All Obituaries

  Sally Smith, age 81 of Barbourville departed this life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on February 24, 1940 in Clay County, the daughter of John L. Smith and Flora Jordan Smith. On May 30, 1964, she united in marriage with Earnie Smith and to this union one daughter was born.  She believed in the Baptist Faith. She was a cherished wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a business owner, who loved cooking,...

     Wanda Faye Hembree, age 73 of Barbourville departed this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was born on March 2, 1948 in Knox County, the daughter of Oval Richard and Ida Mary Hutton. On June 12, 1965, she united in marriage with Charles Helton and to this union one daughter was born. Faye was a member of the Heidrick Holiness Church. She enjoyed fishing, reading, crafts,...

          Mrs. Ruth Holland age 72 of Jarvis, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in Miramar Beach, Florida. She was the widow of Jimmy Wayne Holland and the daughter of James and Ruby Barnes born to them on September 23, 1949 in Greenroad, Kentucky. Ruth was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She had worked for many years in the cafeteria at Knox Central and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.       She is...

       Mr. Dallas Brown age 69 of Scalf, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, October 4, 2021 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. He was the son of Ed Gray and Cordia Brown and was born on February 23, 1952 in Knox County. On December 13, 1975, he united in marriage with Diane Mills and to this union two children were born. Dallas was a retired logger and farmer and was co-owner of D&D Grocery.       He is preceded in death by...

     Mrs. Joanne Lewis, age 44 of Flat Lick, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in the Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was the wife of Lonnie Chris Lewis and the daughter of Rufus Taylor and Joan (Young) Taylor born to them on October 1, 1976. Joanne, along with her husband was owner and operator of Lewis Recycling of Flat Lick. She enjoyed being with her family, reading her bible, taking care of her dogs, cars, feeding the birds, and...

      Mr. Costello Bingham age 86 of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home. He was the widower of Eunice (Frederick) Bingham and the son of Bowman Bingham and Martha Jane (Hubbard) Bingham. He was born in Knox County on November 4, 1934. He had been a school bus driver for the Knox County Board of Education before retiring. He loved being with his family and taking care of his yard. In his early years he enjoyed fox hunting. He was a...

       Mrs. Nettie Smith age 71 of Girdler, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in the Rockcastle Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Arvil Smith and the daughter of the late Golden and Edna Jordan. She was born on November 9, 1949 in Knox County.          Nettie was united in marriage to her beloved husband Arvil on May 2, 1967. She spent her time working alongside him in their furniture store for over thirty...

      Mrs. Melinda Wright, age 76 of Artemus, departed this life on Friday, September 17, 2021 in the Barbourville Hospital. She was the of daughter of Wilburn and Thelma Henry Poole, born to them on October 30, 1944 in Trentlen County, Georgia       She looked forward to sewing, gardening, and cooking fresh vegetables for her family and she loved spending time with her family.       She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn and Thelma...

         Mr. Powell Bingham age 84 of Scalf, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, September 16, in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was born in Scalf, Kentucky on May 5, 1937, the son of Hugh Bob and Liza (Baker) Bingham. He had worked at Lawson Furniture and also at the sawmill. He was a member of the Salt Gum Baptist Church.  On December 11, 1963 he united in marriage with Lizzie (Mills) Bingham and to this union eight children were born....

      Mr. Lewis Harold Hamilton, age 76 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in the St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was born on September 6, 1945 the son of Burgess and Nannie Belle (Sears) Hamilton. On March 21, 1971, he united in marriage with Bertie Burnett and to this union two children were born.      He attended Payne’s Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, cars, watching UK sports, Nascar and the...