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Robert "Bob" Frost

Robert "Bob" Frost

Dec 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" Frost, 75, of Barbourville, KY and formerly of Booneville, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home.

Born at Peewee Valley, KY, he was a son of the late Hollie Ray Frost and Lena Frances Yunt Frost. In addition, he was preceded in death by brothers Bill and infant Jerry Frost, and...

Harold "Bud" Allen

Harold "Bud" Allen

Dec 21, 2023

Harold "Bud" Allen, age 69, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.

Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Beverly Paul "B.P." Allen and Etta Cornett Allen. Bud was a heavy equipment truck driver and was a US Army veteran...

Gladys  Medlin

Gladys Medlin

Dec 18, 2023

Gladys (Betty) Medlin, age 89, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at her home in Gray, Kentucky

She was born in Harlan County Kentucky on April 6, 1934, to the late Lester and Allie Hoskins Davenport.

In Addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter...

Tabitha Ariel Harmon

Tabitha Ariel Harmon

Dec 18, 2023

Tabitha Ariel Harmon, age 32, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lynn Harmon, sister, Ashley Harmon, and brother-in-law, Brandon Smith.

Tabitha is survived by her mother, Sharon Harmon, mother, Melanie Loveless, children, Aiden Harmon, Alyssa Harmon, and Ariel Harmon,...

Jo Anne Gregory

Jo Anne Gregory

Dec 17, 2023

Jo Anne Gregory, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin, Kentucky.

She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on May 26, 1938, to the late Walter and Madeline Byrd.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years Philip Gregory, her daughters Joni Farmer...

Cleland  Lesley Thorpe

Cleland Lesley Thorpe

Dec 13, 2023

Cleland Lesley Thorpe, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky.

Born in Keavy, Kentucky, he was a son to the late George Curry Thorpe and Grace Jones Thorpe. From an early age Cleland had a desire to serve others. He served in both...

Curtis Blaine Jaynes

Curtis Blaine Jaynes

Dec 13, 2023

Curtis Blaine Jaynes, 64, of Corbin, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Curtis was born on November 19, 1959 in Corbin, Kentucky to his parents William F. Jaynes and Juanita Ellen Paul Jaynes, who proceed him in death.

In addition to his parents, Curtis...

Phyllis Ann Holt

Phyllis Ann Holt

Dec 12, 2023

Phyllis Ann Hammons Reynolds Holt, age 78, of Corbin, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Coy Boyd and Opal Lee Hammons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wilma Jean Hammons Elliott, brother, James Edwin “Jimbo” Hammons,...

Nancy Carolyn Rutherford

Nancy Carolyn Rutherford

Dec 7, 2023

Nancy Carolyn Felix Rutherford, age 64, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023, at her home in Corbin.

Born in Wayne, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Gene Felix and Caroline Williams Felix. Nancy was jack of all trades who was always willing to jump in and help with any...

Jackie Lee Feltner

Jackie Lee Feltner

Dec 6, 2023

Jackie Lee Feltner, age 68, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin.

Born in Hazard, KY, on June 25, 1955, to the late Lee Feltner and Dorothy Collins Feltner. Jackie worked as an underground coalminer for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling,...

Ruth  Elinor Lewis

Ruth Elinor Lewis

Dec 3, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Elinor (Umstot) Lewis, 71, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on December 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Ruth, daughter of the late William Gilmore Umstot and Elinor May Umstot, was born January 30, 1952 in Cumberland, Maryland. She was raised alongside her sisters, Nancy Barry (the late Robert C., Jr.)...

Edna  Mae  Parham

Edna Mae Parham

Dec 1, 2023

Edna Mae Parham, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, in St. Augustine, Florida.

Born in Keavy, Kentucky, Edna was a daughter to the late Robert Lee Higginbotham and Flora Gibbs Higginbotham. She was a talented quiltmaker and enjoyed sharing her quilts with others. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening. Edna was an...

Virginia  Belle Sizemore

Virginia Belle Sizemore

Nov 30, 2023

Virginia Belle Sizemore, age 84, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Jolo, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Alva Bise and Pearl Gillespie Bise. Virginia was a homemaker and member of Gray Baptist Church.

In addition to...

Melissa Kay Taylor

Melissa Kay Taylor

Nov 30, 2023

Melissa Kay Knuckles Taylor, age 51, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at her home

Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Donnie Knuckles and Belinda Ellen Hurd Knuckles. Melissa was a former waitress with the Root Beer Stand in Corbin and was an active volunteer at...

Samuel  R.  Turner

Samuel R. Turner

Nov 28, 2023

Samuel Ray Turner, age 75, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday November 28, 2023, at his residence.

Samuel was born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 24, 1948, to the late James Turner and Laura Turner Statzer.  He grew up with his grandparents the late James and Elizabeth Turner.  After graduating Hazard High School, he...

Gerald Gene Morris

Gerald Gene Morris

Nov 27, 2023

Gerald Gene Morris, age 73, passed away on Monday November 27, 2023, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, he was a retired foreman with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Although he was born in Kentucky, he was originally from Washington State, and was a longtime fan of...

Patricia  Elaine Neeley

Patricia Elaine Neeley

Nov 26, 2023

Patricia Elaine Neeley, age 61, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Born in Oneida, KY, she was a daughter to the late Jerry Neeley and Mildred Lee Smith. Patricia lived with great compassion, kindness, and selfless love for others. She never met a stranger or...

Delena Rosa Mcknight

Delena Rosa Mcknight

Nov 26, 2023

Delena Rosa McKnight, age 71, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday November 26, 2023, at her home

Born in Hazard, Kentucky, she was preceded in death by her parents, Winfrey Brashear and Mary Hollon Brashear. She was a Registered Nurse having worked at Baptist Regional Medical Center before working for many years prior to...

Kimberly  Younts

Kimberly Younts

Nov 22, 2023

Kimberly Taryl Younts, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

She was born in London, Kentucky on August 23, 1956, to the late William G. and Juanita Hughes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Younts, a son,...

Patricia Ann  Collins

Patricia Ann Collins

Nov 22, 2023

Patricia Ann Collins, 72, of Corbin passed away Wednesday morning, November 22, 2023 at the UK Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Born in Louisville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Anna Lois Disney Partin. Her husband Eugene Collins, brother Rayburn Partin, and stepson David Collins also preceded her in death.

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