Obituary Listings

Ruth Ann Yates, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at her home in Daytona Beach Shores, FL. She was born May 16, 1931. She attended First Baptist Church in Dayton Beach, FL. An avid tennis player, she thoroughly enjoyed the sport. As well, she enjoyed traveling,... Read More →

Nellie Mae Caroline Johnson, 72, of Keavy passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at her home. She was born August 10, 1947, in Whitley County. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she enjoyed being a homemaker. She especially liked flower and vegetable gardening. For several... Read More →

Navy Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack comes home after 78 years Governor Bevin orders flags in Kentucky flown at half-mast Ulis C. Steely, born to Reverend Edd and Minnie Steely in Whitley County, Kentucky, on July 6, 1916, killed in action during the attack at Pearl Harbor... Read More →

Judy Carol Smith Walters, 70, of Corbin passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Born December 31, 1948, in Evarts, she was the daughter of the late Liege and Uva Smith. The greatest person in her family’s life, she was the anchor and glue. In addition to her father and mother,... Read More →

Ernest Leroy Smith, 83, of Corbin (formerly of Lakewood, Colorado), passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Baptist Health Lexington. Born September 24, 1935, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Smith. In 1953, Ernest graduated from Corbin High School. He... Read More →

Opal Fern McCoy, 78, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away at home Friday, September 13, 2019, with her loving family at her bedside. Born August 24, 1941, in Vox, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Nellie Bray. Opal was a faithful member of East Side Church of God... Read More →

Dwight Glenn “Sarge” Yates, 86, of Corbin, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born August 11, 1933, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Albert and Lola Yates. He was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, a 20-year Army veteran, a 20-year... Read More →

Hendren “Hank” Franklin Green, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born June 22, 1929, in Bell County, he was the son of the late Mance and Bessie Green. He was a U.S. Army VFW Korea. His working career was spent as a foreman in commercial... Read More →

Gwendolyn Thomas, 56, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born September 14, 1962, in Verda, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James and Katherine Thomas. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie, and... Read More →

Custer Lee Wright passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family. Lee was preceded in death by his father, Tipton; his mother, Hazel; and his brother, Dewey. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna; his three children and spouses, Gerald (Ethel),... Read More →