In Our Care
James Gray
May 24, 2025
James Gray, born on August 15, 1962, in Flatlick, Kentucky, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the Barbourville Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose passions for the outdoors, old cars, and farm work enriched the lives of those around him.
James is survived by his beloved wife, Sarah Gray; his son, Eric Gray; and...
Nadene Smith
May 15, 2025
Mrs. Nadene Smith, age 77 of Gray, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in the Barbourville ARH Hospital. She was the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy Smallwood and the widow of Nevel Smith. Nadene was a member of the Church of Salvation House of Prayer. She loved cooking and canning and being around all her family.
She is...
Benjamin Franklin McFarland
May 10, 2025
Mr. Benjamin McFarland, age 76 of Jackson, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the Jackson Manor Nursing Home. He was born on June 18, 1948, in Knox County, the son of the late Mildred McFarland.
Left behind to mourn his passing, five children, Tonya Smith, Misty Smith, Jasmine Smith, Louise Smith and River Howard and a host...
Vladimir V.W. Wergeles
May 8, 2025
Vladimir “V.W.” Wergeles. Born July 6th, 1933, in Bela Crkva, Yugoslavia to Russian emigres George Nicholan and Ludmilla Wergeles; entered into Heaven on May, 8th, 2025 in Williamsburg, KY. “VW” or “V” as he was known to his family and friends, was a profoundly kind and humble man. He spent his late childhood during World War II in Rye, Germany...
Larry Archie Buttery, Jr. "Sparky"
May 7, 2025
Mr. Larry Archie Buttery, Jr., better know as Sparky, departed this life on Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025 in the St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was born on February 4, 1970, in Pineville, Kentucky and was the son of Larry Archie Buttery and Caroline (Henson) Buttery.
Larry had been a truck driver for most of his life and most recently...
Laura Louviere
May 1, 2025
Laura (Rodrigue) Louviere, age 67 of Flat Lick, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at her home.
She was born in Louisiana on November 17, 1957, the daughter of Wesley Rodrigue and Bridgette (Dupre) Rodrigue.
She leaves behind to mourn her passing, a daughter, Brittany Whitfield, a grandson, Wesley and four sisters, Marlene, Shirlene, Mae Ann and Dorothy all...
Timothy Gray
Apr 26, 2025
Mr. Timothy Gray, age 56 of Flat Lick, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the Norton Pavillion Hospice Care Center in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the son of Flem and Ruth (Brown) Gray, born to them on August 19, 1968, in Bell County.
He is preceded in death by his mother Ruth Gray, one son Travis Lee...
Donnie Helton
Apr 23, 2025
Mr. Donnie Reed Helton, age 67 of Gray, Kentucky, the husband of Ruth (Prichard) Helton passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born on September 29, 1957, in Corbin, Kentucky, the son of Roberta (Smith) Helton and the late Dallas Reed Helton. Donnie was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist...
Evelyn Grubb
Apr 21, 2025
Mrs. Evelyn Grubb, age 77 of Gray, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was the widow of Rev. Ova Grubb and the daughter of Elbert Smith and Viola Hubbard, born to them on July 6, 1947, in Arjay, Kentucky.
Evelyn was a member of the Gray Pentecostal Church. She...
Charles Sizemore
Apr 13, 2025
Mr. Charles Sizemore, son of the late Dillard Dee Sizemore and Dorothy Messer Sizemore ofFlat Lick, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Barbourville Health andRehab Center. He was born October 29, 1943, in Bell County. Charles was a member of the Kentucky National Guard.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Letcher Sizemore...
Ricky Lee Messer
Apr 3, 2025
Mr. Ricky Lee Messer, age 64 of Gray, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky on January 28, 1961, the son of George and Loma (Scalf) Messer. Ricky had worked in the mines and had been a truck driver for Grubb Trucking.
He is preceded in...
Ora Drucilla Burnette
Mar 27, 2025
Mrs. Ora Drucilla Burnette, age 81 of Clarksville, TN, departed this life on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence Keith Ledford and Lucy Martin Ledford.
She is survived by her daughters, Penny Sabtini and Linda Poyle (Danny) , grandchildren, Matthew and Zachary and brother, Jack Ledford.
A private graveside service was held.
To the family of Mrs. Burnette,...
Willard Bargo
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Willard Bargo, age 78 of Hinkle, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Mossie Bargo and the son of Gabe and Axie (Messer) Bargo, born to them on January 20, 1947.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gabe and Axie Bargo, one son, Rex Bargo, sisters, Christine Jones,...
Jeannette Elaine Collinsworth
Mar 14, 2025
Mrs. Jeannette Elaine Collinsworth, age 70 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, March 14, 2025, in the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was the Daughter of Ray Hinkle and Margaret Hubbard Callebs born to them on July 26, 1954.
Jeannette loved her dog "little puppy", she also enjoyed reading a good book, doing crossword puzzles, going to...
David Roark
Mar 13, 2025
Mr. David Roark, age 73 of Barbourville departed this life on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in the Barbourville ARH Hospital. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 20, 1951, the son of Eugene Roark and Geneva (Lawson) Roark.
David had been the Head of the Maintenance Department at Barbourville Hospital before retiring.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene...
Etta Brafford
Mar 13, 2025
Mrs. Etta Brafford, age 86 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Al Brafford and the daughter of Ruben and Ally Helton born to them on March 24, 1938.
Etta believed in the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She...
Sandra Mills
Mar 8, 2025
Sandra Marie Mills (Gambrel) Age 78
Born: Sept. 9, 1946 Left Earth: March 8, 2025
An Angel on Earth and now in Heaven
It is with heavy hearts, we announce our sweet & beloved Mother and Grandmother has gone home to be with the Lord. Joining in Heaven with her husband Walter Mills, Jr.
She will be missed by: Her son Brian Mills, his...
Gail Rowland
Mar 7, 2025
On February 2, 1936, Gail Rowland was born in Elcomb, Kentucky in Harlan County to Fountain Fox Rowland, Jr. and his wife Mildred. Throughout her life she enjoyed reminding people that her birthday was on Ground Hog Day.
Gail went to Cardome Academy, an all-girls Catholic boarding school in Georgetown, Kentucky. She enjoyed her time there and graduated in 1954 as...
Charity Mills
Mar 7, 2025
Mrs. Charity (Jordan) Mills age 75 of Barbourville, Kentucky, formerly of Mills Creek, took her heavenly flight on March 7, 2025, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was the widow of Randall Mills and the daughter of George and Cleda Jordan born to them on February 8, 1950 in Knox County. She was of the Baptist faith and...
David Wayne Frederick
Feb 18, 2025
Mr. David Frederick, age 63, of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 10, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Chelsie (Cox) Frederick and the late Glen Frederick.
He is preceded in death by his father Glen and a half-brother, Ricky Frederick.
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