Korbyn Joseph Thurner, age 13, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (March 9, 2026) at Norton’s Children’s Hospital after a hard fight against PTLD.

He was born on April 27, 2012 in Leitchfield, the son of Matthew Thurner (Molly) and Phyllis Sandlin Cassady (Alex).

A strong and happy soul, who loved beach trips, school, enjoyed hunting and fishing, video games, going for a ride in his side by side, and enjoying the great outdoors, and especially spending time with his best buddy, Kaden Milliner.

Other than his parents he is survived by his siblings; Kadence and Mackenzie Sandlin, Makenzie Mercer, Ella Webb, Raylee Thurner, and a little brother Levi Thurner who is expected to be here in a few weeks; paternal grandparents, Lisa and Dwayne Armstrong of Leitchfield and Roy and Tonia Thurner of Cincinnati, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Holly and Tom Hazelrigg of Leitchfield and Leland and Tammy Sandlin also of Leitchfield; maternal step-grandparents, Mike and Michelle Cassady of Bowling Green; a special aunt and uncle, Amanda Milliner (Gavin) along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who also survive.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, (March 15th, 2026) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Leland Sandlin will be officiating. Burial will be in the Scott Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday (March 14th, 2026) and from 9:00 a.m. Sunday until time of services.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Dermitt Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.