All Obituaries

Julia Anne Carnes Higley, age 57, died January 7, 2019 at her home in Skiatook, Oklahoma, following a valiant battle with liver disease.  Her memorial service was delayed until spring in Kentucky.  It will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cobb-Hampton Funeral Home, Barbourville, Kentucky.  Interment will follow at the Will Carnes family cemetery on Road Fork, on Stinking Creek.  Family, friends, and anyone whose lives Julia touched are...

Mrs. Jacqueline Collins Brown, age 73, departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home in Dewitt, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of Bill and Ethel Collins, born to them on January 7, 1946 in Knox County, Kentucky.  She united in marriage with Dewey Brown, Jr. on January 31, 1961 and to this union eight children were born.  Jacqueline was a member of the Faith House of Prayer Holiness Church, was a homemaker, and loved her children, grandchildren and great...

          Joe Broughton, age 87, of Bimble, Kentucky died at his home Sunday, May 12, 2019, with his wife and family by his side. Joe was the son of George and Easter Bright-Broughton, born to them on April 27, 1932.  On September 27, 1952 he united in marriage to Mae Mills Broughton and to this union, two children were born.  Joe was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and retired from Delta Natural Gas Company after many years of service.  ...

Mrs. Lillie Mae Jackson age 79 of Gray, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of Tom Peavley and Frankie (Ballsinger) Peavley born to them on January 1, 1940 in Gray, KY. She united in marriage with Harold Edward Jackson and to this union two children were born. She was a member of the Keck Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Mr. Steve Baker, age 52, of Lancaster, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was the son of Clyde and Lena Mae (Brown) Baker, born to them on December 31, 1967 in Harlan, Kentucky.  Steve was united in marriage to his loving wife Mary (Cupp) Baker on August 23, 1999.  He believed in the church of God, loved fishing and worked as a cable lineman. He is preceded in death by his parents...

  Reverend Ray Napier age 66 of Cranes Nest, departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Barbourville ARH. He was the son of the late Albert Napier and Emily (Couch) Napier born to them on January 10, 1953 in Hyden, Kentucky. On June 26, 1972, he united in marriage with Rosemary Jean Blakely and to this union three children were born. He served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Navy. Reverend Napier was the pastor of Full Gospel Church of God in Lebanon,...

           Mrs. Annette Wagers age 74 of Barbourville departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in the UK Hospital in Lexington. She was the daughter of Harvey and Polly (Smallwood) Robinson born to them on July 11, 1944 in Knox County, Kentucky. She united in marriage with Harlan Wagers on August 22, 1959 and together they raised twelve children. She was a member of the Callihan Baptist Church. She enjoyed being with her family, especially her...

          Fredda Jean Lewis age 74 of Bimble, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Albert Eugene Bell and Ora Christine (Shook) Bell, born to them on August 26, 1944 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Sonny Bell.         Survivors include her daughter, Pamela Hamblin of Bimble, her companion of seventeen years, Robert Medley of...

          Mr. Aime Albert Crepeau, Jr. age 84 of Bimble, KY, better known as “John” departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home. He was the widower of Ruth Crepeau and the son of Aime and Olga (Carenski) Crepeau, born to them on April 19, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA. He was one of fifteen children.  He served his country in the United States Army and was retired from Chrysler Corporation. He enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and all...

              Delsie Jane Merida Baker of Barbourville, age 91, departed this life April 29, 2019 in the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center at University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. On April 12, 1954 she was united in marriage to Chester Baker, who preceded her in death exactly twenty- seven years prior, on April 29, 1992.  Delsie was a life-long member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church and served as the Postal Clerk for the Baughman,...