In Our Care

Mar 3, 2024

Harlan C. Taylor age 63 of Hinkle, Kentucky departed this life on March 3, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of Harlan Taylor and Oda (Smith) Taylor born on September 5, 1960. He loved fishing, hunting, cooking, gardening, riding horses and spending time with his granddaughter, nephews, nieces and family.

He is preceded in death...

Mar 2, 2024

Mr. Darrell Tyrone Lawson, age 50 of Girdler Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was the husband of Sheree (Hoskins) Lawson and the son of Shirley Lawson and the late Darrell Jones born to them on January 26, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Darrell believed in the Baptist Faith...

Feb 26, 2024

James D. Dawson Jr.

March 16, 1947 — February 26, 2024

Independence

Doctor James D. Dawson Jr, 76, beloved Husband, Dad, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2024. He entered this world on March 16, 1947, in Shepherdsville, KY, born to Delmar and Lillian Dawson. He is...

Feb 19, 2024

Phoenix Messer, Jr. a.k.a “Cloudy” age 70 of Walker, KY born October 18, 1953, to Phoenix and Hannah Messer, died at Baptist Regional Health, Corbin, KY on February 19, 2024.

Phoenix Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Truman and Waymond, sisters Loretta, Faye, Deloris, and Charlene.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Feb 18, 2024

Mr. David Wayne Messer age 33 of Barbourville departed this life on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born on September 5, 1990, in Barbourville, Kentucky, the son of Cassandra Eileen (Scroggins) Messer and Steve Messer. David enjoyed watching football, playing video games and cars. His greatest enjoyment in life...

Feb 5, 2024

Mr. Obie Lee Gray, age 56 of Flat Lick, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, February 5, 2024 in the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. He was born on May 9, 1967 in Bell County and was the son of Joann (Brown) Gray and the late Roy Gray. Mr. Gray believed in the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting and...

Feb 4, 2024

Mr. John Mark Lundy, age 73 of Tazewell, TN, departed this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was the son of Walter and Hazel (Smith) Lundy, born to them on September 4, 1950.  John enjoyed riding his motorcycle, deep sea fishing and making friends.

He is preceded in death...

Feb 1, 2024

Patrick James Flores age 2 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on February 1, 2024 in an automobile accident. He was the son of  Alexis (Blair) Flores born on June 8, 2021. He loved batman, candy, earthworms, mud, trucks, bubbles and to dance.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Darlene Sizemore.

Left behind...

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Earl Farris Garland, age 89 of Cannon, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. He was born on November 29, 1934 in Barbourville, Kentucky  and was the son of  Jim and Mary Garland.

His parents precede him in death as well as his wife Dorothy Garland, three children...

Jan 19, 2024

Mrs. Janetta Sue (Barnes) Hammons, age 84 of Lexington, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, January 19, 2024 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. She was the widow of Elmer Hammons who she married on May 29, 1954 and was the daughter of Henry Crit Barnes and Beatrice (Abner) Barnes born to them on July 9,...

Jan 13, 2024

Mr. Alton Delmore Witt, age 82 of Holmes Mill, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 3, 1941, the son of Hubert and Nora (Blair) Witt and was the husband of Barbara (Baldwin) Witt.  He was a retired Coal Miner and a member of the Cloverfork Missionary Baptist Church....

Jan 11, 2024

Mrs. Vivian Smith, age 90 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 7, 1933 in Knox County the daughter of Mitchell Mills and Mary (Newman) Townsley. She was the widow of Denver Smith. Vivian was a member of the Christian Life...

Jan 9, 2024

Mrs. Jo Ann (Jackson) Cheek age 75 of Cannon, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She is the daughter of Arnold James Jackson and Annie Mae Jackson. She was born on November 5, 1948 in Barbourville, Kentucky. She was a member of Horn Branch Baptist Church and served on...

Jan 9, 2024

Mr. James “Charlie” Rice, age 83 of Lily, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was the husband of Sophia Mae (Parsons) Rice and the son of Reed and Lucy Rice. He was born in Barnyard, Kentucky on December 9, 1940.Charlie was a member of Friendship Holiness Church.

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. Thomas Franklin “Frank” Kelly, age 85 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born on May 25, 1938 in Bimble, Kentucky and was the son of Fred B. Kelly and Nannie (Warren) Kelly. Frank loved his family and spending his time outdoors, gardening.

Dec 30, 2023

Mrs. Doris Mae Butler, age 92, died December 30, 2023 at home in Highland Twp. , Michigan.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., at the Highland Community Church, 2350 Harvey Lake Road, Highland Twp., MI 48356.

Burial will take place Monday, January 8, 2024, at 1:00pm, at Hampton...

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Donald Ray Messer age 65 of Cannon, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home. He was the son of James C. Messer and Ruth Lee (McAlister) Messer, born to them on January 17, 1958 in Knox County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth Messer and two...

Dec 25, 2023

Mrs. Cordia Mills, age 69 of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, December 25, 2023 at her home. She was the widow of Isaac Dunn and the daughter of Sarah (Murphy) Mills, born on April 22, 1954 in Bell County.

Cordia was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and enjoyed her flowers.

She is...

Dec 25, 2023

Brenda Sue (Gray) Doolin, 75, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.

Brenda was born on July 17, 1948, at her grandmother's home in Prichard Branch, KY.  She was the second of nine children of Nelson and Mabel (Elliott) Gray.

Brenda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Dec 24, 2023

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT

Mrs. Judith Marie Poff Kessinger, age 77, wife of Calvert Daniel Kessinger of Hwy 830, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Sunday at her residence.

She was the mother of Blanche Marie Hoskins of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and Margaret Elizabeth Sturgill of Columbus, Indiana. She was the grandmother of Hollie Whitehead of Columbus,...