All Obituaries

      Mr. Vernon Mills age 56 of Gray, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, December 3, 2021 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was the son of Aster Mills and Thelma (Bargo) Mills born to them on January 9, 1965 in Knox County. On April 7, 1984, he united in marriage with Linda Sue Gray. He believed in the Baptist faith and had been a logger and equipment operator.       He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a big UK basketball fan and loved...

      Mr. Jimmie Cox age 72 of Flat Lick departed this life on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home. He was the son of Richard Cox and Rosie (Messer) Cox, born to them on February 11, 1949.       Mr. Cox was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from General Motors Corporation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing golf, playing cards, driving and riding in his truck; he also loved animals and nature.       He is preceded in death by his...

        Mr. Freddie Cole age 82 of Dewitt, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was the son of Delmer and Rose (Garland) Cole born to them in Knox County on April 13, 1939.       On October 26, 1958, he united in marriage with Adean Johnson and to this union two daughters were born. Freddie was a veteran of the United States Army. He had been a truck driver for G&M Oil Company and a...

     Mr. John Shepherd age 81 of Barbourville departed this life on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Nancy (Jones) Shepherd and the son of Evan Roscoe Shepherd and Gracie (Overbey) Shepherd born to them on January 6, 1940 in Virginia. Mr. Shepherd attended the Heritage of Truth Church. He enjoyed deer hunting and riding his four-wheeler. He was a retired heavy equipment operator.      He is preceded in death by his parents, Evan...

       Mr. Troy Dean Rice age 61 of Rockholds, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home. He was the son of the late Henry Clyde Rice and Helen Jean (Partin) Rice born to them on August 28, 1960 in Knox County. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, digging for roots and watching sports.      He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clyde Rice and Helen Jean Rice, three brothers, Albert Kenneth Rice, Ronnie Rice and Henry...

      Mr. Robert “Bob” John Barbus, age 82 of Lynch, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, November 26, 2021 in the Whitesburg ARH. He was the husband of Etta Bruner Barbus and the son of Walter and Stella (Zawacki) Barbus, born to them on February 5, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan.       He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Stella Barbus and two former wives, Shirley and Bonnie.       Bob enjoyed attending different...

       Kayla Mechelle Jackson, age 30, of Bethlehem, Kentucky passed away on November 14, 2021 at home with her loving family around her. She was born June 15, 1991 to Michael and Renee’ Jackson. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Mildred Jackson and her aunt Robin.          Kayla is survived by her parents, Michael and Renee’ Jackson, her children Kara Alexis Jackson, Madelyn Paige Jackson and Bryson...

      Mr. Robert Anthony "Tony" Douglas, age 71 of Middlesboro, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Generations Center in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He was the widow of Mariah (Newman) Douglas. He is survived by his long-time caregiver, Carroll Jordan.       Mr. Douglas will be laid to rest in the Blevins Cemetery at Heidrick, Kentucky on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with a small gathering of...

      Mr. Roy Gray age 74 of Flat Lick, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, November 8, 2021 in the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was the husband of Joann (Brown) Gray and the son of Lee and Clara (Bingham) Gray. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on April 19, 1947. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church and was a retired coal miner. Roy enjoyed fishing and hunting and sitting on his patio, but most of all, he loved spending time with his...

        Mr. Russell Ward age 59 of Scalf, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in the St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was the son of Donald May Ward and Georgia (Lawson) Ward born to them on February 23, 1962 in Corbin, Kentucky. On November 20, 1980, he united in marriage with Bonita Carol Bingham and to this union three children were born. Russell was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and had been a coal miner. He enjoyed doing mechanic...