Merandy Wilson, age 86 years, of Frankfort, Kentucky died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Bradford Square Nursing Home in Frankfort. She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 24, 1934 the daughter of Dallas and Loretta Perry. Merandy had worked for the State of Kentucky as a Custodian, enjoyed watching college sports, and loved her grandchildren and family. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, of 49 ½ years, Rufus Wilson. Survivors include her son, Darryl Wilson...

Albert L. Coffey, 78, of Saint Marys, Ohio, and formerly of Stearns, Kentucky, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at his home.  He was born July 28, 1941, in Eagen, Tennessee, the son of Earl and Mary (Spradlin) Coffey. Albert retired from New Idea Corporation in Coldwater, Ohio, after many years of service as a tow motor/crane operator. He had worked in the coal mines of Kentucky in his youth.  He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He was a Little League baseball coach for...

David Lee Dixon, age 66 years, of North Glenn, Colorado died June 2, 2020. He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 25, 1953 the son of Bill and Thursey (Pitman) Dixon. David had worked as a coal handler and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Westminster. He loved singing and playing his guitar.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Cantor, Johnny Cantor, Steve Dixon, and Vola Dixon; and grandchildren, Titan Lee Dixon and Sarah...

Darel Lee King, age 89 years, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of McCreary County, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset. He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on September 18, 1930 the son of Jasper and Emma (Daugherty) King. Darel had served his country in the US Army for two years. He worked at Alcorn’s Furniture and Appliances until they went out of business, and then he went to work at Tecumseh in Somerset for man...

Rachel Ann “Kitty” Vanover, age 74 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday June 18, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on July 20, 1945 the daughter of Herbert and Frona (King) Taylor. Kitty had worked for the McCreary County School System as a cook and was a member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Larry A. Vanover; brothers, James...

Deward Nolan Freeman, age 88 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died May 11, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born in Funston, Kentucky on February 27, 1932 the son James and Hazel (Taylor) Freeman. Deward was a retired school teacher for the McCreary County School System, had served his country in the US Air Force, and was a Christian. He enjoyed watching UK Basketball and Football, reading, gardening, his family, and especially his daughters. His parents;...

Lisa Kay Stephens, age 54 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Baptist Health Lexington. She was born in Oneida, Tennessee the daughter of Earl “Taterbug” Stephens, Jr and Sarah Jane (Jones) Stephens.  Lisa had worked as an X-Ray Technician for Winchester, Patton, and Burgess and For Dr. H.A. Perry, enjoyed crocheting, reading, fishing, but most especially her children and grandchildren.  She was a member of the East Appletree United Baptist...

Clara Evelyn Vanover, age 95 years, of Beaverton, Michigan, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Bay City, Michigan. She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 7, 1925 the daughter of George Albert and Maggie (Hughes) Young. Clara had worked as a sewing machine operator in the GM Factory, and was a Rosie the Rivoter on the B-52 Bombers during World War II. She was a member of the Whitley City Church of God, had attended the Bethel Ministry Church, and a member of AARP. She is...

Scotty James Watson, age 35, of Stearns, Kentucky died on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born July 3, 1984 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of James Paul and Susan Faye (Morgan) Watson. Scotty was of the Baptist faith, and was employed as a machine operator for Somerset Hardwoods.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding and gardening. He is preceded in death by his father; the mother of his daughter, Veronica McCoy; brother-in-law, Jonathan Yancey; and a nephew...

Norma Joyce Dodds, age 83 years, of the Smithtown Community died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home. She was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on February 26, 1937 the daughter of John Obie and Iva (Rollins) Gregory. Norma was a homemaker and member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church. She enjoyed her family, cooking, yard sales, Goodwill, and traveling. Her parents; husbands, Daniel Winchester, Leamon Dodds, and Ernest Keith; brother, Jack Gregory; and sister, Iva Gregory precede...