Henry S. Bunch

Jul 11, 2023

Henry S. Bunch, age 88, went Home to Heaven on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in his home in Cincinnati surrounded by loved ones.

Henry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Jackson Bunch, his mother and father, Paris and Lyda Vaughn Bunch, all six of his siblings, Elizabeth, Ella Faye, Clara June, Tootie,...

Willard H. Farris

Jul 11, 2023

Coach Willard H. Farris

Willard Howard Farris passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2023 at the age of 75.

He was born on June 1st, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Raymond H. Farris and June Huddleston Farris. He grew up in Williamsburg, Kentucky and earned a teaching...

Joann Lillian Cassidy Bunch

Jul 8, 2023

Joann Lillian Cassidy Bunch, born on February 28, 1931, to the late Oscar Cassidy and Elva Angel Cassidy Witt, finished her journey here on earth on Saturday July 8, 2023, living to be 92 years of age.

She was a devoted Christian, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.  On November 26, 1955, she married, John...

Randy Thomas Bertrand

Jul 6, 2023

Randy Thomas Bertrand, age 70, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday July 6, 2023, at his home in Corbin, KY.

Born in Kankakee, Illinois, and was a retired press print operator.  Randy was a jack of all trades, who could fix or build anything.  He loved woodworking and working on cars.

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Wanda Marlene Miracle

Jul 4, 2023

Wanda Marlene Helton Miracle, age 65, of Gray, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at her home.

Born in Harlan County, KY, she was a daughter to Ralph Helton and Lela Foley Helton. Wanda worked as a substitute teacher, which she enjoyed greatly. She loved to sing and cherished time with her family....

Diane Sue Ahmed

Jul 4, 2023

Daine Sue Ahmed, age 68, of Corbin KY, passed away July 4, 2023, at her home in Corbin Kentucky,

Arrangements are incomplete at this time pending family coming forward to claim Ms. Ahmed.

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Cecil Daniel

Jul 3, 2023

Cecil Daniel, age 87, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

He was born in Johnson County, Kentucky on December 2, 1935, to the late Bert and Josephine Burkett Daniel. He was also preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Daniel, and a grandson Zachary Hall.

He...

Garry Lynn Humphrey

Jul 3, 2023

Garry Lynn Humphrey, age 66, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son to Christine "Margie" Humphrey and the late Claude Humphrey, Sr. Garry enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by...

Minnie Cox Trice

Jun 30, 2023

Minnie Gilbert Trice was born April 24, 1941 in Balkin, KY to Clarence and Hazel (North) Gilbert, the oldest of nine children. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loved ones, in New Haven, IN, on June 30, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles Dallas Cox Sr. of...

Clem Franklin Helton Jr.

Jun 30, 2023

Clem Franklin Helton Jr. age 64, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at his home.

Born in Louisville, KY, he was a son of the late Clem Franklin Helton Sr., and Jackie Anders Helton.  Clem was retired from Aisin Automotive.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Roy Dewayne Hembree

Jun 26, 2023

Roy Dewayne Hembree, age 57, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday June 26, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY, following his battle with serious medical issues in recent years.  Roy showed his courage in facing life's challenges, and despite the pain, he stayed strong until the end.

Born on June 30, 1965, in...

Wayne Loveless Ii

Jun 24, 2023

Wayne Loveless II, age 60, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Florence, Kentucky.

Born in Frankfort, Indiana, he is the son of Gary Wayne Loveless and the late Sarah Fran Payton Messer.  Wayne was a veteran of the US Coast Guard.  He loved golfing and as a child he enjoyed...

Shelby Jean Pennington

Jun 22, 2023

Shelby Jean Thurston Pennington, age 83, of Corbin, KY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born March 11, 1940, to the late Jack and Edna Thurston of Corbin. She was raised at Good Hope Baptist Church. She was saved and baptized and became...

Ardella Mae Jones

Jun 21, 2023

Ardella Mae King Jones, age 91, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Harlan County, KY, she was a daughter to the late Ira Goff King and Julia Spurlock King. She loved fishing and spending time with her family.

In...

Walter Pennington, Sr.

Jun 20, 2023

Walter Pennington, Sr., age 86, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Christian Health Center in Corbin.

Born in Clio, KY, he was a son to the late Abraham Lincoln “Link” Pennington, Sr. and Lettie Trammell Pennington. Walter enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1960, serving four years, part of which...

Guy Russell Siler

Jun 19, 2023

Guy Russell Siler, age 54, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Guy was born August 24, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dean R. and JoAnn Lawson Siler.

In addition to his parents, Guy is preceded in death by his grandparents; W. Howard and Helen “Grannie” Lawson...

Sarah Lauretta Warren

Jun 18, 2023

Sarah Lauretta (Vaughn) Warren, 76, of Gray, KY passed away on June 18, 2023, at Baptist Health, Corbin, KY.

She was born May 20, 1947, in Corbin, KY as the youngest child to John Frank Vaughn and Viola Phipps Vaughn.

On May 29, 1965, she married Russell Warren, and they enjoyed...

Patricia Gail Collins

Jun 16, 2023

Patricia Gail Collins, age 76, of Gray, KY, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at her home.

Born in Medford, Oregon, she was a daughter to the late Paul S. Pollard and Anna D. Lewis Pollard. She worked as a collector for Cumberland Valley National Bank.

She is survived by...

Otis Henson

Jun 9, 2023

Otis Henson, age 76, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday June 9, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born in Knox County, Kentucky, a son of the late Hargis Henson and Lucy Edwards Henson.  Otis was a member of Old Ark House of Prayer and Shady Grove Church in Corbin.  In...

Jerry Dwayne Lowe

Jun 9, 2023

Jerry Dwayne Lowe, age 56, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday June 9, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Clyde Lowe and Lena Perkins Lowe.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Lowe, brothers, David Lowe,...