Brenda Carol McMeen, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee. She was bornin Oneida, Tennessee on March 4, 1948 the daughter of Leamon and Ota (Prewitt) Richmond. Brenda was a homemaker, member of the Bethel Baptist Church, and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and traveling, also reading, playing cards, and adored her grandchildren. Her parents and step daughter, Daphne Meadows precedes her in...

James “Oliver” Smith, 69 of Martinsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born on April 5, 1950 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to Ed and Ethel (Gilreath) Smith. He married Debbie Wilkerson on February 28, 1970. She lovingly survives. He is also survived by children, Keith (Brandi) Smith; Kimberly (Kevin) Sheeks and Katrina (Matthew) Mueller; four grandchildren, Zoe and Carly Sheeks and Sydney & Rory Mueller. Also surviving are brother, Leonard Smith and three sisters,...

Nancy Ann Perry, 42, of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away at 12:05 am Thursday May 9, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born September 3, 1976 in Fostoria to John Q. and Patricia A. (Hohman) Perry and they survive in Fostoria. Also surviving is her companion, Josh Brady, Fostoria; daughters, Mary E. Bohanon, Kari S. Bohanon and Destiny R. Brady of Fostoria; brother, Stewart M. (Misty) Goodin, Fostoria; sisters, Martha J. (Craig Jones) Price, Kentucky and Linda S. (Lester) Rose,...

Abner Buddy Jenkins, age 79 years, 10 months and 24 days, companion of Sheila Taylor and son of the late Loyd and Ocia Mae Collier Jenkins, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the Ohio Valley Manor Rehab. He was born June 11, 1939, in Louellen, Harlan County, Kentucky.  He was of the Baptist faith and after his retirement he enjoyed sitting on the back porch, piddling in his garage and wood working. In addition to his parents, Abner is preceded in death by his brother and...

Mary Lou West, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died May 3, 2019 at Signature of Colonial in Bardstown, Kentucky. She was born in Plato, Kentucky on February 18, 1947 the daughter of Lottie L. (Mize) Lynch. Mary was a member of the Marshes Siding Church of God, had worked in sewing factories and enjoyed flower gardening and going to church. Her mother; step-father, John Lynch, Jr. whom raised her as his own; husband, Clarence “Bud” West; and sister, Judy Lynch precede...

Abraham “Abe” Lincoln Chitwood, age 84 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on February 12, 1935 the son of John and Myrtle (Waters) Chitwood. Abe had worked as a carpenter, was a member of the Flat Rock Baptist Church, and loved beekeeping and gardening. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were a special part of his life. His parents; wife, Lula Belle...

Wanda Earlene Hicks, age 74, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was born on December 10, 1944 in McCreary County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Emerson and Desda Perry Brooks of the Beulah Heights Community. Earlene was of the Protestant faith and always had a desire to serve and live for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a homemaker and loved traveling with her husband, John. She was a loving wife and mother who had a kind heart making...

Ravyn Elizabeth Devine Clark, age 17 years of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 3, 2001 the daughter of Richard K. and Michelle (Johnson) Clark. She was a Senior at McCreary Central High School, worked at Arby’s, played soccer and tennis, and loved concerts and cruises. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Walter and Barbara (Ellis) Johnson; aunt, Nena L. Johnson;...

T. Junior Vanover, age 87 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the Signature Health of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky. He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on September 2, 1931 the son of T. and Lue (Rose) Vanover. Junior was a fire fighter for the US Forest Service, and loved the outdoors. His parents; wife, Ruby (Clark) Vanover; brothers, Ervin Vanover, Parker Vanover, Floyd Vanover, Cornelius Vanover, Lawrence Vanover, Clarence Vanover, Clinton Vanover, and...

William “Bill” Jackson Privett, age 79 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Friday, April 19, 2019 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born in Creekmore, Kentucky on June 13, 1939 the son of Orville Jackson and Lora (Neal) Privett. Bill was a member of the Upper Marsh Creek Baptist Church, had been a machine operator, loved traveling and served his country in the US Army. His parents; and sons, Michael Allen Privett and William Curtis Privett precede him in...