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Wilma Jean Parrott

Wilma Jean Parrott

Oct 20, 2015

Wilma Jean Parrott, 74, of Gray, KY passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born at Blackstar in Harlan County, the only daughter of the late Arthur and Rachel Miracle Shipman. A brother Patrick Shipman and his wife Rita also preceded her in death. Wilma had worked as a court reporter and been a...

Louise Logan

Louise Logan

Oct 17, 2015

Louise Logan, age 78, of Corbin passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Compassionate Care Hospice Center at Richmond. She was born in the Bee Creek area of Whitley County, a daughter of the late Newt Green McKeehan and Cora Alsip McKeehan. In addition to her parents, Louise was predeceased by her husband Ed Logan, an infant son...

Frances 'M & M' Willis

Frances 'M & M' Willis

Oct 17, 2015

Frances Willis, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born in Knox County, Frances was the daughter of the late John Trosper and Mattie Johnson Trosper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Luther H. "Luke" Willis; son Eugene Willis; and siblings Pauline Maxwell, Dallas Trosper...

Kathleen Inez Lawson Eaton

Kathleen Inez Lawson Eaton

Oct 17, 2015

Kathleen Inez Lawson Eaton was born June 5, 1922 in Woodbine, KY to Lily Mae Messer Lawson and Benjamin Hardin Lawson and passed away on October 17, 2015.  She was the youngest of four girls: Margaret, Maxine, Maureen and big sister to brother Robert (all of whom preceded her in death).  Kathleen married Sam Eaton Jr. during WWII and...

Samuel Mccoy Jr.

Samuel Mccoy Jr.

Oct 17, 2015

Samuel McCoy Jr. age 68, passed away on Saturday October 17, 2015 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Tennessee a son of the late Samuel McCoy and Eva Rose McCoy Smith. Samuel was a US Army Veteran of Korea; He was retired from the former Speedway and Pilot near exit 25 in Corbin and was a...

Coy Grubb, Jr.

Coy Grubb, Jr.

Oct 11, 2015

Coy Grubb, Jr., age 60, of Corbin passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at his home. Born in Louisville, he was a son of the late Coy Grubb, Sr. and Eva Pearl Taylor Grubb. A brother, Harlan "Dub" Grubb and a sister, Evelyn Davidson also preceded him in death. Coy was a U.S. Army veteran and had worked in...

Hubert Wayne Buchanan

Hubert Wayne Buchanan

Oct 8, 2015

Hubert Wayne Buchanan, 77, of Woodbine passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Continue Care Hospital. Born at Woodbine, he was a son of the late John and Mae Davis Buchanan. He was preceded in death by seven siblings: Dixie Roaden, Georgia Prewitt, Ruby Shumate, Floye Buchanan, John Buchanan, Jr., Leonard Buchanan, and Willard Buchanan. Hubert is survived by...

Alta Parsons Sargent Taylor

Alta Parsons Sargent Taylor

Oct 4, 2015

Alta Parsons Sargent Taylor, of Clio, MI, formerly of Pontiac, MI, age 91, passed away on Sunday morning October 4, 2015 at the home of her daughter. Alta was born February 8,1924 at Hulen, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Victor and Itha Hobbs Parsons. Alta is a member of the Singing Ministries Church Mt. Morris Michigan. Alta was...

Anna Sue Reams

Anna Sue Reams

Oct 4, 2015

Anna Sue Reams, went to her heavenly home from her earthly home in Corbin last week at the age 67. She was born in Virginia on November 5, 1947. Sue was preceded in death by her Parents, Bascum Roberts and Calley (Rowe) Roberts Howard; Husband, Johnny Reams, and by a Brother, Clinton Howard. She is survived by her Sons,...

Marvin G. Combs

Marvin G. Combs

Oct 1, 2015

Marvin G. Combs, 81, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 1, 2015, with his wife and best friend of 34 years, Judy (Lovely) Combs, standing by his side. Marvin was a loving husband and father. His children are Jerry Combs,( Billye June), Janet Kraft,( Jay), Jill Combs, Greg Cornett,( Amee ) Barry Cornett, Marc Cornett, (Darlene),...

Matthew Jordan Hammons

Matthew Jordan Hammons

Sep 30, 2015

Matthew Jordan Hammons, age 24, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Matthew was a 2009 graduate of Knox Central High School. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carl Hammons Sr. and Melvin Mills. He is survived by his mother and step-father Jamie and Tony McNew; father, Carl Hammons Jr.; grandmothers, Barbara Pitman and Estelita...

Ronald Edward Hensley

Ronald Edward Hensley

Sep 29, 2015

Ronald E. Hensley, 64, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born in Benham, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Leo and Sally Holmes Hensley. He was a retired environmental engineer employed by Flowers Bakery, and was a member of Frankfort Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was...

Bonnie Jean Hollins

Bonnie Jean Hollins

Sep 15, 2015

Bonnie Jean Hollins; age 87, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday September 15, 2015 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. A good Christian woman, Bonnie was deeply devoted to her churches and to serving others. She was born Gray, KY and was preceded in death by her Husband, Ray Hollins; Parents, Eugene Hart and May Phipps Kindred, and by...

Jackson Phillip Good

Jackson Phillip Good

Sep 15, 2015

Jackson Phillip Good, infant son of John and Misty Decker Good of Keavy, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Lisa Eugena Knuckles and his paternal grandfather Everett Eugene Good. In addition to his parents, Jackson is survived by sisters Brandi Campbell and Bethany Good; brothers Johnathan Smith, Joshua...

Teresa Lynn Miller

Teresa Lynn Miller

Sep 14, 2015

Teresa Lynn Miller, age 42, of Corbin, passed away on Monday September 14, 215 at her home. She was preceded in death by her Parents. Teresa is survived by her Brother, Larry Joe Hubbard; Domestic partner and fiancé, Gracie Mason; and by a friend who was like a Sister, Tracy Young. Visitation for Teresa Lynn Miller will be held...

Amber Nicole Decker

Amber Nicole Decker

Sep 11, 2015

Amber Nicole Decker; age 25, of London, was taken unexpectedly from this world and will be truly missed by her family and friends. She was born on September 22, 1989 and was a 2008 graduate from Lynn Camp High School. Amber was preceded in death by her Grandfathers, Jennings Decker and George Farrington; and by her Great Granny, Rhodina...

Barbara Joyce Jones

Barbara Joyce Jones

Sep 6, 2015

Barbara Joyce Jones, 79, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her residence. Born in Liberty, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mattie May Martin. Barbara enjoyed outdoor work in the garden and with her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Harold, Arliss and Travis...

Bill T. Woods

Bill T. Woods

Sep 6, 2015

Bill Woods, 87, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, Bill was the son of the late Thomas William Woods and Florrie Jean White Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Cannon Mabry. He had worked at National Standard. He is survived...

Cherriene Markovetz

Cherriene Markovetz

Sep 5, 2015

Cherriene Markovetz, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Whitley County, the daughter of Kenneth and Barbara Sue Tankersley Brashear. She was a U.S. Army veteran and the widow of David Markovetz. Cherriene is survived by a son, William Nida. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Messages...

Waskauh "Pat" Engle

Waskauh "Pat" Engle

Sep 5, 2015

Waskauh "Pat" Engle, age 84, of Gray passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born May 18, 1931 to the late Will and Martha Haggard Engle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Gorman, Jack, and Delbert Engle, and four sisters: Allie Miller, and Evelyn, O'Dell, and Emma...

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