All Obituaries

      Mrs. Remona Sizemore age 85 of Barbourville, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 21, 1939, the daughter of William Lewis and Martha (Henson) Lewis. She united in marriage with William McKinley Sizemore and to this union eight children were born. She believed in the Baptist faith and enjoyed quilting, sewing and cooking. She could make the very best biscuits and gravy.    ...

     Louis Boggs Jr. age 81 of Partridge, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home with family by his side. Jr. was born on January 13, 1943, in Leslie County, and was a beloved Husband, Father, Papaw, Brother, Uncle and friend to many. Louis grew up in Big Laurel, Kentucky wading in the creek catching crawdads, fishing, and learning how to garden. He moved to Detroit, Michigan at a young age and worked for General Motors. While on a visit to...

      Mariah Hinkle age 82 of Flat Lick, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 22, 1941 in Knox County, the daughter of Robert Hinkle and Dora (Bargo) Hinkle. Mariah was a member of the Cole’s Branch Baptist Church.       She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dora Hinkle, a sister, Pauline Hinkle two brothers, Bob Hinkle and Odell Hinkle and her twin...

      Mike Abner, age 62 of Artemus, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in the St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was born on April 3, 1962, the son of James Abner, Jr. and Carolyn (Chavies) Abner. Mike united in marriage with Stella Hale and to this union three children were born. He was a member of the Highland Park Baptist Church and served in the Army National Guard from 1980 until 1992.  Mike enjoyed hunting and camping at the lake and loved mowing...

      Ms. Margaret “Lynn Liford” Wright, age 54 of Heidrick, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her home. She was born on February 3, 1970, the daughter of Gary Liford and Elaine (Hubbard) Collinsworth. Lynn believed in the Baptist faith. She loved her cats, journaling and loved praying. Lynn had been a beautician and for a while, a certified nursing assistant.       She is preceded in death by a grandchild, Tristan...

      Mr. Ralph Santiago Tarango, age 72 of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was the widow of Melva Ann (Brock) Tarango and the son of Juan and Mary Padilla. He was born on August 9, 1951 in Vallejo County, California.        Ralph had been a truck driver and believed in the Christian faith. He loved listening to rock and gospel music; he loved spending time with his family and...

      Mrs. Louise Jones, 77 of Whitesburg, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Highlands Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Louise was the widow of Charles Lee Jones and the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn Moore Mills born to them on February 22, 1947.         Surviving are two sons: Eddie (Trisha) Jones of Whitesburg and Roger (Missy) Jones of Independence, Kentucky; one sister: Sharlette Hensley of London,...

       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 by his parents Harlan and Oda Taylor, one brother J.C. Taylor, niece Buffy Smith      Left...

      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 and had been an over the road truck driver. He was also a veteran of the United States Army.       Left behind to mourn his...

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 survived by his wife Sheila Dawson and his children Neal, Carrie, Paige and Zach Dawson, stepchildren Ashley and Luke Baker, Kendra and Kuda Mandebvu, Savannah and Brett Reynolds and six...