Obituaries

David Edward Hardesty, 47, of Eatontown Road, Corbin departed this life on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on December 11, 1970 in Corbin to Stewart Edward Hardesty and Midge (Fuller) Hardesty. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Ora Stanhope. David was an avid supporter of youth programs in Corbin and the surrounding areas. He enjoyed his time hunting, fishing and any outdoor activities. Most of all he loved being a Dad. He is survived by his son, Braylon Christian Hardesty of Corbin; his fiancé, Brandi Darnell of Corbin; parents, Stewart and Midge Hardesty of Corbin; brother, Michael Lee Hardesty (Ericka) of Corbin; sister,...

Charlie Napier, 86, the husband of the late Ruby Napier of Amelia Drive, London, passed away Monday morning at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon in the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Johnny Benge officiating. Burial will follow in the Locust Grove Cemetery in Keavy.

Margaret R. Duncan Gilreath, 75, of Newcomb, TN, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Beech Tree Manor Nursing Home in Jellico, TN. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico.

Lawrence “Larry” Crawford, 74, of Corbin, departed this life on Monday, July 30, 2018, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was the son of the late Frank and Beatrice (Carmack) Crawford. Larry was born January 23, 1944, in Barbourville. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn “Dee” Crawford, one son, Larry “Boo” Crawford, Jr.; one sister, Netta Russell; three brothers, Kenneth Crawford, Dennis Ray Crawford, Frankie Crawford and one grandson, Ryan Barton. Larry is survived by three children: Lori Barton and husband Dennis, Casey Crawford and wife Rebecca and Camryn Crawford all of Corbin; nine grandchildren, T.J. Sharp, Jared Barton, Kyle Barton, Megan Dickey, Jayden Barton, Kinley McNew,...

Donald “Frank” Philpot, 45, of Clarence Powers Road, Rockholds departed this life on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Bethesda Hospital in Lebanon, OH. He was born on July 28, 1973 in Cincinnati, OH to Don Philpot and Evelyn (Collett) Philpot. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Philpot. He was the soccer coach at Whitley North and enjoyed working on his Jeeps and helping people. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Philpot of Rockholds; three children, Alex Philpot and wife Karrie, Dustin Philpot and Evelyn Philpot of Rockholds; father, Don Philpot of Rockholds; sister, Bobbie Hale and husband Steve of Jacksboro, TN; niece, Shelby Hale of Jacksboro, TN; nephew,...

Manguben Ratilal Patel, 89, of Corbin, and formerly of Meghua, India passed away on Friday evening at the Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning in the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation services were conducted at the Director’s Cremation Service, in PIneville under the direction of Laurel Funeral Home.

Larry Wayne Goodin, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2018, at Baptist Health of Corbin. Born January 27, 1951, in Corbin, Larry was the son of the late Leland L. and Amanda Lorene (Oaks) Goodin. Larry was Deputy Chief for Corbin Police Department, retiring after 25 years of faithful service on July 31, 2002. He also served as an EMT instructor for many years, as well as, owner of Professional Medical Transport. He was an avid lover of trains and antique restoration & was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. Besides his parents, Larry is preceded in death by a daughter, Shana Hamilton. Larry is survived by his...

Timothy Ray Bentley, 56, of Corbin, passed away on Friday July 27, 2018 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born in Laurel County and enjoyed raising chickens, Mustang Cars, and going fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Bentley and Susie Rachel Lockaby Bentley; brothers, Harold Rush, David Rush, Mark Bentley, and Donnie Rush. Timothy is survived by his son, Dakota Ray Bentley; brother, Roy Bentley; sisters, Marjorie Mills Smith, Shirley Shinevarre, Karen Rush, and Melanie Bentley; and by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends including special friends, Beverly Bentley and Susan Swanson. Funeral service was held Tuesday, July 31, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev....

Easter “Jan” Hamblin, 79, of Chestnut Street, Williamsburg departed this life on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on February 25, 1939 in Rockholds to the late Clarence and Della Mae (Lovitt) Smith. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Michael Chad Moses and David Dewayne Moses; brothers, Hoyt, Hesco, Herman and Keith Smith; sisters, Erma Roark and Ethel Mitchell and infant twins, Paul and Pauline Smith. She is survived by her husband, Ben Hamblin of Williamsburg; four children, Steven Moses and wife Angela of Coshocton, OH, Melissa Newberry of Williamsburg, Craig Hamblin of Williamsburg and Steven Hamblin of Athens, TN; ten grandchildren, Natasha...

Raymond Leon “Ray” Ball, 72, of Williamsburg passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Four Seasons Nursing Home in Westland, MI. Raymond Leon Ball was born January 9, 1946 in Goldbug, Kentucky. He was one of twelve born from the union of the late Theodore Ball and the late Helen Cleo (Rose) Ball. He attended Airport Schools where he played basketball for the Jets. Over the years, Raymond worked for various employers to support his family. He worked as a Crane Operator for McCloud Steel and had also been employed by Whitehead & Kale, and as a truck driver. While living in Williamsburg, Kentucky he was the owner and operator of RB...