Bro. Arthur E. Jackson, 69, of Fourmile, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born August 11, 1953, in Bell County to the late Obie and Ellen Jones Jackson.

Mrs. Linda J. West, 76, of Barbourville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Arnold T. and Mildred June Deaton Goins born on February 24, 1947 in Barbourville.

Mr. Woodrow Roark Jr., 78, of Trosper, passed away Monday evening, March 6, 2023 at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the son of the late Woodrow Roark Sr. and Bessie Frederick Roark born on March 30, 1944 at Trosper.

Ms. Tina Belinda Wilson, lovingly known as “Bean”, 57, of Warren Camp, passed away Wednesday, evening March 8, 2023 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Tina was born the 8th of August, 1965 to Mary Odell Marsee Wilson and the late Roy Estil Wilson in Oakland County, MI.

Mr. Herman Clouse, 91, of Bryants Store, passed away Saturday morning, March 11, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin.  He was the son of the late Hobert and Agnes Broughton Clouse born on May 12, 1931 in Barbourville.

Mrs. Karen Lynn Vaughn, 65, of Barbourville, the widow of James I. Vaughn, passed away Friday afternoon, March 10, 2023 at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville.  She was the daughter of the late Frank Gray and Christine King born on December 18, 1957 in Bell County.

Mr. Charles Edward Smith, 73, of Woollum, passed away Monday evening, March 13, 2023 at St. Joseph London.  He was the son of the late Edward and Nora Smith born on January 24, 1950 at Bailey Switch.

Mr. Charles Edward Helton, 83, of Barbourville, passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  He was the son of the late Ballard Bunch and Cleda Helton born on July 10, 1939 in Knox County.

Mr. Jerry Dewayne Marion, 67, of Hinkle, passed away Monday morning, March 6, 2023 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital. He was the son of the late John Ty and Elsie Gray Marion born on September 17, 1955 in Knox County.

Mrs. Sue Eldridge, age 76 of Artemus, the widow of Alfred Eldridge, departed this life on Monday evening in the Barbourville ARH Hospital. 

Mr. Charles Edward Warren, 90, of Brentwood, TN and Allen Park, MI passed away March 3, 2023 in Franklin, TN.  Charles was born December 27, 1932 at Green Road, to the late Gilbert and Artie Warren.

More than anything, Iris adored her children, her family and friends. She lived her life in full bloom. A few stems of hydrangeas. A splash of color.  A collage of patterns.  A halo of blooms.  A dash of pretty.

Mr. Adam Wagers age 86 of Gray Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his resistance. He is the son of William and Sarah Wagers. He was born on April 5, 1936 in Manchester, Kentucky. Adam was of the Pentecostal Faith. He loved his family, fishing and sharing the gospel.

Ms. Katelynn Hope Sizemore, 28, of Barbourville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 28, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.  She was the daughter of Vernon J. Frederick and Shelia Engle Brown born on August 7, 1994 in Lexington.

Mrs. Beverly Sue Nelson, 74, of Artemus, passed away Tuesday evening, February 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was the daughter of the late Ezra Wayman and Mable Mills Pierce born on February 27, 1949 at Artemus.

Mrs. Vivian Peace, 90, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Gallitan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

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Mr. Johnnie Ray Hopper, 71, of Barbourville, passed away Friday evening, February 24, 2023 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital.  He was the son of the late Charles and Myrtle Abner Hopper born on August 11, 1951 in Knox County.

Ms. Shannon Denise Cooper, 51, of Barbourville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  She was the daughter of Edward Raymond and Brenda Pauline Yother Cooper born on June 9, 1971 in Covington.

Mr. Rickey Campbell, 64, of Woollum, passed away Thursday evening, February 23, 2023 at his home.  He was the son of the late Marson and Corine Thomas Campbell born on July 10, 1958 in Detroit, MI.

Mr. Kenley Kenneth “Doc” Barnes age 77 of Girdler, departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home. He was the widow of Effie Barnes and the son of James Crit and Ruby Barnes born to them on October 6, 1945 in Knox County.

Joann “Jody” Grubb Smith, 57, of Girdler, Kentucky, passed away February 16, 2023.  Jody was the daughter of Earl Grubb and Tennie Jackson Grubb born to them on October 29, 1965, in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky.

Mrs. Effie H. Brown, 70, of Swan Pond, passed away Friday afternoon, February 17, 2023 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Albert and Pearlie Smith Hubbard born on September 19, 1952 at Scalf.

 Steve “Spanky” Partin age 50 of Barbourville, departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Barbourville Health and Rehab. He was born in Bell Co. on May 29, 1972 He was the son of Ralph and Lillie Mae Partin. Steve loved fishing, hunting and four wheeling. He believed in the Holiness faith.

Mr. Scottie Len Burton, 51, of Gray, passed away Thursday evening, February 16, 2023 at his home.  He was the son of Ronnie Burton and Joyce Ann Rice Elliott born on January 31, 1972 in Louisville.

Barbourville, Ky. - Joann "Jody" Grubb Smith, 57, of Girdler, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023.  Upon completion, Ms. Smith's obituary will be posted here.

Mr. Thomas Dewayne Warfield, 37, of Flat Lick, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 14, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.  He was the son of Ronald Warfield and Julie Hobbs born on April 12, 1985 in Barbourville.

Ms. Brenda Sue “Susie” Goins, 73, of Barbourville, passed away Wednesday morning, February 15, 2023 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late William Norman and Wilma Buchanan Goins born on October 11, 1949 in Barbourville.

Mr. Elbert Eugene Stamper, 78, of Barbourville, passed away Friday evening, February 10, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin.  He was the son of the late Hiram and Georgia E. Farmer Stamper.

Mrs. Candace Jo Messer age 60 of Walker departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Barbourville ARH Hospital. She is the daughter of Charles and Ann Marie Roop. She was born on July 31, 1962 in Deckerville, Michigan. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, gardening, preserving a…

Mrs. Florine Mills Gray, 83, of Bimble, the widow of Ewel James “E. J.” Gray, passed away Friday morning, February 10, 2023 at her home.

Ms. Betty Lee Jackson, of Corbin, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023, after spending the day surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Shirley Wilson, 72, of Barbourville, the wife of Jeff Wilson, passed away Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023 at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the daughter of the late George Pridemore and Ellen Knuckles France.

Mr. Chris Gray, 82, of Flat Lick, passed away Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023 at his home.  He was the son of the late Dewey and Julie Mills Gray born on April 13, 1940 in Knox County.

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Bargo, 74, of Dewitt, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2023 at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the daughter of the late James and Flora Bargo Carnes born on February 14, 1948 at Dewitt.

Mr. Donald C. Treadway, 93, of Corbin, formerly of Barbourville, passed away Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023 at his home.  He was the son of the late Sherley H. and Sallie Frederick Treadway.

Ms. Debra Dawn Branstutter, 60, of Barbourville, passed away Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Branstutter Sr. and Gwendoline Blanchette Branstutter born on September 2, 1962 in Savannah, GA.

Mr. James “J.J.” Carnes age 85 of Dewitt, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in the St. Joseph Hospital in London. He was the widower of Amalia Carnes and the son of Ellis and Ethel Carnes born to them on May 1, 1937 in Dewitt, Kentucky.

Mr. Franklin D. Townsley, 80, of Bimble, passed away Sunday evening, January 29, 2023 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital.  He was the son of the late Dee E. and Mary Newman Townsley born on February 22, 1942 in Knox County.

Mrs. Mona Rae Liford age 86 of Hinkle, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in the Barbourville ARH Hospital. She was the widow of Willard Liford and the daughter of Charles and Mary (Teague) Hubbard born to them on June 18, 1936. She was saved and baptized and was a  m…

Jeremiah Fleming, 44, of Hulen, Kentucky, formerly of Arjay, Kentucky, passed away January 24, 2023.  Jeremiah was the son of Jerry Wayne Smith and Swela Jean Sanders born to them on June 26, 1978, in Pineville, Kentucky.

Mrs. Geraldine Burns age 67 of Barbourville departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2023 in the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She is the daughter of Arnold and Mabel Broughton. She was born on March 24, 1955 in Knox County. She loved singing in church, cooking, growing flo…

Mr. John Hershel Jones, 81, of London, passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2023 at the UK Markey Cancer Center in Lexington.  He was the son of the late Gentry and Nora Burton Jones born on August 18, 1941 at Greenroad.

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Burgess, 92, of Barbourville, the widow of Arville F. Burgess, passed away Monday morning, January 23, 2022 at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the daughter of the late Arnold and Lucinda Begley.

      Mrs. Geraldine Burns age 67 of London, departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2023 in the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of Arnold and Mable Broughton.

Mr. Stuart Douglas Hammons, 76, of Twentynine Palms, CA departed this life Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Palm Springs Care and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the son of the late Glenn D. and Janie T. Hammons born on August 31, 1946 in Knox County.

Barbourville, Ky. - Daniel Ray Graybeal, 61, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away January 19, 2023.  Daniel was the son of Willie Graybeal and Ruby Parrott Graybeal born to them May 28, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  

          Mrs. Jennifer Sky Murphy age 37 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. She is the daughter of Owen and Jennie Brown. She was born on November 16, 1985 in Knox County. Her mother precedes her in death.

          Mr. Jimmie Dean Hibbard, age 67 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on June 14, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the son of Lloyd and Margaret Hibbard.

Mrs. Frances Connie Wilkerson, 74, of Bryants Store, the widow of Kyle G. Wilkerson, passed away Wednesday evening, January 18, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late James and Ola Angeline Russell Steele born on July 30, 1948 in Knox County.

Ms. Bonnie Gray, 75, of Barbourville, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in London.

Mr. William David “Waxy” Johnson, 66, of Barbourville, the husband of Theda Johnson, passed away Saturday morning, January 14, 2023 at his home. He was the son of the late Emmitt and Lola Mae Peters Johnson born on February 4, 1956 in Laurel County.

William “Sam” Jackson, 79, of Flat Lick, Kentucky passed away January 15, 2023.  Sam was the son of Harold Garrett Jackson and Edith Leath Jackson, born to them November 26, 1943 in Knox County, Kentucky.