Obituaries

Donald Jeffrey King

Donald Jeffrey King

Aug 10, 2019

Donald Jeffrey King, 67, of Mount Dora, FL passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born in Feb. 14, 1952 in Corbin, KY,  a son to the late Sam and Betty King. Donald was a deputy sheriff for the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife, Angie King; daughter: Angela Gail (Will) Hancock; son:...

Cecelia Sue Brown Gambrel

Cecelia Sue Brown Gambrel

Aug 10, 2019

Cecelia Sue Brown Gambrel, age 80, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin a daughter to the late Herman Cecil Carter and Minnie Suzie Parman Carter;  She was  a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church and was retired from the Corbin Health Center. In addition to her parents, she...

Byron W. Callebs

Byron W. Callebs

Aug 7, 2019

Byron W. Callebs, 63, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his home. Born in Laurel County, Byron was the son of the late James and Zella Hawn Callebs. He had worked in the dietary department at The Heritage, and was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Isaac Junior Wilder

Isaac Junior Wilder

Aug 5, 2019

Isaac Junior Wilder was born July 12, 1946 and passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at home in Portland, OR, surrounded by his children. Born in Corbin, he graduated from Whitley County High School and Somerset Community College with a degree in drafting engineering.  Noble Wilder had been active in the Masons and belonged to the Tri-County Elks Lodge....

Janette Bowling

Janette Bowling

Aug 2, 2019

Janette Bowling, age 87, of Maryville, TN, passed away Friday, August 2 , 2019  at Asbury Place Long-Term Care.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Watt Bowling, her parents, Jack and Elizabeth Denham, Brother Earl Denham and Sister Patsy Jones. She is survived by her daughter Teri Hultquist (Chip) of Alcoa, TN, daughter Vicky Bowling of...

Ricky Lynn Rogers

Ricky Lynn Rogers

Aug 2, 2019

Ricky Lynn Rogers, age 64, of Corbin passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his Father, Richard Rogers. Ricky is survived by his Mother, Violet Felts Rogers; Children, Shantaine Barton (Brandon), J. D. Rogers (Bettina), Richie Rogers (Emily), and Jennifer Rogers; Grandchildren, Tyler, Promise, Corey, Brady, Cooper, Rhilynn, Sarah, Caleb,...

Marlene Fay Jewell

Marlene Fay Jewell

Jul 31, 2019

Marlene Fay Jewell, 71, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019,  at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born in Corbin, Marlene was the daughter of the late Lester and Cleo Hampton Owens for whom  she was a faithful caregiver. She was Baptist by faith, and had worked as a cook at the Hillcrest Nursing Home....

Mary Mildred Sizemore

Mary Mildred Sizemore

Jul 29, 2019

Mary Mildred Sizemore, 91, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at her home. She was born in Happy, Kentucky in Perry County to the late Sherman Landrum and Laura Spurlock Landrum. Mrs. Sizemore had been a homemaker and was a member of Lily Holiness Church.  She had taught Sunday School for more than 60 years, enjoyed...

Jennifer Michelle Gibbs

Jennifer Michelle Gibbs

Jul 25, 2019

Jennifer Michelle Gibbs, age 52, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Jennings Decker and is survived by her mother, Opal Jones Decker; Children, Michael Huddleston, Alan Huddleston, and Tiffany Huddleston; Brother, Jennings Decker; and by her Sisters, Lavon Stockard and Juanita Mercer. Memorial service will...

Jack Wayne Clark

Jack Wayne Clark

Jul 25, 2019

Jack Wayne Clark, 77, of Corbin passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital at London. A native of Corbin, he was the son of the late Joe Lewis Clark and Verna Johnson Clark.  His wife Elizabeth Elliott Clark and infant son Lyndon Wayne Clark also preceded him in death. Jack had been a machine operator for...

Emily Florence Garland

Emily Florence Garland

Jul 19, 2019

Emily Florence Garland, 84, of Corbin, passed away July 19, 2019 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born in Knox County, Ky to the late Noah Taylor and Bonnie Lee. Emily was a member of New Covenant Church and loved to can, garden, and being with her babies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Thomas Owen Davis

Thomas Owen Davis

Jul 19, 2019

Thomas Owen Davis, 70, of Corbin, was born October 9, 1948 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.  He passed away at home on Friday, July 19, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.  He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Owen and Katie Nell Davis of Pascagoula, Mississippi.  Tom is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Donna Gatlin...

Charlynne B. Rogers

Charlynne B. Rogers

Jul 13, 2019

Charlynne B. Rogers, 85, of Corbin, KY passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Baptist Health Corbin. A native of Corbin, she was a daughter of the late Curtis Brasel and Oranell Sullivan Brasel.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Henry Rogers;  a sister, Carolyn Enright;  and a step grandson, Marc Dudley. Before...

Janice Rose Miller

Janice Rose Miller

Jul 13, 2019

Janice Rose Miller, age 75, of Gray, passed away on Saturday July 13, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Sojourn Baptist Church in Corbin. Janice was preceded in death by her Parents, Luster McDaniel and Mary Mabe McDaniel, and by her Sisters Gladys McDaniel and Joyce Booth. She is survived by...

Pamela Jean Mcclane

Pamela Jean Mcclane

Jul 8, 2019

Pamela Jean McClane, age 54, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Jean Sears Malicoat.  Pam had previously worked for the Whitley County Clerk's office for over 25 years.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents. Pamela...

Anna Bell Mayne

Anna Bell Mayne

Jul 7, 2019

Anna Bell Mayne, 85, of Rockholds, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at The Heritage in Corbin. Born in Laurel County, she was a homemaker and a life-long member of Faber Baptist Church, and had attended Calvary Apostolic Church the past several years.  Anna Bell enjoyed nature, gardening, and seeing the clouds in the sky. She was preceded...

Leland "Lee" L. Walters

Leland "Lee" L. Walters

Jul 4, 2019

Leland L. "Lee" Walters Sr., age 71 of Corbin, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky and loved working on cars.  Lee was a retired carrier from Corbin Deposit Bank. He was preceded in death by his Father, Ambers Walters; Brother, Jerry Walters and Sister, Sue Bolton. Leland is survived...

Rose Mary Brock

Rose Mary Brock

Jul 4, 2019

Rose Mary Brock, age 60, of London, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Melvin Brock and Connie Tyler Brock.  She loved reading her Bible.  She was a gifted artist who loved drawing and coloring. In addition to her Parents, she was...

Bill Hoover

Bill Hoover

Jun 30, 2019

Bill Hoover, 72, of Corbin, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Louisville. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Glenn Hoover and Louise Day Hoover. Bill was an owner and long-time President of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Corbin. He was a charter member of the Redhound Varsity Club, and was a true philanthropist to...

James D Helton

James D Helton

Jun 28, 2019

James D. Helton, age 76, of Corbin, passed away on Friday June 28, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marie Helton; Daughter, Martina Helton; Step Son, Jason Greer; and by his Brother in law, Roy Prewitt, Sr. James was a retired contractor and Baptist by Faith; a member of the West...