Obituaries

Dorothy Jordon

Mar 7, 1946

Dorothy Mary “Dot” Jordon age 64 of Dewitt passed away Saturday at her residence. She was born on March 7, 1946 at Dewitt, Ky to George “Hoot” Jordon and Tressie Bargo Jordon who preceded her in death. Dorothy loved religious music, Sewing, growing flowers and tomatoes. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by two brothers: R.J....

Elmer Baker

Dec 3, 1945

Mr. Elmer Baker age 62, of Scalf, Ky. passed away Tuesday at the Knox County Hospital. He was the son of Charles Eugene Baker and Della Smith Baker born to them December 3, 1945. Mr. Baker enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, working on cars and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith. His parents,...

Wayne Smith

Jul 31, 1945

MR. WAYNE SMITH Mr. Wayne Smith age 61 passed away Tuesday-January 2, 2007 in East Tennessee Baptist Hospital, Knoxville, TN. He was the son of James Smith and Bertha Gambrel Smith born to them July 31, 1945 in Knox Co. KY. Mr. Smith was the husband of Irene (Smallwood) Smith for 41 years. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by...

Denver Davis

May 15, 1945

Mr. Denver Davis age 65 of Gray, KY passed away Friday afternoon in the Baptist Regional medical center Corbin, KY. He was the son of the late F.M. Davis, Jr and Virgie Messer Davis. Two brothers preceded him in death Ben Franklin Davis and Clarence Ray Davis. He was born on May 15, 1945 at Acorn Fork at Mills, KY....

Gracie Brooks

Apr 23, 1945

Mrs. Gracie Bingham Brooks age 62 of Bimble, KY passed away Thursday-August 30, 2007 at the Oaktree Hospital in Corbin, KY. She was born April 23, 1945 to Hugh Bob Bingham and Eliza Baker in Scalf, KY. On August 15, 1963 she was united in marriage to James Howard Brooks and to this union 3 children were born. Mrs. Brooks...

Ralph Gray

Aug 24, 1944

Mr. Ralph Gray age 63, of Boone Height, KY was born August 24th, 1944, in Knox County and departed this life on Tuesday – January 8th, 2008 in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was the widower of Alene Gray and the son of the late Henderson Gray and Lillie Carnes Gray. Mr. Gray was a member of the...

Wilma Lawson

Jan 22, 1944

Mrs. Wilma Lee Lawson age 63 of Barbourville, Ky. passed away Tuesday-July 10, 2007 in the Knox Co. Hospital. She was the daughter of Robert Garland and Dessie Carter Garland born to them January 22, 1944 in Knox Co. Ky. Mrs. Lawson was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Sinking Valley Baptist Church. Her parents, two brother-in-laws...

Loretta Smith

Jan 1, 1944

Ms. Loretta Smith age 63 of Corbin, Ky. passed away on Monday-June 4, 2007 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin, Ky. She was the daughter of Major McVey and Julie Merida McVey born to them January 1, 1944. Ms. Smith was a homemaker and is of the Baptist faith. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her father, one...

Bobbie Mills

Oct 1, 1943

Miss Bobbie Mills , age 64, of Barbourville, Kentucky the widow of Charles Morgan and the daughter of Eugene Bingham & America (Bundy) Bingham was born in Knox County , Ky., on October 1, 1943 and departed this life in the Knox County General Hospital on Monday – June 9, 2008. Bobbie was a member of the New Bethel Baptist...

Carolyn Abner

Sep 4, 1942

Mrs. Carolyn Abner age 64, of Artemus, Ky passed away Monday-April 16, 2007 at the Knox Co. Hospital. She was the wife of James Abner, Jr. Mrs. Abner was the daughter of the late Elmer Chaives and the late Edith Pillion Chaives born to them on September 4, 1942 in Himyar, Ky. She was a member of the First Baptist...

Ford Smith

Apr 2, 1942

Mr. Ford E. Smith age 66, of Cannon, KY passed away Monday at the Knox County Hospital. He was born on April 2, 1942 in Clay County, KY the son of Cloyd Smith and Mary (Mills) Smith. Mr. Smith believed in the Baptist faith and attended the Beech Springs Baptist Church. He loved to work on cars, chop wood and...

William James Messer

May 14, 1941

Mr. William James ‘WJ’ ‘Bill’ Messer, age 77, passed away at his home in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  He was a son of the late Eligah and Minnie Messer of Heidrick, Kentucky.  He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky.

He is predeceased by brother Don and sister Janet Messer...

William James Messer

May 14, 1941

Mr. William James ‘WJ’ ‘Bill’ Messer, age 77, passed away at his home in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  He was a son of the late Elijah and Minnie Messer of Heidrick, Kentucky.  He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky.

He is predeceased by brother Don and sister Janet Messer...

Ennis Mills

Jan 4, 1941

Mr. Ennis J. Mills age 66 of Scalf, Ky. passed away on Tuesday-July 10, 2007 at his home. He was the son of Johnny Mills and Dorcus Mills born to them January 4, 1941 in Knox Co. Mr. Mills was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Mills was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Anna Lee Mills; and five...

Max Jones

Nov 17, 1940

Mr. Max Dale Jones, age 66 of Girdler, Ky. departed this life on Wednesday-February 7, 2007 in the Knox Co. Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1940 in Knox Co. to Ezra and Birdie (Wagers) Jones.

On January 12, 1963 he united in marriage with Hazel Mills and to this union one...

E.J. Barton

Jul 28, 1940

Mr. E.J. Barton, age 67 of Woodbine, Ky departed this life on Saturday-February 9, 2008 in the Knox Co. Hospital. He was the son of the late Raymond & Dorothy (Lovitt) Barton, born to them in Knox Co. Ky on July 28, 1940. On August 8, 1960 he united and married Aline Rosie Garland, and to this union six sons...

James Massingill

Apr 14, 1940

Mr. James Massingill age 70, of Alma Michigan passed away Tuesday in Michigan. He was born on April 14, 1940 in Knox County to Lunis and Hallie Hitshire Massingill. He was united in marriage to Janice Hensley Massingill. Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one brother: Homer Massingill. Survivors include three daughters: Rita McAllister and...

Alene Gray

Apr 10, 1940

Mrs. Alene Gray age 67, of Boone Height, Ky was born April 10, 1940, in Knox County, KY and departed This life on Monday – October 8, 2007 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Lester Jackson & Birdie (Longsworth) Jackson. Mrs. Gray had been a cashier for 20 years at Hobbs Department store in Barbourville, Ky....

Ray Liford

Dec 8, 1939

Mr. Ray Liford age 71, of Bimble, KY passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born on December 8, 1939 in Knox County to the late Willie and Janie Owens Liford. He was a retired Truck Driver and believed in the Baptist Faith. He loved to Fish, Hunt, Ride four-wheelers, Horse Shoes and Building things. Besides his parents he...

Victoria Deaton

May 14, 1939

Mrs. Victoria Carnes Deaton age 71 of Barbourville, KY born May 14, 1939 passed away Wednesday morning April 6th, 2011 at her home. Victoria was a member of the Salt Gum Baptist Church, and was the daughter of the late Homer & Ethel Mills of Knox County. Victoria was united in marriage to the late Roy Carnes in November...