Obituaries

Marilyn Ann Moses, 70, of Emlyn Cemetery Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 18, l 1947 in Cleveland, OH to the late Russell Brazauskas and Rosalind Sutton Brazauskas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Moses Sr. and a son-in-law, Billy Joe Hurst. Marilyn was a good hearted person who would do anything for you.  She loved her family, her dogs and her garden. She is survived by her seven children, Rhonda Tucker (Raymond) of Jefferson, OH, William D. Moses (Candi) of Painesville, OH, Sandra Hurst of Emlyn, James Moses (Linda) of Mentor, OH, Charles Moses Jr. (Lisa)...

Inez Lenora Ratcliff, 89, of Knoxville, passed away on August 16, 2017. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a gracious grandmother and great-grandmother and a loyal friend. She was a multi-talented lady with a passion for her family and her work. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lindsay Ratcliff; parents, Roscoe and Bertha Lovelace; siblings, John Lovelace and JoAnn Larish and grandson, Graham Ratcliff Taylor. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her daughter, Connie Ford and husband John; son, Glenard Ratcliff and wife Doren; daughter, Dawn Channell and husband Mike; son, Paul Ratcliff and wife Anita; grandchildren, Scott Taylor, Melissa Culver, Tiffany Reid, Sommer Ayers,...

Etta L. Martin, 91, of Lily passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Kentucky One Health in London. Born April 14, 1926, in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Barker.  She had a strong dedication to the Lord, her family, friends, and other loved ones. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Edd Martin and her brother, Eugene “Art” Barker. She leaves behind a son, Edward Martin and wife Bertie of Lily; two grandsons: Justin Martin, of Hattiesburg, MS, and Tommy Martin of Bowling Green, KY; two step-grandchildren: Donnie Hale of Corbin and Doug Hale (Pam) of Cincinnati, OH;...

Sandy “Gram” Wyatt, 61, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Hazard, she was the daughter of the late James Elmer Fugate and Wanda Faye Duncil Fugate. She was a registered nurse and was a caregiver to many, and loved being with her family. She formerly worked for Cumberland Valley Surgical Center in Corbin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Robert “Bob” Fugate. Sandy is survived by her husband Johnny Wyatt; children: Angie Harris and husband Matt, Lora Sparks, Kristi Wyatt, Anthony Wyatt, and Amanda Conyers; brothers and sisters: Dianne Grisgby (Tony), Jeff Fugate, Chris Fugate (Jairzinha), and Rose...

Caleb Madison Dunn, affectionately known as “Bear,” departed his earthly life on August 19, 2017. Born on January 9, 1995, Caleb was 22 years old. Caleb was a Christian who had a solid trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Corbin, Ky. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Caleb was a former president and founding charter member of ATΩ fraternity at Eastern Kentucky University. He also served as the Chief Justice of the Eastern Kentucky University Student Government Association as well as Chief Justice of the Kentucky Youth Assembly.  As a senior in high school, Caleb had the honor of...

Josephine R. Johnson, 86, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born in Corbin, she was a member of Dorthae Pentecostal Church and was retired from American Greetings. She enjoyed cooking, planting flowers, and spending time with her husband. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Estil Johnson in 2009, mother Eunice Robinson, and sister Lorene Hodge. She is survived her sons: Robert Johnson and wife Jeannie of Corbin, Glen Johnson and wife Connie of Nicholasville, and Ronald Johnson and wife Carolyn of Corbin; grandchildren: Christie VanNorstran, Heather Michelle Johnson, Rebecca Engle, Kimberly Clark, Pamela Taylor and Terry Dean Fields; great-grandchildren: Skyler Taylor, Shaylee...

Bennie G. Wilder, 81, of Corbin passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at her home. Born December 22, 1935, in Lynch, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Harris. A member of Parkway Ministries, she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by five siblings: Ethel Woodlee, Foy Harris, John Harris, Jr., Blanche Dotson, and Betty Drouillard. She leaves behind her loving husband of 64 years, Roy Wilder; four children: John Wilder and wife Joan, Joy Robinson and husband Dan, Monty Wilder and wife Linda, and Jill Sergent and husband Steve; 10 grandchildren: Jay Wilder and wife...

Brenda Joyce Bowman Pennington, 73, of Speedwell, TN passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 her home. She was born October 27, 1943 in Clairfield, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Hoss” and Annie Rose Bowman; and brother, Rev. Jimmy Ray Bowman. She is survived by three sons, Floyd Ray Pennington, Bryant Allen Pennington, James Robert Pennington; three daughters, Sherry Lynn Pennington, Joann Michelle Pennington, Anna Marrie Ellison; twenty-one grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing. The funeral was held Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the Clairfield Freewill Baptist Church. ​Burial followed in the Pennington Cemetery (Speedwell, TN.) Harp Funeral Home of...

Jerry W. Stansberry, 72, of Murfreesboro TN, formerly of Whitesburg, passed away, May 12, 2017, after a battle with thyroid cancer. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at the Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin, on Saturday August 26 at 2 p.m. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald Allen Daluge, 53 of Meadow Lark Circle, Corbin, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at his residence. The family of Mr. Ronald Allen Daluge has requested all services by private. Laurel Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Daluge family.