Obituaries
Janey Sue Davis
Sep 17, 2025
Janey Sue Davis, age 73 , widow of the late Jack Davis, Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away at her home on September 17, 2025.
In addition to her husband, Janey is preceded in death by her parents; Authur and Althea Hall Brooks, brothers; Joe Bill Brooks and Lenville Brooks, sister; Glenna Lee Bruce, and grandson; Corey Terry.
She is survived by her...
Brian Cordis Griffis
Sep 9, 2025
Brian Cordis Griffis, 35, passed away on September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1990, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Beverly Wilson Duncan (Jim) and Curtis Griffis.
Brian will be remembered as a caring, adventurous, and witty soul who loved deeply. Though private by nature, his greatest passion was his family. If you cared about...
Cathy Ellen Crabtree
Sep 9, 2025
Cathy Ellen Crabtree, age 65 years, of the Beulah Heights Community died Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Jellico, Tennessee the daughter of Tommy Frost and Katie (Bryant) Rose. Cathy was a homemaker and a Christian. She enjoyed painting, camping, the beach, and being with her children and all of...
Rev. Ray Sumner
Aug 24, 2025
Rev. Ray Sumner, age 83 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on November 4, 1941 the son of the late Homer and Loretta (Watson) Sumner. Ray had been a heavy equipment operator, was a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, loved...
Merita "Rita" Lilley Wright
Aug 23, 2025
Merita (Rita) Lilley Wright age 85, passed unexpectedly at the UT Medical Center on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was an awesome woman, mother and partner. Her personality was magnetic with a kind presence that drew many everywhere she went.
Rita originated from the Brimstone Community Robbins, Tennessee on 21 July 1940. As a young adult, she made her way to...
Larry Junior Winchester
Aug 20, 2025
Larry J. Winchester, age 81 years, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri.
He was born August 10, 1944, in Beech Grove, Kentucky, to the late Clarence “Hammer” and Velva Mae (Dobbs) Winchester. Larry had worked as a security guard was a member of the Restoration Church and First...
Daniel Eugene Terry
Aug 20, 2025
Daniel Eugene Terry age 62, passed away at his home on August 20, 2025. He served in the military and worked as a mechanic most of his life.
He was born on February 01, 1963, in Muncie Indiana, the son of Marshall Terry and Eva Sue (Boles) Jones.
He is survived by his mother, Eva Sue Jones; brothers, Robert Terry, and Raymond...
Ray "Colonel" O. Davis
Aug 12, 2025
Ray "Colonel" O. Davis, age 79 years, of Richmond, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 20, 1945 the son of the late Raymond and Allie (Phillips) Davis. Ray was a Security Guard in Chicago, Illinois for Merchants Patrol and loved farming and collecting coins.
In addition...
Brenda Winchester Caudill
Aug 10, 2025
Brenda Winchester Caudill, age 80, of Oil Springs, Kentucky, passed away Sunday at her residence.
Brenda was born October 23, 1944, in Co- Op, Kentucky, daughter of the late Wilburn Winchester and Maudie Winchester. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Caudill, three sisters: Shirley Ann Walters, Barbara Sue Wingate, Patsy Jones, and...
George Allen "Bean" Baird
Aug 3, 2025
George Allen “Bean’ Baird, age 50 years, of the Sandhill Community died Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on November 30, 1974 the son of the late Leamon and Eurceline (Vahle) Baird. Bean had worked in the log woods, was a member of the Pine Knot United Baptist...
Beulah May Maxwell
Jul 30, 2025
Beulah May Maxwell, age 62 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, she was our momma, our life, and our glue.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 15, 1962 the daughter of the late Lander and Vina (Davis) Maxwell. Her most important calling on this earth was to...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Strunk
Jul 28, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Edward Strunk, age 81 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on April 9, 1944 the son of the late John Riley and Nannie (Coffey) Strunk. Charlie had worked at Larry’s Mini Mart for 52 years, enjoyed watching NASCAR, Kentucky Basketball, spending time with family, and had...
Jonathan Edward Dewayne Bennett
Jul 27, 2025
Jonathan Edward Dewayne Bennett, age 26 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 12, 1999 the son of Darrell Murphy and Dora (Bennett) Murphy. Jonathan had been a stocker for Wal-Mart, he enjoyed playing video games, being with friends, rapping, and listening to Eminem.
He is preceded in...
Wesley Clifton Lynch
Jul 24, 2025
Wesley Clifton Lynch, age 77 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Signature Health Care of McCreary County in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 16, 1947 the son of the late Rev. Ruthel Lewis and Maggie Opal (Bryant) Lynch. Wesley had worked maintenance for the Cumberland Falls State Park,...
Elbert Vernon Phillips
Jul 24, 2025
Elbert Vernon Phillips age 61 of Somerset, Kentucky died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 12, 1964 in Marshes Siding, Kentucky to the late Alfred Phillips and Zula (Lyons) Phillips Harness. Due to the death of his father at such a young age, he was raised by the only dad he knew, Esco Harness.
In...
James D. Goodin
Jul 22, 2025
James D. " Jimmy John" Goodin age 73 of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born January 6, 1952 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Denton "June" Goodin and Dorothy (Perry) Dull.
In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ethel (Rose) Goodin; and sisters,...
Pearl Ethel Goodin
Jul 22, 2025
Pearl Ethel Goodin, age 68 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.
She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on December 31, 1956 the daughter of the late Euel C. and Joyce Thenal (Thomas) Rose. Pearl was a dispatcher for Shaw Industries and loved to watch soap operas and being with her children and grandchildren.
In...
Margrit Dahmen
Jul 22, 2025
Margrit Dahmen, age 93, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was born in Bochum, Germany, on January 4, 1932, to Wladislaus and Pauline Grabarek.
In 1957, Margrit and her husband Henrich immigrated to the United States, settling in Chicago, Illinois. She held various jobs, including cleaning for Illinois Bell Telephone Company and working in a seatbelt factory, before spending 20...
Daniel Reuben West
Jul 17, 2025
Daniel Reuben West, age 45 years, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away peacefully July 17, 2025 at his home.
He was born November 4, 1979 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Kenneth “Bud” and Jane (Powell) West. Daniel loved his family, and dog, River, was an avid outdoorsman who loved Bass fishing and hunting. He had worked as a Service Representative in...
Myrtle Virginia Strunk
Jul 9, 2025
Myrtle V. (Keith) Strunk from Pine Knot, Kentucky entered this world on July 18, 1946 born to Virgil and Ethel (Perry) Keith in the Day Ridge Community. Myrtle entered eternal rest at the age of 78 on July 9, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Preceding her in death but welcomed her home are husband, Donald Strunk;...
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