers Franklin and Edsel, and sisters Jean, Ethelene, Eloise, and Rose also preceded her in death. Ina was a member of West Corbin Christian Church. She...

Kenny Edward Mabe

Kenny Edward Mabe

Aug 30, 2016

Kenny Edward Mabe, 54, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Luther Mabe and Francena Mills Mabe who survives. In addition to his father, Kenny was preceded in death by brother Ernie Ray Mabe; and grandparents Belle and Bert Engle, Cecil Mills, and Dorothy and...

Ruth Burdine Hawkins

Ruth Burdine Hawkins

Aug 30, 2016

Ruth Burdine Hawkins, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Christian Care Center in Corbin. Born in Wilton, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Burdine and Lula Helton Burdine. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and had worked as a beautician and as a sales clerk. In addition to her...

Joan Leola Cox

Joan Leola Cox

Aug 29, 2016

Joan Leola Cox, 82, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at UKMC in Lexington. Born in Clarissa, Minnesota, she had worked as a social worker in Michigan. A Lutheran by faith, Joan was a member of the Christian Bike Group, Leather 'N' Lace in Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cox, November...

Kathy Ann Miller-Mills

Kathy Ann Miller-Mills

Aug 29, 2016

Kathy Ann Miller-Mills, 41, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Miller and Sue Wilburn Miller who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Otis and Gladys Wilburn, and Harvey and Liza Miller. Kathy was a registered...

Ruby Watkins Parker Craig

Ruby Watkins Parker Craig

Aug 23, 2016

Ruby Watkins Parker Craig, age 97, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday August 23, 2016 at her home. She was born on October 9, 1918 in Fariston, KY to the late Jake and Samantha Edwards Watkins. Ruby was a retired teacher from Laurel County Schools, a member of First Baptist Church in Corbin, and an avid gardener. In addition...

Bonnie Maxine Silvers Medlin

Bonnie Maxine Silvers Medlin

Aug 23, 2016

Bonnie Maxine Silvers Medlin, 82, of Gray passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at her daughter's home. Born in Knoxville, TN she was a daughter of the late Seph and Viola Gregory Silvers. Also she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Jerome Medlin, brother Larry Silvers and sister Sue Plymill. Bonnie is survived by her daughter Jill...

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