In Our Care

Max Jones

Nov 17, 1940

Mr. Max Dale Jones, age 66 of Girdler, Ky. departed this life on Wednesday-February 7, 2007 in the Knox Co. Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1940 in Knox Co. to Ezra and Birdie (Wagers) Jones.

On January 12, 1963 he united in marriage with Hazel Mills and to this union one...

E.J. Barton

Jul 28, 1940

Mr. E.J. Barton, age 67 of Woodbine, Ky departed this life on Saturday-February 9, 2008 in the Knox Co. Hospital. He was the son of the late Raymond & Dorothy (Lovitt) Barton, born to them in Knox Co. Ky on July 28, 1940. On August 8, 1960 he united and married Aline Rosie Garland, and to this union six sons...

James Massingill

Apr 14, 1940

Mr. James Massingill age 70, of Alma Michigan passed away Tuesday in Michigan. He was born on April 14, 1940 in Knox County to Lunis and Hallie Hitshire Massingill. He was united in marriage to Janice Hensley Massingill. Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one brother: Homer Massingill. Survivors include three daughters: Rita McAllister and...

Alene Gray

Apr 10, 1940

Mrs. Alene Gray age 67, of Boone Height, Ky was born April 10, 1940, in Knox County, KY and departed This life on Monday – October 8, 2007 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Lester Jackson & Birdie (Longsworth) Jackson. Mrs. Gray had been a cashier for 20 years at Hobbs Department store in Barbourville, Ky....

Ray Liford

Dec 8, 1939

Mr. Ray Liford age 71, of Bimble, KY passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born on December 8, 1939 in Knox County to the late Willie and Janie Owens Liford. He was a retired Truck Driver and believed in the Baptist Faith. He loved to Fish, Hunt, Ride four-wheelers, Horse Shoes and Building things. Besides his parents he...

Victoria Deaton

May 14, 1939

Mrs. Victoria Carnes Deaton age 71 of Barbourville, KY born May 14, 1939 passed away Wednesday morning April 6th, 2011 at her home. Victoria was a member of the Salt Gum Baptist Church, and was the daughter of the late Homer & Ethel Mills of Knox County. Victoria was united in marriage to the late Roy Carnes in November...

William Hall

Mar 26, 1939

MR. TOMMY HALL Mr. Tommy Hall, age 71, of Barbourville, passed away Saturday at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, in Danville. He was born on March 26, 1939 in Knox County to the union of Marion and Cleadia Prichard Hall who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Wilma McVey Hall who survives. He was a...

David Mcvey

Oct 12, 1938

Mr. David McVey age 70, of Barbourville, KY passed away on Friday evening at His home. He was born on October 12, 1938 in Harlan County, KY to the late James & Georgie (Payne) McVey. He was the husband of Florence (Buchanan) McVey. Mr. McVey was a member of the Scalf Chapel Pentecostal Church; he enjoyed Carpenter work and...

Elizabeth North

Aug 3, 1938

Mrs. Elizabeth North age 70 of Gray, Ky., the daughter of the late William & Lucy (Saylor) Sizemore who was born on August 3, 1938 in Bell County, Ky., and departed this life in the Knox County Hospital on Saturday – September 6, 2008. Elizabeth was a member of the Parkway Church of God. She was a housewife who enjoyed...

Roy Wilson

Dec 9, 1937

Mr. Roy Estil “Blue” Wilson age 74 of Artemus, KY departed this life on Sunday-May 1st, 2011 in the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY, he was the husband of Mary (Marsee) Wilson and the son of the late Bill & Julie (Cox) Wilson born to them on December 9th, 1937 in Knox county. Mr. Wilson believed in the...

Samantha Smith

Jun 7, 1937

Mrs. Samantha Mazzeline Smith age 85 of Gray, Ky. passed away on Monday-June 11, 2007 at her home. She was united in marriage to Leonard Smith on June 7, 1937 and on Thursday-June 7 of 2007 the Smith’s celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Jim Veach Miller and Nannie (Powell) Miller born to them on...

Lowell Callebs

May 9, 1937

Mr. Lowell Dean Callebs age 70 of Hinkle, KY passed away on Sunday-April 20, 2008 in his home. He was born May 9, 1937. To the Late Tippton & Mary (Melton) Callebs of Knox Co., an was the husband of Wilma Lee ( Mills) Callebs. Mr. Callebs believed in the Baptist faith, like to ginseng, and enjoyed gardening. He is...

Dorothy Garland

Jan 27, 1937

Mrs. Dorothy Garland age 71, of Cannon, KY passed away Friday at the Knox County Hospital. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Albert Ward and Pearl Doss Ward born to them on January 27, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dorothy was a member of the Whites Branch Holiness Church she was a Homemaker, Loved to fish and plant flowers. She...

John John Sr

Dec 2, 1936

Mr. John Lewis Franke, Sr. age 71 of Dewitt, KY passed away Wednesday-March 5, 2008 in the Knox Co. Hospital. He was the husband of Maggie (Burnette) Franke. Mr. Franke was born December 2, 1936 in Piqua, Ohio the son of Herman Joseph Franke and Goldie Brush Franke. He was a member of the Union Mission Baptist Church. Mr. Franke’s...

Roxie Smith

Apr 13, 1936

Mrs. Roxie Jean Smith age 74, of Flat Lick, passed away Friday at ST. Mary’s Hospital, Knoxville. She was born on April 13,1936 to Albert and Martha Grubb Smith in Knox County. She was united in marriage to Ancil Myrick who preceded her in death. She believed in the Baptist Faith, loved her Children and Grandchildren, Camping and going to...

Bob Merritt

Sep 1, 1934

Mr. Bob Mac Merritt age 76, of Barbourville passed away Friday at the Baptist Regional medical Center. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Jones Merritt who survives. He was born on September 1, 1934 in Knox County to Clfford and Ollie Jones Merritt who preceded him in death. He was a retired truck driver and Magistrate for district...

Jimmie Smith

Feb 26, 1934

Mr. Jimmie Sim Smith age 74, of Canton Michigan(formerly of Knox County) passed away Saturday in the Baptist Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Corinne Crawford Smith . He was born on February 26, 1934 in Knox County, KY. the son of  Clarence and Nannie Mae (Centers) Smith.

Mr. Smith loved to hunt, fish, work...

Ethel Hobbs

Dec 20, 1933

Mrs. Ethel Hobbs age 76 of Flat Lick passed away Saturday at the Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. She was born on December 20, 1933 in Knox County to Joe and Liddie Marlow Gray who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to the late Virgil Hobbs. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Flat Lick...

Beatrice Brown

Nov 5, 1933

Mrs. Beatrice Leath Brown Mrs. Beatrice Leath Brown age 73, of Dewitt, Ky, born November 5, 1933, in Knox County passes away Wednesday – January 24, 2007 at her home. Mrs.Brown was preceded in death by her parents Mr. Johnny Leath & Mrs Callie Gray. Mrs. Brown was previously married to Earl Bingham.

Mrs. Brown believed in the Baptist...

Mildred Epperson

Jul 7, 1933

Mrs. Mildred Gray Epperson age 77, of Bimble, KY passed away Thursday morning at the Baptist regional medical Center in Corbin. She was first united in marriage to the father of her six children Otis Gray who preceded her in death and later on to Kenneth Eppeson who also preceded her in death. She was born on July 7, 1933...