Obituaries

James Ray Patterson, Jr.

James Ray Patterson, Jr.

Jul 19, 2016

James Ray Patterson, Jr., 37, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence. James was preceded in death by his grandparents: Raymond and Octavia Baker, and Boyd and Florence Patterson. He is survived by his Parents, James Ray Patterson, Sr. and Roena Baker Patterson; his brother, Clinton Doan; sister, Virginia Farris; and by numerous aunts,...

Edward "Eddie" W. Adams

Edward "Eddie" W. Adams

Jul 17, 2016

Edward "Eddie" Adams, age 64, of Corbin, KY passed away on Sunday July 17, 2016 at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was born in Danville, Kentucky and moved to Corbin in 1988 from Louisville, KY where he worked as an electrician for CSX Railroad. Eddie was a hard working man, having never missed a day of work in his...

Richard Matlock

Richard Matlock

Jul 17, 2016

Richard Matlock, age 82, passed away July 17, 2016 in Murray, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his Father, Rev. Edd Matlock; Brothers, Carl and Howard Matlock; and Sisters Opal and Annabelle. Richard is survived by his Sister, Mossie Lawson of Corbin. Local arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin.

Donald Ray Napier

Donald Ray Napier

Jul 16, 2016

Donald Ray Napier, 73, of Lily passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. Born in Harlan County, KY, he was a son of the late Claude and Ruth Alford Napier. A sister Joyce Scott also predeceased him. Donald is survived by his longtime companion, Dottie Lanham; eight brothers and sisters: George Napier, Claudine Johnson, Teresa Vanover, Linda...

Mary T Moore

Mary T Moore

Jul 15, 2016

Mary T. (Keegan) Moore of San Angelo, TX, formerly of Rantoul, IL, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 in San Angelo, TX. She was born on Dec 29, 1926 in War, WV to Walter James Keegan and Elva Jane Jones. After her father was killed in a car accident in 1929, she was raised by Sidney W. Struck...

Larry Dean Felts

Larry Dean Felts

Jul 9, 2016

Larry Dean Felts; age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday July 9, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was a US Army Veteran of Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion Post 88 of Corbin, and he was Pentecostal by faith. Larry was preceded in death by his Companion for over 35 years, Leona Rose;...

Harold D. Creech

Harold D. Creech

Jul 7, 2016

Harold Creech, 78, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born in Totz, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Delmer and Viola Creech. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Joseph Creech and David Earl Creech. Harold graduated from Cumberland College and received his Master’s degree from EKU....

Violet A Meadors

Violet A Meadors

Jul 5, 2016

Violet A. Meadors, age 93 of Miamisburg, OH, passed away on July 5, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on January 14, 1923 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Herbert and Edith (Storm) Newman. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Meadors; daughter, Karen Lentsch, infant son, Leon Meadors; 3 sisters...

Marjorie M. Asher

Marjorie M. Asher

Jul 4, 2016

Marjorie M. Walden Asher, 88, formerly of Corbin and Tom’s Brook, Virginia, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016, at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio. Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Foister and Nora Walden. She was also preceded in death by her husband Elam Asher; and three brothers Bill, Hugh, and Junior Walden. Marjorie...

Tammy S. Davis

Tammy S. Davis

Jul 3, 2016

Tammy S. Davis; age 55, of Gray, passed away on Sunday July 3, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born in Corbin and was a graduate of Corbin High School. Tammy was a former Insurance Agent serving many local customers through her years of service. She was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church and loved listening...

Thomas J. Stidham Jr.

Thomas J. Stidham Jr.

Jul 2, 2016

Thomas J. Stidham Jr. age 65, formerly of Sterling Heights, MI went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2016. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky and was a US Army SP4 Veteran having been honorably discharged in 1974. Thomas received his Associate Degree in General Studies with High Honors from Macomb Community College in Warren, MI; and...

Billie D Walters

Billie D Walters

Jul 1, 2016

Billie D. Walters, 71 of Corbin, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016, at his home with his children by his side. He spent 22 years in the U.S. Army and retired a 1st Sergeant in 1983. He enjoyed fishing and being on the lake. Bill was preceded in death by his parents: Lewis & Martha, his brother, Wendall, and...

Geneva Penix Johnson

Geneva Penix Johnson

Jun 29, 2016

Geneva Penix Johnson, 92, of Gray, passed away on June 29, 2016 at Christian Care Corbin. Born February 29, 1924 in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Martha Engle Penix. On July 24, 1943, she married the late William Johnson, Jr. (12/2/1921 - 4/22/2006). Their son Jerry Wayne Johnson (2/14/1947 - 2/3/2016) preceded her...

Troy Roark

Troy Roark

Jun 28, 2016

Troy Roark, age 80, departed this life Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his parents Foster Roark and Catherine Brunner Roark, a sister Margaret, a sister Dorothy, and an infant brother Earl. Troy leaves behind brother Willard Roark and wife Glenna, brother George Roark, brother Charley Roark, and...

Gaylain Timothy '"G"' Mcfarland

Gaylain Timothy '"G"' Mcfarland

Jun 27, 2016

Gaylain Timothy "G" McFarland, 51, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Continue Care Hospital. He was born in Corbin to the late Glenn B. McFarland and Alice Ridner McFarland. He had worked at Johnny Wheels in Corbin as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, NASCAR, and being with his five grandchildren and his...

Jerrell Loren Pridemore, Jr.

Jerrell Loren Pridemore, Jr.

Jun 27, 2016

Jerrell Loren Pridemore, Jr., 37, of Lily, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Judy Pridemore and Jerrell Pridemore who survives. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister Lisa Lotton; and grandparents L.H. Pridemore and Buna Pridemore,...

Janet S. Painter

Janet S. Painter

Jun 22, 2016

Janet S. Painter, 60, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at her home. Born in Manchester, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bradley and Louise Gregory Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Bobby Ray Smith and sisters Rosa Ann Goins and Lisa Smith (infant). Janet had...

James Willard 'Jim' Mcburney

James Willard 'Jim' Mcburney

Jun 19, 2016

James "Jim" Willard McBurney, 65, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at St. Joseph London. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Charles McBurney and Leota Baird McBurney who survives. He was the owner of Waitsboro Manufacturing boat builders. Jim is survived by his mother Leota McBurney and his companion Linda Barrett. Funeral...

Hazel Arlene Hazelwood

Hazel Arlene Hazelwood

Jun 18, 2016

Hazel Arlene Hazelwood, age 68, of Keavy, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born on May 8, 1948 the daughter of the late Monroe and Nanny Johnson Martin. Hazel enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family and with her cat "Icey." She was a member of Hopewell...

James "Bo" 'Bo' Havens

James "Bo" 'Bo' Havens

Jun 18, 2016

James "Bo" Havens, 26, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born August 27, 1989, in Corbin, he is survived by his mamaw Allie Maria Rose of Corbin; mother Vicki Rose of Jackson County; father Randall Huff of Jackson County; daughters Emma Elizabeth of Corbin and Sophia Brook of Melbourne, Florida; brothers Chris Owens and...