John Merle Cody

Jun 7, 2023

John Merle Cody, Pappaw John, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, family, and pastor by his side on Wednesday,  June 7, 2023.  John had spent the last two months fighting a courageous battle with a rare lung cancer.

John lived a rich life; he was united in marriage with Sue (Lewis) Cody on August...

Velma Jean Byrge

Jun 6, 2023

Velma Jean Byrge, age 81, of Corbin, KY, left our lives, on Tuesday June 6, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky on January 22, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Ernest "Tom" and Edna Helton Miller.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Cara Elizabeth Parker Parulekar

Jun 3, 2023

Cara Elizabeth Parker Parulekar, 58, of Corbin Kentucky, passed away on June 3rd, 2023, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Cara (Liz) was born on July 29th, 1964, to Roland Ray Parker and Marilyn Saylor Parker-Felts in Corbin, Kentucky.

After graduating from Corbin High School in 1983, she went on to...

Violet Mae Jones

Jun 2, 2023

Violet Mae Bishop Jones, age 72, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday June 2, 2023, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY.

Born in Laurel County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Paul Bishop and Mary Scalf Bishop, Violet was a homemaker, a woman of faith, and a prayer warrior.  She was member of Dorthae...

Truscilla Vinson

Jun 1, 2023

Truscilla Vinson, age 84, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Born in Gray, Kentucky, she was the last living child of the late Tony Roscoe Haggard and Clydia Engle Haggard.  Truscilla enjoyed woodworking, gardening, canning, and cooking, but she most loved visiting with her family and loved ones.

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Joan Bruner

Jun 1, 2023

Joan Detherage Bruner, age 79, of Corbin, passed away at her home in Corbin, KY, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Trosper, Kentucky, she was a homemaker and member of Lily Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Detherage, father, Roswell T. Hembree, parents,...

Bill Crook

May 29, 2023

Bill Crook, 81, born July 27, 1941 in Corbin, Kentucky, peacefully passed to his heavenly home on May 29, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon, and Children: Scott (Cindy) Crook, Jeff (Becky) Crook, and Mindy (Chad) Hays. He also leaves behind grandchildren: Gracie Crook, Dylan Crook, Carson Crook, Reece Crook,...

Amanda Renee Brown

May 27, 2023

Amanda Renee Sweney Brown, age 43, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her home.

Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter to Charlie Baker and Delphia Rose Sweney. Amanda lived for her kids and cats, they brought her great joy and she loved them dearly.

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Wanda Grimes

May 26, 2023

Wanda Grimes, age 90, of Lily went to her home in heaven on Friday May 26, 2023, surrounded and supported by strength and love.

Wanda was born on March 30, 1933, to Andrew Jackson Miles and Ada Huddleston Miles. Wanda enjoyed being a factory worker most of her life. She was a steadfast Democrat and...

Bonnie Hicks

May 24, 2023

Bonnie Hicks, age 83, of Corbin passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Baptist Health-Corbin.

Born at Heidrick in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Juanita Willis Hartford.

In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Hicks, and two sons, James "Jimbo" Hicks...

Melanie Hall Burkhart

May 22, 2023

Melanie Hall Burkhart, age 58, of London, Kentucky, passed away on Monday May 22, 2023, at the home of her nephew who cared for her.

She was born in London, KY, a daughter of the late Hubert Hall and Sylvia Larkey Hall.   Melanie was a graduate of James A. Cawood High School and attended Cumberland...

Joshua Daniel Harp

May 21, 2023

Joshua Daniel Harp, age 24, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Born in Corbin, he was the son of Richard Harp and Ginger Smith Harp. Josh was a minister at Immanuel Baptist Church in Corbin, his faith was an essential part of his life. He was passionate about his work and...

Matthew Gene Siler

May 14, 2023

Matthew Gene Siler, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was 52 years of age.

Matt was born October 1, 1970, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dean R. and JoAnn Lawson Siler.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved anything to do with...

Rebecca Lynn Haggard

May 12, 2023

Rebecca Lynn Haggard, known by family and friends as Becky, of London, KY, was born on September 21, 1961, and passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at St. Joseph London.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Glenna Mays Haggard; grandparents, Earl and Arie McNeil Mays; Tony and Clydia Engle...

Jewelette Mcdonald

May 11, 2023

Jewelette McDonald, age 78, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She is survived by a son, David Smith, friends, David and Angie Hannah, and many others, including the staff at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation, who treated her with great care.

Jewelette...

Leamon Jones

May 10, 2023

Leamon Jones, age 85, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Whitley County, Kentucky, he was a son to the late Willie Jones and Lottie Mae Romines Jones. Leamon was a member of Winds of Pentecost in Corbin, Cherry Avenue, Pastor Gilbert Valentine. He enjoyed farming and...

Jessie Marie Cloyd

May 9, 2023

Jessie Marie Cloyd transformed from this life on Tuesday May 9, 2023.

She was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky on November 10, 1938, to the late Robert and Irene Mays Parker.

Jessie spent her career working with her husband and raising her children.  She was a loving and compassionate person who...

Freddie R. Jones

May 7, 2023

Freddie R. Jones, age 76, of Lily, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Whitley County, he was a son of the late Fred C. Jones and Lola McCreary Jones. Freddie was a veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving and protecting in the United States...

Virginia Lee Johnson

May 3, 2023

Virginia Lee Johnson, age 86, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at her home in Corbin.

She was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church in Corbin. Virginia was a woman of faith and a true prayer warrior, and she was active with Martha's Circle Prayer Group. Virginia was a homemaker who...

Robert James Creech

May 3, 2023

Robert James "Cobb" Creech, age 51, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home in Corbin.

Born in London, Kentucky, Bobby was a proud Persian Gulf War Veteran, diligently serving and protecting in the US Marine Corp from 1990 to 1994.  He was currently working at Lowes and enjoyed spending time with...