Dec 16, 2022

Woodrow Martin Barton, age 70, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday December 16, 2022, in Pineville, KY.

He was born in Corbin, KY, a son of the late Speed Barton and Lottie Jean Higginbotham Brown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Eddie...

Dec 16, 2022

Keith Unger, age 67, of Corbin, KY passed away at his home Friday, December 16, 2022 following a long illness.  He was a former employee of Athena in Burr RIdge, Illinois.  Keith was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Loretta Unger, and a brother Kenneth Unger.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Dec 15, 2022

Teddy Wayne Gregory, age 63, of Keavy, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Manchester, KY, he was a son to the late William Monroe Gregory and Miranda Pearl Fisher Gregory. Teddy was a hardworking man throughout his life and was greatly enjoying his retirement. He especially enjoyed...

Dec 15, 2022

Destiny Rose Smith, age 27, of London, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday December 15, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Born in Buffalo, NY, she is the daughter of John Roberts and Shanna Smith.

She was preceded in death by her aunt, Ellena Roberts, great grandparents, Andy and Maggie...

Dec 14, 2022

Harry King Shepherd, age 79, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2022, at his home.

Born on June 11, 1943, in Harlan, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Arbin Shepherd and Dora Scott Shepherd.  Harry graduated in 1961 from Hall High School before going to work in the coal mines. ...

Dec 14, 2022

Fred W. Scott, age 69, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2022, at his home in Corbin.

He was born in Pineville, Kentucky, a son to the late Green Scott and Elizabeth Jones Scott.  Fred was a retired baker from Sara Lee in London, KY, and was a US Navy veteran.

Dec 7, 2022

Jeffrey Kwasniewski, age 58, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Born in Gary, Indiana, he was a son to Stanley Raymond Kwasniewski and Sophie Smith Kwasniewski. Jeff was a talented mechanical engineer, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was...

Dec 7, 2022

Henry Morgan, age 83, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, TN.

Born in Letcher County, KY, he was a son of the late Gordon Bennett Morgan and Bertie Mabel Holcomb Morgan. Henry worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for several coal companies throughout his life....

Dec 6, 2022

Brandon Gibson, age 36, of Barbourville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Born in Barbourville, he was a son to Ronnie Gibson and Teresa Woods Medlin. Brandon loved his boys, Logan and Bentley, more than anything. Together they enjoyed playing basketball and fishing. They especially enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2022

Mr. Jack C. Blackburn, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at U of L Medical Center in Louisville, KY.

Jack was born on January 1, 1941, a son of the late Hansel and Blanche (Scott) Blackburn. He was of the Baptist faith and found great joy in boating - spending...

Dec 4, 2022

Murrel Edward Proffitt, age 75, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his home.

Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late Lester Proffitt and Nancy Smith Parsons. Murrel worked as a truck driver. He was a loving daddy and grandpa, who enjoyed spending time with his family.

Dec 2, 2022

Wm. David Gaddis, age 66, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late Herbert H. Gaddis and Billie Higgins Ferrell. David was a business owner in the oil and gas industry with KYTX Oil and Gas and Gaddis Gas...

Dec 2, 2022

Rosetta Couch, age 73, of Corbin KY, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at her home.

Born April 8, 1949, in Lesile County, Kentucky, to the late William Turner Couch and Martha Baker Couch. Rosetta worked in retail as a salesclerk. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who...

Nov 28, 2022

Seleta Faye Bodine, age 60, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Independence, LA, she was a daughter of the late Hosie Magee, Jr., and Catherine Clark Magee. She attended Steele's Chapel Christian Church in Corbin. Seleta was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed...

Nov 27, 2022

Cecilia Ceballos Acob, age 87, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Baptist Health, Corbin.

Born in Iloilo, Philippines, Cecilia eventually settled in Kalilangan, Bukidnon where she was a successful pharmacist and businesswoman owning a pharmacy chain named after her daughter, Cheryl. She immigrated to the United States to join her children and settled...

Nov 27, 2022

Regina Mae Durham, age 62, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday November 27, 2022, at her home.

She was a former cook for many years at the Root Beer Stand in Corbin, and she was a member who loved going to Woodbine Christian Church.

Regina was preceded in death by...

Nov 27, 2022

Lois McCall Tipton, 99years young, went to meet her heavenly Father on November 27, 2022.

She is the daughter of the late Ella and C.B. McCall Sr., from Corbin, where she grew up and went to school.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Nov 24, 2022

James Russell Cornett, age 50, of Gray, Kentucky passed away on Thursday November 24,2022 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

Russ was a truck driver for Koch trucking. He was preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Wayne Cornett.

Russ is survived by his parents Wayne and Madelon Cornett, his wife...

Nov 20, 2022

George Henry Smith, age 82, of London, Kentucky, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Sunday November 20, 2022, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

George was retired security officer with Storm Security.  He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Smith, mother, Lillie Mae Rhoades Sawyers, daughter, Shannon Gail Smith, and by his...

Nov 18, 2022

Luther “Luke” Carroll New, age 75, of Owensboro, KY, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation in Owensboro, KY.

Born in Stearns, KY, he was a son of the late Alex New and Odessa Stephens New. Luke worked as a conductor with CSX Railroad.

In addition...