Obituaries

Odessa Mae Burress

Odessa Mae Burress

Mar 20, 2013

Odessa Mae Burress, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Jackson, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Noah R. Dulaney and Ina M. Dulaney. She had been an LPN and Dietician. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Robert Fillinger, and Charles,...

Timothy Dwayne Johnson

Timothy Dwayne Johnson

Mar 14, 2013

Timothy "Tim" Johnson, age 45, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at his residence. Tim was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. He is survived by his parents, Ella Louise Fleming Smith of Lily, and Roger Lee Johnson and wife Anna of Corbin; children: Alicia Johnson and husband Kevin of Corbin, Kendra Renea Johnson of Ashtabula, Ohio, Carolyn...

Claudia Lynn Westbrook

Claudia Lynn Westbrook

Mar 14, 2013

Claudia Lynn Westbrook, age 63, of Gray, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin to the late Albert Earl Westbrook and Alice Bundy Westbrook. She was a homemaker; was formerly with the American Legion Auxillary; enjoyed sewing and gardening; and helped at Comprehensive Care with handicapped children. In addition...

Gene A Blevins

Gene A Blevins

Mar 8, 2013

Gene A. "Pappy" Blevins, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Curtis Blevins and Hazel Sasser Blevins; Brother, Roy Blevins; Sister, Lois Ann Blevins; and Grandson, Ronnie Allen. He is survived by the Mother of his Children, Elizabeth Hubbard; Daughters, Karen Blevins, Sally Maynes, Sandy Cecil, and Melinda Hammond;...

Garry Wayne Campbell

Garry Wayne Campbell

Mar 7, 2013

Garry Wayne Campbell, age 68, of Corbin, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sharon Campbell, two sons, Frank and Tony, sisters-in-law, Pat and Diane and all the nephews and nieces. Born and raised in Corbin, the son of Eunice and Sam Campbell, was well-known for his strength...

Melda Lynn Allen

Melda Lynn Allen

Mar 6, 2013

Melda Lynn Allen died March 6, 2013. She was born December 19, 1955 to Melvin and Margarate Smallwood. She had one deceased brother and one sister. She was a member of Maynor Street Pentecostal Church. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Billy Allen. She was the mother of three sons: Melvin Wayne Allen, Danny Eugene Allen...

E. Stanley Conner Ii

E. Stanley Conner Ii

Mar 6, 2013

E. Stanley Conner II, age 57, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at his residence. Born in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late Everett S. Conner and Wilma Hash Conner. He was manager of the Conner's Quick Stop in Corbin. He is survived by his son Everett S. Conner III; brothers and sisters:...

David E. Lowe

David E. Lowe

Mar 5, 2013

David E. Lowe, age 55, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Harlan County, he was the son of the late Clyde Earl Lowe and Lena Perkins Lowe. He had been a self-employed farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lonnie Lowe; and three...

Chester Noah White

Chester Noah White

Mar 5, 2013

Chester Noah White, age 96, of Gray, passed away quietly on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was born in Gray, Kentucky and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Corbin. Chester served in the Army Air-Corp during World War II. After returning from the war he married Jewell Jones. They moved to Chicago, ILL where Chester taught...

Eula L. Van

Eula L. Van

Mar 5, 2013

Eula L. Van, age 86, of New Richmond, OH, passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2013 in Ohio. She is the mother of Merry Powell of New Richmond, OH. Visitation will be held on Sunday March 10, 2013 from 1pm unitl the time of her funeral service at 2:30pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin with a Graveside...

Kenneth Willis Farner

Kenneth Willis Farner

Mar 3, 2013

Kenneth W. Farner, age 69, of Gray, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at St. Joseph-London. Born in Wayne, Michigan, he was the son of Glen and Adell Hooper Farner. He had worked as a self-employed welder. There will be no funeral or visitation. Vankirk-Grisell is assisting the family. Messages may be written at

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Terri Lynn Dixon

Terri Lynn Dixon

Mar 1, 2013

Terri Lynn Shotwell Dixon, 54, of Corbin went to Heaven on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Baptist Health - Corbin. She had been a teacher in the Knox County school system and loved her profession. Terri was a daughter of the late William Edward and Gladys Smith Shotwell of Corbin. She was also preceded in death by a brother...

Donald Eugene Monde, Sr.

Donald Eugene Monde, Sr.

Feb 28, 2013

Donald Eugene Monde, Sr., 63, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at his home in Franklin, Ohio. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Roy and Mary Hines Monde. A brother Arnold L. Monde and a sister Shirley Hanes also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Marcia Helton Monde; his children: Donald E....

David T. Disney

David T. Disney

Feb 21, 2013

David T. Disney, age 81, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at UT Hospital in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Erlene Sizemore Disney; Parents, Walter Lee Disney and Effie Veona Fannon Disney; Brothers, Ray J.R. Disney and Dallas Wayne Disney; Sister, Shelby Jean Disney; Brothers-in-law, Eugene Johnson and Harvey Tubbs. David...

Lora Halcomb

Lora Halcomb

Feb 20, 2013

Lora M. Halcomb, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at Baptist Health - Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late W. C. Moore and Lula Epperhart Moore. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Kenneth Troy Johnson

Kenneth Troy Johnson

Feb 18, 2013

Kenneth Troy Johnson, age 56, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, Tennessee. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Emerson and Rosalee Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Johnson and his brother, E.J. Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Beverly...

William R.C. Garland Jr.

William R.C. Garland Jr.

Feb 18, 2013

William "R.C." Garland, Jr., age 74, of Gray, passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at the Oaktree Hospital in Corbin. Born in Kettle Island in Bell County, he was the son of the late William Garland and Lucy Mae Eastman. He was a brick mason, a member of the Rossland Holiness Church and the Tri-County AmVets, and was...

Carl Osborne

Carl Osborne

Feb 14, 2013

Carl Osborne, 92, of Corbin passed away Thursday morning, February 14, 2013 at his home. He was born at Chevrolet, KY to the late Cale and Martha Osborne. He was also preceded in death by his wife Retha Smith Osborne, a son Carl Osborne, Jr., brothers Grant, Sief, James, Dewey, Steve and Hamp Osborne, and sisters Della, Dora and...

M. Frances Hall

M. Frances Hall

Feb 14, 2013

M. Frances Hall, age 92, of Woodbine, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was retired from American Greetings in Corbin and was a member of the Woodbine Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first Husband, Augustus W. Lewis; second Husband, Clyde G. Hall; Son, Kenneth Lewis; Sister, Ruby Logan; Brothers, Clarence R., Noble R.,...

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;...