Obituaries

Robert W. Thurmond

Robert W. Thurmond

Feb 25, 2019

Robert W. Thurmond, 67, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019, at his home in Corbin. Born in London, Robbie was the son of the late Robert H. Thurmond and Margaret Gover Thurmond. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Claude Bentley, Jr. Robbie had worked as a delivery driver for UPS for 42 years, and also...

Anna Lou Powell

Anna Lou Powell

Feb 16, 2019

Anna Lou Powell, age 66, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday February 16, 2019 at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Roy Powell,  Parents, William Allison Love and Lonnie Martin Love; Brothers, James Edward Love, Arthur Lee Love, and Ray Love; Sister, Faye Allen; Sister in laws, Helen Love and Vickie Love. Anna...

James Bidge '"Jay Bird"' Partin

James Bidge '"Jay Bird"' Partin

Feb 11, 2019

James Bidge "Jay Bird" Partin, 78, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at his home. Born in Knox County, he was the son of the late Charlie Partin and Zola Harris Partin. He was also preceded in death by a son Stephen Bruce Partin, and sisters Joyce Partin and Ruth Burkhart. James is survived by wife...

Evelyn Duncan

Evelyn Duncan

Feb 10, 2019

Evelyn Duncan, 95, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at The Heritage. Born in Red Hill, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Boyd Madon and Barbara Earl Madon. Evelyn had been a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church since 1958. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William...

Michael "Jerry" Hill

Michael "Jerry" Hill

Feb 10, 2019

Michael "Jerry" Hill, 71, of  Corbin, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, Jerry was the son of the late George  and Emma Reed Hill. He was an active member and Vice President of the Corbin Lions Club. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Lonnie, Wayne, Larry and George...

W C Mayne

W C Mayne

Feb 7, 2019

W C Mayne, age 81, of London, passed away on Thursday February 7, 2019 at Laurel Heights in London. He was born in Corbin to the late Otis and Florence Mayne and was retired from General Electric.  W C was also member of Hopewell Baptist Church and a US Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Martha Ellen Laflamme

Martha Ellen Laflamme

Feb 3, 2019

Martha Ellen LaFlamme, 69, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. Born in Gray, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Bessie Durham Moore. Martha was a homemaker and loved to play bingo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Jean Brown,...

Joseph Ray 'Joe' Westbrook

Joseph Ray 'Joe' Westbrook

Jan 31, 2019

Joseph Ray "Joe" Westbrook, 66, of Corbin, passed away on January 31, 2019 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born in Corbin, Joe was the son of the late Albert Earl and Alice Bundy Westbrook. He retired from the coal mining industry 20 years ago. Joe enjoyed restoring classic cars and trucks, restoring furniture, smoking meat and cooking.  He also enjoyed...

Mae Royce House

Mae Royce House

Jan 30, 2019

Mae Royce House, 93, of Gray, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husbands Estil Halcomb and William Virgil House; parents Walter S. and Sallie Cornett Brewer; and sister Jan Rose Pope. Mae is survived by her nephew Steven Pope (Deborah); step-daughter Billie Falkner; and step-granddaughter Candice Craig. Funeral...

Annie Chapman

Annie Chapman

Jan 29, 2019

Annie Chapman, 92, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019,  at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John Kowanze and Elena Bortnick Kowanze. Annie is survived by her daughter Patricia Campbell and sons Mark Chapman and Dale Chapman, and by several grandchildren. There will be no visitation...

James E. Carroll

James E. Carroll

Jan 29, 2019

James E. Carroll, 90, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at his home. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Rollie and Mary Freeman Carroll. He was also preceded in death by his wife Thelma Carroll and all his siblings. James is survived by his children: James L. "Sonny" Carroll (Rosemary), Rose Edmondson...

Clara Faye Burke

Clara Faye Burke

Jan 25, 2019

Clara Faye Burke, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Friday January 25, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was a homemaker and gifted artist.  Many of her paintings are treasured by her family. Clara was preceded in death by her Husband, Delbert Franklin Burke, Sr., Son, Steven Burke; Parents, Ed Mullins and Lottie Trosper Mullins; Brother, Ralph...

Alan Glenn Tye

Alan Glenn Tye

Jan 24, 2019

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, Alan Glenn Tye, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away at the age of 55.  Alan was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, a long-time employee of Bell South, AT&T, and most recently Paradise Landscaping. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and loved riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by...

Georgia E. Cole Smith Rucker

Georgia E. Cole Smith Rucker

Jan 23, 2019

Georgia E. Cole Smith Rucker, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her home. Born in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jake Rucker and Lizzie Rollins Rucker. Georgia was a homemaker, a member of Keck Baptist Church, and she loved her children and grandchildren very much. In addition to her parents, she was...

Frank Joseph Becerra

Frank Joseph Becerra

Jan 22, 2019

Frank Joseph Becerra, 78, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center. Frank was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late  Frank and Mary Luz Delgado Becerra. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a proud military member of the U.S. Navy that worked hard at becoming...

Michael Paul Berry

Michael Paul Berry

Jan 20, 2019

Michael Paul Berry, 40, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Troy, Ohio, Michael was the son of Woodrow and Kathy Berry. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Janet Lawson Berry; son Michael Berry II; sisters Angela Schmith (Terry) and Pamela Nolin (Chris); and numerous other...

Charles M Felts

Charles M Felts

Jan 19, 2019

Charles M. Felts, 67, formerly of Corbin, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his residence in Florence, Kentucky. He was born in Corbin to the late Warner T. Felts and Naomi Lanham Felts. Charles was a US Air Force Veteran, an avid UK Basketball fan, and loved his children and granddaughter. In addition to his parents, he was...

James Lawson Duty

James Lawson Duty

Jan 18, 2019

James Lawson Duty, 78, of Winchester, Ky passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Grundy, Virginia to the late Jonah and Kelsie Duty. He was a US Navy Veteran, a retired school bus driver for Whitley County, and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a talented singer and guitarist and enjoyed hunting...

Wilma Baker Wyrick

Wilma Baker Wyrick

Jan 16, 2019

Wilma Baker Wyrick, 78, of Corbin, KY passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2018 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Corbin. She was born in Knox County, Kentucky and was a member of First Baptist Church in Corbin. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Wyrick; her daughter, Emily Wyrick; Parents, Delbert William Baker and Edith Marie...

Karen I Watts

Karen I Watts

Jan 15, 2019

Karen Watts, 44, of London, Ky passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky and was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ratliff in 2016. She was a loving mother and wife, and enjoyed watching basketball. Karen is survived by her husband, Harry Watts; her daughter, Kaylee Watts; her mother, Glenna...