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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...

James Joseph Karns, Jr., born May 1, 1955, passed away on June 12, 2020. Born in Fairfield, Iowa, he lived in many places during his lifetime, settling in Knoxville, TN many years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, James J. and L. Lou Karns of Corbin, and a son, William Joseph Karns. Surviving are son, James Joseph Karns, III of Knoxville; daughter, Ashley Lynne Jones of Greenville, SC; sisters, Lindy Karns and Jessica Sweeney of Lexington, Ky and Julie Karns of NYC; several nieces and nephews; and longtime friend, Chris Harrill. Jim was a retired CSX Railroad employee and remained an avid railroad fan all of his life. He was known for his love of his children, family, and...

Ray Lee Johnson Jr., age 84, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1935 in Corbin, Kentucky, and later graduated from Corbin High School, and Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Ray was a loving father, grandfather, and friend and was a faithful member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte Ann Johnson; parents, Reina Heath and Ray Lee Johnson; sisters, Geraldine Wyatt and Mary Dunn, and brother, Ben Johnson. Ray is survived by his children, Mary Heath Johnson and her spouse, Pat Gonser, Kelly Gail Johnson, Charlotte Johnson Moore, and...

Martin Buttermore, age 78, of Lilburn, died Sunday, September 22, 2019. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Dr. Willard Martin Buttermore, Sr. and Anna Todd Buttermore. Mr. Buttermore is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faye Buttermore; son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Cyndi (Barday) Buttermore; grandchildren, Anna Grace Buttermore, Audrey Buttermore, Sarah Buttermore, Joel Buttermore; brother, Jan (Pat) Buttermore of Riverside, CA; and nieces, Ginny Richards and Beth Buttermore. Martin grew up in Harlan, Kentucky as part of a large and loving family. At the age of 15, his family moved to Corbin, Kentucky where his father established a practice as an EENT physician. Martin...

Harold Wayne Farmer, 75, husband of Dorothy Farmer, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on February 16, 1944 to the late Roscoe and Oma Ballard Farmer. He was a veteran of the US Army and the US Army Reserves, serving during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. A painter by trade, Harold enjoyed being self-employed. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Angela Marie (Malcom) Hunter, Versailles; his son Jeff (Joy) Farmer, Versailles; his sister Alice Farmer Bennett, Corbin; his grandchildren Kayla King, Emily King, Austin King, Paxton Farmer, and Ridge Farmer; as well as his great grandchildren Ethan Hisle and Carver Holland. A Gathering of...