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Phyllis Gibson Faulkner

Phyllis Gibson Faulkner

Jan 24, 2024

Phyllis Gibson Faulkner departed this life on January 24th, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home where she had been a longtime resident. After taking her last earthly breath, she was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at Heaven’s pearly gates. While this was a sad day for those of us who loved and cherished her, this was a...

Kathleen Gladys Peters

Kathleen Gladys Peters

Jan 22, 2024

Kathleen Gladys Peters, age 54, of Ramona, CA, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Born in Corbin, KY, she was the daughter of William "Bill" Doolin and Kathleen Jones Doolin. Whether it be school, service, or her career, Kathleen was both talented and dedicated in everything she did. She graduated summa cum laude from...

Ima Lee Baxter

Ima Lee Baxter

Jan 21, 2024

Ima Lee Baxter, age 92, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2024, at her home.

Born in Laurel County, Kentucky, to the late Hobert and Leatha Poynter. Ima was united in marriage to Ira Baxter on Nov. 23, 1949. Ima was retired from Avon in Springdale, Ohio.

In...

Charles Donnie  Durham Sr.

Charles Donnie Durham Sr.

Jan 19, 2024

Charles Donnie Durham Sr., age 77, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday January 19, 2024, at the home of his daughter where he was surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Corbin, he was a retired boat mechanic from Farris Marine in Corbin. Charles was best known for his love of cars, especially his...

Patricia Ann Marcum

Patricia Ann Marcum

Jan 16, 2024

Patricia Ann Marcum, age 54, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home in Corbin, Kentucky

She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on January 13,1970 to Kenneth Reynolds and the late Inis McDaniel Reynolds.

Patricia is survived by her father Kenneth Reynolds, her sons Em Marcum and Glen Smith, a...

Shirley Lynn Hendrickson

Shirley Lynn Hendrickson

Jan 14, 2024

Shirley Lynn Hendrickson, age 63, of Corbin, KY, passed away at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Born in Corbin, she was a daughter of the late James Hendrickson and Lois Holt Hendrickson. Shirley was a joyful, kind person. She always enjoyed the company of others and bringing laughter to her family and friends. Most...

Larry  Wayne  Hyden

Larry Wayne Hyden

Jan 12, 2024

Larry Wayne Hyden, age 71, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky

Larry was born in Corbin, Kentucky on October 13, 1952, to the late Delbert and Ardella Mae King Jones.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Ira...

Dennis Ray  Goins

Dennis Ray Goins

Jan 10, 2024

Dennis Ray Goins, age 66, of Corbin, KY, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Fred Goins and Ella Mayne Goins. Dennis lived a life full of joy; he never met a stranger and genuinely enjoyed the company of others. He was...

Walter Lincoln Sazima

Walter Lincoln Sazima

Jan 10, 2024

Walter Lincoln Sazima, age 64, of Keavy, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Born in Cuyahoga County, OH, he was a son to the late John Sazima and Janice Stodota Sazima. Walter was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and later worked in security for Texas Instruments.

In...

Shirley Dean Cress

Shirley Dean Cress

Jan 7, 2024

Shirley Dean Cress, age 80, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away at her home in Corbin on Sunday January 7, 2024.

Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Lathern Owens and Axie Crawford Owens. She was a homemaker and member of Greenland Baptist Church in Corbin. Shirley loved her UK Wildcats, and...

Robert Wayne Hooker

Robert Wayne Hooker

Jan 6, 2024

Robert Wayne Hooker, age 50, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Corbin, Kentucky.

Born in Eden, North Carolina he was the son of the late Irvin Hooker and Diane Gammon Hooker.  Robert was a former Store Manager for Arby's, and loved gaming, Dr. Pepper, and collecting comics and baseball and...

Patsy Jane  White

Patsy Jane White

Jan 5, 2024

Patsy Jane White, age 78, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday January 5, 2024, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation in Corbin, KY.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Luther Carl White and Nancy Helton White.

Patsy was a retired bookkeeper and secretary having worked at...

Jerry  Mckinley

Jerry Mckinley

Dec 29, 2023

Jerry McKinley, age 66, passed away on Friday December 29, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 27, 1957, to the late Fredrick and Bonnie Lee Terrell Mckinley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Jeremy McKinley, and a...

Carolyn Mae Ely

Carolyn Mae Ely

Dec 28, 2023

Carolyn Mae Martin Ely, age 73, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023, at the Heritage in Corbin.

Born in Laurel County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Ova "Budd" Martin and Ella Faye Roaden Martin. Carolyn was an active member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church.

In...

Crystal Gayle Warren

Crystal Gayle Warren

Dec 26, 2023

Crystal Gayle McKeehan Warren, age 48, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

She was born on August 5, 1975, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late William "Tom" McKeehan and Wanda Mullins McKeehan. Crystal was a graduate of Corbin High School and was the Senior Office Administrator...

David Edward Baker

David Edward Baker

Dec 26, 2023

David Edward Baker II of Corbin, Kentucky, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023, from his Middlesboro, Kentucky, residence. He was in the arms of his loved one, Regina, as he passed from this life to heaven. His final words were” I’m Going Home. “

David was born on...

Betty  Jean  French

Betty Jean French

Dec 24, 2023

Betty Jean French, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

She was born in Piney Grove in Laurel County, Kentucky on March 2, 1932, to the late

Clarence and Susie Petrey Shepherd.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Thomas David Ivey

Thomas David Ivey

Dec 23, 2023

The Honorable, Thomas David Ivey, age 77, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home in Corbin, KY.

Born in Newnan, Georgia, Thomas the son of the late Thomas Lewis Ivey and Elizabeth Nichols Ivey. He was a retired sheriff's deputy with the Bell County Sheriff's Office. Thomas was a...

Sylvia Maria Disney

Sylvia Maria Disney

Dec 21, 2023

Sylvia "Sibby" Maria Barton Disney, age 80, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, Sibby was a daughter to the late Ralph Barton and Julia Cima Barton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Disney, and by...

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...

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