Obituaries

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn

Apr 1, 2024

Melvia Karen Haggard Vaughn (Karen and Nanny), age 67, of London, Kentucky, was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on November 30, 1956, and passed away in her home on Monday April 1, 2024.

Melvia was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Glenna Haggard and by her sister Rebecca Haggard.

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Lettie Mae Dizney

Lettie Mae Dizney

Mar 28, 2024

Lettie Mae Dizney, age 88, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Henry Jones and Bettie Owens Romines Jones. Lettie was a retired lab technician from American Greetings in Corbin, and she was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Phoebe  Elsie Barton

Phoebe Elsie Barton

Mar 28, 2024

Phoebe Elsie Barton, born on November 6, 1925, departed this life on March 28, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky, living to be 98 years old.

She was a resident of Woodbine, Kentucky for over 75 years and a member of Woodbine Baptist Church for over 70 years. She and her husband Leonard were the owner operators...

Donald Ray Hardy

Donald Ray Hardy

Mar 28, 2024

Donald Ray Hardy, age 57, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, in Tennessee.

Born in Livonia, Michigan he was retired from the US Army. He was currently working as a driver for Jensen Trucking.

Donald was preceded in death by his father, Robert Charles Hardy.

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Joseph Clarence Lester

Joseph Clarence Lester

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph Clarence Lester, age 42, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

He was born on November 11, 1981, in Corbin, Kentucky.  Joseph was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle and he was a selfless friend to all who knew and loved him.  Joseph had an adventurous heart and...

Donald Wayne Hammack

Donald Wayne Hammack

Mar 25, 2024

Donald Wayne Hammack, age 49, of Corbin, KY, passed away at his home on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of Donnie Ray Hammack and Janice Willis. Everything Donald did, he did with great love and passion. He had a drive to experience life to the fullest, whether meeting new...

Larry  Scalf

Larry Scalf

Mar 25, 2024

Larry Scalf, age 72, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home in London, Kentucky.

He was born in Gray, Kentucky on March 29, 1951, to the late Richard and Opal Kelley Scalf.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Christy Greene, and...

Ellis  Henson Grubb

Ellis Henson Grubb

Mar 24, 2024

Ellis Henson Grubb, age 76, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 26, 1947, to the late Tom and Amanda Rollyson Grubb.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Sarah Catherine...

Wilda Lee Morgan

Wilda Lee Morgan

Mar 24, 2024

Wilda Lee (LeForce) Morgan, age 65, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her home in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Martha Lee LeForce. Wilda loved her family and especially cherished time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Georgia L. Sumner

Georgia L. Sumner

Mar 24, 2024

Georgia L. Sumner, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London, KY.

Born in Gray, KY, she was the daughter of the late Chester Sharp and Otta Harmon Moore. Georgia was a cook for Corbin Independent Schools. She was a talented cook, and it brought her great...

Lee Keller

Lee Keller

Mar 22, 2024

Lee Keller, age 84, of Corbin, KY, passed away at home on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Born in Royal Oak, MI, Lee was the son of the late Leonard Keller and Marion Phillips Keller. In everything he did, Lee was both disciplined and devoted. While he

was strong and courageous, he...

Jill Coffey

Jill Coffey

Mar 22, 2024

Jill Coffey, age 75, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late, Marcus Adams and Minnie Rapier Adams. Jill loved puzzle books, Dr. Pepper, and crochet, but nothing was more important to her than family. Especially, her...

April  Dawn Curry

April Dawn Curry

Mar 19, 2024

April Dawn Curry, age 58, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at U.K. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Willard Darrell Brown and Shirley Anne Sharp Brown. April was a kind, joyful person who brought happiness to everyone she met. She cherished...

George I Bates

George I Bates

Mar 12, 2024

George I. Bates, age 81, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

George was a loving husband, and devoted father and grandfather, who was born in Jellico, Tennessee, a son of the late John Calvin Bates and Sylvania Perry Bates. George was a renowned historical masonry...

Carrie Anne Abbott

Carrie Anne Abbott

Mar 12, 2024

Carrie Anne Abbott, age 55, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky and had worked as a Teachers Aid for fifteen years at Corbin Primary School. In addition to her work as a teachers aid;...

Chester L. Vogler

Chester L. Vogler

Mar 5, 2024

Chester L. Vogler, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at the age of 93 in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. His journey came to a close due to complications from dementia.

He was born of humble beginnings on October 4, 1930, in Vogler’s Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada to Edwin and...

Christine  Elaine Kirk

Christine Elaine Kirk

Feb 29, 2024

Christine Elaine Kirk, age 60, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024, at her home in Corbin.

Born in San Fernando, California, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Freeman and by her fiance, OB Partin.

She is survived by her daughter, Hollie Renae Blevins; granddaughters,...

James D.  Dawson

James D. Dawson

Feb 26, 2024

Doctor James D. Dawson Jr, 76, beloved Husband, Dad, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2024. He entered this world on March 16, 1947, in Shepherdsville, KY, born to Delmar and Lillian Dawson. He is survived by his wife Sheila Dawson and his children Neal, Carrie, Paige and Zach Dawson, stepchildren Ashley and...

Rev. James  William Cook Sr.

Rev. James William Cook Sr.

Feb 26, 2024

Rev. James William Cook Sr., age 77, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday February 26, 2024, after his courageous and inspiring battle. "Jim fought the good fight, Jim has finished his race, Jim kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for Jim a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give Jim on this...

Ancil Allen  Pickard

Ancil Allen Pickard

Feb 24, 2024

Ancil Allen Pickard, age 68, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ancil and Deloris Jackson Pickard. Ancil was a Navy veteran and a Horticulturalist by trade working for Landmark Landscaping. He was also a member of Living Waters Pentacostal Church....