Obituaries
Daniel Joseph Courtney
Oct 26, 2025
Daniel Joseph Courtney, age 50 years, of Oneida, Tennessee died Sunday, October 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Monticello, Kentucky on November 7, 1974 the son of the late Danny and Mary Jane (Smith) Courtney. Daniel had worked as a stocker for Big Lots and was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. Being outdoors in nature...
Dale Shook
Oct 24, 2025
Dale Shook, age 68 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, Tennessee.
He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on April 14, 1957 the son of Sylvester and Goldie (Gregory) Shook. Dale had worked as a Timber Cutter and was a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church, he enjoyed hunting,...
Lona Jearlene Perry
Oct 19, 2025
Lona Jearlene Perry, age 77 years, of the Beulah Heights Community died Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born in Beulah Heights, Kentucky on May 30, 1948 the daughter of the late Zeb and Dessie (Sumner) Perry. Jearl had worked as Quality Control and was a member of the Roberts Chapel Church. Playing...
Gerald Lee Shirley
Oct 13, 2025
Gerald Lee Shirley, age 65 years, of Wartburg, Tennessee died Monday, October 13, 2025 at his residence.
He was born May 7, 1958 the son of the late Edward Shirley and Bonnie Faye (Perry) Shirley Webb.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, James Shirley.
Survivors include his siblings, Carol Bryant of Pine Knot, Kentucky, Judy Lowe...
Barbara Jean Hicks
Oct 11, 2025
Barbara Jean (Warf) Hicks, 82, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on October 11, 2025. She was born in Middlesboro, KY to James and Mary Warf.
Barb was raised in Cincinnati, where she also spent her later years. In between, she made a home in Stearns, McCreary County, Kentucky, where she raised her family and built lasting memories.
Barb was...
Flora Joan King
Oct 9, 2025
Flora Joan King, age 64 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on February 26, 1961 the daughter of the late Dewitt Floyd and Myrtle (Sammons) Strunk. Flora had worked as a machine operator and was of the Church of God Faith.
In addition...
Phillip R. Inman
Oct 7, 2025
Phillip R. Inman, age 72 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 4, 1952 the son of the late Channer and Joyce (Jones) Inman. He had worked as a tool and die maker, enjoyed deer hunting, and had served his country in...
Dorothy M. Thomas
Sep 29, 2025
Dorothy M. Thomas (nee Bruce), of Cincinnati, Ohio, 86 years old, passed away on September 29, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Devoted wife of the late Boyd Allen Thomas, beloved mother of Greg (Kathy) Thomas, Michelle (Kevin) Keppel and Gary (Judy) Bledsoe. Cherished Sugar to Nick (Kate) Thomas, Zach (Danielle) Thomas, Ashley (Ryan) Drees, Morgan Schewene, and Karley Keppel. Great Grandma...
Dean Tucker
Sep 26, 2025
Dean Tucker, age 78 years, of the Day Ridge Community died Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 17, 1946 the son of the late Albert and Dorothy (New) Tucker. Dean had done foundry work and was a member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church. Sitting on the porch and being outdoors...
George C. Murphy
Sep 25, 2025
GEORGE C. MURPHY, age 81 of Sidney, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 4:31 PM at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio. He was born on December 1, 1943, in Worley, Kentucky, the son of the late Bobby Lee and Ruth Ellen (Perry) Murphy.
George married Ella Mae (Clark) who survives along with his sister, Glenna Sue (Hulen...
Kathy Lynn Smith
Sep 22, 2025
Kathy Lynn Smith, age 67, of Smithtown, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. We are comforted by the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ, knowing that Kathy has completed her journey and is now home with the Lord. A lifelong force of nature, Kathy will be remembered for her infectious spirit, deep love for her community and unwavering passion...
Finley Ray Perry
Sep 22, 2025
Finley Ray Perry, born August 6, 1954 to Willis “Dick” and Alene Ridner Perry, went home to be with his lord on September 22, 2025.
Finley married the love of his life, Becky Lynn Bryant Perry on July 28, 1975 in Tiffin Ohio. They moved to Parkers Lake, Ky., where they raised their four children. Finley worked years in the logging...
Teresa Smith Higginbothan
Sep 20, 2025
Teresa Smith-Higginbothan, age 52 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on August 21, 1973 the daughter of Jerry and Mila Halstine (Spradlin) Smith. Teresa had been a caregiver at Horizon, a housekeeper at the Cumberland Falls State Park, and a member...
Janey Sue Davis
Sep 17, 2025
Janey Sue Davis, age 73 , widow of the late Jack Davis, Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away at her home on September 17, 2025.
In addition to her husband, Janey is preceded in death by her parents; Authur and Althea Hall Brooks, brothers; Joe Bill Brooks and Lenville Brooks, sister; Glenna Lee Bruce, and grandson; Corey Terry.
She is survived by her...
Brian Cordis Griffis
Sep 9, 2025
Brian Cordis Griffis, 35, passed away on September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1990, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Beverly Wilson Duncan (Jim) and Curtis Griffis.
Brian will be remembered as a caring, adventurous, and witty soul who loved deeply. Though private by nature, his greatest passion was his family. If you cared about...
Cathy Ellen Crabtree
Sep 9, 2025
Cathy Ellen Crabtree, age 65 years, of the Beulah Heights Community died Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Jellico, Tennessee the daughter of Tommy Frost and Katie (Bryant) Rose. Cathy was a homemaker and a Christian. She enjoyed painting, camping, the beach, and being with her children and all of...
Rev. Ray Sumner
Aug 24, 2025
Rev. Ray Sumner, age 83 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on November 4, 1941 the son of the late Homer and Loretta (Watson) Sumner. Ray had been a heavy equipment operator, was a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, loved...
Merita "Rita" Lilley Wright
Aug 23, 2025
Merita (Rita) Lilley Wright age 85, passed unexpectedly at the UT Medical Center on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was an awesome woman, mother and partner. Her personality was magnetic with a kind presence that drew many everywhere she went.
Rita originated from the Brimstone Community Robbins, Tennessee on 21 July 1940. As a young adult, she made her way to...
Larry Junior Winchester
Aug 20, 2025
Larry J. Winchester, age 81 years, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri.
He was born August 10, 1944, in Beech Grove, Kentucky, to the late Clarence “Hammer” and Velva Mae (Dobbs) Winchester. Larry had worked as a security guard was a member of the Restoration Church and First...
Daniel Eugene Terry
Aug 20, 2025
Daniel Eugene Terry age 62, passed away at his home on August 20, 2025. He served in the military and worked as a mechanic most of his life.
He was born on February 01, 1963, in Muncie Indiana, the son of Marshall Terry and Eva Sue (Boles) Jones.
He is survived by his mother, Eva Sue Jones; brothers, Robert Terry, and Raymond...
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