Mr. James Dolan Cornelius (aka "Monkey") age 38 of Gray, Kentucky departed this life on March 3, 2020 in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was the son of Gary and Doreen (Tidwell) Cornelius, born to them on May 23, 1981.

Music formed the essence of James's life. He spent many years in the Knox Central Band and playing with both University of Kentucky and Lincoln Memorial University pep bands. He influenced many young musicians through his involvement with area band programs. James was also involved with the London Community Orchestra as a percussionist.

Mr. Paul Edward Cordell, Jr. "Eddie" was born August 25, 1950 in Morganton, North Carolina. He was the son of the late, Paul Edward Cordell, Sr. & Pearl Causbey Cordell. Eddie passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY at the age of 69. He had been a resident of Hyden since 2004, having lived in North Carolina prior to moving to Hyden. He was a technician on knitting machinery in the clothing industry.

Chester Lewis Oakley was born on April 24, 1932, in Laurel County, Kentucky, the son of the late John Bert and Louvernia Hubbard Oakley. He was united in marriage to Ruby Iona Hooker Oakley, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Donald Napier of Thousandsticks born Feb. 20, 1940, at Thousandsticks, KY., the son of the late, Farmer Napier & Orpha Bailey Napier, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. He passed away at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY. at the age of 80. Don had been a life-long resident of Thousandsticks, KY. By occupation he was a retired carpenter & employee for the the Leslie Co. Fiscal Court. He was a member of the Holiness Church. Don enjoyed hunting, collecting & shooting guns, reading his Bible & his greatest joy was spending time with his family.