Obituaries

Mar 23, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Taylor, 48, of Monticello, Kentucky, entered the arms of Jesus on March 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on February 12, 1978, to Paul Edward Gadd, Jr. and Wilma Johns Gadd of Corbin, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived...

Mar 14, 2026

Corrine Short­ was born October 11, 1930, and departed this walk of life Saturday, March 14, 2026, reaching the age of 95 years. She was the daughter of the late Christopher and Rosie (Lumpkins) Arvin.

She is survived by her Son: James (Terri) Short; Brother: Turner JR (Mava) Arvin; Sister: Brenda Casey; Grandchildren: Alicia Figliola, Gena Huxtable...

Feb 25, 2026

­­­­­­­Julia Smith was born Tuesday, July 30,1929, and departed this walk of life Wednesday, February 25, 2026, reaching the age of 96 years. She was the daughter of the late James Coffey and Canzada (Foster) Coffey.

She is survived by her Children: Linda Martin (RJ), Betty Morrow (Lloyd) and Patricia Foster (Mac); Grandchildren: Teresa Wallen, Chris Martin,...

Feb 18, 2026

­­­­­­­­Vena Mae Martin was born September 12, 1935, and departed this walk of life Wednesday, February 18, 2026, reaching the age of 90 years. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Addie (Anderson) Martin.

She is survived by numerous cousins, family and friends that mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents Charlie...

Feb 5, 2026

­­­­­­Evelyn "Cricket" Hurt was born December 29, 1928, and departed this walk of life Thursday, February 5, 2026, reaching the age of 97 years. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Woody (Burris) Guffey.

She is survived by her sisters: Elsie Hicks, Gladys Story (Ralph), Doris Tucker and Betty Rains; Sister-in-laws: Joann Guffey, Irene Guffey...

Feb 4, 2026

­­­­­­­­­Paul R. Dick was born April 20, 1949, and departed this walk of life Wednesday, February 4, 2026, reaching the age of 76 years. He was the son of the late Cecil and Beulah (Roberts) Dick.

He married Maxine (Martin) Dick on October 7, 1967, and to this union 3 children were born.

Paul is...

Feb 1, 2026

­­­­­­­Lucy Abbott was born May 25, 1939, and departed this walk of life Sunday, February 1, 2026, reaching the age of 86 years. She was the daughter of the late John Towe and Tilda (Atkins) Towe.

She is survived by her Son: Mikel Leigh (Karen); Daughter: Gwen Snell; Grandchildren: Brandon, Lisa, Kristan, Morgan, Robbie and Andrea; Sixteen...

Jan 28, 2026

Dolores Faye Morris was born October 3, 1936, to the late Gilmer and Marie Young Morris at Cooper, Kentucky. She departed this walk of life Wednesday, January 28, 2026, reaching the age of 89 years.

Her grandparents were Floyd and Mae Edwards Young and Albert and Arrisa Dishman Morris. She had one sister, Barbara Morris who died...

Jan 6, 2026

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Nina completed her earthly mission and received her wings. Nina was born on August 5, 1937 to the late Obie and Ada Sloan. She was united in marriage to the late George A. Cowan Sr. at the promise of "wearing silk socking everyday" for fifty-six years and together they had nine children.

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Jan 4, 2026

Effie "Beatrice" (Keith) Jones, was born November 8, 1928 and entered into her heavenly dwelling on January 4, 2026, reaching the age of 97 years. She died peacefully in her home with her family present. The same home in which she lived and served her family faithfully since this became the permanent family home in 1959.

She...

Dec 31, 2025

­­­­Stevie Claude Walker was born August 17, 1961. He departed this life Wednesday, December 31, 2025, reaching the age of 64 years. He is the son of Claude Walker Jr. and the late Imogene (Corder) Walker.

He was married to Lesa Carol Polston for 36 years. Stevie was preceded in death by his mother, Imogene (Corder) Walker....

Dec 26, 2025

Louise Neeley was born June 21, 1954, and departed this walk of life Friday, December 26, 2025, reaching the age of 71 years. She was the daughter of the late Lester "Dutch" and Ida Mae (Nevels) Branscum.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Bolin (husband, Ronnie) 2 brothers, Birdy Branscum and Newdeal Branscum; 1 sister, Audrey...

Dec 26, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­Sammie Edwards was born August 23, 1947, and departed this walk of life Friday, December 26, 2025, reaching the age of 78 years. He was the son of the late Joel Tyler and Allie Mae (Creacy) Edwards.

He is survived by 1 son, Allen Sexton; 4 daughters, Pam Tucker, Peggy Ann Edwards, Krystal Renee' Edwards, and Gina...

Dec 23, 2025

Anna Jane (Dishman) Ramsey was born August 27, 1956, and departed this life Tuesday, December 23, 2025, reaching the age of 69 years. She was the  daughter of the late Harlan and Minnie Dishman.

She married Perry Roy Ramsey on October 12, 1973.

She is survived by: three children, Perry Wayne Ramsey (Barbara), Brandon Roy...

Dec 22, 2025

­­­­­­­­­Virginia Casada was born August 9, 1933, and departed this walk of life Monday, December 22, 2025, reaching the age of 93 years. She was the daughter of the late John R. Dick and Loie (Morrow) Dick.

She is survived by her Sister: Lovie Tucker; Nephews: Johnney, Wade, Steve and Michael; Nieces: Judy, Rhonda, Patricia, Susan, Debbie,...

Dec 21, 2025

­­­­­­­­Patricia Louise Catron was born August 27, 1953, and departed for her heavenly home, Sunday, December 21, 2025, reaching the age of 72 years. She was the daughter of the late William Gordon and Nelda (Hampton) Hatcher.

She is survived by her children: Sheila Dishman (Scottie), Chrystal Peek and Fred Dewayne Catron; Nine Grandchildren, Five Great-Grandchildren and...

Dec 16, 2025

­­­­­­­­Jean Edwards was born September 19, 1942, and departed this walk of life Tuesday, December 16, 2025, reaching the age of 83 years. She was the daughter of the late Grady Martin and Effie (Denney) Martin.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years Sammie Edwards; Children: Allen Sexton, Pam Tucker, Krystal Edwards, Peggy Edwards and...

Dec 16, 2025

­­­­­­­­Keith Junior Simpson was born December 10, 1927, and departed this walk of life Tuesday, December 16, 2025, reaching the age of 98 years. He was the son of the late John and Ida (Delk) Simpson.

He is survived by his Sons: Roger Lee (Billie) and John David (Lynn); Daughter: Marilyn Holt; Grandchildren: John Dillon, Joshua David...

Dec 10, 2025

Troy Douglas Corder was born August 8, 1977, and departed this walk of life Wednesday, December 10, 2025, reaching the age of 48 years. He is the son of the late Gary Corder and Jackie Woodall.

He is survived by three children: Nickie, Vickie & Johnny Corder and One brother: Brent Corder. Along with a host of...

Dec 7, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­Scott Douglas Corder was born August 27, 1963, and departed this walk of life Sunday, December 7, 2025, reaching the age of 62 years. He was the son of the late Gene Corder and Mary Varner.

He is survived by his daughter, Nicole King (Christian); Grandchildren: Chloe Smith, Korbyn Meredith, Dominic King, River King and Journey King;...