Obituaries

Bobbie Ball

Bobbie Ball

Jun 1, 2019

Bobbie Ball, age 87, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was born in Wilton, KY and was a longtime member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church.  A former worker at American Greeting, she also loved swimming and knitting for her family and friends. Bobbie was preceded in death by her Husband,...

Donola Mae 'Dolie' Sams

Donola Mae 'Dolie' Sams

May 25, 2019

Donola "Dolie" Mae Sams, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her Husband, William Clifford Sams; Son, Donald Wayne Sams; Parents, Perrie Leisure and Edna Suter Leisure; and by her Siblings:  Larry Leisure, Erma Cook, Jack Leisure, Fred Leisure, Lenora "Billie" Moody, Vera Leisure, Leroy Leisure,...

Joyce J. Rains

Joyce J. Rains

May 24, 2019

Joyce J. Lanham Sears Rains, age 82 of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Friday May 24, 2019. Born in Corbin, KY on November 28, 1936, she was the youngest of 12 children to Stella and Leonard Lanham, She was a 1955 graduate of Woodbine High School. She is survived by her husband Clyde Rains of Jeffersonville, IN, son Jeff...

Charlie Slone

Charlie Slone

May 24, 2019

Charlie Slone, age 65, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Baptist Health in  Corbin. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Evans and Arizona Cox Slone; Brothers, Walter and Harry Slone; Sisters, Irene and Faye Ann Slone. Charlie is survived by his Siblings: James Cox, Beatrice Smallwood, and Roy Slone; and by many nieces...

Zora Ethel Felts Wells

Zora Ethel Felts Wells

May 22, 2019

Zora Ethel Felts Wells, 76, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Laurel County, Zora was the daughter of the late Ofard and Murphy Eaton Felts. She had been a homemaker and member of the Lily Baptist Church. She loved going to church and time she spent with her family....

Vicki Sue Conner

Vicki Sue Conner

May 22, 2019

Vicki Sue Burke Conner, age 57, of Lily, was taken from this life on Wednesday May 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her Father, Carmel Burke; Mother in law, Kitty Conner; Father in law, Buzz Conner; Sister in law, Jo Herbert; Brother in law, Stan Conner; Granddaughter, Emma McVey; and by a very special Aunt and Uncle,...

Richard Arlen Parks

Richard Arlen Parks

May 14, 2019

Richard Arlen Parks was born February 4, 1931 and passed away May 14, 2019 with family by his side.  He was a Christian and now in the presence of God. He was preceded in death by a brother Jimmy, parents John and Irene Parks, and a son-in-law Walter Hunter III. Richard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis...

Billy Wayne Mabe

Billy Wayne Mabe

May 10, 2019

Billy Wayne Mabe, age 78, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday May 10, 2019 at his home. He was a retired coal truck operator and member of Eastside Tabernacle Church of God in Corbin. Billy was preceded in death by his Parents, Bill Mabe and Dorothy Robinson Mabe; Brothers, Roy and Luke Mabe; and by a sister, Irene Smith....

Judy Gail Wilder

Judy Gail Wilder

May 9, 2019

Judy Gail Wilder, age 66, of Keavy, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the ARH Hospital in Barbourville, KY. She was born in Harlan County and was a Homemaker and loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Judy was preceded in death by her Husband, Worley Wilder; Mother, Melinda White Moore; Father, Woodrow Perry; and by a Sister, Mary...

Maxine Lloyd Mitchell

Maxine Lloyd Mitchell

May 9, 2019

Maxine Lloyd Mitchell, age 95, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Thursday May 9, 2019 peacefully at her home in Georgetown, KY. She was born on July 6, 1923 in Stanford, Kentucky to the late Eubert and Minnie Lewis.  She was a retired from Belks Department Store and was a long time member of Central Baptist Church.  In addition,...

Carl F. Keating

Carl F. Keating

May 8, 2019

Carl F. Keating, 89, of Corbin passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at The Heritage in Corbin. A native of Corbin, he was a son of the late James W. and Nannie Beatty Keating.  His wife Margaret "Babs" Metcalf Keating, brothers James William Keating and Hobart Keating, and a sister Agnes Rhodes also preceded him in death. Carl worked...

J C Carter

J C Carter

May 7, 2019

J. C. Carter, age 89, of Gray, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was born in Knox County to the late Travis Carter and Nancy Sasser Carter.  J.C. was a member of New Vision Pentecostal Church and was a US Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Rickie Keith Kelly

Rickie Keith Kelly

May 7, 2019

Rickie Kelly, 57, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at his home. Born in Jefferson County, he was the son of the late David and Lucy Lowe Kelly. In addition to his parents, Rickie was preceded in death by one son, Mark Wayne Kelly; grandson, Billy Jack Wilde Jr.; two brothers, William Carl and Dennis David Kelly;...

Dulano 'Hoss' Sawyers

Dulano 'Hoss' Sawyers

May 4, 2019

Dulano "Hoss" Sawyers, 85, of Norwood, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his home. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late R Aand Etta Bennett Sawyers. He was a veteran having served in the National Guard, and he loved fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents, Dulano was preceded in death...

Gwenn Moore

Gwenn Moore

May 3, 2019

Mary Gwendolyn Moore, 72, passed away Friday, May 03, 2019 in Corbin. Mary was affiliated with Immanuel Baptist Church and had been a general office manager at Cloyd & Associates, PSC. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Patricia Hatfield; and one sister, Lucy Hatfield. Mary is survived by her children, Cathy Mayfield and Joseph Moore;...

Douglas Harold White

Douglas Harold White

Apr 28, 2019

Douglas Harold White, 63, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born November 9, 1955, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harold and Eva Parker White. He was a member of the Lincoln Heights Baptist Church in Mansfield,  and...

Peggy Lynn Smith

Peggy Lynn Smith

Apr 18, 2019

Peggy Lynn Smith, 58, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at her home in Gray, KY. She was preceded in death by her Mother and Step Father, Carol and Bud Griffin; Father, R.C. Garland; Grandson, Troy McClendon; Brother, Eugene Garland, and Mother and Father in law, Ressie and Woodson Smith. Peggy is survived by her, Husband, Jim Smith;...

Linda Carol Perkins Sigmon

Linda Carol Perkins Sigmon

Apr 18, 2019

Linda Carol Perkins Sigmon, age 52, of Woodbine, passed away on Thursday April 18, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her Father,  Billy Joe Perkins and Brother Curtis Lee Perkins. Linda is suvived by her Mother, Donna Hill Perkins; Son, Donald Beverly; Daughter, Pricilla Sigmon; Grandchildren, Lidia Beverly and Kaiden Rainey; Sister, Shara...

Roberta Francis Adams

Roberta Francis Adams

Apr 16, 2019

Roberta Francis Adams, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her home in Gray, KY. Born in Alton, Illinois, Roberta was the daughter of the late Robert and Irma Tanner. She was also preceded in death by two siblings. She is survived by her husband Larry Adams; three children: William Adams, Rebecca Holley (Randy), and Brandy Hall...

Ashton Blake Siler Mitchell

Ashton Blake Siler Mitchell

Apr 13, 2019

Ashton Blake Siler Mitchell, age 3 of Corbin, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Ashton was preceded in death by his Great Grandfather, Delbert Mitchell; Great Grandparents, Damon Williams, and Joyce Williams; Great Aunt, Martha Mitchell; and Great Uncle, Damon Williams, Jr. He survived by his  Mother, Ashley Mitchell; Sister, Camryn Mitchell; Grandparents,...