Obituaries
John Paul Soard
Feb 28, 2026
John Paul Soard, age 51 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 6, 1974 the son of James Vernon and Katheryn (West) Soard. John had been a logger and enjoyed camping, fishing, working and trading on cars, but most especially spending time with his children and grandchild....
Vickie Lynn Wilson
Feb 26, 2026
Vickie Lynn Wilson, age 61, of Strunk, Kentucky, daughter of the late Dester and Molly Wilson Phillips, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on January 21, 1965 the daughter of the late Dester and Molly (Wilson) Phillips. Vickie enjoyed Bowling, reading, cooking, playing rummy and yahtzee, watching her favorite TV...
BRUCE KING
Feb 24, 2026
Bruce King, age 57, passed from this life on February 24, 2026, at his home in Strunk, Kentucky.
Born June 29, 1968, he was the son of the late Barbara Sue Riley. Beside his mother, he is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann King and infant brother, Hubert Joy Trammell; brothers, Shannon Wayne King and Milton Leroy King.
Surviving family...
TIMOTHY RAY COX
Feb 24, 2026
Timothy Ray Cox, age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
Born October 9, 1957, in Jellico, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Rube Arthur and Lena Clara (Perry) Cox. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Rube Arthur Cox, Jr.
Surviving family include his wife of 48 years,...
Stella Clark
Feb 22, 2026
Stella Carol Clark, age 80, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday evening, February 22, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at the time of her passing.
Born at home in Mine 18 (Strunk, Kentucky) on September 17, 1945, Stella was the...
Katie Elizabeth Rose
Feb 18, 2026
Katie Elizabeth Rose, age 94 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly in London, Kentucky.
She was born in New Liberty, Kentucky on February 23, 1931 the daughter of the late Hal and Lula (Brooks) Bryant. Katie was a homemaker and a member of the Greenwood Fellowship Church of God....
Donald Lee Vanover
Feb 18, 2026
Donald Lee Vanover, age 89, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Don was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky on July 9, 1936 at the home of his parents; Gilbert L. Vanover and Elsie Marie (Neal) Vanover. His parents preceded him in death.
Don is survived by...
Johnny Everett Higginbotham
Feb 15, 2026
Johnny Everett Higginbotham, age 62 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his home.
He was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on October 29, 1963 the son of the late Albert and Alma (Ridner) Higginbotham. Johnny had been a Truck Driver for McClane. Driving the truck, flea marketing, and watching wrestling on TV were his favorite past...
Julia Bell Tucker
Feb 14, 2026
Julia Bell Tucker, age 93 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Born on November 28, 1932, in Jellico, Tennessee, Julia was the beloved daughter of the late Marshall and Emma (Morgan) Jones. She was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member of the Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church. Julia lived a...
Hazel B. Jones
Feb 13, 2026
Hazel B. Jones, age 74, of the Smithtown Community, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at her home.
Hazel was born in Ritner, Kentucky, on March 22, 1951, the daughter of the late Samuel Tate and Nancy Jane (Jones) Phillips. She dedicated much of her life to serving the community as a Secretary for the McCreary County School System, working at...
Stella Jean Newton
Feb 6, 2026
Stella Jean Newton, age 78 years died Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.
She was born in The Tucker Town Community of McCreary County, Kentucky on August 26, 1947 the daughter of the late Loyd and Dollie Marie (Gibson) Tucker. Stella had worked as a waitress at the Dupont Lodge and was a member of the...
Jeffrey Eugene Patrick
Feb 5, 2026
Jeff Patrick, also known as "Boo-Boo" entered this life on April 2, 1962 in Honeybee, Ky. and gained his wings on February 5, 2026 at 63 years old. He's the son of the late Clarence Patrick and mothers, Verdie Perry and Jewell Patrick. Also preceding him in sleep are a son Jeremy; Brothers Tom and Pete Patrick; Sisters Mary-Jane; Marilyn,...
James "Jim" Ray Duncan
Feb 2, 2026
James Ray “Jim” Duncan, age 74 years died Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
Jim was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 23, 1951 the son of the late James P. Duncan Jr. and Tilda Evelee (Lewis) Duncan. He worked for Blue Diamond Coal Company as a coal miner for many years, and was a member...
Angel Viola Gosnell
Feb 1, 2026
Angel Viola Gosnell, age 40 years, of Eubank, Kentucky died Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 17, 1985 the daughter of Billy and Venia (Murphy) Gosnell. Angel had been a daycare worker and a member of the Beulah Heights Church of God. She enjoyed going to...
Stephanie Mae Duncan
Feb 1, 2026
Stephanie Mae Duncan, age 41 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 22, 1984 the daughter of Crawford and Anita (Jones) Duncan. Stephanie had been a Claims Investigator of Kentucky Department of Community Based Services and was a member of Grace...
Patricia (Pat) Perry
Jan 28, 2026
Patricia Sue (Pat) Perry 74, of Parkers Lake passed away on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at the Jean Waddle care center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Pat was born on May 6, 1951 in Tiffin, Ohio to Foist and Ortha Perry Renfro who both precede her in death.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Angie Perry and sister Nancy Bloomfield.
She was survived...
Lora Irene Hill
Jan 23, 2026
Lora Irene Hill, born on September 27, 1937, in Worley Hilltop, Kentucky, left this world on January 23, 2026, in the same beloved place that cradled her early years. A devoted daughter of Lewis and Artie (Watson) Davis, she embraced life with a spirit that was illuminated by her ever-present smile and the comforting warmth of her hugs.
Lora worked diligently...
Larry Wayne Clark
Jan 15, 2026
Larry Wayne Clark, age 69, of Revelo, KY., son of the late Dorothy Lee Taylor Clark and Kelly Clark, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Larry was born in Sawyer, KY., on February 26, 1956. He served his Country during the Vietnam War in the US Navy. He took pride in his work...
Ale Junior Boyatt
Jan 12, 2026
Ale “Junior” Boyatt, 89, of rural Mooreland and formerly of Springport passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at IU Health Ball Hospital. He was born February 21, 1936 in Shoopman, Kentucky to the late Jimmie and Lee Etta (Phillips) Boyatt.
Junior, affectionately known as Pappy by those who loved him, grew up in the close-knit community of McCreary County, Kentucky, where...
Judy Faye Daugherty
Jan 12, 2026
Judy Faye Daugherty, age 70 years, of Clinton, Tennessee died Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee,
She was born in Scott, County, Tennessee on August 25, 1955 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Liza (Bowling) Harness. Judy had worked at the Scott County Hospital as a Secretary in the Emergency Room and was...
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