Robert "Bobby" Allen Brooks, age 49 years, of Science Hill, Kentucky died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on August 2, 1971 the son of Robert and Zelphia “Irene” (Perry) Brooks. Robert had been a machine operator for Crane, Fiat, and Sany Metal, and member of the Davis Hill Church of God. He enjoyed model cars, classic cars, fishing, animals, flea marketing, but...

Jewelene Hayes Calhoun, age 77 years, of Revelo, Kentucky died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her home. She was born in Blue Heron, Kentucky on June 6, 1943 the daughter of Hence and Nova (Watters) Dobbs. Jewelene was a homemaker and member of the Old Beech Grove Baptist Church. The joy of her life was visiting, family reunions, and taking care of her family, friends, but especially her great grandchildren as their granny taxi. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

James Edward Strunk, age 66 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 1, 1954 the son of Emby Strunk and Nell (Pryor) Bryant. James loved playing his drums, helping at the Dairy Bar with the girls who became like family, and playing his guitar.  He was a member of the Dixie Freedom Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his...

Joyce A. Keith Vanover, daughter of the late Paul Keith and Sarah Nevels Bryant, age 60 years, 4 months and 19 days of Whitley City, KY.,  died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. She was born on April 12, 1960 in Jellico, Tennessee, Joyce was a homemaker, she enjoyed singing, camping and fishing, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and loved ones.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her...

Albert William Blankenbach, Jr. age 69, of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born October 11, 1950 The son of Albert William Louis Blankenbach, Sr and Mary (Slezinger) Blankenbach. He is preceded in death by his parents. He was a Loving Husband, Partner and Soul Mate to Susan for 40 years; adoring Brother to Maryann Walters, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; cherished Father to April, Daniel and Kayla; caring Grandfather and Great-Grandfather to Ellese, Zachary,...

Ledford Bryant, age 92 years, of Cincinnati, Ohio died August 24, 2020. He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on January 11, 1928 the son of Eddy and Josie (Patrick) Bryant. Ledford had served his country in the US Army. He is precede in death by his parents; wife, Ernie Bryant; brothers, Eckle Bryant, Fred Bryant, Lander Bryant, and Clyde Bryant; and sisters, Ola Perry, Nola Carter, Carrie Cook, and Mary Bryant. Survivors include his children, Connie Wilson, Cammie (Lanny) Bryant-Spears,...

Robert “Bob” Waters, husband and life long companion of Mary Hutchinson Waters, passed from this life on August 20, 2020 at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky. He was born January 24, 1935 the son of the late Mark L. and Dora Helen Richmond Waters.  He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and 4-wheeling, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.  Bob was well loved  and a father figure to the many who called him Pappy.  He was a mechanic and logger,...

Kathie Sue Garland Sexton, widow of Richard Theodore Sexton, age 58 years, of Oneida, Tennessee died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. She was born on July 31, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio., Kathie was a homemaker, she enjoyed watching movies, but her greatest joy was her family and loved ones.  In addition to her husband, and parents, John Roscoe Garland and Sue Tucker, she is also preceded in death by her brother; Tim Garland, and sister;...

Christine (Hollis) Burton, age 61, wife of David Lee Burton, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Born on May 12, 1959, in Marshes Siding, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Pearl (Williams) Hollis.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandchild, Mike Bradley Garland and three sisters, Geraldine Williamson, Marie Hollis and Mollie Manning. Surviving family include sons: David Burton (wife Toshia) of Pine Knot,...

Melisa “Lisa” Gail Parriman, age 53 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died August 10, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born in Grant County, Kentucky on February 6, 1967 the daughter of Robert and Zelphia “Irene” (Perry) Brooks. Lisa had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Somerset Nursing and Rehab, was a member of the Zion Baptist Church, enjoyed crocheting, reading, puzzles, adult coloring books, and flea...