Obituaries

Wanda Meadows

Wanda Meadows

Feb 12, 2013

Wanda Meadows, age 70, of Ferndale, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Ferndale. Born in Lejunior, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Beckham and Mildred Nicholson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William E. Meadows Sr. She is survived by her two sons, William Meadows and wife Cathy and Lawrence Meadows;...

Edna Marie Hill

Edna Marie Hill

Feb 11, 2013

Edna Marie Hill, 90, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 in Princeton, Indiana. She was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late J. S. and Dora Harris Hill. A sister Thelma Wright and brothers L. O. Hill, Arnold Hill and Steely Hill also preceded her in death. Edna served as a personal caregiver for many years...

Donald Neff

Donald Neff

Feb 9, 2013

Donald Neff, age 86, of Corbin went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wiley and America Ferguson Neff; Brother, Carson Neff; Sisters, Mary Neff Green, Odie Neff Green, Ida Neff Cornett, Vennie Neff Daniel, Mollie Neff Pullen, and Ollie Neff Russell, and by his Special Mother in law,...

Ivan Lee Roberts

Ivan Lee Roberts

Feb 8, 2013

Ivan Lee Roberts, age 37, of Gray, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Andy and Maggie Roberts, and Troy and Evelyn Elaine Engle. He is survived by his Children, Megan Elaine Roberts, Ivan Lee Roberts, Jr., and Natasha Cheynne Dugger; Parents, Troy V. Engle Jr., and Peggy Marie Roberts Engle;...

Oscar Lee Amburn

Oscar Lee Amburn

Feb 6, 2013

Oscar Lee Amburn, age 79, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 in Indiana. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late William and Louise Bossard Amburn. He had worked in construction. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Amburn. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda...

Irene M. Anders

Irene M. Anders

Feb 5, 2013

Irene M. Anders, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at The Heritage. She was born in Laurel County to the late Millard and Martha Prewitt Smith, and is a member of the Level Green Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Anders; two sons,...

Russell Ray Lockaby

Russell Ray Lockaby

Feb 4, 2013

Russell Ray Lockaby, age 53, of Woodbine, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Oscar Lockaby and Erma Smith Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Devin Folgman; and a brother, Marvin Dean Lockaby. Russell was a U.S. Army veteran....

Ova E. Richardson

Ova E. Richardson

Feb 2, 2013

Ova E. Richardson, 87, of Corbin passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Baptist Health - Corbin. He was born at Williamsburg, a son of the late Bradley and Sarah Morton Richardson. A brother Damon and sisters Ollie, Flora and Rose also preceded him in death. Ova is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Faye Askins Richardson;...

Richard E. 'Dick' Ambrose

Richard E. 'Dick' Ambrose

Feb 1, 2013

Richard E. "Dick" Ambrose, 87, of Simpsonville, SC, and formerly of Corbin, passed away Friday, February 1, 201,3 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC. Born in Madison, WI, he was a son of the late William and Ella Johnson Ambrose. Dick was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Kathryn Klausen Ambrose, along with a...

Joann Hamilton

Joann Hamilton

Jan 26, 2013

JoAnn Hamilton, age 66, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Davisburg in Bell County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Hamilton and Beatrice Turner Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: J.R. Hamilton and Ralph Hamilton. She is survived by three children:...

Vernon Allen Klette

Vernon Allen Klette

Jan 23, 2013

Vernon Allen Klette, age 50, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at his home. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Glenn Earl Klette and Elnora Miracle Klette. He is survived by his Fiancee, Tammy Louden; Children, Mark Main, Shaun Hiatt, Holly Broyles, Brian Klette, Felissa Klette, and Siearra Klette; Grandchildren, Jacob, Lauren, Logan, Jersey,...

Nellie Burns Gregory

Nellie Burns Gregory

Jan 21, 2013

Nellie Burns Hollingsworth Gregory, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly. Born in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Bart and Flora Burns. She had worked at Hillcrest Nursing Home in the Kitchen/Dietary department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mabel Lovett Taylor

Mabel Lovett Taylor

Jan 21, 2013

Mabel Lovett Taylor, age 98, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Christian Care Communities. Born in Seattle, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Lovett and Lula Brasel Lovett. She was a homemaker and member of Central Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Elizabeth Jane Sawyers

Elizabeth Jane Sawyers

Jan 21, 2013

Elizabeth Jane Sawyers, age 93, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Laurel County, she was the daughter of the late John Goff and Lila Sampson Goff. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Sawyers. She is survived by...

Elizabeth Betty Saylor

Elizabeth Betty Saylor

Jan 20, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Saylor, age 88, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the Community Hospice Center in Ashland, Ky. Born in Goodwine, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Robert & LuLa Vaughn East. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Saylor, son Cecil Johnson, daughter Patsy Geyer, brothers Hubert, Ray,...

James J. Ball

James J. Ball

Jan 20, 2013

James J. Ball, age 88, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the Corbin Nursing Home. Born in Owsley County, he was the son of the late Martin Ball and Rebecca King Ball. He was a member and Deacon of the Chapel Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Erwin D. Smith

Erwin D. Smith

Jan 18, 2013

Erwin D. Smith, age 54, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013, at his residence. He was a US Army Veteran and was preceded in death by his Parents, Hayden and Gearldine Jones Smith; Brothers, James Scottie Smith and Gary Lee Smith; and by an infant Sister, Lana Gale Smith. Erwin is survived by his Brothers, William...

Freda L. Fullmer

Freda L. Fullmer

Jan 16, 2013

Freda L. Fullmer, age 63, of London, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Ray McGill and Una Jones Smith. She had worked as a secretary for the U.S. Government. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, George Matthew Fullmer Eitel;...

Eunice Cox

Eunice Cox

Jan 14, 2013

Eunice Cox, age 91, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013, at The Heritage. Born in Four Mile, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Garrett and Rose Creech Garrett. She had been a sales clerk at Belk's and was a member of Central Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Kathy Smith Hubbs

Kathy Smith Hubbs

Jan 14, 2013

Kathy Smith Hubbs, age 65, of Corbin, departed this Earth on Monday, January 14, 2013, to be with her Heavenly Father. She was a nurse since 1968, and co-owner of ABC Daycare. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Willis W. Smith Jr. and wife Kathleen. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She is...