Mrs. Sarah Jane Messer, 86, of Bimble, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2024 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was the daughter of the late Boyd and Mary Bingham Cooper born on March 27, 1938 at Scalf.
Sarah was a homemaker and a member of the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, especially soup beans and cornbread, watching cardinals and attending church.
On March 6, 1962, she united in marriage with Jess Messer Jr. and to this union, two daughters were born.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jess; sisters, Ida Baker and Opal Hibbard; brothers, Boyd Cooper Jr. and James William Cooper and a grandson, Michael Joseph Lee Carnes.
Survivors include her loving daughters, Devonia Gail Baker and husband, Gary, of Scalf and Donna Carnes and husband, Lonnie, of Barbourville; a sister, Anna Lois Baker of Bimble; a brother, Robert Cooper and wife, Susan, of Bimble; a sister-in-law, Loretta Cooper of Bimble; brothers-in-law, Vernon Messer of Dewitt and Walter Messer of Piqua, OH; four treasured grandchildren; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; among other loved ones and dear friends.
Her funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Tuesday, June 18 at 1 P.M. with Rev. Daniel Alsip and Rev. Kennon Roark officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Lee Carnes Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be family and friends.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Monday between 6 and 9 P.M. and Tuesday prior to the funeral hour.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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]]>Mr. Franklin Delano Chavies, 91, of Himyar, passed away Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024 at his home. He was the son of the late Edward Douglas and Laura Ellen Gambrel Chavies born June 8, 1933 in Pineville.
Frank was a United States Navy veteran who dedicated 28 years of service to his country and achieved the rank of Petty Officer First Class. His spirit of service to others continued within his local community, as he was an original member of the East Knox Volunteer Fire Department and their former secretary. He was also a devoted member of the Himyar Baptist Church. In his spare time, Frank enjoyed going bowling, playing softball and checkers and reading his Bible.
On December 7, 1954, he united in marriage with Edith Baker at Himyar and to this union five children were born.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith; son, Franklin Darrell Chavies and brothers, Alford, Tye, Elmer and Jack Chavies.
Survivors include his loving children, Terry and Dale Cleaveland of South Carolina, Joanna Turner of Morhead, David and Michelle Chavies of Flat Lick and Dennis and Carrol Chavies of Himyar; cherished grandchildren, Daniel Arnold Jr., Donald Arnold, Erin Bentley, Kristina Kegley, Jamie Marion, Jason Chavies, Nathan Chavies, Vanessa Cooper, Katie Walker, Valarie Chavies, Timothy Chavies and Alecia Chavies; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; among other loved ones and dear friends.
His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Monday, June 17 at 11 A.M. with Rev. Sam Moore and Rev. Jimmy Siler officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Farley Cemetery with military funeral honors.
Casket bearers will be members of the East Knox Volunteer Fire Department. Honorary bearers will be his family and friends.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Sunday from 6 until 8 P.M. and Monday prior to the funeral hour.
If you wish, gifts may be made in the form of contributions to the East Knox Volunteer Fire Department in his memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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]]>Mr. Harold Lawrence (Larry) Morgan, 90, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Larry was the son of the late Harold A. “Ham” & Jennie Belle Morgan born June 25, 1933, in Worthington, Ohio.
Larry was a proud alumnus of The Ohio State University and obtained his MBA from Harvard. He had a successful management career in the soft drink industry with co*ke and Pepsi and retired from Pepsi of Corbin. Larry was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He loved meeting and talking to people because he never met a stranger. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Terry; and late wife, Patricia (McKee) Morgan.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 24 years, Truleen (Phipps) Morgan of Lexington; children, Larry (Bud) Morgan (Phyllis) of St. Petersburg, FL, Jeffery Morgan (Penny) of Cornelius, NC; step-children, Michael Barton of Lexington, KY, William Barton (Ashley) of Bardstown, KY, Terri Upchurch (Timothy) of Lexington, KY; cherished grandchildren, Heather Morgan Smith (Matthew), Nicole Morgan, Chase and Reagan Upchurch, Reagan and Macy Brown; great-grandchild Hunter; and many loved ones and dear friends.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at a later date. The Interment will be in Tampa, FL.
In lieu of flowers, please make online gifts in memory of Larry Morgan, to the Dementia Society of America. www.DementiaSociety.org/donate
Care Cremation and Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.
This is a courtesy announcement by the Knox Funeral Home.
]]>Mr. Herbert Smith, 81, of Bimble, passed away Saturday evening, June 1, 2024 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was the son of the late Chris and Dora Mills Smith born April 4, 1943 at Barn Yard.
Herbert was a former delivery truck driver with the United States Postal Service and of the Holiness faith. He loved working and talking to people. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.
On May 25, 1963, he united in marriage with Carol Smith in Harvard, IL.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Carol Smith of Bimble; children, Darla Abner and husband, Keith, of Heidrick and Darrin Smith and wife, Teresa, of Himyar; a sister, Judy Baker of Corbin; brothers, Harold Gene Smith and wife, Debra, of Bimble, Don Smith and wife, Lynn, of Boone Height, Jerry Smith and wife, Peggy, of Bimble, John Smith of Girdler, Rev. Doug Smith and wife, Diane, of Boone Height and Ralph Smith and wife, Shelby, of Boone Height; cherished grandchildren, Brian Abner and wife, Frankie, Dana Carol Abner and Marissa Smith and husband, Alex; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Samuel and Tytus Abner, Finn Jacob Smith and Serenity Smith; among other loved ones and dear friends.
His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Saturday, June 8 at 1 P.M. with Rev. Tommy Frazier and Roger Owens officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Henry Mills Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Roger Owens, Jay Smith, Brad Smith, Terry Smith, Landon Gross, Noah Gross, Dennis Mills and Jimmy “June Bug” Mays Jr. Honorary bearers will be his former USPS co-workers.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday from 6 until 8 P.M. and Saturday prior to the funeral hour.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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]]>Mrs. Patsy Patterson, 86, of Hinkle, passed away Saturday morning, June 1, 2024 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Florence Martin Hawn born on March 24, 1938 at Hinkle.
Patsy served 43 years as postmaster at the Hinkle Post Office and was a member of the Scalf Chapel Church. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, gardening and cheering on the UK basketball team. She most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
On October 15, 1954, she united in marriage with E. G. Patterson and to this union six sons were born.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, E. G.; sisters, Zella Callebs, Juanita Corey Hlifka, Maxine Spivey and Polly Fields; brothers, Jack, Walt, J. D., A. Y. and Raymond Hawn and a great grandson, Jathan Patterson.
Survivors include six loving sons, Michael Patterson and wife, Wilma, of Barbourville, Steve Patterson of Hinkle, Louie Patterson of Barbourville, Scott Patterson and wife, Melinda, of Gray, Larry Patterson and wife, Evelyn, of Bimble and Jeffery Patterson and wife, Kim, of London; nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; among other loved ones and dear friends.
Her funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Wednesday, June 5 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Keith “Buster” Liford officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Hawn Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be family and friends.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Wednesday after 11 A.M. until the funeral hour.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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]]>Mr. Clyde Sizemore Jr., 68, of Barbourville, passed away Saturday morning, May 25, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was the son of the late Clyde Sizemore Sr. and Ruby Mills Sizemore born on June 30, 1955 in Barbourville.
Clyde was a former coal miner and truck driver and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and watching television.
On September 15, 2020, he united in marriage with Irene Lewis in Pineville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dalen Sizemore.
Survivors include his loving wife, Irene Sizemore of Barbourville; children, Jennifer Senters and husband, Richard, of Barbourville, Billy Brock and wife, Candace, of Harlan County and Bobby Brock and Brian Brock both of Barbourville; three sisters, Betty Burton and husband, Sonny, of Bimble, Carol Harmon and husband, Tony, of Florida and Kathy Gray and husband, James, of Artemus; grandchildren, Brayden and Jasper Brock and Makayla Olsen; a great granddaughter, Eleanor Olsen; among other loved ones and dear friends.
A graveside service will be conducted in the Sizemore – Gray Cemetery Tuesday, May 28 at 3 P.M. with Rev. Shane Bingham officiating.
Casket bearers will be family and friends. Sonny Burton and Jerry Lewis will serve as honorary bearers.
Family and friends will gather at the cemetery Tuesday prior to the service time.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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]]>Mr. John Riley Prater, 90, of Barbourville, passed away Friday morning, May 24, 2024 at the home of his daughter. He was the son of the late Otis and Katie Bailey Prater born on November 23, 1933 in Floyd County.
John was a former middle school principal and educator with the Lee County Board of Education and attended the First United Methodist Church of Barbourville. He was a pilot and enjoyed flying and playing the guitar. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy and was a former Mason and Oleika Shriner.
On December 23, 1958, he united in marriage with Frieda Gayle Hollon at Primrose in Lee County and to this union a daughter was born.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda Prater in April; two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his loving daughter, Starr Rossman and husband, Kevin, of Barbourville; a sister, Augusta Prater of Mt. Sterling; brothers, Otis Prater Jr. of Berea and Haskell Prater of Floyd County; a treasured grandson, Travis Rossman and wife, Whitney; great granddaughters, Abigail and Joanna; among other loved ones and dear friends he cherished.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
If you wish, you may send a memorial gift to Bluegrass Care Navigators of Barbourville at https://www.bgcarenav.org/give in his memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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]]>Ms. Teetta Burnette, 71, of Girdler, passed away Friday morning, May 17, 2024 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Naomi Mills Smith born on April 23, 1953 at Rella in Bell County.
Teetta was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith. She enjoyed watching television, tending flowers and shopping.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Brown and a niece, Shannon Mills.
Survivors include her sister, Dorothy Taylor and husband, Kenneth, of Walker; a brother, Trenta Smith of Girdler; several nieces and nephews including Cordia Brown and Kourtland Mills; among other loved ones and dear friends.
A graveside service will be conducted in the Smith Family Cemetery at Girdler Monday, May 20 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Bill Collins Jr. officiating.
Casket bearers will be Jamie Smith, Bryan Brown, Zak Abuzour, Bradford Brown, Devin Brown and Kevin Brown. Honorary bearers will be Dr. Alice Ward and the staff of Grace Community Health in Pineville and the staff of the Barbourville ARH Hospital.
Friends and family will meet at the funeral home Monday at 1:30 P.M. and go in procession to the cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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]]>Mr. Tommy Brown, 64, of Bimble, passed away Wednesday evening, May 15, 2024 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was the son of the late Obie and Julie Collins Brown born on August 2, 1959 in Pineville.
Tommy was a farmer and of the Holiness faith. He enjoyed reading his Bible, hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Marie Brown, Bonnie Brown and Ruth Gray; brothers, Roscoe and Russell Brown; brothers-in-law, Roy Gray, Bob Gray and Melvin Christie and nephew, Obie Gray.
Survivors include his sisters, Juanita Gray of Bimble, Joann Gray of Flat Lick and Charlotte Christie of Clarksville, TN; brothers, Walter Brown and wife, Sheila, and Mitchell Brown all of Bimble and Bryant Brown and wife, Linda, of Jack Fork; a brother-in-law, Flem Gray of Flat Lick; several nieces and nephews; among other loved ones and dear friends.
His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Sunday, May 19 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Jimmy Helton and Rev. Mike Collins officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Brown Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Scotty Brown, Roscoe Brown, Jerry West, Brandon Gray, Junior Gray and Walter Douglas Brown.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Saturday between 6 and 9 P.M. and Sunday prior to the funeral hour.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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]]>Mrs. Margaret Ann Hamilton, 69, of Davis Bend, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Hazel Scalf Hudson born September 8, 1954 at Heidrick.
Margaret was a devoted homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved her family and most enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
On April 7, 1972, she united in marriage with William G. “Bill” Hamilton II at Heidrick and to this union two sons were born.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Tip and Kenneth Hudson; a sister, Colleen Carnes and a daughter-in-law, Shara Hamilton.
Survivors include her loving husband of over 52 years, Bill Hamilton of Davis Bend; sons, William G. Hamilton III and wife, Leah, of Bailey Switch and Christopher Brian Hamilton and wife, Kristi, of Davis Bend; a sister, Nannie Mae Ballard; cherished grandchildren, Hannah, Jacob and Brady Hamilton, Karissa Buchanan and Abigail Jenkins and husband, Cody; great-grandchildren, Carter Jenkins, Amelia Shields and Willow Jenkins, who is expected to arrive soon; sisters of the heart, Debbie Sizemore and Beverly Hudson; among other loved ones and dear friends.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Patterson Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Frazier officiating.
Serving as casket bearers will be Michael Hudson, Charlie Hudson, Dexter Carnes, Rick Carnes, Mike Warren and Thomas Levering. Serving as honorary bearers will be Virgil Moore, Johnny Wilder, James Miller and Henry Sizemore.
The family would like to thank the staff of the UK Markey Cancer Center and Bluegrass Care Navigators for the excellent care they provided Margaret.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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