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Linda Ruth Wilson

Linda Ruth Wilson, 64, of Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, departed this life on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at her home. Linda was born on June 4, 1952 in Williamsburg, to the late James Patrick and Thelma (Carter) Patrick. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death...

Melvin Chandler Sr.

Melvin Patton Chandler, Sr., 76, of Corbin, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born on August 24, 1940 in Corbin. Melvin graduated from Corbin High School, where he earned All-American honors and a scholarship to play football for the University of Kentucky.  He...

Year-long photo exhibit focused on Appalachia to open in Corbin Thursday

A group of photography enthusiasts is partnering with the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission to install a free year-round exhibit in town that celebrates the beauty of Appalachia. “Autumn Falls in Appalachia” will be on display to the general public beginning Thursday and...

Woman attacked in woods with baseball bat

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is investigating allegations that a man beat a woman with a baseball bat in a wooded area near Corbin last Friday evening. The incident apparently occurred at about 7:00 p.m. in the woods near Dorthae Road about nine miles south of London....

Kimberly Ann Lambdin

Kimberly Ann Lambdin, 27, of Lower Laurel Fork Road, Frakes, departed this life on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the home of her sister in Pineville. Kimberly was born on August 4, 1989 in Jellico, TN to Bernley Lambdin and Margie (Hale) Lambdin. She was preceded in death by...

Barry Scott Lawson

Barry Scott Lawson, 56, of Corbin passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Baptist Health Corbin. Born April 24, 1960, in Corbin, he was the son of the late A.J. and Opal Lawson. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sharon Lawson; two daughters: Erica Lawson and Casey Lawson;...

Mary Paul

Mary Paul, 48, of Williamsburg passed away Wednesday, September 15 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg.

Peggy J. Griffin

Peggy J. Griffin, 79, of Hudson, NC (formerly of Corbin) passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Griffin. A graveside service was held September 16 at the Pine Hill Cemetery. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of the...

Conny R. Jump

Conny R. Jump, 78, of Corbin passed away Friday morning, September 16, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his wife Shirley Taylor Jump. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Rest Haven Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Post 88 honor guard....

Third Annual Moonbow Eggfest set for Oct. 1

Devoted chefs who use the aptly named, all-in-one cooking device known as “The Big Green Egg” will fill the air with mouthwatering scents when they descend on Corbin Oct. 1 for the Third Annual Moonbow Eggfest. The traditional “lighting of the eggs” will take place at about 9:00...