Obituaries
Heather Renee Mabe Williams
Feb 16, 2025
Heather Renee Mabe Williams, age 42, of London, KY, passed on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY.
Born to thirst for knowledge, Heather attained a bachelor's degree in wildlife management from Eastern Kentucky University. She carried this same drive into her career, as an accountant at WebSphere. Then later explored a more hands-on healing approach as...
Harris W. Smallwood
Feb 16, 2025
Harris W. Smallwood, age 71, of Caryville, TN, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2025, at Tennova-LaFollette Medical Center.
Born in Corbin, KY, he was the son of the late Robert C. Smallwood and Jeanette McHargue Bryant. Harris was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked as a truck...
Shirley B. Taylor Jump
Feb 16, 2025
Shirley B. Taylor Jump, age 87, of Corbin, KY, passed on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation.
Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Taylor and Martha Jones Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Conny Jump.
Shirley, a creative soul, enjoyed painting and quilting. Her garden,...
Audrey Aileen Norvell
Feb 14, 2025
Audrey Aileen Mullins Norvell was born on December 22, 1929, in Watch, KY, she was a woman of faith, joy, and boundless energy. After 95 beautiful years, she left this world on February 14, 2025.
Audrey was a devoted member of Lynn Camp Baptist Church since the age of 14, and her faith was a guiding light throughout her life. As...
Donna Morgan Davis
Feb 11, 2025
Donna K Morgan Davis passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin after a hard-fought battle with COPD.
Donna was the youngest child of Joseph Asher and Mona Wills Morgan, born to them on September 21, 1938, in Woodbine, Ky.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings; Marie Hutchison and husband Noel, Ralph Morgan, Mildred Paul and...
Janie Marie Grubb
Feb 8, 2025
Janie Marie Grubb, age 63, of Woodbine, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.
Born in Manchester, KY, she was the daughter of the late George Brumley and Nettie Smith Brumley. Family was the cornerstone of Janie's existence; she was a devoted wife, a nurturing mother, a doting grandmother, and an adored great grandmother. Her tender...
Caroline Ann Lenhardt
Feb 3, 2025
Caroline Ann Lenhardt, age 76, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Monday February 3, 2025, at Baptist Health in Corbin.
She was born in South Dakota, and was a retired clerk with the department of motor vehicles.
Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie Jerde and Lenora Davenport Jerde; and is survived by her two children, Bonnie Smith and Bruce...
Bobbie Ann Melton
Feb 3, 2025
Bobbie Ann "Babe" Melton, age 84 of Corbin, Kentucky, was born on April 17, 1940, in Kayjay, Kentucky, and passed away on February 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Bobbie was a woman of incomparable strength, compassion, and grace. She was a homemaker whose life was spent working beside her husband where she was affectionately known as...
Shiela Denise Tenpenny
Feb 2, 2025
Shiela Denise Tenpenny passed away on February 2, 2025, at her home in Fairfax, Ohio. Born on January 5, 1961, in Cincinnati, OH.
Shiela Denise was a beacon of light who touched the lives of many with her kind heart, unwavering resilience, and exceptional humor, leaving behind a legacy filled with valuable lessons and unforgettable memories that will continue to inspire...
William "Bill" Karl Born
Feb 1, 2025
William “Bill” Karl Born, 79 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Corbin, KY, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on February 1st, 2025. He was born in Hamilton, OH to Albert & Theresia Born.
Bill was a member of New Hope Ministries Church of God in Corbin, KY. He worked for many years at National Standard, where he retired. He loved basketball...
Charles Martin
Jan 29, 2025
Charles Andrew Martin, age 22, of Corbin, Kentucky, was born in London, KY, on January 25, 2003, and passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Corbin, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Christine Newby, Willie and Thelma Marin; and by his step-grandparents, Lou and Ruby Wescott.
Charles is survived by his wife, Patience Martin; father, William Martin and...
John David Holbrook
Jan 25, 2025
John David Holbrook, was born in Corbin, Kentucky, on April 20, 1958, and found eternal peace on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
He was retired from sales having held many sales positions throughout the area. John was a member of West Corbin Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Terri Houk Holbrook; daughter, Brittney Cassin (Matthew); son...
Thomas Champe Greis, Jr.
Jan 25, 2025
Thomas Champe Greis, Jr., died at home on Saturday, January 25, 2025, after a long illness. He was born June 28, 1952, in Lexington, KY, the son of Thomas Champe Greis, Sr., and Ann Barron Greis.
Champe graduated from Tates Creek High School, Class of 1970. Following graduation, he attended Cumberland College and graduated in 1975, majoring in Elementary Education and...
Elva Farley Perry
Jan 24, 2025
Elva Farley Perry, age 93, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born in Leslie County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Henry Farley and Tanna Day Farley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Perry; son, Larry Lee Perry; granddaughter, Kelly Perry; and siblings,...
Larry Gene Mims
Jan 24, 2025
Larry Gene Mims, age 82, of London, Kentucky joined his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Corbin.
Born in Clanton, Alabama on April 4, 1942. He served in the Air Force before finding his way to Corbin, Kentucky. It is here that he found the love of his life Judy. They shared 59...
Jack Allen McQueen
Jan 23, 2025
Jack Allen McQueen, age 58, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY.
Jack was a man of many talents, his passion for cars standing out prominently, especially his cherished Mustangs, which he cared for with a dedication that was nothing short of inspiring. His creativity was not limited to his love...
Tommy Lincoln Taylor
Jan 22, 2025
Tommy Lincoln Taylor, Sr., age 52, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born in Red Bird, KY, he was the son of the late Noah Lincoln Taylor and Belvie Sue Cox Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Cody Sammons; sisters, Laura Taylor, Melissa Taylor, and...
Randy Mills
Jan 21, 2025
Randy Wayne Mills passed away on January 21, 2025, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
Randy was born in Barbourville, Kentucky. A loving son, a dedicated father, and a spirited carpenter. Randy was not just a home builder by profession, but also a builder of memories and moments. He was known for his love of history, especially WWI and WWII. He was...
Gwendolyn Banks Phillips
Jan 19, 2025
Gwendolyn Banks Phillips, age 82, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at The Enclave of East Louisville.
Born in Knott County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Coy Banks and Mattie Combs Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Don Phillips; brother, Carley Banks; and sister, Olive...
Lena Sealey
Jan 19, 2025
Lena Sealey, age 80, of Corbin, KY, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Blessed with a supportive spirit, Lena's family was her pride and joy. As a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, her love knew no bounds. A devoted member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, her unwavering faith was her guiding light.
Lena’s generosity extended beyond her...
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