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Mr. Jack C. Blackburn, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at U of L Medical Center in Louisville, KY. Jack was born on January 1, 1941, a son of the late Hansel and Blanche (Scott) Blackburn. He was of the Baptist faith and found great joy in boating - spending enjoyable time on his houseboat. He was a long-time employee of Baptist Hospital in Corbin, KY and Cardinal Hill Hospital in Lexington, KY. On March 15, 1968, he was united in marriage to Sue (Dehart) Blackburn, and they enjoyed 32 years together prior to her passing on September 27, 2000. Those left to celebrate his life are his daughters: Lisa Lickliter & husband David, Kim Wagers & special...

Douglas Lawrence Payne, 43, of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 6th, at the Baptist Health Corbin. Douglas was born in Mt. Vernon, KY on May 19, 1979, a son of Larry and Margaret Sheila (Frith) Payne. He had worked as a security guard for Storm Security. Douglas was a great mechanic and enjoyed working on lawn mowers. He loved nature and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors Include his Parents, Larry & Margaret Payne of Williamsburg; Sister, Vanessa & Husband Leslie Murray of Williamsburg; Brother, John Payne of Georgetown; Nieces, Taylor & Aubree Hinkle; Great Nephews, Easton & Cannon Brooks; Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many special...

Larry A. Ernsting, 68 of Corbin passed from this life unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1954 in Elmhurst, Illinois, son of the late Albert William Ernsting and Bette Mae Randall Ernsting. Larry graduating high school he became a maintenance worker with the CSX Railroad and was a dedicated employee for a number of years. Larry enjoyed watching the sport of baseball and was an avid Chicago Cubs Fan. He also enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical as well as vehicles and was an accomplished repairman. Perhaps his greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his children and grandchildren and any of his friends that...

Elizabeth Anne ("Shan") Bacon was born November 25, 1935 ("one month before Jesus' birthday") and died July 27, 2022 in Nashville Tennessee. Shan was the second child of Ralph Granville and Gladys Wild Wesley. As the daughter of a Methodist minister, Shan enjoyed her childhood and often spoke fondly of life in Somerset, Louisville, Cumberland, Paint Lick, and Pineville, Kentucky. "When peace like a river, attendeth my way," Shan graduated from Corbin High School and Union College where she met and married Barry Winston Bacon of Barbourville. Together, they raised four sons: James Richard Bacon (Geneen Parker) of Nashville, Tennessee; Winston Wesley Bacon (Greta Reams) of Franklin,...

Billy Paul Barnett April 11, 1957 - July 4, 2022 Billy Paul Barnett, age 65 of Corbin, Ky and Marianna, Fl passed away peacefully at Laurel Heights Nursing Home on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Fred Sr. and Cora Brown Barnett and a brother, Fred Jr. Billy was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force and member of the Patriot Guard. Billy is survived by his sons: Ransom and Maxwell Barnett; sister, Mary Maxine (Roger) Hutton; niece, Rebecca (Keith) McCoy; nephew, Roger (Tiffani) Hutton; and great nephews: Braxton Hubbs, Joshua McCoy and Mason Hutton. Billy is also survived by a large extended family of cousins and friends whom he dearly...

Mrs. Naomi Carter Rice Wallace,78, of Pageland, SC passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Wallace was born on March 25, 1944 in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late Arthur Thomas Carter and Claramae Rickette Carter. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Naomi liked to play all kinds of card games with her family, work on crossword puzzles and play Bingo. Naomi was a kind hearted, well-loved and known woman who loved her Jesus. Feeding people brought her great joy and warmed her soul. Naomi enjoyed getting pedicures and liked to dance and sing Gospel Music. She is preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Ray Rice Jr.; grandson, Wildstar Rice, Tre Maldovan; granddaughters,...

Clifford M. Eagle, 88, of Carmel, passed away on April 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky to Matt and Ione Eagle in 1934. After graduating from Corbin High School, he attended Eastern Kentucky University's School of Business and earned his Bachelor's degree. In 1956, Clifford married his high school sweetheart, Gretchen Boone just before he enlisted in the US Army. After his military service, he joined the Ford Motor Company as a sales representative in Cincinnati, Ohio. His career took him and his family to Omaha, Nebraska and Carmel, Indiana where he was the District Manager of the Parts and Service Division in Indianapolis. After working for...

Mr. Jimmy Douglas Cummins, 86 of Corbin, passed from this life there on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital. He was born in Mt. Vernon, KY on January 4, 1936 the son of Ewell and Ina Meadows Cummins. He had been a dispatcher for CSX Railroad for over 42 years before his retirement and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Corbin. He was valedictorian of his graduating class of Mt. Vernon High School in 1954, as well as an avid collector and a Lions Club member. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Anna Mildred "Midge" Cromer Cummins; three sons: Randy Cummins and wife Brenda, Rick Cummins, and Doug Cummins and wife Cathy, all of Corbin; ten...

Evan "Gene" Brown, age 69, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. Gene was born on October 21, 1952 in Hazard, KY to the late Albert Brown and Ollie Combs Brown. He loved his family and caregivers and spending time with them. He is survived by one daughter, Darla Jean Starns of Florence, KY; two brothers, Burchel (Lois) Brown of Nancy and Frank Brown of Somerset; three sisters, Rebecca Campbell of Hazard, Maxine Combs of Hazard and Lena (James) Brewer of London; three grandchildren, Ethan Starns of Taylor Mill, KY, Hallie Starns of Berry, KY and Abbigail Starns of Florence, KY; many nieces and nephews; his caregiving family, Tommy...

Mr, Johnny Blevins Wagers, age 79, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Redmond Regional Hospital, following a long illness. Mr. Wagers was born on September 7, 1942, in Clemens, KY. He attended Lily High School, where he played football, basketball, and ran track. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force at 17 years old. He had two tours of duty in Vietnam and Turkey and traveled all over the world. Prior to enlisting, he met his soon-to-be wife, Jean Wagers. She purchased him his first guitar and her father taught him how to play. This would begin his lifelong love of music. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Johnny became employed at...

Charlie E Miller 79 of Metamora IN, went home to be with his Lord January 28, 2022. He was born on May 12, 1942 in Whitley Co Ky.to the late Arthur Issaic Miller and Lillie Alice Miller. Charlie married his beloved wife Darlene Davis Garrison Sept. 29, 2015.She survives. Charlie retired from the Connersville Water Co. after 35 years of service. Charlie enjoyed spending time with all his Family, coon hunting, and his Bluegrass Music. Him and his siblings started singing and playing as young children. They later formed The Miller Brothers Blue Grass Band. They played at Festivals in many states. Charlie and Nolan Faulkner of Fancy Farms Ky.were the only 2 surviving members in the band. They...

Elizabeth Jean Sweat, 63, of Pulaski County, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was born December 8, 1958 in Corbin; daughter of the late Burgess Moore, Jr. & Jean (Stanifer) Moore. She worked in health care. She is survived by a son, Ryan & (Genna) Kimble of Lily, Kentucky; a sister, Connie Jones of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; and two grandchildren, Grayson Oliver & Jentzen Aaron Kimble. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ronald James Moore. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in London. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with...

Clifford Boyd Miracle, age 81, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Cliff was the son of the late Chester A. Miracle, Sr. and Viola Fuson Miracle of Middlesboro, Kentucky. He was born on July 26, 1940, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Cliff was a veteran of the United States Air Force. On March 23, 1974, he was united in marriage to Goldie Bernice Saylor of Pineville, Kentucky. He had a successful career as a design engineer at Michelin in Greenville, South Carolina, until he retired in 2006. In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his siblings, Edna Reynolds, Eugene Miracle,...

Stephanie Lynn Murray, 49, of Shreveport, Louisiana formerly of Crab Orchard, KY passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Willis Knighton Medical Center North in Shreveport. She was the wife of William Anthony Murray whom she married February 23, 1995. Born on July 30, 1972 in Indianapolis, Indiana she was the daughter of Roger Dale Sowder and the late Lois Jean Richardson. She was a member of the Baptist Faith. Stephanie at a very young age desired to be a nurse. She earned her degree as a registered nurse and was currently employed by Cross Country Medical Staffing Network as a travel nurse. Stephanie served each patient with love and compassion before becoming ill with the...

Rev. Dana Ray Akins, age 69, of Siler, KY passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born August 31, 1952 in Pineville, KY to the late Edward and Joie Reynolds Akins. Dana loved the Lord and preaching the Word of God. He was the pastor at New Vine Missionary Baptist Church where he loved to serve and be with his precious church family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Kenny Akins and Wayne Akins. Left to cherish his memory, loving wife of 48 years, Charlotte Akins of Siler, KY, son Evan Akins and wife Mary of Siler, KY, grandchildren Kimbree, Jaxon and Natalie Akins of Siler, KY brothers Gary Akins and wife Janie of Corbin, KY and Kerry Akins and...

Loretta Nelson Creech, 83, widow of Harold D. Creech, passed away April 21, 2021 in Lexington. Born to the late Lester and Verna Hopkins Nelson on August 25, 1937 in Exeter, VA. She was a member of Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church, Corbin. After graduating high school at Appalachia High School in 1955, she began work to realize her dream of becoming a Nurse, something she considered a calling from God. She first became an L.P.N. and later an R.N. She worked in many areas of Nursing. Her career was mostly at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital in Harlan, Kentucky, where she served as a Nurse in the Operating Room, Head Nurse of the E.R., Head Nurse on the Med-Surg floor, and...

Scottie Brewer, 42, husband of Troy Anthony Henry Brewer, died Feb., 25, 2021. Born Mar. 26, 1978, son of Lonnie and Donna Brewer, Corbin. He was Regional Manager for Goodwill Industries. Other survivors: daughter, Tayler Paige Henry; brothers, David (Samantha) Brewer & Steven (Heather) Brewer; pending birth of a grandson; several nieces and nephews. Services 11 AM, Tues., Mar. 2, 2021, Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg. Visit. 5-8 PM, Mon., Ransdell's. Burial in Hart Cemetery, Corbin. Memorials: Goodwill or American Cancer Society.

Elmer Lee Baker, 92, of Lexington, KY, passed away on January 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Lee was born August 10, 1928 in Corbin, KY. He was the son of the late Elmer L. Baker and Daisy Young Baker. He attended Corbin High School, served in the United States Navy from 1946-1948, graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree and later returned to the University of Kentucky College of Law and graduated in 1991 with a Juris Doctor degree. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Phyllis Jean Ewen Baker; his two sisters, Mary Lou Baker Henjum, Jo Ann Baker Isham; and his brother-in-law,...

Charles William "Bill" Nighbert passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 21, 2021. Bill was the beloved husband of Susan for thirty-four years and father to Brad (Monica), Renee (Chris), and Benton as well as brother to Dr. Ed Nighbert (Sharon) and Kenneth Nighbert (Anne). He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Lucille Kitchens. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg. He had various jobs in city and county government before being elected Mayor of Williamsburg. During that time, he served as President of the Kentucky League of Cities. He was appointed by Governor Ernie Fletcher as the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Local Government and...

Elzie Lloyd Nicely, 90, widower of Joyce Woodward Bellou Nicely, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Clark Regional Medical Center. Born January 12, 1930 in Gulston, KY (also known as Pansy, KY) in Harlan County, he was the son of the late Robert and Neva Ayers Nicely. Elzie gained a mother when his father married Mary "Maw" Brittain Nicely who also preceded him in death. Elzie was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II and was a U.A.W. Member having retired from Ford Motor Company as a Torque Inspector. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church and also participated in services with Red House Baptist Church in Richmond. He enjoyed his Bible, listening to Gospel...

Christine Lee Elliott Gibbs, age 94, died June 19, 2020, peacefully in her sleep. She was a wonderful, loving mother, homemaker, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Christine was raised in Corbin, Kentucky, by her father and grandparents after her mother died when Christine was seven years old. Christine married her high school sweetheart, Willis Gibbs, in 1943. Over the course of their 77 year marriage, they raised three sons and two daughters in Knoxville. They also welcomed six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren into their family. Christine was the ultimate mother and homemaker. Her life revolved around her family and we are forever grateful for her...