Obituaries

Weart "Mickey" Mccracken

Weart "Mickey" Mccracken

Jun 14, 2024

Weart "Mickey" McCracken Jr., age 91, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late Weart McCracken Sr., and Pauline Ford McCracken. Mickey was the longtime owner-operator of McCracken Maintenance and he was a member of East...

Jeffrey Lee  Love

Jeffrey Lee Love

Jun 12, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Love, age 60, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was self employed and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Lee Love; sister, Bonnie Kay Love Riddell; and by his brothers, Terry Lamon and Preston...

Gus Clouse

Gus Clouse

Jun 10, 2024

Gus Clouse, age 66, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Duane Clouse and June Koogler Clouse.

Gus was a compassionate and dedicated pillar of his community. His loving spirit and zest for life...

Dowell L.  Cook

Dowell L. Cook

Jun 10, 2024

Dowell Cook, age 82, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

He was born on September 15, 1941, in Keavy, Kentucky, a son to the late Crit Cook and Minnie Hicks Cook. Dowell was a retired tool and die maker having worked for over 40 years before...

Howard "Mike"  Michael  Mullins

Howard "Mike" Michael Mullins

Jun 6, 2024

Howard “Mike” Michael Mullins, age 57, was born in Grundy, VA, on November 21, 1966.

He was the son of Howard Mullins of Grundy, VA, and Norma Anne Mescher Mullins of Grundy, VA.

Mike left this life on June 6, 2024, at Casey County Hospital in Stanford, KY.

Mike...

Wesley David  Eaton

Wesley David Eaton

Jun 4, 2024

Wesley David Eaton, age 89, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.

Born in Keavy, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Gale Eaton and Nancy Vanover Eaton.  He was a lifelong farmer.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Sue  Ann Price

Sue Ann Price

Jun 1, 2024

Sue Ann Price, "Granny Sue" to all who loved her, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky, living to be 73 years of age.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Frank Richard Cox Sr. and Rosie Jones Cox. Granny Sue was a member...

Oma  Brock Saylor

Oma Brock Saylor

May 31, 2024

Oma Brock Saylor, age 92, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the Christian Health Center in Corbin.

Born in Leslie County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Charles Leaman Roark and Flora Brummitt Roark.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Paris...

Willie Carter

Willie Carter

May 29, 2024

Willie Carter, age 66, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born in Knox County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Everett Lee Carter and Ada Mae Smith Carter.   He was a retired truck driver from Leon Jones Trucking and he was Pentecostal by...

Florence  Meldie Seals

Florence Meldie Seals

May 29, 2024

Florence Meldie Seals, who graced this world for 89 years, was called to her eternal rest on May 29, 2024, in Palos Heights, Illinois. Born on January 20, 1935, in the town of Harlan, Kentucky, she lived a life marked by her steadfast love for her family, her passion for stories, and her enjoyment of nature.

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Rosella Jones Eaton

Rosella Jones Eaton

May 28, 2024

Rosella Jones Eaton, age 89, of Corbin, KY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

She was born on December 21, 1934, in Jackson County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Zear Jones and Maude Halcomb Jones. She attended school in Richmond, IN before moving back to Kentucky later in life....

Charles  Edward  Prewitt

Charles Edward Prewitt

May 27, 2024

Charles Prewitt, age 84, of Corbin KY passed away on May 27, 2024. He is formally from Holland, MI and Benham, KY.

He was preceded in death by his wife, of 61 years, Rosetta Prewitt, his son Brian Prewitt, a son-in-law, Dwain Lester, and a granddaughter Courtnie Kaylor. He was also preceded by his parents...

Arvin J. Peace

Arvin J. Peace

May 27, 2024

Arvin J. Peace, age 97, passed from this life on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Corbin, Kentucky.

A Corbin native, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Peace; parents, Elbert LeRoy Peace and Arkie Mayne Peace; two brothers, Don and Arnold Peace and sister, Clara Mae Peace Robbins.

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Frances Gilbert Begley

Frances Gilbert Begley

May 23, 2024

Frances Gilbert Begley, age 79 passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at her home in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Born in Bell County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Gilbert and Hazel North Gilbert. Frances was a homemaker who loved being with and caring for her family.

In...

Ledford Darrell Eaton

Ledford Darrell Eaton

May 21, 2024

Ledford Darrell Eaton, age 79, of Corbin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Born on February 8, 1945, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Robert Eaton and Elsie Rogers Eaton. Darrell's love for life was evident in his diverse hobbies. He found immense joy in farming, a passion...

Lori Jean  Young

Lori Jean Young

May 20, 2024

Lori Jean Young, age 48, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She was born on May 21, 1976, in Lexington, KY, to Harrison Smallwood and the late Gloria Clark. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Bonnie Hollins.

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William  "Bill"  Bowdler

William "Bill" Bowdler

May 16, 2024

William "Bill" Bernard Bowdler, Jr., age 60, of Corbin, KY, departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2024, surrounded by friends and family.

Born on April 20, 1964, in Trenton, MI, he was the son of the late William "Bill" Bowdler, Sr., and Ruby Dugger Goforth. Bill lived with great service and kindness toward others....

Margie Turner

Margie Turner

May 6, 2024

Margie Turner, age 85, of Gray, KY, passed away at home on Monday, May 6, 2024.

Born in Middlesboro, KY, she was a daughter to the late Noah Standifer and Mary Lake Standifer. Margie was devoted to her faith and enjoyed attending New Hope Church of God. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking. She was talented...

Justin  Wade  Storms

Justin Wade Storms

May 5, 2024

Justin Wade Storms, age 46, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.

He was born in Corbin, Kentucky, on December 28, 1977, to Wayne and Nancy Monhollen Storms.

Justin served his community as a school bus driver and diesel mechanic for...

Janice Carnes Floyd

Janice Carnes Floyd

May 3, 2024

Janice Carnes Floyd, age 68, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Knox County, KY, she was a daughter to the late McCoy Carnes and Doxie Williamson Carnes. She was a Baptist by faith.

Janice was known for her famous fried chicken recipe,...