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Earnest 'Earn' Carter

Earnest 'Earn' Carter

Jan 30, 2015

Earnest "Earn" Carter, 69, of Barbourville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2015. He was a farmer and of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by a Daughter, Donna Smith; Parents, Steeley and Beulah Rapier Carter; Sister, Edna Jean Jones; Brothers, Arnold Carter, Everett Lee Carter and by an infant...

Allen Keith Johnson

Allen Keith Johnson

Jan 29, 2015

Allen Keith Johnson, 48, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Elliott. He is survived by his son, Madison Allen Johnson and daughter, Lindsey Leann Johnson; his parents, Ronald Keith and Janet "JJ" Elliott Johnson; his brothers, Mickey Ronald Johnson and Larry Robbins; fiancée, Tammy...

June Rose Kunzen

June Rose Kunzen

Jan 26, 2015

June Rose Kunzen, 89, of London, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Perkins and Ethel Paine Perkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard John Kunzen and a daughter Diane Kunzen. She is survived...

Mark Alan Henderlight

Mark Alan Henderlight

Jan 15, 2015

Mark Alan Henderlight, 44, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, Mark worked for the City of Corbin in the Park and Recreation Department. He had attended the Corbin Presbyterian Church, and was a former football player in the Corbin Schools. He was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed time on...

Artijean Stewart

Artijean Stewart

Jan 15, 2015

Artijean Stewart, age 83, of Bradenton, FL formerly of Louisville, passed away on Thursday January 15, 2015 in Florida. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky and graduated from Lynn Camp High School. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her Husband Harold Ray Stewart; Daughter, Donna Stewart; Parents, Joby and Nanny Sexton. She is survived by her Son, Dennis...

Maxie Eugene Higgason, Jr.

Maxie Eugene Higgason, Jr.

Jan 13, 2015

Maxie Eugene Higgason, Jr., 73, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his home. Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Maxie Eugene Higgason, Sr. and Lenice Pettigo Higgason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Kyle Higgason in July, 2011. Maxie was an attorney...

Dorothy Ailene Lawson

Dorothy Ailene Lawson

Jan 11, 2015

Dorothy Ailene Lawson, age 73, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday January 11, 2015 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Whitley County and was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church. Dorothy was preceded in death by her Husbands, Flem McFarland and Lewis Lawson; Parents, Arthur Barton and Pearl Elliot Morrison; Brother, Arlis Barton; Sisters, Kathleen...

Alma Diane Smith

Alma Diane Smith

Jan 11, 2015

Alma "Diane" Smith, 73, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her residence. Born in Tullahoma, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Willie Stone and Patricia Kennedy Laird. She was a member of Power Pack Ministries in Williamsburg and was a sales associate at Belk's in Corbin. In addition to her parents, she was...

Thomas Edward Williams

Thomas Edward Williams

Jan 11, 2015

Thomas Edward Williams, 81, of Keavy, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at his residence. Born in Vox, Kentucky, he was the son of late Martin Williams and Bessie LeAnna Williams. He was a member of the Locust Grove Christian Church and was a United States Air Force veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Roy L. Givens

Roy L. Givens

Jan 10, 2015

Roy L. Givens, age 90, of Corbin passed away on Saturday January 10, 2015 at his home. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II where he served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division and participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day. Mr. Givens was also a Mason. Roy was preceded in death by his...

Nellie Parker Giles

Nellie Parker Giles

Jan 8, 2015

Nellie C. Parker Giles; age 74, of Bowling Green, KY, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Thursday January 8, 2015 in Bowling Green. She was born in Corbin and attended Whitley County High School. Nellie was the first female firefighter for the City of Corbin, was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary in Corbin; volunteered at the...

Glen Price

Glen Price

Jan 7, 2015

Glen Price, 46, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, Glen worked as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his mother, Debbie Jean Price; brother, Ronnie Lee Price; sister, Sallie Ann Price; and former wife, Kathleen Marie Partin. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Price;...

Floyd Likins

Floyd Likins

Jan 5, 2015

Floyd Likins, 52, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015, in Mississippi. Born in Louisville, Floyd was the son of the late E.R. Likins and Coleen Pittman Likins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Goldia Davis. He was a truck driver and was Baptist by faith. He is survived by...

Frank O. Roberts

Frank O. Roberts

Jan 3, 2015

Frank Roberts, 71, of Woodbine, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY. Frank was born in Welch, West Virginia, and had been self-employed as a plumber. He was preceded in death by his mother Edith Roberts, wife Margie Helton Roberts, children Sharon Partin and Johnny Roberts, and sister Patty Gringle. He is...

Harold L. Gant

Harold L. Gant

Jan 2, 2015

Harold L. Gant, 88, of Corbin passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at Continue Care Hospital. Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late W. G. and Nannie Hinkle Gant. He was also predeceased by his wife Mildred Smith Gant, an infant son, a brother William Gant, Jr., and sisters Virginia Duncan, Deanne Johnson, and Annabelle Byrley....

Margaret Louise 'Lulu' Steele

Margaret Louise 'Lulu' Steele

Jan 2, 2015

Margaret Louise "Lulu" Steele, age 87, of Corbin passed away on Friday January 2, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born in Corbin, a daughter of the late James Arnold and Maggie Sears Arnold; in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lillard Ozene Steele, grandson Jerry Allen Baker, sons-in-law Jerry Baker and...

Faye Louise Bray

Faye Louise Bray

Dec 29, 2014

Faye Louise Bray, age 77, passed away on Monday December 29, 2014 at the Beaver Dam Nursing Home. She was born in Middletown, Ohio and graduated from Monroe High School. She was a retired cook having worked 22yrs for Pizza and Co. in Corbin. Faye was preceded in death by her Husband, Ernest Bray; Daughter, Arneda Masters; Parents, William...

Mary E. Foley Gibbs

Mary E. Foley Gibbs

Dec 28, 2014

Mary E. Foley Gibbs, age 80, of Corbin, passed away on Sunda,y December 28, 2014 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin and was a big Redhound Fan. She was a Manager for 31 years at the former Jerry's Restaurant in Corbin. Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Ray Foley; second husband,...

James Edward 'Jim' Trivette

James Edward 'Jim' Trivette

Dec 28, 2014

James Edward "Jim" Trivette, age 73, entered into his eternal glory to be with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Jim was born in Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky, son of the late Warren F. Trivette and Gracie Hall Trivette. He was a 1963 graduate from Eastern Kentucky University. After graduating, he began his career...

Emenal 'Uel' Messer

Emenal 'Uel' Messer

Dec 23, 2014

Emenal "Uel" Messer, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Gray, Kentucky, son of the late Matt Messer and Eunice Johnson Messer, and was a member of New Vision Pentecostal Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Son, Euell David...

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