Fannie Jean Shepherd , age 74 years, widow of the late Donald Shepherd, departed from this life September 15, 2018 at her home in Somerset, Kentucky.  She was born March 22, 1944. Fannie is survived by her sons, Jeff and wife Connie Shepherd of Whitley City, KY., Scott Shepherd of Somerset, KY., Chris and wife Lori Shepherd of Nicholasville, KY., daughter, Teresa and husband Larry Williams of Huntsville, TN., sister, Bonnie Dotson, Lexington, KY., grand-children, Jeff Shepherd, Joshua...

Ronald “Joe” Myers , age 71 years, departed from this life September 16, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  He was born August 20, 1947. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Wanda (Wood) Myers; sons, Joseph Henry Myers, Ronald Allen Sellers, Thomas Colwell all of Pine Knot and Kenny Cooper of Strunk, KY., daughters, Shelby Jean Smallwood and husband, Eddie of Indianapolis, Jessica Louise Myers and husband, Wesley Hix, Mellissa Jo Myers and...

Rev. Gordon Godby, age 86 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died September 4, 2018 at his home. He was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on May 13, 1932 the son of the late Albert and Flora (Rector) Godby. Gordon had worked as a CNA and was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church. He enjoyed his yard work, collecting clocks, loved talking about the Lord, and trading. His parents; wife, Laura Jane (Taylor) Godby; son, Stoney Allen Godby; and 11 brothers and sisters precede him in...

James L. Durham, age 94 years, husband of the late Mae Evelyn "Chigger" Durham, passed away, September 6, 2018.  He was born August 10, 1924. James is survived by his sons, Herbert McCulley and wife Patricia of Pine Knot, KY., James Fuson and wife Lynn of Parkers Lake, KY., daughters, Sheila McCulley and partner Chris Ball of Pine Knot, KY., Sisters, Edna King of Elk Valley, TN and Joyce Bolinger of MO.,  daughters-in-law, Caarol Blakley and Betty McCulley, 14...

Carol Sue Byrge, age 66 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday September 4, 2018 at the Signature Health of McCreary. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 20, 1952 the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary Edith (Perry) Bryant. Carol was a homemaker and member of the Hilltop Baptist Church.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting. Her parents; husbands, Luther Martin, Jr and Eugene Byrge; brothers, Bobby Ray Bryant and John Louis Bryant; and a niece Bobbie Jean Bryant precede...

Eddie Roscoe Stephens age 58 of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born July 18, 1960 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Earl Stephens and Ruby (Bryant) Stephens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Estel Stephens, Anna King, Earl Stephens, Jr. (Tator Bug), and Melvin Stephens. Surviving family include his wife, Flonnie "Annie" Stephens,...

Danny Lee Courtney, age 70 years, husband of Vonda Garland Courtney, passed away suddenly, August 16, 2018. He was born November 13, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Vonda Courtney, of Whitley City, KY., Sons, Letsgo Courtney of Monticello, KY, Danny Joe Courtney of Whitley City, KY., Richard Lee King of Wiborg, KY., Charles Ebb King and wife Rebecca of Keno, KY., and David Nelson Tinch and wife Michelle of Rockholds, KY., daughters, Deborah Woods of Whitley City, KY., Geneva Goodin and...

Bobby R. Stephens, age 80 years, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.  He was born July 4, 1938, in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Leamon and Gladys Vanover Stephens. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ferrell Stephens, of Pine Knot, KY., Sons, Tony Warman of Pine Knot, and Brian Warman and wife Anita also of Pine Knot, daughters, Connie Rose and husband Ronnie of London, Ky., Shana Stephens, of Pine Knot, KY., Angela Hawn and husband James of...

Delbert Jones, age 76 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died August 3, 2018 at his home. He was born in Slavans, Kentucky on November 4, 1941 the son of the late Charles Ephram and Edith (Koger) Jones. Delbert had worked in logging and loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. Besides his parents; he is preceded in death by his wife, Vercie “Bootsy” (Slaven) Jones; brothers, Robert, James, Othel, Roy, Zeke, twin brother, Albert Jones; sisters, Gretal, Lexie, Gertie, and Julie;...

Edwina Lee Nicholson, age 40, of Tatesville, KY, daughter of Leo Bolin and the late Sharon West Bolin,  passed away July 31, 2018.  She was born in Somerset, KY, on January 5, 1978.  She is preceded in death by her mother. She will be sadly missed by her surviving family which includes her son, Josh Nicholson of Science Hill, daughters, Rebecca Nicholson of Lancaster, KY., Sarah Nicholson of Science Hill, KY., Abigayle Nicholson of Science Hill, KY., brothers, Edwin...