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Charlie Benge

Charlie Benge, son of the late Sherman and Leona Walden Benge, was born on March 20, 1938 in Laurel County, Kentucky. He peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, having reached the age of 87 years and 12 days.
Charlie was a devoted husband of 53 years to Sharon Jones Benge of London, Kentucky. A...

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Jack Caudill

Jack Caudill, of London, Kentucky was born on September 19, 1955 in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Jack Caudill and Patsy Wolverton Caudill. He was a beloved husband to Jennifer Charles Caudill of London, Kentucky, and a cherished father to Veronica Caudill of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, and...

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Charlie Clontz

Charlie Clontz, age 54, passed away on April 8, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. He was a loving son, father, fiancé, brother, and friend, remembered for his kind heart and the deep love he had for his family and those close to him.
Charlie is survived by his fiancée, Lisa Honeycutt, who...

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Bessie Creech

Bessie Jean Oakley Creech, age 90, of London, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Joe Roy Creech.
She was born February 13, 1935 in Laurel County, Kentucky; the daughter of the late John Bert Oakley...

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Eva Davidson

Eva (Swafford) Davidson, daughter of the late Leonard and Rilla (May) Swafford, was born May 6th, 1939 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Vernon Davidson who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Brenda Jackson of Somerset, Kentucky, and Gary Davidson and wife Carolyn of London,...

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Etta Hammons

Etta Mae (Philpot) Hammons, 81, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was preceded in death by her beloved children, Sandra Hammons, Rickey Hammons, Gary Hammons and Wendell Hammons; her grandson Travis Bauer; and her parents, Dale and Louise Philpot.
Etta is survived by...

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Talmadge Hays

Talmadge Vee Hays was born in September of 1936 to Ray and Janie Hays he was their firstborn son. Talmadge Vee Hays died April 13 of 2025. What happened in the middle is the story of an exceptionally well lived life.
Dad was remarkable on not one but several fronts: He was a Master surgeon for forty plus years, a...

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Anita Jones

Anita Jones, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, nurse, and friend, exchanged this life for her heavenly reward on April the 16, 2025, at the age of 73. She was surrounded by a host of family and friends who watched her trade the trials of Earth, for the joy of Heaven.
Anita to some, but "Nene" to most, was a...

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James Parker

James Parker, age 75, of London, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025.
He leaves behind four children, James Anthony Parker & wife Annie of London, KY, Randy Lee Parker of Manchester, KY, Trish Minton of London, KY, Michael Southard of Stanford, KY; seven siblings, Trish Sigler & husband Bradley, Eddie...

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Geryl Perkins

Geryl Lynn Perkins, age 63, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025.
She leaves behind four children, Kimberly Owens & husband Willie of Gray, KY, Brenda Baker of London, KY, Ashley Smith of London, KY, Val Perkins of North Carolina; nine grandchildren, Jordan Rose, Abigail Cope, Brooklyn Perkins,...

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Stephen Roberts

Stephen Wayne Roberts, age 48, of London, Kentucky, departed this world for his heavenly home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Advent Health in Orlando, Florida. Stephen was born in Corbin, Kentucky, on Monday, August 16, 1976, to Wendell Roberts and Betty Sharon Smith Roberts. Stephen grew up in Manchester, Kentucky,...

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Florence Rookard

Florence Katherine Rookard, age 88, of East Bernstadt, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
She leaves behind her son, Jackie H. Rookard & wife Pam of East Bernstadt, KY; two grandchildren, Jaclyn Rookard & Tyler Fields, Wade Rookard & fiancé Macie McDaniel; plus a host of other family and friends to...

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Joan Smith

Joan (England) Smith, daughter of Martha (McDaniel) England of Corbin, Kentucky and the late JD England, was born August 31st, 1956 in London, Kentucky.
She was united in marriage to Kinley Smith who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Angela McFadden and Shonda Vanover and husband Jason all of...

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James Truett

Rev. James Olin "Cowboy" Truett, affectionately known as Jimmy, was born on July 30, 1958, in London, Kentucky. He was the eldest son of the late J.D. Truett and Mossie Mae Huff Truett and the eldest grandson of the late Olin and Fannie Patterson Huff. Jimmy went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday,...

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Jared Witt

Jared Wade Witt, son of Roger Wade and Jo Ann (Summers) Witt of London, Kentucky was born February 18th, 1987 in Richmond, Kentucky. He was united in marriage to Amanda (Thompson) Witt of London, Kentucky. In addition to his wife and parents, he also is survived by his son, Judah Wade Witt of London, Kentucky; by...

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