All Obituaries

Mrs. Ruth (Brown) Gray, age 73, of Flat Lick, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Barbourville ARH Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Obie and Julie (Collins) Brown, born to them on May 21, 1945 in Scalf, Kentucky.  She was the wife of Flem Gray, united in marriage on September 15, 1962.  Ruth was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and dearly loved and cherished all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She also loved to watch her UK...

Jenna Camille Davis, age 17, of Barbourville departed this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington. She is the daughter of Timothy and Kimberly (Smith) Davis, born to them on January 8, 2002 in Corbin, Kentucky. Jenna enjoyed the academic team, Science Olympiads, dance team, reading books, swimming and watching movies. She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Lois and Clara Smith, Charlie and Cledia Mills, Wade &...

Mr. Donald Ray Swanner, age 42, departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home in Navarre, Florida.  He was the husband of Elisha Swanner and the son of Michael and Kathy (Ward) Swanner, born to them on July 29, 1976 in Middlesboro, Kentucky.  He was a tree trimmer for Asplundh.  Donnie was a big fan of the University of Tennessee, loved fishing and always found the best honey holes. Donald was preceded in death by his sister Laura Swanner. Left behind to mourn...

Mrs. Selma Jean Barnes, age 64, of Girdler, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Bluegrass Care in Hazard, Kentucky.  She was the wife of the Johnny Barnes and the daughter of the late William Oscar Newman and Eva Juanita (Branum) Newman, born to them on April 17, 1954 in Barbourville, Kentucky.  Selma was a member of the New Bethel Church and enjoyed scrapbooking, shopping, trips to Gatlinburg, taking care of people and spending time with family. Selma was preceded...

Mr. Leon 'Bill' Carnes, age 80, of Barbourville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Barbourville ARH.  He was the husband of Anna Faye (Ramsey) Carnes and the son of the late Noah and Quillie (Smith) Carnes, born to them on October 1, 1938 in Walker, Kentucky.  Leon was a member of Laurel Chapel in London, Kentucky and loved fishing, hunting, gardening and the outdoors. Leon was preceded in death by his parents Noah and Quillie (Smith) Carnes,...

Mr. Johnnie Smith (also affectionately known as John, Big John and Tiny), age 70, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home in Cannon, Kentucky.  He was the son of the late Richard and Nellie (Mason) Smith, born to them on October 3, 1948 in Fount, Kentucky.  He was a member of the Christian faith and loved watching sports. Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Nellie (Mason) Smith, infant daughter Nellie Mae Smith, brothers Earnest Smith, Sr.,...

Mrs. Lois Etta Howard, age 87, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Bradley Howard, Jr. and the late Thomas Sexton and the daughter of the late Blaine and Zola (Belcher) Stidham, born to them on November 20, 1931 in Whitesburg, Kentucky.  Lois was a member of the Baptist faith and enjoyed reading, playing cards, fishing and spending time with family. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bradley...

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Sanders, age 74, departed this life on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home in Corbin, Kentucky.  She was the wife of Ronald Sanders and the daughter of the late Garland and Lily (Waddle) Goodman.  Mary Kathryn was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on May 27, 1944. She worked in the medical field in medical records administration. Left behind to mourn her passing are loving husband Ronald Sanders, son Ron Sanders, Jr. and wife Tammy of Corbin, Kentucky, daughters...

        Mr. Harold Leon Disney age 81 of Barbourville departed this life on Monday, December 10, 2018 in the Barbourville ARH. He was the husband of Anna Louise (Jones) Disney and the son of Walter J. Disney and Mae (Martin) Disney. He was born in Knox Co. on February 7, 1937. He was a member of the East Barbourville Baptist Church and was retired from the Army National Guard. Leon loved his church, he also enjoyed woodworking, reading, doing mission work and...

        Mr. Jerry Orville Lewis age 73 of Bimble, KY departed this life on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 2, 1945 and was the son of Bill and Martha (Henson) Lewis.                       On September 10, 1966 he united in marriage with Linda Liford and to this union two children were born. Jerry worked most of his life in the coal mines and mining...