All Obituaries

Edith Susan Smith, age 70, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky.  She was the the daughter of Junior Lee and Arrie (Davenport) Warfield, born to them on April 12, 1949 in Barbourville, Kentucky.  Edith was the wife of the late Arthur Smith.  She was a member of the Beech Springs Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and...

This is a courtesy announcement Mr. Jeremy Epperson, age 32, of Mt. Vernon, KY, died Monday, November 18, 2019 at his residence. Jeremy was born on June 2, 1987 in Pineville, KY to Fitzgerald Epperson and the late Barbara Rice Epperson.  He enjoyed gaming, computers, and coded games. Those left to celebrate his life are his father:  Fitzgerald Epperson of Mt. Vernon, KY, and his sister:  Jessica (John) Johnson of Mt. Vernon, KY. Besides his mother, he was preceded in death...

Mrs. Judy Ann Messer, age 62 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, November 4, 2019 in the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was the daughter of Mathias and Juanita (Mills) Carnes, born to them on September 3, 1957, and the wife of Edward Messer, Jr.  Judy was an employee of Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) in data entry.  She was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed singing and playing the piano.  Judy was preceded in...

Linda Carol Black, age 66, of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.  She was the wife of Thomas Black, Sr. and the daughter of Lawnzo and Anna Mae (Rose) Hembree, born to them on June 9, 1953.  Linda was member of Boone Height Penecostal Church and a homemaker.  She loved growing flowers, gospel music, going to church and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

     On October 9, 2019, Mr. Charles Leonard Barger, age 76, of Girdler, Kentucky passed peacefully into heaven at Christian Care Health Center in Corbin, Kentucky.       He was born on February 13, 1943, to Clarence and Mary Ana Pash Barger in Bellefontaine, Ohio.  On May 28, 1982, he united in marriage to his beloved wife Donna Carty Barger.  To this union was born a beloved daughter, Amber Lily Barger Barnett.     ...

          Mr. Jerry Head age 62 of Poplar Creek departed this life on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home.  He was the husband of Donna (Evans) Head and the son of Luther and Dessie Head born to them on July 27, 1957. Jerry was a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church and worked as a construction supervisor with Specialty Interiors. Jerry loved fishing and hunting and being with his family & friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and one...

Mrs. Katina Phipps age 46 of Gray, KY, departed this life on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in the Barbourville ARH Hospital. She was the daughter of Allen Wayne and Bonnie Lou (Ledford) Haynes, born to them on August 6, 1973 in Corbin, KY.  She united in marriage with Luke Phipps and to this union two children were born. She was a member of the Heidrick Holiness Church and was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, crafting and loved all animals, especially her grand dogs She is preceded in...

Vida June (Osborne) Elliott, age 78, of Artemus, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of Garfield and Minnie (Jones) Osborne, born to them on August 4, 1941.  Vida was united in marriage to Charles Raymond Elliott on September 2, 1959, and to this union three children were born, Charles Rodney, Teresa and Lisa.  She was a member of Artemus Baptist Church, a...

Mr. Clinton Alvin Jones, age 75, departed this life on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  He was the son of Gentry and Nora (Burton) Jones, born to them on January 28, 1944 in Knox County, Kentucky.  On April 9, 1966 he was united in marriage to Helen Chadwell and to this union three children were born, Kim, Melissa and Diane.  Clinton was a member of the Baptist faith, attended New Covenant Church in Gray, Kentucky and worked in the...

          Mr. James D. Foley age 90 of Barbourville, departed this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 23, 1928 in Harlan, Kentucky and was the son of Hugh York Foley and Amanda (Garland) Foley. Mr. Foley was a member of the Artemus Baptist Church. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean and Vietnam wars achieving the rank of chief Petty Officer before retiring with a...