Obituaries

Thelma Adith Jackson Farris

Thelma Adith Jackson Farris

Jul 6, 2008

Thelma Adith Jackson Farris, 91, of Lily, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the Christian Care Communities. Born in Laurel County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Rachel Trosper Jackson. She was a homemaker and a member of the McHargue Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jimmy T. Gilbert

Jimmy T. Gilbert

Jun 24, 2008

Jimmy T. Gilbert, 57, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at his residence. Born in Bell County, he was the son of the late Clarence Gilbert and Hazel North Gilbert. He was a self-employed mechanic and was Christian by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Gilbert; step-daughter,...

Terry Joseph Willis

Terry Joseph Willis

Jun 24, 2008

Terry Joseph Willis, 84, of Keavy, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Louisville, he was the son of the late Joseph R. Willis and Irene Ruther Willis. He was a retired lineman, a WWII Army veteran, and was Catholic by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Martha Magdalene Cook

Martha Magdalene Cook

Jun 21, 2008

Martha M. Cook, age 81, passed away on June 21, 2008 in Lancaster, KY. She was born on Oct. 26, 1926 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late George and Gracie Mae Head. She served very faithfully with her husband of 55 years, Rev. George W. Cook, as they pastored churches in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky for the...

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas

Jun 20, 2008

Richard Thomas, age 71, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008 at his home. He was a self-employed contractor and a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Barbara Thomas, and by his Parents, Brinley and Rose Lotta Thomas. He is survived by his six children: ...

Cecil Eugene Harmon

Cecil Eugene Harmon

Jun 19, 2008

Cecil E. Harmon, age 79, of Corbin passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at his home. He was a retired tool and die maker with General Motors in Dayton, OH; and a Baptist by Faith. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Norma Jean Barton Harmon; Son, Gary Lee Harmon, and by his Parents, William A. Harmon...

Viola Sturgill Dugger

Viola Sturgill Dugger

Jun 13, 2008

Viola Sturgill Dugger, age 89, died Friday, June 13, 2008 in Alabama. She was born on December 19, 1918 in Corbin, Kentucky, where she lived most of her life. At the time of her death she was living in Hoover, AL with her daugther. She enjoyed flowers, real estate, and co-owning and operating Dugger's Wrecking Yard and Garage on...

Geraldine M Sasser

Geraldine M Sasser

Jun 4, 2008

Geraldine Mariem Sasser, age 76, of Corbin, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. She was born in Woodbine, KY, the daughter of the late Luther B. Smith and Bessie J. Troutman. She was a homemaker and Pentecostal by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Elsie Lucille Wells Tucker Roark Tucker

Elsie Lucille Wells Tucker Roark Tucker

Jun 1, 2008

Elsie Lucille Wells Tucker Roark Tucker, age 72, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Baptist Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lum Elmer and Beulah Harville Wells; first husband, Amos Tucker, second husband, Billy Roark, and a sister, Ella Jean Clark. She is survived by her husband, James Robert Tucker;...

Lawrence Timothy Collins

Lawrence Timothy Collins

May 21, 2008

Lawrence Timothy Collins, 64, of Cumberland Falls Hwy. in Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Mann, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lawrence Freelin Collins and Goldie Mae Whitlock Collins. He was a member of the Corbin Church of the Nazarene and was a U.S. Army veteran....

Evelyn Helton Engle

Evelyn Helton Engle

May 20, 2008

Evelyn Helton Engle, age 92, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in Corbin. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Troy V. Engle, whom she married on Aug. 8, 1938; her parents, John Colvin and Eliza Jane Engle Helton; brothers, Oscar, Raleigh, Weart,...

James Alden Poynter

James Alden Poynter

May 17, 2008

James Alden Poynter age 48, of Corbin, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many entered into the restful arms of the Lord on May 17, 2008 due to a massive heart attack. He was preceded in death by a beloved son, Daniel Poynter; grandparents, Tony and Dorothy Turrentine, Siler and Florence Poynter. He is survived by...

Ron Edward Gabbard

Ron Edward Gabbard

May 16, 2008

Ron Edward Gabbard, age 34, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2008, at the home of his parents. He was employed by Storm Security. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Maxine Reynolds, Earl Hopkins Sr., Paul Gabbard Sr. He is survived by his wife, April L. Gabbard; three sons, Austin Tyler Gabbard, Dakota Blake Gabbard,...

Ollie May Moore

Ollie May Moore

May 16, 2008

Ollie May Moore, age 80, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2008, at the Rockcastle Hospital. She worked as a cook at the former King's Truck Stop and was a Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Moore; parents, Lester and Grace Myers; brother, Thomas Myers; sister, Loretta Myers; three grandchildren,...

Harvey Leon Davis

Harvey Leon Davis

May 14, 2008

Pastor Harvey L. Davis, 65, of Woodbine, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Grand Glaise, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Robert Davis and Leva Bishop Davis Smith. He was a non-denominational minister, worked as a self-employed auto body technician, and was a member of Knox Christian Center. He...

Evelyn Mcfarland

Evelyn Mcfarland

May 12, 2008

Evelyn McFarland, 75, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Born in Cedar Grove, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Howell and Mattie Jane Early. She was a homemaker and was Protestant by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons Delbert and...

Justin Wayne Estep

Justin Wayne Estep

Apr 27, 2008

Justin Wayne Estep, 49, of Keavy, passed away on Sunday, April 27, at his residence. Born in Keavy to the late Floyd and Gladys Roark Estep, he was self-employed as a roofer. He is survived by his wife Sandra Estep; five children, Chasity Price, Jason Estep and wife Amanda, Robert Price and wife Jenny, Jonathan Estep, and James Price...

James Roger Coffey

James Roger Coffey

Apr 20, 2008

James Roger Coffey, 59, of Corbin, passed away Sunday, April 20, in Corbin. Born in Yukon, West Virginia, he was a self-employed mechanic and was Pentecostal by faith. He was preceded in death by his father, William Kelcie Coffey; and by two brothers, Ronnie Coffey and Duane Sykes. He is survived by his wife, Jill Coffey; three sons, Bryan...

Damon Reamer Williams

Damon Reamer Williams

Apr 19, 2008

Damon Reamer Williams, age 67, of Manchester, OH, passed away on Sat., April 19, 2008 in Ohio. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Simon and Nellie Williams; Brothers, Raymond, Oscar, and Ora Williams; Sister, Beulah Campbell, and by his previous wife, Evelyn Joyce Williams. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Paul Williams; children, Dannette Mitchell of...

Frances White

Frances White

Apr 17, 2008

Frances White, age 68, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at her home in Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Dan and Mary Alice Mullins White; two Sisters, Mary Melinda Moore and Dolly Ann Gifford. She is survived by nine nieces and nephews and 31 great nieces and great nephews, and although she had...