All Obituaries

      Mrs. Melinda Wright, age 76 of Artemus, departed this life on Friday, September 17, 2021 in the Barbourville Hospital. She was the of daughter of Wilburn and Thelma Henry Poole, born to them on October 30, 1944 in Trentlen County, Georgia       She looked forward to sewing, gardening, and cooking fresh vegetables for her family and she loved spending time with her family.       She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn and Thelma...

         Mr. Powell Bingham age 84 of Scalf, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, September 16, in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born in Scalf, Kentucky the son of Hugh Bob and Liza (Baker) Bingham. He had worked at Lawson Furniture and also at the sawmill. He was a member of the Salt Gum Baptist Church.  On December 11, 1963 he united in marriage with Lizzie (Mills) Bingham and to this union eight children were born.    ...

      Mr. Lewis Harold Hamilton, age 76 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in the St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was born on September 6, 1945 the son of Burgess and Nannie Belle (Sears) Hamilton. On March 21, 1971, he united in marriage with Bertie Burnett and to this union two children were born.      He attended Payne’s Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, cars, watching UK sports, Nascar and the...

Mr. Bennie “Butch” Pridemore age 72 of Artemus, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born on October 25, 1948 in Kay Jay the son of Willie and Nola (Bain) Pridemore. He was a member of the Brush Creek Community Church and enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and spending time with family and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Freda, his parents, Willie and Nola, one sister, Judy Ann Weimer...

       Mr. Chris Lewis of Lewis Recycling, age 46 of Flat Lick, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home.        Funeral arrangements for Mr. Lewis are incomplete at this time.       To the Lewis family, the staff of the Cobb-Hampton Funeral Home would like to offer you our heartfelt sympathy during your time of bereavement. 

      Mrs. Bethel Lee Schoenung age 81 of Falmouth, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, September 10, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Rockholds. She was born on December 3, 1939 in Wooton, Kentucky the daughter of Taylor Feltner and Eva Jean (Hamilton) Feltner. She enjoyed shopping, crossword puzzles, reading and sewing.       Left behind to mourn her passing, three sons, Johnny Canada, Jamie Walker and wife Sandy all of Falmouth, Kentucky and Eddie...

      Mrs. Anna Lee Smith age 81 of Barbourville, departed this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in the Barbourville Hospital. She was the widow of R.C. Smith and the daughter of Bill and Winnie Smith, born to them on April 16, 1940 in Knox County. On March 23, 1957, she united in marriage with R.C. Smith and to this union four children were born.       She was a member of the Hazel Fork Holiness Church in Corbin, Kentucky. She looked forward to attending...

      Mrs. Valerie Jeanne Southerland age 51 of Flat Lick, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in the Barbourville ARH. She was the wife of Bobby Southerland who she united in marriage with on May 3, 1997. She was the daughter of Randall and Scarlet (Baker) Vaughn born to them on March 28, 1970 in Middletown, Ohio. Valerie had worked as a cook at the Yellow Creek School in Middlesboro. She enjoyed going on vacations, Bingo, shopping and being with her...

      Mrs. Una Dempsey age 71 of Coalport, departed this life on Sunday, September 5, 2021 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was born on January 20, 1950 in Coalport, the daughter of Henry Baker and Lizzie (Collins) Baker. She was a loving mother and homemaker.         She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Dempsey, her parents, Henry and Lizzie Baker, two brothers, Everett Baker and John Henry Baker, five sisters, Betty Lee Baker,...

        Carlos Mills age 57 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was the husband of Barbara (Castle) Mills and the son of the late Robert and Louise Mills. He was born on February 23, 1964 in Fount, Kentucky.       Carlos enjoyed fishing and riding his bicycle, hunting ginseng and loved being around people. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...