Obituaries

May 25, 2019

Mr. H. Clay Harmon, Jr., age 83, of Berea, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was the son of Henry Clay Harmon, Sr. and Thelma Lou (Baker) Harmon, born to them on November 23, 1935, in Mooresville, North Carolina.  He was united in marriage to Deanna (Carnes) Harmon...

May 16, 2019

Mr. James Thomas Hukle (‘Tom’, ‘G-Pa’), age 61, departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home in Gray, Kentucky.  He was born on March 24, 1958 in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Lewis Lee and Dorothy (Mallory) Hukle.  Tom united in marriage to Catherine (Delph) Hukle on December 13, 1980.  He was a member...

May 12, 2019

Joe Broughton, age 87, of Bimble, Kentucky died at his home Sunday, May 12, 2019, with his wife and family by his side. Joe was the son of George and Easter Bright-Broughton, born to them on April 27, 1932.  On September 27, 1952 he united in marriage to Mae Mills Broughton and to this union, two children were born. ...

May 11, 2019

Mrs. Jacqueline Collins Brown, age 73, departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home in Dewitt, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of Bill and Ethel Collins, born to them on January 7, 1946 in Knox County, Kentucky.  She united in marriage with Dewey Brown, Jr. on January 31, 1961 and to this union eight children were...

May 11, 2019

Mr. Steve Baker, age 52, of Lancaster, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was the son of Clyde and Lena Mae (Brown) Baker, born to them on December 31, 1967 in Harlan, Kentucky.  Steve was united in marriage to his loving wife Mary (Cupp) Baker...

May 8, 2019

Mrs. Lillie Mae Jackson age 79 of Gray, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of Tom Peavley and Frankie (Ballsinger) Peavley born to them on January 1, 1940 in Gray, KY. She united in marriage with Harold Edward Jackson and to this union two children were born. She was...

May 6, 2019

Reverend Ray Napier age 66 of Cranes Nest, departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Barbourville ARH. He was the son of the late Albert Napier and Emily (Couch) Napier born to them on January 10, 1953 in Hyden, Kentucky. On June 26, 1972, he united in marriage with Rosemary Jean Blakely and to...

May 6, 2019

Fredda Jean Lewis age 74 of Bimble, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Albert Eugene Bell and Ora Christine (Shook) Bell, born to them on August 26, 1944 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Sonny Bell.

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May 5, 2019

Mrs. Annette Wagers age 74 of Barbourville departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in the UK Hospital in Lexington. She was the daughter of Harvey and Polly (Smallwood) Robinson born to them on July 11, 1944 in Knox County, Kentucky. She united in marriage with Harlan Wagers on August 22, 1959 and together they raised...

Apr 30, 2019

Mr. Aime Albert Crepeau, Jr. age 84 of Bimble, KY, better known as “John” departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home. He was the widower of Ruth Crepeau and the son of Aime and Olga (Carenski) Crepeau, born to them on April 19, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA. He was one of fifteen children.  He served...

Apr 29, 2019

Delsie Jane Merida Baker of Barbourville, age 91, departed this life April 29, 2019 in the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center at University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. On April 12, 1954 she was united in marriage to Chester Baker, who preceded her in death exactly twenty- seven years prior, on April 29, 1992.  Delsie was a life-long member of...

Apr 27, 2019

Margaret Pope, age 71, of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was the wife of the late Tye Jack Pope. and daughter of John and Kathleen Smith Blakely, born to them on September 27, 1947.  Margaret was a member of Swan Pond Baptist Church, and enjoyed...

Apr 25, 2019

Mr. Evan Coolidge Smith age 94 of Barbourville, KY departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Diversacare of Claiborne in New Tazewell, TN. He was the son of William and Virgil Mae (Lewallen) Smith, born to them on November 15, 1924 in Barbourville, Kentucky.  Evan was married to his beloved wife Norma Brown Smith on May 13,...

Apr 25, 2019

Mr. Donald I. Bingham, age 84, departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home in Barbourville, Kentucky.  He was son of McCreary ‘Bud’ Bingham and Norma (Osborne) Bingham, born to them on August 16, 1934 in Pineville, Kentucky.  He was the husband of Erma Lee (Bargo) Bingham.  Don I. was a deacon of the First Baptist...

Apr 21, 2019

Denver Simpson, age 74, departed this life on April 21, 2019 at his home in Barbourville, Kentucky.  He was the son of Virgil and Ada (Jackson) Simpson, born to them on February 10, 1945 in Artemus, Kentucky. Denver was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Ada Simpson, and brothers Kenneth...

Apr 4, 2019

Freda Lynn (Mills) Pridemore, age 71, of Artemus, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.  She was the wife of Benny Pridemore and daughter of Clarence and Lillian ‘Daisy’ (Jackson) Mills, born to them on April 27, 1947.  Freda was a member of Brush Creek Community Church and a homemaker....

Apr 3, 2019

Dianna Kay (Gambrel) Merida, age 57, departed this life at her home in Barbourville, Kentucky on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  She was the daughter of R.P. and Susan Gambrel, born to them on August 25, 1961 at Mills, Kentucky.  She was united in marriage to Wayne Merida and to this union two daughters were born.  Dianna was a member...

Apr 1, 2019

Sarah Elza Maiden, age 89, of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Corbin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Corbin, Kentucky.  She was the wife of Wesley Maiden, Jr. and daughter of Pitman and Mary (McNeil) Jackson, born to them on February 22, 1930.  She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, and loved...

Mar 30, 2019

Mr. Donnie Ray Gray, age 61, departed this life on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his home in Tyner, Kentucky.  He was the son of Denver and Estelene (Gambrel) Gray, born to them on November 8, 1957 in Pineville, Kentucky.  Donnie loved hunting, fishing, horses and four wheelers.

He was preceded in death by his father Denver...

Mar 28, 2019

Donna Jan Tyree, age 61, of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of Rhuble and Abbie (McVey) Mills in Corbin, Kentucky.  Donna loved cooking, family gatherings and genealogy.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Donald Tyree, parents Rhuble and...