Obituaries
Dorman Elliott
Oct 8, 2025
Dorman Elliott, age 80, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his home.
Born in Knox County, KY, he was the son of the late Foster and Cecil Elliott. His life was characterized by resilience, courage, dedication, and an unyielding love for his family, friends, and community.
Dorman's professional life spanned many years as a conductor with CSX...
Joann Miller
Oct 4, 2025
Joann Miller, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Corbin, KY, on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Joann was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and dear aunt. Her deep love for Jesus Christ was evident in every aspect of her life, and she lived each day with grace, compassion, and unwavering faith.
Joann was preceded in death by...
Sandra Denise Thacker
Oct 3, 2025
Sandra Denise Thacker, age 53, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Sandra was a radiant light in the lives of those who knew her, illuminating their world with her kindness, compassion, and bubbly spirit. She was a cherished sister and a dear friend to many, leaving a void that can never be filled.
Sandra was a proud homemaker,...
Tammy Kayle Hodge
Oct 2, 2025
Tammy Kayle Hodge, age 73, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.
Born in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Slusher and Joyce Winiger Slusher.
Tammy was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She was colorful, loving, caring, and joyful, always bringing...
Joseph Roskopf
Oct 2, 2025
Joseph Roskopf, age 60, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at U.K. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.
Born in Laurel County, KY, he was the son of the late Albert Joseph Roskopf and William Frances Mitchell. Joseph was a 1983 graduate of Corbin High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Cumberland College.
Joseph was known for...
Robert "Bob" Wagnell
Oct 2, 2025
Robert “Bob” Wagnell, age 79, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born on August 18, 1946, in Saint-Constant, Quebec, Canada, Bob was a self-employed truck driver who found freedom and fulfillment on the open road. He carved out a niche for himself, crisscrossing the highways and byways of America, and living each day...
Magdalene Engle Schlaf
Sep 27, 2025
Magdalene Engle Schlaf was born on March 4, 1936, in Lee City, Kentucky to Chester and Oma Engle. Magdalene, who resided in Taylor, Michigan, passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 89.
Dear sister of Ellen Custard (Don) and Earl Engle (Jean). Dearest aunt of James, Sandra, Shannon, Robert, Cindi, Heidi, Samantha Jo, Bobby Joe, Wendy Jo, Melissa,...
Clinton "Gene" Greene
Sep 27, 2025
Clinton Eugene “Gene” Greene, age 70, of London, KY, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at University of Louisville Health.
Born in Hamilton, OH, Gene was truly a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially through home renovations and woodworking projects that reflected both his skill and creativity. He also loved being outdoors, where fishing brought...
Eulis Barnes, Jr.
Sep 27, 2025
Eulis Barnes, Jr., age 93, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born in Black Star, KY, he was the son of the late Eulis Barnes and Pearl Arnold Barnes.
Eulis proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1961, including active duty during the Korean War. Following his military service,...
Saundra Kay McFarland
Sep 26, 2025
Saundra Kay Pierce McFarland, age 56, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY.
Born in Jellico, TN, she was the daughter of the late Chester Walker and Wilma Waller Hamby.
Saundra had a heart that was always open to others; a helping hand, a listening ear, and a warm presence to all...
Garry Fox
Sep 26, 2025
Garry Fox, age 82, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Juneus Fox and Edna Lockard Fox.
Garry was a true outdoorsman. Whether he was hunting foxes or deer, fishing, 4-wheeling, or just enjoying a good NASCAR race, Garry was in his element. He...
Dr. Gerald Keith Majors
Sep 24, 2025
Gerald K. Majors, DVM, age 72, of Corbin, KY died September 24, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin following a brief illness. Gerald was born in Corbin, KY to the late Buelah Mae Patterson Majors and James Russell Majors.
As a young man, Gerald became an avid hunter of upland game birds and whitetail deer, a passion he pursued through the remainder...
Hiram V. Felts
Sep 23, 2025
Hiram V. Felts, age 85, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home.
Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Faxton Felts and Delia Lanham Felts. Hiram had retired from General Motors, and he was Pentecostal by Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Bryant...
Harold Lee Farris
Sep 22, 2025
Harold Lee Farris, age 91, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home.
Born on November 24, 1933, in Gray, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Joe Russell Farris and Jennie Cobb Farris. Harold was a US Army veteran of Korea, a retired coal miner, and attended Rossland Holiness Church in Gray, Kentucky.
In addition...
Rev. Woodrow W. Berry
Sep 19, 2025
Rev. Woodrow W. Berry, age 77, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Christian Care Community.
A humble servant of the Lord, he was born on February 18, 1948, in Troy, OH. A man of unwavering faith, Woodrow's dedication was evident in his service to his Lord and Savior. He was a retired minister with the Assembly of God. Woodrow...
Sandra Louise Becher
Sep 16, 2025
Sandra Louise Becher, born on March 13, 1951, in Winsted, Connecticut, departed this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Sandra spent her professional life as a seamstress at SEKRI in Corbin, Kentucky. Sandra's passion for her work was only surpassed by her love for her family and her dogs. Her eyes sparkled with an unmatched intensity when she...
Jessie Dean Childers
Sep 15, 2025
Jessie Dean Childers, age 90, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin
Born on March 11, 1935, in Knox County, Kentucky, Jessie liked to quilt, raise a garden, and was a lover of the great outdoors. Jessie was a factory worker with Certain Teed in Corbin.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence...
Raymond C. Woods
Sep 12, 2025
Raymond C. Woods, age 88, passed away on September 12th, 2025.
Raymond Chester Woods was born June 2nd, 1937, in Knox Co, KY. Worked in coal mines at various jobs off and on from age 11. Drove a coal truck at age 13. Moved to Cincinnati, OH area in 1955, at age 17, to work as a bricklayer. He married Nellie Mae Fetters-born August...
Juanita Elam
Sep 8, 2025
Juanita Elam, age 75, of Gray, KY, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home.
Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of Roscoe McCreary and Leona Jackson McCreary. Juanita worked for many years as a housekeeper and caregiver, where she nurtured both the homes and lives of others with kindness and dedication.
She loved cooking and baking, hunting for...
Nancy Joeanne Helton
Sep 8, 2025
Nancy Joeanne Helton, age 68, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born on February 25, 1957, in Corbin, KY, Nancy spent her life making others feel loved, seen, and cared for both in her personal life and through her work as a home health aide at Corbin Senior Citizens. Her caring nature and...
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