Obituaries

Mary Alvena Wilson Lawson

Mary Alvena Wilson Lawson

May 23, 2013

Mary Alvena Wilson Lawson, age 83, of Rockhold, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was the widow of Curn Lawson. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 pm Saturday at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Her funeral will be at 2 pm Sunday at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.

Visitation 6 - 9 pm Saturday at Vankirk-Grisell...

Jerry Wayne Walters

Jerry Wayne Walters

May 23, 2013

Jerry Wayne Walters, age 66, of Keavy, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Laurel County, he was the son of the late Ambers Walters and Betty North Walters who survives. He worked in construction and was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his...

Mary Alvena Lawson

Mary Alvena Lawson

May 23, 2013

Mary Alvena Wilson Lawson, age 83, of Rockholds, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Carrie Head Wilson. She was a member of the Whitley County Homemakers, and a longtime member of Faber Baptist Church where she had served as church clerk...

Dallas Ray Phipps

Dallas Ray Phipps

May 15, 2013

Dallas Ray Phipps, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his residence in Gray, KY. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Will Junior Phipps and Nora Phipps. He was a coal miner and was Pentecostal by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David Phipps...

Joseph Anthony Hunkler

Joseph Anthony Hunkler

May 15, 2013

Joseph Anthony Hunkler was born to Joseph Clemons Hunkler & Opha Cox Hunkler in Cincinnati, Ohio on the 18th day of July, 1956, and he departed this world in Lexington, KY on the 15th day of May, 2013, being 56 years of age and after having battled cancer for longer than three years. Joe, as he was commonly called,...

Betty Lou Foley

Betty Lou Foley

May 14, 2013

Betty Lou Foley, age 59, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late Paul "PJ" Lawson and Loudale Sizemore Lawson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Foley; and brothers, L.T. Lawson, Truman Lawson, and Sam Barnes. She...

David Gene Trosper

David Gene Trosper

May 13, 2013

David Gene Trosper, age 65, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013, at his residence. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late William A. Trosper and Ethel Mullins Trosper. He had been member of Lynn Camp Baptist Church, a West Knox Volunteer Fireman, and was a U. S. Army veteran. He worked for...

Ruby Irene Hall

Ruby Irene Hall

May 9, 2013

Ruby Irene Hall, age 87, was called home on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. She was born on May 8, 1926, a daughter of William "Buggy Top" Shelton and Edith Tuttle Shelton. She was united in marriage to Bobby Marion Hall and to this union was born one Son, Harold William Hall. Ruby was...

Louise Hall

Louise Hall

May 7, 2013

Louise Hall, age 88, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Leslie County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late George and Della Sullivan Luster. She was a homemaker and Pentecostal by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bige Hall; two sons,...

Charles R. Stevens

Charles R. Stevens

May 6, 2013

Charles R. Stevens, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. He was a retired switchman for CSX Railroad and proudly served our country in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Wells Stevens; a special canine companion, Jack; two daughters, Tracy Swartz and husband Terry of London, and Terry Hooks...

Jerry Hill

Jerry Hill

May 2, 2013

Jerry Hill, age 71, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Whitley County, Jerry was the son of the late Rev. Eldon Ross Hill and Marie Johnson Hill. He was a mechanic and had worked at Owen's Garage in Corbin and for Arch of Kentucky. He was a member of the...

Rudolfo Cedillo

Rudolfo Cedillo

May 2, 2013

Rudolfo Cedillo, age 85, of Hinkle, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Georgia Lee Cedillo on April 7, 2013; Sons, Raymond and Damon Cedillo; Grandson, Tyler Hensley; Parents, Juan and Angela Morano Cedillo. He is survived by his four Sons; Harvey...

Judy A. Patterson

Judy A. Patterson

May 1, 2013

Judy A. Patterson, age 63, of Corbin passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at St. Joseph in London. She was born in Corbin and was a devoted member of Maynor Street Pentecostal Church in Corbin. Judy was preceded in death by her Mother, Reba Farmer Sasser. She is survived by her Husband, Rev. Buster Patterson who she married...

Thelma J. Bancroft

Thelma J. Bancroft

Apr 29, 2013

Thelma J. Bancroft, age 81, of Corbin passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Estill Murrell and Edna Pennington Murrell; Brothers, Joseph and Benny Murrell. Thelma is survived by her loving Husband, James...

Larry Ray Canterbury

Larry Ray Canterbury

Apr 27, 2013

Larry Ray Canterbury, age 60, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky, and was a US Air Force Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era. Larry was preceded in death by his Father, Carl Canterbury. He is survived by his Wife, Darlene Lamb Canterbury; Mother, Geneva...

Larry T. Helton

Larry T. Helton

Apr 26, 2013

Larry T. Helton, age 29, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was Baptist by Faith and enjoyed racing #27 at the Corbin Speedway. Larry was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Arthur and Mary Storms, and Merrill Helton and Josie Helton; Uncles, Daniel Dawson Helton and Jimmy...

Betty M. Golden

Betty M. Golden

Apr 18, 2013

Betty M. Golden, age 66, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Madison County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joseph McQueen and Rosie McKinney. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Roman...

Marvin Mills

Marvin Mills

Apr 14, 2013

Marvin Mills, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home. He was the owner of the former Western Auto Hardward Store on Main Street in Corbin and was a Navy Veteran of Korea and past member of the American Legion. Mr. Mills was preceded in death by his Son, Byron Keith Mills; Parents,...

Debra Gayle Medlin

Debra Gayle Medlin

Apr 13, 2013

Debra Gayle Medlin, age 56, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She had worked at the Corbin Kmart for 26years and was a member of Gray Baptist Church. Debra was preceded in death by a Sister, Sheila Medlin King. She is survived by her Parents, Fred Willard Medlin and Betty Helton...

Rosetta Payne Sizemore

Rosetta Payne Sizemore

Apr 10, 2013

Rosetta Payne Sizemore, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Cannon, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Payne and Lucy Mae Simpson Payne. She worked at TCO in Corbin, and was Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...