Obituaries

Berlin Edward Goins, 64, a loving and outgoing man, who never knew a stranger. He passed away on April 14, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Born May 7, 1960, in Manchester, KY, to the late Charles and Lucille (Pence) Goins. Berlin lived a full and memorable life filled with...

Erma Dene Sutton, 84, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025.
She was born on May 26, 1940 on Goldens Creek, Erma was a pillar of strength and love for her family and friends, always ready to lend a helping hand or share an encouraging word.
Her two sons, Michael Dewayne Sutton of Corbin, KY and William Timothy...

Mary Poynter Scott, of Corbin, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 78 years old.
Mary was born on November 29, 1946, to parents George I. Poynter and Mary Adelaide Poynter.
All her life Mary believed in serving others in work, in faith, in family, and in her friends.
A devoted Christian, Mary was a member...

Eugene (Gene) S. Cantrell Jr. passed away on Jan. 16, 2025, at his home in London, Ky., with his family by his side. He was 77.
Gene was born April 7, 1947, in Jellico, Tenn., to the late Eugene S. and Mary St. John Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Aunt Nora and Uncle Leland Murray,...

Michael ("Mike") Anthony Angel, 82, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2025, surrounded by love, after a courageous battle with illness. Born in 1942 at Pine Mountain Settlement School in Kentucky to Susie (Hall) and August David Angel, Mike's life was a testament to integrity, resilience, and boundless...

Rev. Albert M. Archer, 88, formerly of Corbin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. Born on January 3, 1937, he lived a life devoted to faith, service, and family.
Albert pursued his education at Willard School in Laurel County, Kentucky; Lily High School in Lily, Kentucky; Skagit...

Shirley B. Taylor Jump, age 87, of Corbin, KY, passed on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation.
Born in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Taylor and Martha Jones Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Conny Jump.
Shirley, a...

Patricia Thumm, 91, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at The Heritage in Corbin, Kentucky. Born April 1, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Fleischman.
In addition to her father and mother, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Thumm; two daughters:...

Lloyd Callahan, 95, passed away in his home on January 30, 2025. Lloyd was born on April 14, 1929, in Altro, KY. He was the son of the late Culty and Elizabeth Callahan.
In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma, and their children: Christian, Eric, Payton, and...

Larry G. Mims, age 82, of London, joined his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Corbin.

Born in Clanton, Alabama on April 4, 1942. He served in the Air Force before finding his way to Corbin, Kentucky. It is here that he found the love of his life Judy...

Lillian Arriettia Wells, a mother and lifelong resident of Corbin, Kentucky, passed on January 17, 2025, at the age of 82 while living her life to the best and fullest.
Lillian survives by her children: Donald, Bobby, Arrie, Austin, and Sage; ten plus grandchildren; thirteen plus great-grandchildren; and seven plus...

Maxine Bray Snively, age 83 of New Tazewell, TN was born on November 30, 1941, and went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025. Maxine was saved at a young age and proudly served the Lord her whole life. She went on 9 mission trips both locally and internationally and financially supported many more. Maxine was...

Mrs. Pauline Frances (Karr) Cornelius, age 101, was born on November 12, 1923 to the late Egbert Karr and Mary Alice Sutton in Whitley County, Kentucky and departed this life peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Dominion Senior Living in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Pauline grew up in Corbin, graduating as...

Donald Ray Bray, born on July 10, 1942 in Tazewell, TN, and resident of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on January 2, 2025. A resilient man of strong spirit and quiet dignity, Donald served his country proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He later dedicated himself to the US Postal Service, wearing the...

Bobby "Bob" Ray Foley, born on December 19, 1951, in Richmond, IN, USA, passed away on December 31, 2024. Bob spent most of his life in Williamsburg, Kentucky, where he was a respected member of the community and a cherished family man.
Bob spent his career as the General Manager at Edgewood Homes, where he brought...

Kenneth "Ken" Ray Proffitt Sr., age 69, was born on October 17, 1955, in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Ray and Nannie Mitchell Proffitt.
Ken was of the Baptist faith, and was currently a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, and formerly a member of Faith Baptist Church both in Corbin. He loved to serve in the Church...

Billie Muriel Roaden Engle, 89 years old, of Lexington, Kentucky, died December 12th, 2024. Billie was born to Nora and Ott Roaden in Corbin, Kentucky on July 22, 1935. Billie attended Black Star High School. Billie was preceded in death by parents Nora and Ott Roaden and husband Vencil Delano Engle. Billie is...

Joyce Ann Rapier DeBusk, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born in Pineville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Steeley Coyt Rapier, Sr. and Geneva Cox Rapier.
Joyce was a beacon of love and thoughtfulness, illuminating the lives of those around her. A...

Belinda Smith Mann passed away on October 27th, 2024 at the age of 75 in Irving, Texas. Belinda was proceeded in death by her parents Mary Francis Smith and Charles Steeley Smith, brother Chuck Smith and her husband Steve Mann. She is survived by her son Stephen Mann (Irving,TX) , daughter Stefanie (Terry) Bennett...

Dorenda G. Faulkner, age 66, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Dorenda was deeply passionate about many things - the allure of new places, the warmth of sunshine falling on the pool or beach, the thrill of finding the perfect item during a shopping spree, and the...

Claude Walter Humphrey, Jr., age 65, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Claude Humphrey Sr. and Christine "Margie" Humphrey. A proud 1976 graduate of Lynn Camp High School, he was a beacon of strength and wisdom for those around him.
Claude was an...

Phyllis Annette Dunagan, 78, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:22 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. Born October 1, 1946, in Faber, Kentucky, the daughter of Kenneth and Lucille (Tucker) Claxton. She married James Dunagan on October 27, 1979, in Jellico, Tennessee; he...

Croley Curtis Isbill, age 80 of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his residence. He was a welder, tuber and machinist at Cincinnati Milacron, member of the Melrose Masonic Lodge F&AM; #671, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and a United States Vietnam War Air Force veteran. Croley was born June...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Daniel (Redbone) McKinney, who left us on October 3, 2024. Born on August 26, 1948, in Corbin, Kentucky, Daniel was a man of strength, fortitude, and an unwavering spirit. His life's journey was an embodiment of the words of Mark Twain, "The secret of getting ahead is...

William Edward Smith, known affectionately to many as Ed Smith, passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 51. Born in Pineville, Kentucky on April 17, 1973, Ed spent his life in the service of others, working as a Journeyman Electrician at Tennessee Associates. His dedication and commitment to his work were...

Cynthia Nantz Boggs, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born August 24, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Nola Kathleen Jackson.
Cynthia had a passion for caring for others. Some of her hobbies included drag racing, dancing, and listening to music. However, her greatest joy was...

Lisa Ann Smith, age 58, of Keavy, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.
Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Leland "Bonnie" Gregory and Nellie Burns Hollingsworth Gregory. Lisa was a homemaker who loved her family, especially her...

Pamela Shyrene (Hooper) Roark, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 66.
She was born on March 16, 1958, in Corbin, KY, the daughter of the late Libby Hooper.
Pamela dedicated her life to caring for her family, excelling in her role as a homemaker. Her love knew no bounds, and her...

Rev. Marion Kenton Parkey, 79 of Brodhead, died Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. He was born in Corbin, KY on June 6, 1945 the son of Marion Burton and Wilma Gibbs Parkey. A graduate of Humbolt High School in Humbolt, TN and a 1967 graduate of Johnson Bible College, he had been a...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Lee JR, who peacefully left this world on August 13, 2024. Born on November 16, 1949, in Williamsburg, KY, Charles was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.
Charles was a dedicated business operator who took pride in being...

Olive B. Scott, age 84, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Saturday morning, August 17, 2024.
She was born in Knott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Coy Banks and Mattie Combs Banks. Olive was a homemaker and attended Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Corbin.
In addition to her parents, she was...

Gary Edward Compton born December 08, 1952, in Prestonsburg, KY lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer on August 3, 2024, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky, surrounded by family and friends.
He was a man of God and a true believer. Gary was a retired coal miner, he had a passion for gardening, fishing, and...

Geraldine "Gerry" McNeil Steele, age 95, of Berea, Kentucky, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Terrace Nursing Home in Berea.
Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a retired sales and credit manager from the former Sears Store in Corbin. Gerry was a long-time member of First Baptist...

Gary Goins, 84, from Corbin, Ky passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Gary also cherished all of his family and countless friends.
Gary is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathy Flinchum Goins, his son Charles Alan (Chuck) Goins, his daughter Stacy Robin...

James Robert Bennett, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Corbin, Kentucky, on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Born February 3, 1946, in Woodbine, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Hiram and Nannie Bennett. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Garrett "Buddy" Bennett and...

Warda Eastin West
May 10,1929 — June 30,2024
Preceded in death by: Her parents, William Columbus Eastin & Lenna Collins Eastin; husband Harold West, her sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Eastin West, Phyllis Eastin Clendaniel and Margie Ann
Eastin as a toddler.
Survived by: Sons, Don West and wife Charlotte, Gregory Ward...

Born on November 9, 1931, in Ypsilanti, MI, Rose Marie Hunter peacefully departed from this world on July 2, 2024, at Pineville Community Hospital in Pineville, Kentucky. She was a dedicated line worker at Ford Motor Company whose hard work and commitment left an indelible mark on those around her.
Rose is survived...

Warda Eastin West
May 10,1929 - June 30,2024
Preceded in death by: Her parents, William Columbus Eastin & Lenna Collins Eastin; husband Harold West, her sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Eastin West, Phyllis Eastin Clendaniel and Margie Ann Eastin as a toddler.
Survived by: Sons, Don West and wife Charlotte, Gregory Ward West,...

Linda Kay Gaither Partin, age 63, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born on March 17, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of the late James R. Gaither and Kay Osborn Gaither. Linda was a homemaker who loved caring for her family.
She is survived by her...

Rod Neil Carter, Jr., 54, of Woodbine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born January 3, 1970, he was the son of the late Rod Neil Carter, Sr., and Betty Jean English Carter.
In addition to his father and mother, Rod was preceded in death by his brother, Tod Carter.
He leaves behind his beloved family:...

Roy Delbert Bullock, of Corbin, KY, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2024 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Born on March 3, 1935, in Whitley County, KY to the late E.H. Bullock and Emma (Jones) Bullock. He was an active member of Central Baptist Church , a Redhound Varsity Club member, a member of Hugh...

Mr. Kenneth Wyatt, the son of the late Cecil and Velma Wilson Wyatt, was born in Corbin, Kentucky on October 8th, 1939. He departed this life at his home on Monday afternoon, May 20th, 2024, at the age of 84. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister Pauline Wyatt, his sister-in-law...

Jolene Gilbert, age 90, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on May 21, 2024 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Jolene was born on October 01, 1933 in Bell County, Kentucky to Charles Kidd and Hazel (Arrowood) Kidd. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Hazel Kidd; husband, Doyle...

Kathy T. Harouff, age 64 of Corbin, Ky. passed away April 25, 2024 in Alabama.
She was born January 1, 1960 in Oakhill, West Virginia to the late Robert S. Lipsteuer and Linda Canterbury. Kathy worked in retail, and her faith is non-denominational.
She is survived by her mother; Linda McMahan of Newport, Tn.,...

Mr. David Allen Greenwood, 77, of Gray, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2024 at the St. Joseph London Hospital. He was the son of the late Eugene Q. and Bernice Goins Greenwood born on August 3, 1946 in Oak Ridge, TN.
David was a former manager with H. S. Kress, T G & Y and Walmart and a member of the Locust...

Janice Carnes Floyd, age 68, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born in Knox County, KY, she was a daughter to the late McCoy Carnes and Doxie Williamson Carnes. She was a Baptist by faith.
Janice was known for her famous fried chicken recipe, a treat she loved to cook for her...

Curtis Wayne Smith, aged 81 years, 2 months and 30 days, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Lexington, at UK Hospital.
Born on December 28, 1942, in Corbin, Kentucky, he was known to many as "CW".
Curtis graduated from Lily High School, Lily KY, in 1961 and traveled to Chicago IL to work for Union Carbide moving up...

Billie Lee Parker, age 84, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Born in Monroe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late George and Leola Johnson Brown.
Billie found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved flowers, their vibrant colors and varied fragrances...

Geneva Brown Mays Prewitt, age 95, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life surrounded by family on April 21, 2024 at her home. Geneva was born on August 05, 1928 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Irvin and Rosa Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Rosa Brown; husband, Milton "Sonny" Prewitt;...

Roy Arnold Buhl, resident of Clinton Tennessee, formerly of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away at home on April 8, 2024 at the age of 80.
He is survived by his wife, Marienne Breinig, a son, Michael Gregory Esch of Sparkman, Arkansas, his granddaughter Christina Blaine, and great grandson Robert Gentry Blaine both...

Fay Duff, daughter of the late Hollis Gene and Ada Shadoan Helton was born on December 14th, 1937 and she departed this life on March 25th, 2024 having attained the age of 86 years.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Walter Duff on December 24th, 1958. He survives. Other survivors include; two sons, John Duff of...

Kenneth Floyd Setser was born April 1, 1932 in Whitley County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Garrett Setser and Maud Roark Setser. He was united in marriage to Danna Lou West Setser who preceded him in death. He is survived by his three children, Teresa Bartlett of Lily, David Setser and wife Cheryl of...

Mrs. Cheryl Robinson, age 74, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, from natural causes. Born on December 7, 1949, in Corbin, Kentucky, Mrs. Robinson leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion.
A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Robinson is survived by her...

Herbert Gary Curriden of London, KY, died Friday, March 1, 2024 at a hospital near his home. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Jimmiedean Curriden, who died in 2016. They were married 53 years.
Born Sept. 22, 1944, in Salem, NJ, Herb was the second son of Francis Leroy and Edna Chester Curriden. Herb...

Bruce Arnold Hood, age 65, of Corbin, Kentucky, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday evening, February 18, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin.
Bruce was born August 30, 1958, in Corbin (Whitley County), Kentucky. He was the son of the late William Arnold Hood and Wilma Mabel Helton Hood.
Bruce graduated from Corbin...

William David Simpson, 83, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born December 28, 1940, in Barbourville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Green Simpson and Flossie King Simpson.
Bill was a member of New Hope Ministries Church of God and a veteran of the United...

With loving memories, we remember Donald "Donnie" Roger Wilson, born on September 6, 1970, in Cincinnati, OH, who passed away on January 29, 2024. He was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg, KY, where he nurtured his faith and formed many cherished friendships. Donnie's passion for his career...

Gladys Evelyn Bruce, 92, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Christian Health Care Center in Corbin, Kentucky. Born October 2, 1931, in Honeybee, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jacky and Lily Bryant.
Gladys was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. In past years, she served proudly as a Sunday...

Ima Lee Baxter, age 92, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2024, at her home.
Born in Laurel County, Kentucky, to the late Hobert and Leatha Poynter. Ima was united in marriage to Ira Baxter on Nov. 23, 1949. Ima was retired from Avon in Springdale, Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she was...