Obituaries

Arlene Bingham Childers

Arlene Bingham Childers

Oct 21, 2016

Arlene Bingham Childers, 73, of Corbin, passed from this life on Friday, October 21, 2016 at her beloved Steele's Chapel Christian Church. A Corbin native, she was preceded in death by her parents, Lake and Ura Bingham, and a brother, Michael Bingham. Arlene is survived by her husband, Ralph Childers; sons: Kent Childers and wife Lori, Todd Childers and...

Gene Nunn

Gene Nunn

Oct 18, 2016

On October 18, 2016, Retired MSG Dorsal "Gene" Nunn, of Kettle Island, Kentucky, won his battle with cancer! He did not succumb to the cancer that tried to attack his body. Gene served 21 years in the U.S Army where he received numerous awards including a Bronze Star. He served in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. During his...

Billy G. Hughes

Billy G. Hughes

Oct 13, 2016

Billy G. "Big Eye" Hughes, age 84, of Bedford, KY passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was the husband of Ruth McDonald Hughes, and father of Vicki Whitaker, Joseph Hughes, and the late Gregory Hughes. He was the brother of Opal Wagers of Corbin. Billy was predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Maggie Hughes, and brothers Joe, Ben,...

Lena B Evans

Lena B Evans

Oct 9, 2016

Lena B. Evans was born in London, KY, on July 23, 1925. She joined many family and friends in Heaven on October 9, 2016 peacefully at 6:07 A.M. with her daughter and son-in-law holding her hands. Lena B. spent most of her life in Harlan but moved to Corbin in 2000 to be close to her daughter and her...

Wathena "Midge" Simpson

Wathena "Midge" Simpson

Oct 7, 2016

Wathena "Midge" Simpson, age 82, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday October 7, 2016 at her home. She was retired from CTA and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Corbin. Midge was preceded in death by her Husband, George Simpson; Parents, Leonard Miracle and Mary Duff Miracle; Brother, Willis Miracle; and Sisters, Wilma Campbell and Joann...

Harold Lance Byrd

Harold Lance Byrd

Sep 30, 2016

Harold Lance Byrd; age 74; of Corbin, Kentucky, beloved husband of Sharon McHargue Byrd of 41 years, passed away on September 30, 2016 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Eva Mae Byrd and Freeman S. Byrd. Harold is survived by his Wife, Sharon Byrd; Sister, Judy Fletcher (Buddy) of...

Lisa L. Rose

Lisa L. Rose

Sep 29, 2016

Lisa L. Rose; age 55 of Corbin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 29, 2016 at her home. She was born in Corbin, and was Baptist by Faith which instilled an awe-inspiring love and kindness within her that she shared with her family, friends, and with the many other lives she touched. Lisa was preceded in death by her...

Shirley Joyce Clark

Shirley Joyce Clark

Sep 24, 2016

Shirley Joyce Clark; age 85, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday September 24, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin to the late Fred and Ocie Glass Runager. Shirley was a retired phone operator and a retired advertising manager with the Corbin Times Tribune. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Corbin. In...

Reed David "R.D." Taylor

Reed David "R.D." Taylor

Sep 21, 2016

Reed David Taylor (R.D.) 78, husband of Billie Taylor died Wednesday September 21, 2016 at Baptist Health Lexington. David (‶R.D) entered into this life on March 30, 1938. He was the son of the late Levi Taylor and Rachel Hodge Taylor. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in both Germany and Vietnam. He was retired...

Judy A. Smith

Judy A. Smith

Sep 20, 2016

Judy A. Smith, 62, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her residence. Born in Barbourville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Will and Gelois Mills Hollin. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Mark and Timothy Hollin. Judy is survived by her children David Smith and Michelle Smith; grandchildren Shilah Dean-Hart,...

Iva Hickey Ward

Iva Hickey Ward

Sep 19, 2016

Iva Hickey Ward, 87, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at The Heritage. Born in Williamsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late E.G. Hickey and Buna Mae Brooks Hickey. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Ward, Jr.; sister Vivian Taylor; and brothers Austin E. Hickey and Ralph M. Hickey. Iva...

Vernon V. Engle, Sr.

Vernon V. Engle, Sr.

Sep 17, 2016

Vernon V. Engle, Sr., age 79 of Gray passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Knox County, he was a son of the late Will and Martha Haggard Engle. In addition he was preceded in death by three brothers: Gorman, Jack, and Delbert Engle, and six sisters: Allie Miller, Ruby Hasty, Evelyn Engle, Odell...

Conny R. Jump

Conny R. Jump

Sep 16, 2016

Conny R. Jump, 78, of Corbin passed away Friday morning, September 16, 2016 at his home. Born in Corbin, he was a son of the late George and Rhoda Taylor Jump. Brothers Wendell and Don Jump also preceded him in death. Conny served in the U.S. Air Force before becoming a locomotive engineer with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He returned...

Gladys Cox

Gladys Cox

Sep 16, 2016

Gladys Cox, 76, of Gray passed away Friday evening, September 16, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was a daughter of the late Edgar and Mae Oliver Felts of Corbin. Also, Gladys was preceded in death by a son Allen Ray Cox and seven siblings: Billie Delia Felts, Harry Felts, Paul Felts, Jeanette Frederick, Danny Felts, Connie Clouse, and...

Peggy J. Griffin

Peggy J. Griffin

Sep 12, 2016

Peggy J. Griffin, 79, of Hudson, NC (formerly of Corbin)passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Griffin; parents Floyd and Rena Sweat Housley; brothers Jimmy and Lloyd Housley; and a great granddaughter Alexis Griffin. Peggy enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, particularly her grandchildren and her dog Tessie....

Janice Ranee Blankenship

Janice Ranee Blankenship

Sep 11, 2016

Janice Ranee Blankenship, 43, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her residence in Corbin. Janice was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Rick Blankenship and father James Ray Taylor. She is survived by her mother Lucille Taylor of Corbin; three children Ashley Earles (Zachary) of Corbin, Porshia Blankenship of...

Zion Elanna Spears

Zion Elanna Spears

Sep 10, 2016

Zion Elanna Spears was stillborn on September 10, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She is the daughter of David Spears and Monica Fields Spears who lovingly place her into to the caring arms of Jesus Christ their Savior. Zion Elanna was preceded in death by her Great Grandparents, Peggy Withers, Joe Fields, and Alma and James Spears. In...

Donald Lee Satterfield

Donald Lee Satterfield

Sep 10, 2016

Donald Lee Satterfield, age 79, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Saturday September 10, 2016 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born in Wallens Creek Kentucky to the late Charles H. Satterfield and Hazel Dopel Satterfield. Donald was a retired engineer with Dept of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and he was a Mason...

Susie Ellison

Susie Ellison

Sep 9, 2016

Susie Ellison, age 59, of Woodbine, passed away on Friday September 9, 2016, at Baptist Health in Lexington. She born in Corbin, Kentucky and was a CNA with Corbin Nursing Home. Susie loved her family. Beyond loving her children, grandchildren and parents, she was a very special aunt to her nieces and nephews. Susie was preceded in death by...

Geneva Marlar Honeycutt

Geneva Marlar Honeycutt

Sep 6, 2016

Geneva Marlar Honeycutt; age 86, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at the Christian Health Care Center in Corbin. She was born in Warren County, Ohio and was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church in Corbin. Geneva was preceded in death by her Husband Daniel Marlar in 1986. She is survived by her Children; Tonya Marlar...