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George E. Fox

George E. Fox, 66, of Lafollette passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home. He was born June 27, 1951 in Jellico, TN, and was preceded in death by his parents, John & Cynthia Walden Fox; sisters, Hazel Lloyd, Rosie Mae Ivey Wilson, Helen Terry, Sue King, Darlene...

Grayson Daniel Douglas

Grayson Daniel Douglas, infant son of Eric and Latasha Douglas, was born and passed away Sunday December 24, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother Gertie Mae Liford and an uncle Daniel Sizemore. He is survived by his parents Eric and...

Carmel Burke

Carmel Burke, 85, of Corbin, passed away on Monday December 25, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Grays Knob, Harlan County, and was retired from Whayne’s Supply. Carmel was a US Army veteran of Korea and was a long time member of the 17th Street Christian Church...

Leslie Harper Gambrel

Leslie Harper Gambrel, 40, daughter of Tom and Robin Gambrel of Corbin, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. The family has requested that all services be private. Laurel Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Gambrel family.

Shahanna Amber Alsip

Shahanna Amber Alsip, 33, of Rita Lane, Corbin, passed away Friday at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was the daughter of Linda Kinney of Corbin. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the Laurel Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Jonathan Sizemore officiating....

William Robert Green

William Robert Green, 56, of Wallins, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Green; sister, Edna Mae Wilder; and brother-in-law, Wayne Wilder. He leaves behind his mother, Annetta Green; six...

Letters to the editor: Opioids a problem, but meth still raging across most states

To the Editor: Across most of the US, states are struggling to quell a worsening opiate epidemic. While this is happening, one problem continues to rage on in states across the country. NBC News reported on meth with some shocking results. Not only is meth, also known as ice,...

Letter to the Editor: Toys for Tots thanks everyone for successful 2017 effort

To the Editor: The JC Paul Detachment 1448, Marine Corps League was honored to be the hosting Detachment, for The United States Marine Corps TOYS FOR TOTS, which is servicing Whitley, Knox and Laurel Counties. Toys For Tots is celebrating its 70th year giving needy children a...