Obituaries
Sandra "Sue" Ada Messer
Nov 3, 2025
Sandra “Sue” Ada Messer, 58 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Sue was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on March 29, 1967 the daughter of the late Les and Cora (Perkins) Perry. She was a homemaker and enjoyed coloring, camping, flea marketing, helping people and being with her...
Manuel "Coo" Ridner
Nov 2, 2025
Manuel “Coo” Ridner, age 66, passed away Nov. 2, 2025, at his home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.
He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky, on January 17, 1959, the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Hicks) Ridner. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by five brothers: Clayton, Clinton, Clifton, James and George Ridner and sisters Mary Jean Rollins, Terry...
Arthur Vaughn
Nov 2, 2025
Arthur Vaughn age 86 of the Slavens Community, gained his angel wings on Sunday, November 2, 2025, as God decided his work as an angel on earth was finally done. He was born on March 20, 1939, the beloved son of the late Dennis and Alpha Jones Vaughn.
On May 16, 1959, he married the love of his life, Joan Hill...
Roy Patrick
Nov 2, 2025
Roy Patrick, age 78 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on September 24, 1947 the son of the late Alfred and Oda Ethel (Vanover) Patrick. Roy has been a logger and was a member of the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church. Rabbit hunting, UK Basketball, whittling, and his...
Scottie Lee Hicks
Nov 1, 2025
Scottie Lee Hicks, age 53 years, of the Sandhill Community died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Baptist Health of Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 2, 1971 the son of the late Arvil Lee and Geraldine (Sumner) Hicks. Scottie had been a truck driver and was a member of the Sandhill United Baptist Church....
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...
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