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Thelma S. Brewer

Thelma S. Brewer

Aug 22, 2016

Thelma S. Brewer, age 83, of Corbin passed away on Monday August 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving Husband, Dennis Doyle Brewer on June 5, 2016. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a Daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Topolsky; Parents, Robert Scalf and Judith Siler Scalf; and by her Brothers, Billy Scalf...

H. P. 'Jim' Fuson

H. P. 'Jim' Fuson

Aug 20, 2016

H. P. Fuson, 84, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ethel Fuson, sisters Ruth Smith, Retha Penlack, Ruby Dugger, Doris Rapier, and Emma Sue Cox, and a brother, Gene Fuson. H. P. is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nan Fuson; three daughters and their...

Lois Jean Stevens

Lois Jean Stevens

Aug 20, 2016

Lois Jean Stevens, 82, of Corbin passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. She was born July 13, 1934 to the late James and Oma Wells, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Stevens. Jean was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life, along with her...

Barbara Lee Helton-Morrison

Barbara Lee Helton-Morrison

Aug 11, 2016

Barbara Lee Helton-Morrison, age 48, of Corbin passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. She is survived by her parents Darrell and Ima Helton; her grandmother Mary Helton; a brother Charles Gray and wife Deborah, all of Corbin; sisters Sheila Jenkins and husband Charles of Heber Springs, AR, and Tammy Sparks and husband Jeffrey of Shelbyville;...

Robert Lee Judd

Robert Lee Judd

Aug 10, 2016

Robert Lee Judd, age 73, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 from his residence. He was born December 28, 1942 in Gray Hawk, Kentucky to Walker and Belle Blake Judd. He was united in marriage June 7, 1962 to Imogene Griffin Judd and to this 54 year union four children were born: Charles, Karen,...

Addison Dawn Henderson

Addison Dawn Henderson

Aug 5, 2016

Addison Dawn Henderson, infant daughter of Tamara Henderson and Dakota Smith passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Other family members include a sister, Skylar Henderson; grandparents: Addie Sue Wagers Davis, Carl Michael Henderson, Michelle Smith, and William Smith; great grandmother Carlene Dugger; and great grandfather Adam Wagers. Addison was preceded in death by a great...

Onedda Eaton

Onedda Eaton

Aug 5, 2016

Onedda Eaton, 84, formerly of Corbin, KY and the widow of Foster A. Eaton, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Baptist Health in Louisville. Born at Woodbine, she was a daughter of the late Lonzo and Nola Mason Mitchell. In addition, she was preceded in death by brothers Quinton Mitchell and R. E. Mitchell, and sisters Lula Smith,...

Nellie Joyce Wilson

Nellie Joyce Wilson

Aug 4, 2016

Nellie Joyce Wilson, formerly of Baldwinville and Winchendon, passed away at home with her son and daughter-in law, Thursday, August 4, 2016 after bravely battling a long illness. She was born in October, 1944 in Corbin, Kentucky, daughter of the late Flora Mae (Lockhart) Wilson and Claybourne Sherman Wilson, and is survived by her one brother, Walter Raymond Wilson....

Nadine Rogers

Nadine Rogers

Aug 3, 2016

Nadine Rogers, 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at the Christian Health Center in Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the later Garrard and Daley Owens. Nadine was a homemaker and a devoted mother to all her children, especially her late daughter Sheila Ann Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband...

Eva Sue Hendrickson

Eva Sue Hendrickson

Aug 2, 2016

Eva Sue Hendrickson, 65, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin Born in Pineville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Hendrickson and Rhoda Webb Hendrickson. She was also preceded in death by her significant other Harold Hammons; brother Thomas "Johnny Bear" Hendrickson; sisters Rhonda Faye Hoskins, Mary Evelyn Hendrickson and...

Carla Sue Love

Carla Sue Love

Jul 28, 2016

Carla Sue Love, 62, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, Carla was the daughter of the late Harold and Mae Brooks. She had worked as a CNA at The Heritage Nursing Home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Love in 2002...

Dallas R. Earls

Dallas R. Earls

Jul 24, 2016

Dallas R. Earls, age 56, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday July 24, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Dewey and Dorothy Earls; In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Brother, Junior Earls and Sister, Teena Earls Franks. Dallas is survived by his Son, Daryl...

James Ray Patterson, Jr.

James Ray Patterson, Jr.

Jul 19, 2016

James Ray Patterson, Jr., 37, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence. James was preceded in death by his grandparents: Raymond and Octavia Baker, and Boyd and Florence Patterson. He is survived by his Parents, James Ray Patterson, Sr. and Roena Baker Patterson; his brother, Clinton Doan; sister, Virginia Farris; and by numerous aunts,...

Richard Matlock

Richard Matlock

Jul 17, 2016

Richard Matlock, age 82, passed away July 17, 2016 in Murray, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his Father, Rev. Edd Matlock; Brothers, Carl and Howard Matlock; and Sisters Opal and Annabelle. Richard is survived by his Sister, Mossie Lawson of Corbin. Local arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin.

Edward "Eddie" W. Adams

Edward "Eddie" W. Adams

Jul 17, 2016

Edward "Eddie" Adams, age 64, of Corbin, KY passed away on Sunday July 17, 2016 at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was born in Danville, Kentucky and moved to Corbin in 1988 from Louisville, KY where he worked as an electrician for CSX Railroad. Eddie was a hard working man, having never missed a day of work in his...

Donald Ray Napier

Donald Ray Napier

Jul 16, 2016

Donald Ray Napier, 73, of Lily passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. Born in Harlan County, KY, he was a son of the late Claude and Ruth Alford Napier. A sister Joyce Scott also predeceased him. Donald is survived by his longtime companion, Dottie Lanham; eight brothers and sisters: George Napier, Claudine Johnson, Teresa Vanover, Linda...

Mary T Moore

Mary T Moore

Jul 15, 2016

Mary T. (Keegan) Moore of San Angelo, TX, formerly of Rantoul, IL, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 in San Angelo, TX. She was born on Dec 29, 1926 in War, WV to Walter James Keegan and Elva Jane Jones. After her father was killed in a car accident in 1929, she was raised by Sidney W. Struck...

Larry Dean Felts

Larry Dean Felts

Jul 9, 2016

Larry Dean Felts; age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday July 9, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was a US Army Veteran of Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion Post 88 of Corbin, and he was Pentecostal by faith. Larry was preceded in death by his Companion for over 35 years, Leona Rose;...

Harold D. Creech

Harold D. Creech

Jul 7, 2016

Harold Creech, 78, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born in Totz, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Delmer and Viola Creech. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Joseph Creech and David Earl Creech. Harold graduated from Cumberland College and received his Master’s degree from EKU....

Violet A Meadors

Violet A Meadors

Jul 5, 2016

Violet A. Meadors, age 93 of Miamisburg, OH, passed away on July 5, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on January 14, 1923 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Herbert and Edith (Storm) Newman. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Meadors; daughter, Karen Lentsch, infant son, Leon Meadors; 3 sisters...

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