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Marjorie M. Asher

Marjorie M. Asher

Jul 4, 2016

Marjorie M. Walden Asher, 88, formerly of Corbin and Tom’s Brook, Virginia, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016, at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Foister and Nora Walden. She was also preceded in death by her husband Elam Asher; and three brothers Bill, Hugh, and Junior Walden. Marjorie...

Tammy S. Davis

Tammy S. Davis

Jul 3, 2016

Tammy S. Davis; age 55, of Gray, passed away on Sunday July 3, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin and was a graduate of Corbin High School. Tammy was a former Insurance Agent serving many local customers through her years of service. She was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church and loved listening...

Thomas J. Stidham Jr.

Thomas J. Stidham Jr.

Jul 2, 2016

Thomas J. Stidham Jr. age 65, formerly of Sterling Heights, MI went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2016. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky and was a US Army SP4 Veteran having been honorably discharged in 1974. Thomas received his Associate Degree in General Studies with High Honors from Macomb Community College in Warren, MI; and...

Billie D Walters

Billie D Walters

Jul 1, 2016

Billie D. Walters, 71 of Corbin, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016, at his home with his children by his side. He spent 22 years in the U.S. Army and retired a 1st Sergeant in 1983. He enjoyed fishing and being on the lake. Bill was preceded in death by his parents: Lewis & Martha, his brother, Wendall, and...

Geneva Penix Johnson

Geneva Penix Johnson

Jun 29, 2016

Geneva Penix Johnson, 92, of Gray, passed away on June 29, 2016 at Christian Care Corbin. Born February 29, 1924 in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Martha Engle Penix. On July 24, 1943, she married the late William Johnson, Jr. (12/2/1921 - 4/22/2006). Their son Jerry Wayne Johnson (2/14/1947 - 2/3/2016) preceded her...

Troy Roark

Troy Roark

Jun 28, 2016

Troy Roark, age 80, departed this life Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his parents Foster Roark and Catherine Brunner Roark, a sister Margaret, a sister Dorothy, and an infant brother Earl. Troy leaves behind brother Willard Roark and wife Glenna, brother George Roark, brother Charley Roark, and...

Gaylain Timothy '"G"' Mcfarland

Gaylain Timothy '"G"' Mcfarland

Jun 27, 2016

Gaylain Timothy "G" McFarland, 51, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Continue Care Hospital. He was born in Corbin to the late Glenn B. McFarland and Alice Ridner McFarland. He had worked at Johnny Wheels in Corbin as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, NASCAR, and being with his five grandchildren and his...

Jerrell Loren Pridemore, Jr.

Jerrell Loren Pridemore, Jr.

Jun 27, 2016

Jerrell Loren Pridemore, Jr., 37, of Lily, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Judy Pridemore and Jerrell Pridemore who survives. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister Lisa Lotton; and grandparents L.H. Pridemore and Buna Pridemore,...

Janet S. Painter

Janet S. Painter

Jun 22, 2016

Janet S. Painter, 60, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at her home. Born in Manchester, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bradley and Louise Gregory Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Bobby Ray Smith and sisters Rosa Ann Goins and Lisa Smith (infant). Janet had...

James Willard 'Jim' Mcburney

James Willard 'Jim' Mcburney

Jun 19, 2016

James "Jim" Willard McBurney, 65, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at St. Joseph London. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Charles McBurney and Leota Baird McBurney who survives. He was the owner of Waitsboro Manufacturing boat builders. Jim is survived by his mother Leota McBurney and his companion Linda Barrett. Funeral...

Hazel Arlene Hazelwood

Hazel Arlene Hazelwood

Jun 18, 2016

Hazel Arlene Hazelwood, age 68, of Keavy, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born on May 8, 1948 the daughter of the late Monroe and Nanny Johnson Martin. Hazel enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family and with her cat "Icey." She was a member of Hopewell...

James "Bo" 'Bo' Havens

James "Bo" 'Bo' Havens

Jun 18, 2016

James "Bo" Havens, 26, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born August 27, 1989, in Corbin, he is survived by his mamaw Allie Maria Rose of Corbin; mother Vicki Rose of Jackson County; father Randall Huff of Jackson County; daughters Emma Elizabeth of Corbin and Sophia Brook of Melbourne, Florida; brothers Chris Owens and...

Cain Mckinley Shipman

Cain Mckinley Shipman

Jun 18, 2016

Cain McKinley Shipman; age 23; passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016. He was born on June 6, 1993 in London, KY and was an avid Rapper who loved music, children, and dogs. He enjoyed swimming, hiking, biking, skateboarding, and playing video games. He was preceded in death by his Aunt, Crystal Stanley. Cain is survived by his Father,...

Patricia Moore Buhl

Patricia Moore Buhl

Jun 15, 2016

Patricia Moore Buhl, 80, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on June 15, 2016 in Franklin. Patricia is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rev. Gary Wayne Buhl; four children and eight grandchildren; and sister-in-law Betty Fox of Corbin. Graveside committal service will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 17, at the Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin. Vankirk-Grisell...

Jerome Nickolas 'Jerry' Pavelski

Jerome Nickolas 'Jerry' Pavelski

Jun 15, 2016

Jerome "Jerry" Nickolas Pavelski, 76, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his home. Born in Almond, Wisconsin, he had been a truck driver, was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Corbin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Lillian Pavelski...

Libya J. "Libby" Hall

Libya J. "Libby" Hall

Jun 14, 2016

Libya Jean Hall (Libby), 73, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on her birthday, June 14, 2016. She was born in Corbin, KY on June 14, 1943 to Pearl Sue Wright of Corbin and Cincinnati, OH, and Alva Chester Hall of Woodbine and Ft. Wayne, IN. Libby was a 1961 graduate of Corbin High School. She...

Bonnie Kay Love Riddell

Bonnie Kay Love Riddell

Jun 10, 2016

Bonnie Kay Love Riddell, 55, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016, in Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late Wanda Wilson and Kenneth Lee Love. She was also preceded in death by her son Robbie Beck. Bonnie is survived by her husband Roy Riddell; children Shannon Gatliff and Amanda Love Wygle; and siblings Jeff...

Nadine Pennington Carr

Nadine Pennington Carr

Jun 9, 2016

Nadine Pennington Carr, 87, of Corbin passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was a daughter of the late Link and Lettie Trammell Pennington and the widow of James Floyd Carr. She was preceded in death by her son Jimmy Carr and an infant son, as well as six siblings and some of their spouses:...

Dennis Doyle Brewer

Dennis Doyle Brewer

Jun 5, 2016

Dennis Doyle Brewer, 88, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at the home of his daughter surrounded by family. Born in Laurel County, he was the son of the late Charles N. and Margaret F. Chesnut Brewer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter Rebecca "Becky" Topolsky; sisters Kathleen Mae Brewer...

James "Jim" Welsh

James "Jim" Welsh

Jun 2, 2016

James "Jim" Welsh, 58, of Corbin passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in the UK Hospital at Lexington. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roger and Ruth Melvin Welsh. He was a mechanical engineer at the Firestone plant at Williamsburg. Jim lived a full and blessed life, always surrounded by family and friends. He...

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