Obituaries
Virgil Junior Burkhart
Nov 2, 2016
Virgil Junior Burkhart, 54, passed away at his residence in Keavy on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Born in Oneida, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Floyd Burkhart and Cindy Kelly Burkhart. He is survived by his siblings Emanuel Burkhart (Pauline), Beulah Prewitt (James), Judy Burkhart, and Samuel Burkhart; his significant other Tamberli Cole; several nieces and nephews;...
Michael Joe Stevens
Oct 26, 2016
Michael Joe Stevens, age 39, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2016 in Lexington, KY He was born in Danville, Kentucky to Kathie Hampton Stevens and Dwight Stevens. Michael was an avid sports fan and loved the UK Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. He was a right of way agent with Percheron. Michael was preceded in death by his...
Kenneth Ray 'Ray' Smith
Oct 25, 2016
Kenneth "Ray" Smith, 79, of Whitley County, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born at Kettle Island in Bell County, KY, Ray was the son of the late Matt Smith and Ellen Hubbs Smith. He had been a coal miner and was Baptist by faith. He loved racing, especially NASCAR. In addition to his...
Lonnie Charles Shell
Oct 22, 2016
Lonnie Charles Shell, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday October 22, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was a retired Painter and member of Sandstone Baptist Church. Lonnie was preceded in death by his Wife, Diana Jo Shell; and by his Father, Geoffrey Shell. He is survived by his Mother, Ophie Howard...
Euelene Marcella Powell
Oct 21, 2016
Euelene Marcella Powell, age 80, of Corbin, passed away on Friday October 21, 2016 at the Christian Health Care Center in Corbin. She was born in Bald Rock, Kentucky to the late Jessie Poynter and Dorothy Rose Wells. She was Baptist by faith and was a retired Waitress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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....
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