Obituaries

Alta Parsons Sargent Taylor

Alta Parsons Sargent Taylor

Oct 4, 2015

Alta Parsons Sargent Taylor, of Clio, MI, formerly of Pontiac, MI, age 91, passed away on Sunday morning October 4, 2015 at the home of her daughter. Alta was born February 8,1924 at Hulen, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Victor and Itha Hobbs Parsons. Alta is a member of the Singing Ministries Church Mt. Morris Michigan. Alta was...

Anna Sue Reams

Anna Sue Reams

Oct 4, 2015

Anna Sue Reams, went to her heavenly home from her earthly home in Corbin last week at the age 67. She was born in Virginia on November 5, 1947. Sue was preceded in death by her Parents, Bascum Roberts and Calley (Rowe) Roberts Howard; Husband, Johnny Reams, and by a Brother, Clinton Howard. She is survived by her Sons,...

Marvin G. Combs

Marvin G. Combs

Oct 1, 2015

Marvin G. Combs, 81, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 1, 2015, with his wife and best friend of 34 years, Judy (Lovely) Combs, standing by his side. Marvin was a loving husband and father. His children are Jerry Combs,( Billye June), Janet Kraft,( Jay), Jill Combs, Greg Cornett,( Amee ) Barry Cornett, Marc Cornett, (Darlene),...

Matthew Jordan Hammons

Matthew Jordan Hammons

Sep 30, 2015

Matthew Jordan Hammons, age 24, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Matthew was a 2009 graduate of Knox Central High School. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carl Hammons Sr. and Melvin Mills. He is survived by his mother and step-father Jamie and Tony McNew; father, Carl Hammons Jr.; grandmothers, Barbara Pitman and Estelita...

Ronald Edward Hensley

Ronald Edward Hensley

Sep 29, 2015

Ronald E. Hensley, 64, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born in Benham, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Leo and Sally Holmes Hensley. He was a retired environmental engineer employed by Flowers Bakery, and was a member of Frankfort Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was...

Bonnie Jean Hollins

Bonnie Jean Hollins

Sep 15, 2015

Bonnie Jean Hollins; age 87, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday September 15, 2015 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. A good Christian woman, Bonnie was deeply devoted to her churches and to serving others. She was born Gray, KY and was preceded in death by her Husband, Ray Hollins; Parents, Eugene Hart and May Phipps Kindred, and by...

Jackson Phillip Good

Jackson Phillip Good

Sep 15, 2015

Jackson Phillip Good, infant son of John and Misty Decker Good of Keavy, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Lisa Eugena Knuckles and his paternal grandfather Everett Eugene Good. In addition to his parents, Jackson is survived by sisters Brandi Campbell and Bethany Good; brothers Johnathan Smith, Joshua...

Teresa Lynn Miller

Teresa Lynn Miller

Sep 14, 2015

Teresa Lynn Miller, age 42, of Corbin, passed away on Monday September 14, 215 at her home. She was preceded in death by her Parents. Teresa is survived by her Brother, Larry Joe Hubbard; Domestic partner and fiancé, Gracie Mason; and by a friend who was like a Sister, Tracy Young. Visitation for Teresa Lynn Miller will be held...

Amber Nicole Decker

Amber Nicole Decker

Sep 11, 2015

Amber Nicole Decker; age 25, of London, was taken unexpectedly from this world and will be truly missed by her family and friends. She was born on September 22, 1989 and was a 2008 graduate from Lynn Camp High School. Amber was preceded in death by her Grandfathers, Jennings Decker and George Farrington; and by her Great Granny, Rhodina...

Barbara Joyce Jones

Barbara Joyce Jones

Sep 6, 2015

Barbara Joyce Jones, 79, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her residence. Born in Liberty, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mattie May Martin. Barbara enjoyed outdoor work in the garden and with her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Harold, Arliss and Travis...

Bill T. Woods

Bill T. Woods

Sep 6, 2015

Bill Woods, 87, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, Bill was the son of the late Thomas William Woods and Florrie Jean White Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Cannon Mabry. He had worked at National Standard. He is survived...

Waskauh "Pat" Engle

Waskauh "Pat" Engle

Sep 5, 2015

Waskauh "Pat" Engle, age 84, of Gray passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born May 18, 1931 to the late Will and Martha Haggard Engle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Gorman, Jack, and Delbert Engle, and four sisters: Allie Miller, and Evelyn, O'Dell, and Emma...

Cherriene Markovetz

Cherriene Markovetz

Sep 5, 2015

Cherriene Markovetz, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Whitley County, the daughter of Kenneth and Barbara Sue Tankersley Brashear. She was a U.S. Army veteran and the widow of David Markovetz. Cherriene is survived by a son, William Nida. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Messages...

Mitchell Matt 'Peanut' Miracle

Mitchell Matt 'Peanut' Miracle

Sep 1, 2015

Mitchell "Peanut" Miracle, 64, of Lily, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Laurel County, he was the son of the late Mitchell and Maggie Miracle. He is survived by his wife Mary Boseke Miracle; children David Wayne Miracle, Charleen Henson Brummett, Thomas Lee Miracle, and Robert Miracle; step-son Bobby Lee Eversole; grandchildren...

Beulah V. Eaton Mcfarland

Beulah V. Eaton Mcfarland

Aug 31, 2015

Beulah V. Eaton McFarland, 89, of Cincinnati, OH was born August 22, 1926 to Roy and Bertha Eaton of Corbin, KY. She passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 in Ohio. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Alex F. McFarland; daughter, Linda McFarland Noonan; brother, Paul Eaton; sisters: Billy Evans, Ruby...

Michael Paul Stafford

Michael Paul Stafford

Aug 29, 2015

Michael Paul Stafford, 45, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Corbin. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan and recently had been a customer service representative for General Dynamics of Corbin. Michael was Pentecostal by faith. He is survived by his wife, Angelene Childers; 1st Wife, Windy Moritz; Children: Taylor, mother of Ella Grace (deceased), Jace’lnn, and Julian;...

Barbara Rae Phipps

Barbara Rae Phipps

Aug 29, 2015

Barbara R. Phipps, 61, of Cannon, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015, in Lexington, KY. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Corbin with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Messages may be written to the family at

Graveside Service 2pm Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at...

James "Bill" Willie Smith

James "Bill" Willie Smith

Aug 28, 2015

James "Bill" Willie Smith; age 50, of Barbourville, passed away on Friday August 28, 2015 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He is survived by his Wife, Billie Jean Smith; Mother, Patricia Lockaby of Warren, MI; Father, James Smith Sr. of Covington, KY; Daughter, Kristien Barton; Son, Justin Smith, Grandson, Jayden Smith all of Barbourville; Brothers, Ed Smith...

Reuben Lester Cummins

Reuben Lester Cummins

Aug 21, 2015

Reuben L. Cummins, 90, of Corbin passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Corbin Nursing Home. A Corbin native, Reuben was a son of the late Milton J. and Ruth Kitchen Cummins. He was preceded in death by all of his siblings - sisters Jennie Frances Swain and Edna Ruth "Babe" Peace Mangione, and brothers Rudyard, Edward, Cassius,...

Carolyn Billie Moore

Carolyn Billie Moore

Aug 19, 2015

Carolyn B. Moore, 72, of London and formerly of Woodbine, passed away Wednesday evening, August 19, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital at London. She was born in Corbin, a daughter of the late Malcolm and Mable Williams Steely. A brother Truman Steely also preceded her in death. Carolyn had been a homemaker and attended Faith Tabernacle Church in Barbourville....