James Robert Tucker

Jul 8, 2014

James Robert Tucker, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation. He is survived by his step-son Roy Tucker. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Robert H. Meeks

Jul 4, 2014

Robert H. Meeks, age 88, of Corbin passed away Friday morning, July 4, 2014 at The Heritage in Corbin. A native of Dixon, Illinois, Bob was the son of the late Bert and Mary Hyde Meeks. His wife of 64 years, Loree Jerrells Meeks, preceded him in death as well as a sister Jean McNabb. Bob and his family...

Timothy Shaun Howard

Jul 3, 2014

Timothy Shaun Howard, age 42, of Corbin passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Tim graduated from Madison Southern High School in 1991 where he was a member of the football team, the Industrial Arts Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). He was employed by Capital Wholesale Fence Company for over...

Jesse 'Edd' Bennett

Jul 3, 2014

Jesse "Edd" Bennett, age 83, of Corbin passed away Thursday evening, July 3, 2014 at his home. He was the son of the late Jesse and Nellie Brewer Bennett and born at Siler, Kentucky. Two children, Sharon Elaine Manning and Glen Edwin Bennett, a grandson, Dennis Ray Bright, Jr., and a sister, Pauline Church also preceded him in death....

Viola Gray

Jun 27, 2014

Viola Gray, age 71 of Corbin, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at her home. She was born in Ogle, Kentucky and was a 47 year member of the Church of God of Union Assembly in Corbin. Viola was preceded in death by her Husband Whitley Gray; Children, Jerry Dewayne Gray and Yolanda Elaine Gray; Parents, Arther Keen...

Gerald Lee Hacker

Jun 24, 2014

Gerald Lee Hacker of Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Dale Hacker of Manchester, and Estill and Edna Murrell of Corbin. Gerald was born to the late Julius Hacker and late Thelma Bancroft on January 12, 1956. Step-father, Jim Bancroft lives in Corbin. Gerald was a free...

Rita Lebrun Morgan

Jun 22, 2014

Rita LeBrun Morgan, 77, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 at her home in Marrero, LA. She was the wife of the late Robert "Bob" Morgan, formerly of Corbin, who passed away in August of 2013. Rita is survived by her children, Robert R. Morgan, Jr. and Belinda Morgan Tassin and husband Craig, and a grandson, Trevor Reed, all...

Henry Harrison Westerfield, Jr.

Jun 20, 2014

Pastor Henry Harrison Westerfield, Jr., age 62, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 at his residence. Born in Ohio, he was the son of the late Henry Harrison Westerfield, Sr., and Ruth Anna Wren Westerfield. Henry was the owner/operator of Econo-Cool and was also pastor of the Trinity Baptist Temple in Corbin. In addition to his parents, he...

Jimmy Lynn King

Jun 20, 2014

Jimmy Lynn King, age 69, of Corbin, was called to his home in Heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday June 20, 2014. He passed away resting comfortably at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his Father, James D. King. Jimmy is survived by his Wife, Dora Inman King;...

Steven R. Mills

Jun 19, 2014

Steven R. Mills, 35, of Barbourville, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at his residence. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Lonzo Mills and Marjorie Rush Mills who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Amanda and Bert Mills, Mae Prewitt and husband, and Susie Rachel Bentley....

Sylvia Monhollen

Jun 17, 2014

Sylvia Monhollen, age 68, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2014 at her home. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Edward J. Monhollen and Mary William Monhollen. She is survived by her Sister, Anna Flamont of Corbin. Memorial visitation will be from 5-8pm on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin....

Lillie Pauline Peace

Jun 15, 2014

Pauline Peace, 88, passed away on June 15, 2014 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. She was born in Mansfield, Illinois. She was a long-time resident of Corbin and was employed at Archie Leger's grocery store. She had resided in Nebraska for the past 30 years. She loved reading (especially her Bible), sewing, and cooking for...

Mike King

Jun 15, 2014

Mike King, 62, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 in Corbin. He was born in Woodway, Virginia, and was a heavy equipment mechanic at Whayne Supply in Corbin. Mike was preceded in death by his Father, Roy King. He is survived by his Wife, Kay King; Mother, Dorothy Moseley King of Corbin; Children; Missy Skinner (Gus) of Whitley...

Verna I. Wilson

Jun 14, 2014

Verna I. Wilson, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Christian Care Communities in Corbin. Born in Hyden, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Talmage and Martha Spurlock Mattingly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Husband, Archie Raymond Wilson in 2000; Step-Son, James Ray Wilson; Sisters, Marie Baker, Judy Dixon...

Steven Eugene Leigh

Jun 13, 2014

Steven Eugene Leigh, age 59, of London, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at his home. Born in Boyle County, Kentucky he was a graduate of Corbin High School and was a former Sales Rep for Drives and Conveyors in Corbin. Steven was preceded in death by his Father, Eugene Foster Leigh and by a...

Kathy L. Foley

Jun 13, 2014

Kathy L. Foley, age 56, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday morning June 13, 2014 at her home. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Bill and Pearl McKnight Lee. Kathy is survived by her Children, Teresa (Sean) Peace; James (Tabitha) Carroll and Jessica Carroll; Grandchildren, Nathan Peace, Dalton Powers, Austin Carroll, Ashton Carroll, Jacob Davis; Sister, Janie...

Thomas Wayne White

Jun 13, 2014

Thomas Wayne White, age 60, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Arthur White and Hazel Spencer White; Brother, Daniel Claude White and Sister Lois White Jones. Thomas is survived by his Wife, Wanda White; Children, Christy Lee White and Tracey Leigh Lincoln; Grandchildren, Bryson Ray...

Arthur Roberts

Jun 10, 2014

Arthur Roberts, 75, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Oak Ridge. Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Andy and Maggie Smith Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Jean Rubino and her husband Joseph; and his siblings Chester, Lester, Codell,...

Barbara J. Storms

May 31, 2014

Barbara J. Storms, 71, of Corbin passed away Saturday morning, May 31, 2014 at the U. K. Medical Center in Lexington. A native of Montrose, West Virginia, she was a daughter of Dickson and Loretta Helmick Judy who preceded her in death. Barbara was co-owner of Johnny Wheels in Corbin and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors...

Juanita Frost Woolum

May 22, 2014

Juanita Frost Woolum, age 72 of Corbin, went to be with the Lord at her home on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Juanita was employed for many years by the former Yeary's Restaurant in Corbin and by the Knox County Board of Education. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her...