Obituaries

George Edward Lehmann

George Edward Lehmann

Apr 9, 2013

George E. Lehmann, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Lehmann Jr. and Rosalind Wilke Lehmann. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Therm-O-Disc of London; had been organist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for many years;...

Georgia Lee Cedillo

Georgia Lee Cedillo

Apr 7, 2013

Georgia Lee Cedillo, age 75, of Hinkle, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at her residence. Born in Alva, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell Hounschell and Anna McGinnis Hounschell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond and Damon Cedillo; one grandson, Tyler Hensley; four brothers and...

Bettie Elizabeth Jones

Bettie Elizabeth Jones

Mar 31, 2013

Bettie Elizabeth Jones, age 99, of Corbin, passed away on Easter Sunday Morning, March 31, 2013, at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was Pentecostal by faith and was retired from the former American Greetings in Corbin. Bettie was preceded in death her Husband, Henry L. Jones; Parents, George and Lettie Gibbs Romines; Brothers, Everett, Raymond, Ernest, and George Romines;...

Lucille Bennett

Lucille Bennett

Mar 30, 2013

Lucille Bennett, 89, formerly of Woodbine, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at her son's home at Hustonville, KY. Born at Woodbine, she was a daughter of the late W. S. and Carrie McFarland Gann. Also she was preceded in death by her husband Hubert A. Bennett, daughter-in-law Elinore Benet, granddaughter Karalyn Benet, sisters Ruth Skinner, Margarite Boyle, Josephine...

Barbara Bates

Barbara Bates

Mar 29, 2013

Barbara Nancy Jane Cox Bates, age 64, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was the beloved wife of George Isaac Bates, Sr. for 49 years, 5 months, 4 weeks, and 1 day before going to Heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents, William David Cox and Rosa Evelyne Sharp...

Jewel Virginia Jackson

Jewel Virginia Jackson

Mar 28, 2013

Jewel V. Jackson, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Gray, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Leonard Ellison and Nancy Brewer Ellison. She was a retired buyer for Belk Simpson, and was a member of the Bacon Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Maxine Earls Taylor

Maxine Earls Taylor

Mar 28, 2013

Maxine Earls Taylor, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Byrd Earls and Daisy Neuman Earls; husband, Talmadge D. Taylor; son, James Gregory Taylor; sisters, Allene Smith, Phyllis Meadors; and brothers, Houston Earls and Gerald Earls. She was survived by her daughter, Vickie Shiveley; grandchildren Christine Daisy...

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....