Obituary Listings

Shirley Jean Green, 81, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin, Kentucky.  Born February 16, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Otis L. and Cleo Campbell. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded...

Christopher Martin Proessel, 62, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023.  Born January 14, 1961, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Paul and Deborah Proessel. Chris was a retired firefighter with the Corbin Fire Department. He leaves behind his wife, Cheryl Proessel;...

William Steven Lemons, 78, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  Born May 8, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Lowell Woodrow Lemons and Nellie Webb Lemons. In the early 1980s, Steve...

Barbara White, 76, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.  Born December 30, 1946, in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Ledford and Nannie Perry. Over the years when she was able, Barbara attended church services at Liberty...

Oranell (Nell) Carpenter, age 82, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Christian Health Center in Corbin, Kentucky.  She was born October 4, 1940, in Corbin to Mabel and Russell Bullock. Nell attended New Hope Church of God with dear friends Russell and Janie Hedrick.  She...

Donnie Glenn Eaton, 3 days short of 72 years of age, departed this life August 14, 2023, to be with Jesus.  Donnie accepted Jesus as his savior at only 11 years old and never waivered in his faith or service to his Lord. Donnie worked for...

Mary Lou Smith, 77, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.  Born January 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Martha Groves. Mertie, as she was called by virtually everyone, especially enjoyed yard work.  She also...

Michael Lee Buker, 70, passed away at his residence in Corbin, Kentucky, on Sunday, August 6. 2023.  He was born August 2, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. Mike was a member of Parkway Ministries Church of God.  He loved reading and studying his Bible. He was the...

  Otis Ray Baker, Jr., 80, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky.  Born November 21, 1942, in Bell County, he was the son of the late Otis Ray Baker, Sr., and Rachel Baker. Otis was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist...

Troy Wells, 75, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home.  Born March 3, 1948, in Knox County, he was the son of the late Coy Wells and Ada Chadwell. Troy was a member of Gray Baptist Church.  Described as everyone’s handyman,...