Obituaries

Julia Bell Tucker

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) Tucker. She was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member of the Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church. Julia lived a...

Hazel B. Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

JERRELL CRAIG REYNOLDS

JERRELL CRAIG REYNOLDS

Jan 11, 2026

Jerrell “Jerry” Craig Reynolds, age 62, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

He was born on October 21, 1963, to the late Billy J. Reynolds and Ruth Dean (Craig) Reynolds. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Billy Hobson.

Surviving family include children, Wendy Walker (Terrance) of Louisville, Kentucky, Krista Hicks,...

Danny Lee Roberts

Danny Lee Roberts

Jan 4, 2026

Danny Lee Roberts, age 51 years, died Sunday, January 4, 2026 near his home in Marshes Siding, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 13, 1974 the son of the late Danny Lee Tucker and Mary Ann Roberts. Danny was working for Jones Plastics in Williamsburg, Kentucky and was attending the Stearns First Baptist Church. He was an avid...

Ronald Leon Tapley

Ronald Leon Tapley

Dec 31, 2025

Ronald Leon Tapley, age 57 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 27, 1968 the son of Denzil Leon and Josie (Privett) Tapley. Ronald had been a lift operator for McCreary Hardwoods and a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. Ronald enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, racing,...

Raymond Curtis Flynn

Raymond Curtis Flynn

Dec 24, 2025

Raymond Curtis Flynn, age 74 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home.He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on February 1, 1951 the son of the late Raymond “Honk” and Clara (Jones) Flynn. 

Ray had worked as a truck driver in mail delivery for the United States Postal Service for 28 years. Prior to his...

Clyde Nelson Jones

Clyde Nelson Jones

Dec 22, 2025

Clyde Nelson Jones, age 66 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, December 22, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Piqua, Ohio on March 12, 1959 the son of the late James Sherman and Oma Elizabeth (Freeman) Jones. Clyde had worked for Hartco and was a member of the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, ginseng hunting,...

Barbara Ann Rose

Barbara Ann Rose

Dec 15, 2025

Barbara Ann Rose, age 74 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on September 25, 1951 the daughter of the late Euel C. and Joyce Thenal (Thomas) Rose. Barbara was a homemaker, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, watching NCIS, and had a green thumb...

CALVIN WILSON

CALVIN WILSON

Dec 2, 2025

Calvin Wilson, age 63 years, 10 months and 25 days, passed away December 2, 2025, in Strunk, Kentucky.  

He was the son of the late Alex Wilson and Velma Hill Wilson.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by six sisters: Arlene Anderson Louise Crabtree, Laura Meadows, Juanita Davenport, Brenda Douglas and Patty Wilson Ball.

Surviving family include two brothers:...

Barbara Joyce Howard

Barbara Joyce Howard

Nov 29, 2025

Barbara Joyce Howard, age 71 years, of the Wolf Ridge Community, died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her grandson’s home in Revelo, Kentucky.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 21, 1954 the daughter of the late Rev. Elisha and Leatrice “Toots” (Tucker) Clark. Barbara had worked in factories as a machine operator and was a member of the Calvary...