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Shana Potter Hamilton

Shana Potter Hamilton

Apr 28, 2015

Shana Lena Potter Hamilton, age 35, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at her residence in Corbin. Shana worked as a phlebotomist for Lab Corp. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Evedean Potter and Betty and Carl Elliott; father Donnie Potter; uncles Gary Elliott and Darrell Potter; and aunt...

Robert D. Reeder

Robert D. Reeder

Apr 25, 2015

Robert D. Reeder, age 79, of Corbin passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was a son of the late Hubert and Della Harris Reeder, and was preceded in death by siblings Ruby Crider, Margret Petrey, Walter Reeder, Fred Reeder, and Larry Reeder. Robert was a U.S. mail delivery contractor and enjoyed building and woodworking....

Richard Root

Richard Root

Apr 24, 2015

Richard Root, Sr. age 66, of Lutz, Fl. passed away on April 24, 2015 at St. Joseph North Hospital in Lutz, Fl. He was born in Corbin, Ky. and was preceded in death by his Son, Richard Root Jr., Mother, Mildred Jean Sears Root; Brother, Robert Eugene Root; Sister, Patricia Ann Schimandle, and Uncle Jerry Sears. Richard is survived...

Joseph Earl Mccain

Joseph Earl Mccain

Apr 24, 2015

Joseph Earl McCain; age 68 of Corbin passed away on Friday April 24, 2015 at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. He is the husband of Linda Boyd McCain and father of Ingram McCain. Arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin.

Ronnie J. Mays

Ronnie J. Mays

Apr 23, 2015

Ronnie J. Mays, age 53, of Dandridge, TN passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of Nashville, TN and the son of Betty Mays of Nashville and the late William "Bill" Mays. A cousin Nolan Swain also preceded him in death. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 22 years, Rose Cassidy...

Diane Elliott Steenbergen

Diane Elliott Steenbergen

Apr 22, 2015

Diane Elliott Steenbergen, 41, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her residence in Corbin. She was the daughter of the late David and Elzetta Rapier Elliott. Diane was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. She loved cooking and was known for being big hearted. She is survived by her husband Edwin Keith Steenbergen; children Christopher Daniel Mackey...

Margaret "Margo" 'Margo' Poff

Margaret "Margo" 'Margo' Poff

Apr 21, 2015

Margaret "Margo" Poff, 60, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Rosie Collins Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Poff, and siblings Joreen, Edward, Faye, Tommy and Calvin Owens. Margo was a homemaker, wife,...

William Daniel Walters

William Daniel Walters

Apr 18, 2015

William Daniel Walters, 17, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was a senior at South Laurel High School. William was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Walters on May 23, 2013; grandparents Ambers Walters, and George and Ruby Neal; and aunts and uncles, Carolyn Neal, Beatrice Neal, Jean Neal, Brenda Neal, and Benny Neal. He is...

Roy Glen Hughes

Roy Glen Hughes

Apr 18, 2015

Roy Glen Hughes, age 62, of Woodbine, KY, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2015 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. He was born in Barbourville, KY to the late Dallas and Icie Hughes and was a coal miner and former employee of General Shale Brickyard in Woodbine. In addition to his Parents...

Ira "Arrie" Sizemore

Ira "Arrie" Sizemore

Apr 18, 2015

Ira "Arrie" Sizemore, age 72 of London, passed away Saturday April 18, 2015 at his home. He was a retried Staff Sergeant from the US Army and was Pentecostal by faith. Born in Harlan County, KY he was the son of the late Robert and Sylvania Wagers Sizemore. A brother, Tim Sizemore and two Sisters, Jean Baxter and Sally...

Diane Gammon Hooker

Diane Gammon Hooker

Apr 15, 2015

Diane Gammon Hooker; age 66; of Corbin, KY, departed this life on Wednesday April 15, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Irvin Thomas Hooker and the daughter of the late, Claude and Dorothy Gammon, she was also preceded in death by her Brothers, Claude Jr., Ted, and David Gammon. Diane was...

Terie Eagle Warthman

Terie Eagle Warthman

Apr 15, 2015

Terie Eagle Warthman, 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Frankfort, KY. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Kent and Edith Shafer Eagle. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother Polly Frances Shafer. Mrs. Warthman was a member of the Dixon First Baptist Church in Dixon, KY. she had been a...

Geneva Estel Chaney

Geneva Estel Chaney

Apr 11, 2015

Geneva E. Chaney, 91, of Corbin passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. She had been the wife of the late Clarence Chaney, and was Baptist by faith. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, James Leonard and Nannie Brewer Ellison; and her three brothers and four sisters. She is...

Harold D Sears

Harold D Sears

Apr 11, 2015

Harold D. Sears, 77, of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away on April 11, 2015. He owned and operated Harold Sears Enterprises, Inc., and was the son of the late Rev. Graden and Catherine Jones Sears. Survivors include his wife Wenomi Sears; children Sandra K. Zigler, Harold Dean Sears III, David Michael Sears,and Darren Scott Sears; brother Perry Sears; sister Martha...

Fay B Taylor

Fay B Taylor

Apr 1, 2015

Fay B. Taylor, 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Christian Care Communities in Corbin. Born in Honey Bee, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Linzy and Tempa Rose Childers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Artemus Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands Arthur...

Doyle Truman Thomas

Doyle Truman Thomas

Mar 31, 2015

Doyle Thomas, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Fonde, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Raymond and Lizzie Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Neal Thomas; sister, Helen Davis; and two brothers, Judie Thomas and Bill Conner. Doyle...

Harold E Hammons

Harold E Hammons

Mar 30, 2015

Harold E. Hammons, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015, at his residence in Rockholds. Born in Woodbine, KY, he was the son of the late Leland and Audrey Elliott Hammons. He had worked as a carpenter in the construction industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Beller, and...

Billie Jean Mcbrayer

Billie Jean Mcbrayer

Mar 30, 2015

Billie Jean McBrayer, 63, passed away at her residence in Corbin on March 30, 2015. Born in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Charles William McBrayer and Billie Ruth Monhollen McBrayer. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Charles and Jeffrey Scott McBrayer; and grandparents Eliza Nantz, Eva Monhollen, and Susie and Charles McBrayer. She...

Eunice Ann Qualls

Eunice Ann Qualls

Mar 28, 2015

Eunice A. Frasca Qualls was born on December 4, 1927 in Windber, Pennsylvania, and departed this life on March 28, 2015 at 11:52 A.M. Eunice was the beloved wife of Franks Qualls, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Enrico and Beatrice Yocca Frasca; sisters, Ada Rutkowski, and Velvia and Mary Frasca;...

Edith Lanham

Edith Lanham

Mar 27, 2015

Edith Eaton Lanham, age 77; of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Friday March 27, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a retired dietician at the Christian Health Center in Corbin and was preceded in death by her Husband, Edward Lanham; Parents, Steve and Eutha Eaton; Brother, Eugene Eaton; Sisters, Doris Baldwin and Ponza...

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