Obituaries

Harold Bowling

Harold Bowling

May 12, 2017

Harold Bowling, age 89, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at Lakeland Regional Hospital.  He was a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was preceded in death by his father Wade Bowling, mother Essie Bowling, and brother Don Bowling. Survivors include his wife Janette Denham Bowling of...

Brenda Lee Carnes

Brenda Lee Carnes

May 12, 2017

Brenda Lee Carnes; age 51, of Corbin, passed away on Friday May 12, 2017. She was born in Michigan and was preceded in death by her Husband, Homer Lee Carnes; Father, Dexter Brown, adn by a Sister, Beverly Gray. Brenda is survived by her Mother, Doris Brown; Daughters, Holly Brown and Kasey Brown; Grandchildren; Christopher, Tara, and Kaydence; Sister,...

Jerry W. Stansberry

Jerry W. Stansberry

May 12, 2017

Jerry W. Stansberry, age 72, of Murfreesboro TN, formerly of Whitesburg Kentucky, passed away, May 12, 2017, after a battle with thyroid cancer. Jerry was born August 29, 1945 in Harlan Kentucky to Robert W and Irene Stansberry, who preceded him in death. Jerry attended Whitesburg Grade School and was a member of the first special education class in...

Roy Howard Mooneyham, Jr.

Roy Howard Mooneyham, Jr.

May 10, 2017

Roy Howard Mooneyham, Jr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Roy H. Mooneyham and Ollie Payne Mooneyham. He was also preceded in death by his wife Virginia "Virgie" Mooneyham on October 7, 2014; and his siblings Lena Lakes, Roena Cox, Nava Brooks, Finley...

William Herren, Jr.

William Herren, Jr.

May 9, 2017

William Herren, Jr., age 86, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born in Knox County, he was the son of the late William Herren, Sr., and Melissa Mullins Herren.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Walter Herren and sister Anna Mae Langenbach. He served over 20 years with the U.S. Army,...

Charles Kevin Shell

Charles Kevin Shell

May 8, 2017

Charles Kevin Shell, 47, of Gray, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Lonnie Charles Shell and Diana Jo Campbell Shell.  He was a member of Indian Gap Baptist Church, and loved fishing, hunting and playing cards. In addition to his parents, he...

Richard Luther Dewees

Richard Luther Dewees

May 7, 2017

Richard Luther Dewees, age 85 of Corbin, KY, went to be with his Lord on Sunday May 7, 2017. He was the son of the late Lillie Taylor Dewees and Chester Arthur Dewees; in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Chad Dewees. He is survived by his Wife of 65 years, Janrose...

Loretta Jean Henson

Loretta Jean Henson

May 4, 2017

Loretta Jean Henson; age 46, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday May 4, 2017 at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehab in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born in Laurel County, and was preceded in death by her Father, Eugene McClure. Loretta is survived by her Husband, Robby Henson; Daughter, Latasha Cornett; Mother, Pam Griffith; Step Son, Tyler Henson, and by many...

Clarence Hobbs

Clarence Hobbs

May 4, 2017

Clarence Maynard Hobbs; age 73, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away on Thursday May 4, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Harper, WV, and was retired from the US Army with over 20years service having served in Korea.  Clarence was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed gospel singing and playing the guitar.  He was...

Janice Vanover

Janice Vanover

Apr 30, 2017

Janice Vanover, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Barbourville, she was the daughter of the late Roosevelt Thomas and Betty Turner Thomas. Janice was a member of Little Cain Creek Church of God and was a waitress for 20 years at the former Jerry's Restaurant. In addition to her parents,...

David Leon Pridemore

David Leon Pridemore

Apr 29, 2017

David Leon Pridemore, 65, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his residence in Lily. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late Loren Pridemore and Buna McHargue Pridemore.  He had worked in the maintenance department at American Greetings.  He loved hunting and fishing. In addition to  his parents, he was preceded in death by...

James Homer 'Homer' Monhollen

James Homer 'Homer' Monhollen

Apr 29, 2017

James "Homer" Monhollen, 81, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Baptist Health in Lexington. Homer had been a machinist for General Electric, was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Lake and...

Tracy Sue Henson

Tracy Sue Henson

Apr 29, 2017

Tracy Sue Henson, age 43, passed away on Saturday April 29, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Knox County and was a former housekeeper at Barbourville Nursing Home. Tracy was preceded in death by her Grandmother, Sylvie Grubb and is survived by her Husband, Gary Henson; Children, Sylvia Henson and Bradley Henson; Mother and Father,...

Jerry A. Reeves

Jerry A. Reeves

Apr 26, 2017

Jerry A. Reeves, 81, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late Jess Reeves and Rotha  Reeves. He was also preceded in death by sisters Bonnie Felts, Shirley Saylor, and Berneida Pinkava; brothers Charlie Reeves and Thomas Reeves; granddaughter Karin Blankenship; and...

Wilma Cleda Noe

Wilma Cleda Noe

Apr 25, 2017

Wilma Cleda Sams McVey Noe, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at UKMC in Lexington. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Joe Sams and Lillie Mae Hill Sams. Wilma was a Christian that was good to the world around her and loved her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Myrtle M. Fox

Myrtle M. Fox

Apr 25, 2017

Myrtle M. Alsip Fox, 91, of Woodbine, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Myrtle had been a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and gardening. She had a generous heart and was mother to all of her neighborhood. She was preceded in death by her grandfather who raised her Frank Napier, parents William and Mandy Napier...

Robert Eugene '"Bob"' Harris

Robert Eugene '"Bob"' Harris

Apr 21, 2017

Robert "Bob" Harris, 85, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Baptist Health Lexington. Bob was a retired veterinarian. He was preceded in death by his parents John Harris and Vinna Maloney Harris, daughter Marji, step-daughter Elizabeth, grandson Matthew, and sisters Wilma and Jeanette. He is survived by his wife Glenna, two sons Dennis and David,...

Paula Gail Sutton

Paula Gail Sutton

Apr 19, 2017

Paula Gail Clouse Sutton, 64, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was the daughter of the late Edward Clouse and Helen LeForce Clouse. Paula was a member and Sunday school teacher at Good Hope Baptist Church. She was an 18-year breast cancer survivor and was an awareness and support...

Marvin C Harmon

Marvin C Harmon

Apr 14, 2017

Marvin C. Harmon, age 65, of Corbin, passed away on Friday April 14, 2017 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was retired from the US AirForce as a missile maintenance technician and had served in Vietnam. Marvin loved golf, motorcycling, playing guitar, reading, and spending time with his family, and he was a Methodist. He was preceded in...

Johnie Edward Creech, Jr.

Johnie Edward Creech, Jr.

Apr 12, 2017

Johnie Edward Creech, Jr., 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born Norton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Johnie Edward Creech and Anna Cantrell. He was also preceded in death by a sister Cathy. Johnie was Baptist by faith, and was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He...