Mary Helen Hickman, age 77 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday January 20, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born in Revelo, Kentucky on May 17, 1941 the daughter of the late Clarence and Eskie (Ross) Ball. Helen was a homemaker, and her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Donald Richard Hickman; son, Donald Richard Hickman, Jr.; son-in-law, Mike Duncan; and brothers, Donald...

Lincoln Eugene “Gene” Dixon, age 73 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on May 29, 1945, the son of the late William Skylo and Mary (Lynch) Dixon. Gene was a butcher, a member of the Murphy Ridge Church of God, and loved fishing and hunting. Preceding him in death are his parents; wives, Nelda Jean (Webb) Dixon and Leona (Godsey) Dixon; and sisters,...

Rosa Ella Daugherty, age 87 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Strunk, Kentucky on June 18, 1931 the daughter of the late Jess and Oma (Reed) Crabtree. Rosa had worked at OVC and was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She  is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Henderson Daugherty, Jr.; daughter, Tammy Roberts; brothers, Walter Crabtree, Arnold Crabtree, and Paul Crabtree; and sisters, Anna Cassidy, Elsie...

Virginia Mae (Morgan) Taylor, age 94 years, of Sawyer, Kentucky died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Signature Health Care of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky. She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on October 24, 1924 the daughter of Fred and Gertrude (Griffith) Morgan. Virginia was the Post Mistress at the Sawyer Post Office, and member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church. Her greatest joy was working in her church and cooking to feed anyone that came by to visit. She is preceded in death by her...

Dennis James Siekbert, age 62, husband of Joyce Faye Johnson Siekbert, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.   He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 12, 1956. He worked as a mechanic and maintenance worker, and served his country in the Navy. Dennis is survived by his wife Joyce Siekbert of Pine Knot, KY., his mother, Dora Conroy of Whitley City, KY, brothers, Butch Siekbert of Cincinnati, Ohio, Roger...

Mary Jane Yancey, age 77 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. She was born in Hamilton County, Ohio on September 25, 1941 the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jane (Allen) Ritter. Mary had worked as an LPN and a taxi driver. She attended the Whitley City Church of God and loved making cards, scrapbooks, and anything with glitter. Her parents; brother, James Ritter; sister, Beverly Aubrey; and grandchild,...

Lexie Wright, age 88, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the Signature Health Care of McCreary. She was born at Worley, Kentucky, on February 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Johnny and Clemi Mae (Cordell) Watson.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Lillie Kidd, three brothers: Bravel Watson, Vincent Watson and Sonny Watson, a son-in-law Jay Vanover, and a great grandchild, James William VanOver II (son of Alex Vanover). Surviving...

Carolyn Sue Phillips, age 51 years, daughter of Roy and Jacqueline Canada Phillips of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. She was born September 15, 1967 in Somerset, KY. She enjoyed cooking, camping, decorating, and dancing but what she enjoyed most is spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is survived by her daughters, Rebecca and husband...

Amy Lee Combs, age 39 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 2, 1979 the daughter of Gary Clark and the late Nancy (Staley) Clark.  Amy had worked as the Director for the Stearns Museum and was a member of the Sandhill United Baptist Church. She loved sunbathing, watching her son play football, and studying family genealogy. She is preceded in death by her mother and...

Martha Ellen Wyatt, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born October 11, 1942 the daughter of the late Harold Wyatt and Ethel Martin Wyatt.  Martha was employed at the Shirt Factory in Stearns, KY., as a machine operator.  She was a member of the Whitley City Church of God. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Jim, Roy and Carl Wyatt, sisters, Norma Lee Maxey and Betty Lou...