The Obituary Section

Louise Partin

, Kentucky

October 7, 2026

Louise Partin, age 97 of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. She was born June 4, 1929 in Bell County, KY.She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. She spent her professional career as an elementary school teacher in both Bell County, KY, and Miamisburg, OH. She found teaching young children to read, the highlight of her career.Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Partin, parents, Andy and Myrtle Lowe, a brother, Wayland Lowe, and a sister, Jean Pruitt.She is survived by her son, Tim Partin (Tina), sister, Maxine Hatfield, brothers, Roy Lowe (Jeanne), Willard Lowe (Georgia), and Tim Lowe. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.The family would like to express a special thanks to Bluegrass Care Navigators (Hospice), her brother, Tim Lowe, and special friend and caregiver,…

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Patricia Gail Patty Fore Bunch

, Kentucky

Patricia Gail “Patty” Fore Bunch, age 59, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October10, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born February 16, 1967, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the lateClyde E. Meadors and Marcella Meadors.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Fore; her father￾in-law, William “Buck” Bunch; and her mother-in-law, Ollie Bunch.Patty dedicated many years of service as a phlebotomist and retired from Baptist Health Corbin.She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who deeply loved her family.She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony “Tony” Bunch of Williamsburg, KY; five children:Amy Bunch of Keavy, KY, Presley Bunch of Barbourville, KY, William Bunch (Kylee) of Corbin, KY,Shiloh Bunch of Williamsburg, KY, and Seth Bunch of Williamsburg, KY; four grandchildren: MalachiLunsford, Aisley Lunsford, Emmett Lunsford, and McKenzie Lunsford; two sisters: Theresa Askinsand Lisa Rhodes (Teddy), both of Williamsburg, KY; two brothers: Ronnie…

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Darvin Ray Fox

, Kentucky

October 8, 2026

Darvin Fox 54 passed away on October 9 2026 leaving behind a family and countless friends who will forever cherish the memories laughter and love he brought into their lives. Darvin was a oneofakind person with a big heart a generous spirit and a sense of humor that could brighten any room. He was caring loyal and always willing to be there for the people he loved. To know Darvin was to love him and to many he wasnt just a friendhe was everyones best friend. He had a special way of making people feel welcome valued and cared for and his presence made every gathering a little brighter. Family meant everything to Darvin. He loved family gatherings sharing stories laughing with loved ones listening to music and simply being surrounded by the people who mattered most. Everyone knew that when Darvin was around and the rooster crowed a good…

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Robert Gene Owens

, Kentucky

October 9, 2026

Robert (Bob) Gene Owens, age 85 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.Bob was born on June 1st, 1941, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Lewis P. Owens and Zelma Lay Owens. Robert was a barber and assembly line worker for Ford. He also was a member of the Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, as well Okolona-Preston Masonic Lodge #281 F&AM member, and a member of UAW #862.Bob is survived by his wife; Mary Lou Carpenter Owens of Louisville, Kentucky, one son; Robert Gene Owens II of Independence, Missouri, one daughter; Gina Stephenson of Simpsonville, Kentucky, five grandchildren; Jordan Lynn Murry and husband Justin, Austin Stephenson and wife Cassie, Jacob Stephenson and wife Mallory, Tres Owens and wife Alexandria, and Mary Grace Gardner and husband Dylan, seven great-grandchildren; Maddie Murry, Jackson Murry, Maryn Murry, Nora Stephenson, Joel Stephenson, Emmett Stephenson,…

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