Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

Patrick James Flores age 2 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on February 1, 2024 in an automobile accident. He was the son of  Alexis (Blair) Flores born on June 8, 2021. He loved batman, candy, earthworms, mud, trucks, bubbles and to dance.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Darlene Sizemore.

Left behind...

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Earl Farris Garland, age 89 of Cannon, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. He was born on November 29, 1934 in Barbourville, Kentucky  and was the son of  Jim and Mary Garland.

His parents precede him in death as well as his wife Dorothy Garland, three children...

Jan 19, 2024

Mrs. Janetta Sue (Barnes) Hammons, age 84 of Lexington, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, January 19, 2024 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. She was the widow of Elmer Hammons who she married on May 29, 1954 and was the daughter of Henry Crit Barnes and Beatrice (Abner) Barnes born to them on July 9,...

Jan 13, 2024

Mr. Alton Delmore Witt, age 82 of Holmes Mill, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 3, 1941, the son of Hubert and Nora (Blair) Witt and was the husband of Barbara (Baldwin) Witt.  He was a retired Coal Miner and a member of the Cloverfork Missionary Baptist Church....

Jan 11, 2024

Mrs. Vivian Smith, age 90 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 7, 1933 in Knox County the daughter of Mitchell Mills and Mary (Newman) Townsley. She was the widow of Denver Smith. Vivian was a member of the Christian Life...

Jan 9, 2024

Mrs. Jo Ann (Jackson) Cheek age 75 of Cannon, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She is the daughter of Arnold James Jackson and Annie Mae Jackson. She was born on November 5, 1948 in Barbourville, Kentucky. She was a member of Horn Branch Baptist Church and served on...

Jan 9, 2024

Mr. James “Charlie” Rice, age 83 of Lily, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was the husband of Sophia Mae (Parsons) Rice and the son of Reed and Lucy Rice. He was born in Barnyard, Kentucky on December 9, 1940.Charlie was a member of Friendship Holiness Church.

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. Thomas Franklin “Frank” Kelly, age 85 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born on May 25, 1938 in Bimble, Kentucky and was the son of Fred B. Kelly and Nannie (Warren) Kelly. Frank loved his family and spending his time outdoors, gardening.

Dec 30, 2023

Mrs. Doris Mae Butler, age 92, died December 30, 2023 at home in Highland Twp. , Michigan.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., at the Highland Community Church, 2350 Harvey Lake Road, Highland Twp., MI 48356.

Burial will take place Monday, January 8, 2024, at 1:00pm, at Hampton...

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Donald Ray Messer age 65 of Cannon, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home. He was the son of James C. Messer and Ruth Lee (McAlister) Messer, born to them on January 17, 1958 in Knox County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth Messer and two...

Dec 25, 2023

Mrs. Cordia Mills, age 69 of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, December 25, 2023 at her home. She was the widow of Isaac Dunn and the daughter of Sarah (Murphy) Mills, born on April 22, 1954 in Bell County.

Cordia was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and enjoyed her flowers.

She is...

Dec 25, 2023

Brenda Sue (Gray) Doolin, 75, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.

Brenda was born on July 17, 1948, at her grandmother's home in Prichard Branch, KY.  She was the second of nine children of Nelson and Mabel (Elliott) Gray.

Brenda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Dec 24, 2023

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT

Mrs. Judith Marie Poff Kessinger, age 77, wife of Calvert Daniel Kessinger of Hwy 830, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Sunday at her residence.

She was the mother of Blanche Marie Hoskins of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and Margaret Elizabeth Sturgill of Columbus, Indiana. She was the grandmother of Hollie Whitehead of Columbus,...

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. Carl Runyon, age 82 of Artemus, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Lynda (Scalf) Runyon and the son of John Runyon and Irene (Smith) Runyon, born to them on May 29, 1941 in Knox County.

Carl was a member of the Coalport Baptist Church and...

Dec 11, 2023

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. Richard Charles “Bud” Johnson, age 38 of Holly Grove Road, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Monday afternoon.

He was the father of Michael Elliott of Barbourville, Kentucky, Josh Johnson and Elyssa Johnson both of Jacksboro, Tennessee. He was the son of Richard and Charlotte Nix Johnson of Corbin, Kentucky. He...

Dec 11, 2023

Mrs. Karen (Butler) Towe, age 58 of London, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London. She was born on September 7, 1965, the daughter of the late General and Georgia Sue (Williams) Butler. Karen was a homemaker and enjoyed being with her children and granddaughter. She liked traveling, listening to...

Dec 11, 2023

Mr. Gary Lynn Eversole, age 62 of Heidrick, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Debbie (Hamilton) Eversole and the son of Billie Joyce Swafford. Gary was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Church. He was a big UK fan and a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati...

Dec 8, 2023

Mr. Barry Keith Mills, age 61 of Manchester, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home. He was the son of James Loman Mills and Christine Mills, born to them on April 24, 1962 in Knox County. Barry enjoyed working with cars, auto body work, fabrication, electrical, raised chickens, he also built his own house,...

Nov 25, 2023

Rev. Lester Caudill age 61 of Flat Lick, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. He is the son of Hobert and Dora (Saylor) Caudill. He was born on January 13, 1962. He was the pastor of Pigeon Roost Holiness Church, he loved going to church, reading the Bible and preaching Gods Word....

Nov 24, 2023

Mr. Evon Foister Jr. age 52 of Lily, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital – Central KY, Danville, Kentucky. He was born on December 11, 1970 in Oneida, Kentucky. He loved his family and two fur babies.

He is preceded in death by his parents Evon Foister Sr. and Rosie...