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Mitchell Matt 'Peanut' Miracle

Mitchell Matt 'Peanut' Miracle

Sep 1, 2015

Mitchell "Peanut" Miracle, 64, of Lily, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Laurel County, he was the son of the late Mitchell and Maggie Miracle. He is survived by his wife Mary Boseke Miracle; children David Wayne Miracle, Charleen Henson Brummett, Thomas Lee Miracle, and Robert Miracle; step-son Bobby Lee Eversole; grandchildren...

Beulah V. Eaton Mcfarland

Beulah V. Eaton Mcfarland

Aug 31, 2015

Beulah V. Eaton McFarland, 89, of Cincinnati, OH was born August 22, 1926 to Roy and Bertha Eaton of Corbin, KY. She passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 in Ohio. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Alex F. McFarland; daughter, Linda McFarland Noonan; brother, Paul Eaton; sisters: Billy Evans, Ruby...

Michael Paul Stafford

Michael Paul Stafford

Aug 29, 2015

Michael Paul Stafford, 45, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Corbin. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan and recently had been a customer service representative for General Dynamics of Corbin. Michael was Pentecostal by faith. He is survived by his wife, Angelene Childers; 1st Wife, Windy Moritz; Children: Taylor, mother of Ella Grace (deceased), Jace’lnn, and Julian;...

Barbara Rae Phipps

Barbara Rae Phipps

Aug 29, 2015

Barbara R. Phipps, 61, of Cannon, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015, in Lexington, KY. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Corbin with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Messages may be written to the family at

Graveside Service 2pm Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at...

James "Bill" Willie Smith

James "Bill" Willie Smith

Aug 28, 2015

James "Bill" Willie Smith; age 50, of Barbourville, passed away on Friday August 28, 2015 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He is survived by his Wife, Billie Jean Smith; Mother, Patricia Lockaby of Warren, MI; Father, James Smith Sr. of Covington, KY; Daughter, Kristien Barton; Son, Justin Smith, Grandson, Jayden Smith all of Barbourville; Brothers, Ed Smith...

Reuben Lester Cummins

Reuben Lester Cummins

Aug 21, 2015

Reuben L. Cummins, 90, of Corbin passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Corbin Nursing Home. A Corbin native, Reuben was a son of the late Milton J. and Ruth Kitchen Cummins. He was preceded in death by all of his siblings - sisters Jennie Frances Swain and Edna Ruth "Babe" Peace Mangione, and brothers Rudyard, Edward, Cassius,...

Carolyn Billie Moore

Carolyn Billie Moore

Aug 19, 2015

Carolyn B. Moore, 72, of London and formerly of Woodbine, passed away Wednesday evening, August 19, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital at London. She was born in Corbin, a daughter of the late Malcolm and Mable Williams Steely. A brother Truman Steely also preceded her in death. Carolyn had been a homemaker and attended Faith Tabernacle Church in Barbourville....

Ruby Mae Mooneyham Wallen

Ruby Mae Mooneyham Wallen

Aug 17, 2015

Ruby Mae Mooneyham Wallen; age 72, of Bardstown passed away on Monday August 17, 2015 at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Gordon Luther Wallen in 2004; Parents, Finley and Beulah Broughton Mooneyham; Sister, Wilma Mooneyham Epperson and by two infant siblings. Ruby is survived by her Children; Tina Marie...

Belvard Gene Shepherd

Belvard Gene Shepherd

Aug 16, 2015

Belvard Gene Shepherd, 78, a resident of Baptist Housing, Corbin passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Continue Care Hospital. He was born near Prestonsburg, KY, a son of the late Bryson "Brice" and Mellie Whitaker Shepherd. In addition, Gene was predeceased by brothers Charles and Lloyd Shepherd, and sisters Elsie Patterson, Myrtle Bonnough, Ethel Brown, Susan Johnson and...

Lee West Jr.

Lee West Jr.

Aug 13, 2015

Lee West Jr. age 88, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday August 13, 2015 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Lee and Eva West; Wife, Katha Marie West; Children, Larry West and Sharon West Smith; adopted Daughter, Leah Marie West; and Brothers, Henry and Conley West. Lee is survived by...

Otis James Harp, Jr.

Otis James Harp, Jr.

Aug 9, 2015

Otis ‶James″ Harp, Jr., 56, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the Markey Cancer Center in Lexington. Born in Michigan, he was the son of the late Otis James Harp, Sr., and Ethel Paul Harp. He was also preceded in death by his brother Norman Harp. Surviving are children Samantha Grimes, Jennifer Harp, Crystal Harp,...

James B. Clouse

James B. Clouse

Aug 8, 2015

James B. Clouse, 49, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Wallace J. Clouse and Beverly Sue Hall Clouse who survives. He was a member of First Christian Church and had worked at CTA and General Dynamics. He is survived by his; daughter Morgan Clouse;...

John Logan

John Logan

Aug 7, 2015

John Logan, age 69, of Corbin went to be with his Savior on Friday, August 7, 2015. Born at Hyden, he was a son of Dee and Sillar Sizemore Logan who preceded him in death, along with brothers Bill and Frank Logan. John served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, and was a good Christian man and...

Emma Lou Ison

Emma Lou Ison

Aug 6, 2015

Emma Lou Ison, age 82, of Corbin, departed this life on Thursday August 6, 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family. Emma was born in Harlan County, Kentucky where she graduated high school and soon met the love of her life. She is now reunited with her Husband of 47 years Byrd Ison; Parents, Flora Mae and...

Wilma Jean Freeman

Wilma Jean Freeman

Aug 5, 2015

Wilma Jean Hensley Nash Freeman, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. Born December 12, 1938, she has been a life-long member of the L.D.S. Church (Mormon). She was preceded in death by her father James Hensley; her mother Hettie(Hensley) Decker; two brothers Johnny Hensley and Harold...

Haley Clay 'Junebug' Manning

Haley Clay 'Junebug' Manning

Aug 3, 2015

Haley "Junebug" Manning, 65, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Knox County Hospital in Barbourville. Born in Woodbine, he was the son of the late Sam and Jessie Elliott Manning. He was a truck driver and the owner/operator of Little Bug's Mobile Home Pulls, LLC. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to...

James H Bryant

James H Bryant

Aug 1, 2015

James H. Bryant, age 80, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday August 1, 2015 at the ARH in Whitesburg, KY. He was a self employed owner of Bryant Electronics, a US Navy veteran during the Vietnam Era, and a Catholic by faith. James was preceded in death by his Parents, Ulysses Bryant and Bertha Mullins Bryant; Sister, Theda Jewell...

Linda Jean Reeves

Linda Jean Reeves

Jul 23, 2015

Linda Jean Reeves, 52, of Keavy passed away Thursday evening, July 23, 2015 at the UK Hospital at Lexington. She had worked as a motel housekeeper and nursing aide at The Heritage, and enjoyed karaoke singing in her leisure time. Linda was preceded in death by her parents James Martin Rogers, Jr. and Alma Jean Freeman Rogers, and a...

David Dwayne Douglas

David Dwayne Douglas

Jul 21, 2015

David Dwayne Douglas, 48, of Corbin, passed away on July 21, 2015 at UKMC in Lexington. He has gone to Heaven to be with his best friend and wife, Kimberly Douglas, and his loving Dad, David L. Douglas. David loved to travel and explore new places. He is now strolling the shores of Heaven. David is survived by three...

Phyllis Elaine Schlemmer

Phyllis Elaine Schlemmer

Jul 18, 2015

Phyllis Elaine Paul Schlemmer, 60, of Corbin passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Lexington. She was born in Corbin, a daughter of Arvill L. and Mildred Morgan Paul. She was preceded in death by her father, Arvill Paul and her granddaughter, Emily Rose Farley. Her grandparents were Joseph A. and Mona Morgan, and Robert and Samantha Paul all...

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