Sherri O’Regan, age 55, of Strunk, Kentucky, daughter of Pauline Chitwood, sister of Pat and Mike O’Regan, passed from this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 15, 1962, she was the daughter of Pauline Stanfill Chitwood and the late Patrick O’Regan.  She is preceded in death by her father, Patrick O’Regan. Surviving family include her...

Frances Marie Burk, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on February 27, 1947 the daughter of the late Elbert and Ida (King) Stephens. She was a member of the Murphy Ridge Church of God and enjoyed flowers, gardening, and her family, especially her grandchildren. Frances had worked for OVC as a machine operator and had been a manager for the Southern Dollar...

Leroy Wallen, age 58 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center In Oneida, Tennessee. He was born in Dayton, Kentucky on March 11, 1960 the son of the late Edgar Eugene “EE” and Nona Laverne (Pryor) Wallen. He was a truck drive and had served his country in the US Army. Leroy enjoyed the outdoors, yard work, camping, fishing, but his family was his whole heart. He is preceded in death by his parents; step...

Marvin Ralph Barnett, age 75 years, of the Worley Hilltop Community, died June 18, 2018 at the Somerwoods Nursing Home in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on March 17, 1943 the son of the late Leonard and Grace (Ross) Barnett. He had worked as a car sales man. His parents and wife, Lena Faye (Watson) Barnett precede him in death. Survivors include his sons, Loren Barnett (Jean) of Oneida, Tennessee, Bobby Barnett (Stephanie) of Lancaster,...

Noble Ross, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY. He was a retired chemical worker with Hilton-Davis.    Noble proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and was a former volunteer firefighter for the Ludlow Fire Department.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ross; son, Robert Wayne Ross great-grandchildren, Aubrielle Holmes and Dennis Holmes III; step-daughter, Sheila Lyons; and parents, Earl...

David Harlan Stephens, age 65 years, of Revelo, Kentucky, died June 9, 2018 at his home.  He was born November 11, 1952 the son of the late James “Dick” and Frances (Crabtree) Stephens.  David had worked in security for Norton Hospital and Wackenhut Security; and he served his country in the US Army.  He was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church, enjoyed trains, flea markets, collecting comic books, drawing, and making his own board...

Willis P. Garcia, 69 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away on June 1, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born in Puerto Rico on April 13, 1949 the son of the late Aguedo and Rosario Hernandez Garcia.  Widower of the late Leona Bryant Garcia. He worked as a carpenter and roofer for Gilreath Roofing. Willis was an avid sportsman who enjoyed soccer, wrestling and baseball but his favorite time was spent with his grandchildren. His...

Wilma C. Neal, age 64 years, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on December 29, 1953 the daughter of Helen Ruth (Stephens) Ball and the late James Dillard Ball.  Wilma loved cooking, collecting what knots, bingo but most especially her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. She had worked in factories as a machine operator. Her father; and brothers, Roger Ball and Baby Ball...

Wilma “Toots” L. Ridner, age 71, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, wife of Lee Ridner, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.  Born in Sawyer, Kentucky, on August 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James Curtis Campbell and Abbie (Rose) Campbell.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters; Etta Ridner, Ethel Allen and Shirley Ridner. Surviving family include her husband of 55...

Melton Estes Perry, 71 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died suddenly on May 13, 2018 at his home. He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on February 26, 1947 the son of the late Frank and Ola Bryant Perry.  He worked as a Logger and Truck Driver. Melton enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.  He was a member of the Sandhill Baptist Church. His parents; his brothers, Roscoe, Clarence and Lester Perry, sisters, Irene Brooks and Vicky...