Obituary Listings

Avery W. Perry, 78, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023.   Born June 13, 1945, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Raymond and Bonnie Perry. Avery was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,...

Charles “Bear” Lunsford, 76, passed away at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky, on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Born October 9, 1946, in Corbin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Earl and Bessie Lunsford. Known as “Bear” from a young age, he was definitely...

Zelma Bertha Mitchell, 89, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Christian Health Center in Corbin, Kentucky.  Born January 12, 1934, in Knox County, she was the daughter of the late Baskem and Ruby Smith. In addition to her father and mother, Zelma was preceded in...

Carolyn Sue Moore, 76, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  Born September 25, 1947, in Wadestown, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Maxine Hennen. Sue was a member of Eastview Baptist...

Judy Lynn Walker, 73, of Lily, Kentucky, departed this life on September 19, 2023, at 4:10 P.M. in Berea, Kentucky.  She was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church and a member of New Hope Church of God. Judy grew up in Lily, Kentucky, and worked as...

Teresa Darlene Cowden, 60, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.  Born October 2, 1962, in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Anna Cowden. Teresa was a member of Sandstone Baptist Church.  Before retirement, she was...

James Robert Stewart, 85, affectionately called “Jim Bob,” passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Born March 17, 1938, in London, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert and Georgia Stewart. When his health was better, Jim Bob enjoyed attending services at...

Patsy Elliott Murphy, 70, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  Born November 17, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby Elliott. In addition to her father and mother, Patsy was preceded in death by her...

Mary Frances Pennington, 86, passed away peacefully at her residence in Corbin, Kentucky, on Friday, September 15th, 2023. Born January 9th, 1937, in Corbin, Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Creed Dalton Martin and Otie Cox Martin; brother, Jack Edward Martin; and grandson,...

Charles David Steele, 39, of Stanford, Kentucky, (formerly of Corbin), passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.  He was born March 3, 1984, in Corbin, Kentucky. David was a huge fan of the Bengals, NASCAR, and Chevrolet.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. David was...