Obituaries
Shelley Gilreath
Apr 18, 2025
Shelley Gilreath was a force of nature; fiery, quick-witted, hearty of laugh, generous with a smile, outspoken, opinionated, and deeply loyal to those she loved. She openly lived her life with those paramount virtues, championing the downtrodden, ever seeing good in others, and finding joy in the simple moments she shared with family and friends. Born in Somerset, Kentucky, on...
Randall Jackie Douglas
Apr 18, 2025
Randall Jackie Douglas, son of the late Flora (Spradlin) Douglas and Arles Douglas, passed away at Baptist Health Corbin on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the age of 70. He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 28, 1954.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister; Flossie Douglas and grandparents; Fred and Flossie Spradlin.
He is...
Karen J. Myers
Apr 18, 2025
Karen J. Myers, age 55 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Karen was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 20, 1969 the daughter of the late Edward and Diana (Spradlin) Tucker. She had worked for ABC and Pizza Inn and was a member of the Living Faith Worship...
Robert Smith
Apr 16, 2025
Robert Smith, age 54, of Whitley City, KY., passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Robert was born in Jacksonville, FL., on March 5, 1971. He enjoyed camping, fishing, cookouts, and music, but his greatest joy was spending time with his life-partner, Karen Meadows and family.
In addition to his life-partner; Karen Meadows, he is survived by...
Kathleen Marnhout Foley
Apr 16, 2025
Kathleen Marnhout Foley, age 98 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Baptist Health Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on December 27, 1926 the daughter of the late Franklin and Cora (Wilson) Crabtree.
Kathleen was a graduate of the McCreary County High School and Good Samaritan Nursing where she began working in the...
Randy Lynn Jones
Apr 9, 2025
Randy Lynn Jones, beloved father, son, brother, friend and musician, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the age of 58. He was born in Scott County Tennessee to Lonnie and Alice Faye (Shoopman) Jones on August 3, 1966.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Faye, his sister Beverly Jones, his maternal grandparents, Arnold and Geneva Shoopman and...
James Michael "Bo" King, Jr.
Apr 8, 2025
James Michael “Bo” King, Jr., age 38 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 13, 1986 the son of Mike and Amelia “Millie” (Coffey) King. Bo had been a plant operator for the McCreary County Water District Sewer Division and a member...
Jimmy Russell Phelps
Apr 8, 2025
Jimmy Russell Phelps, age 66 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Mt. Victory, Kentucky on November 4, 1958 the son of the late Charley Mason Phelps and Fay (Ratliff) Phelps. Jimmy had been a lineman for RECC and was a member of the Mt. Victory...
Earlie Spradlin
Apr 7, 2025
Earlie Spradlin, 86, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday,
April 7, 2025.
Earlie was born December 8, 1938, in Sawyer, KY, to the late Levi and Mila
(Bryant) Spradlin. On May 3, 1957, he married the love of his life, Francis
Gerline (Rollins) in Jellico, TN and she preceded him in death on January 11,
1994.
Earlie was a devoted father to...
Jerry Milford "Grave Digger" Bryant
Apr 5, 2025
Jerry Milford “Grave Digger” Bryant age 75 of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Signature Health Care in Pine Knot.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 11, 1949 the son of the late Herstle and Thelma (Manning) Bryant. Jerry was a Grave Digger by trade and he loved to work.
He is preceded in death by...
S. T. Keith
Mar 29, 2025
S.T. Keith, 95, of Walton, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The son of the late Roy and Martha Leona {McCullah} Keith, S.T. was born in Yamacraw, KY on December 10, 1929. S.T. was a Machinist for many years and went on to dedicate 20 years of his career to G.E. Aerospace, where his skilled...
Shirley Ann Waters
Mar 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Waters, age 88 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on June 25, 1936 the daughter of the late Wilburn and Maudie (Young) Winchester. Shirley had been a beautician at her own shop, truck driver, a bus monitor for the McCreary County...
Andrew “AJ” Jackson Smith
Mar 22, 2025
Andrew Smith, known to his family and friends as A.J. or Jack, 79, of Bucyrus, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 after a short illness.
A.J. was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Anna Garcia-Smith. A.J. was born June 8, 1945, in Sawyer, Kentucky, to the late Lola and Lummer Smith.
Survivors include his children, Vicky Jo (Duane) Albers...
Clyde “Mitch” Smith
Mar 21, 2025
Clyde “Mitch” Smith, 72, of Tiffin, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
Clyde was born June 14, 1952, in Tiffin, to the late Lummer and Lola (Hicks) Smith. He married Catherine (Everhart) in Tiffin on January 5, 1985 and she survives in Tiffin.
Other survivors include his children, Michelle (Mike) Kipps of...
Roland Edward Sumler
Mar 16, 2025
Roland Edward Sumler, age 87 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on March 19, 1937 the son of the late Wilie Oscar Sumler and Nancy M. (Stephens) Sumler. Roland was a mechanic, served his country in the US Army, and attended...
Richard Steve Stephens
Mar 13, 2025
Richard Steve Stephens, age 80 years, of Bronston, Kentucky died Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was born July 6, 1944 the son of the late Henry Clark Stephens and Gladys (Elmore) Stephens. Steve had been a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force.
In addition to his...
Betty Jo Bryant
Mar 12, 2025
Betty Jo Bryant, age 83 years, of Nicholasville, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at her home.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 13, 1941 the daughter of the late Joe and Janey (Corder) Strunk. Betty had been a homemaker and of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed her family and fur babies. Above all she was the best...
Janice Staley
Mar 7, 2025
Janice Earleen Staley, age 81 years,10 months and 7 days, of Whitley City, Kentucky, widow of the late Calvin Staley, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, on April 29, 1943. Janice was a receptionist for the McCreary County Health Department. She enjoyed working on her farm, singing, and...
Barbara Jean Trammell
Mar 4, 2025
Barbara Jean Trammell, age 70 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 20, 1954 the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Cooper) Morgan. Barbara was a homemaker and member of the Marsh Creek Baptist. She loved doing crafts, but her greatest...
Stratty M. Hurt
Mar 4, 2025
Stratty M. Hurt, age 79 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Pisgah, Kentucky on January 14, 1946 the son of the late Charlie and Fannie (Coffey) Hurt. Stratty had worked as a truck driver and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR...
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