Ronald Leon Tapley

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, 4 wheelers, rail buggies, but he greatest enjoyment in life was his family and attending church at every opportunity.

He is preceded in death by his father, Denzil Leon Tapley; brother, Denver Tapley; sister, Josephine Tapley; and 1 infant sibling.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Jo (Trammell) of Pine Knot, Kentucky; mother, Josie Tapley of Strunk, Kentucky; daughters, Brandie Tapley Lyons (Brian) of Strunk, Kentucky, Sierra Tapley of Pine Knot, Kentucky, and Heaven Tapley of Pine Knot, Kentucky; brother, Donald Tapley (Marie) of Strunk, Kentucky; sister, Debra Spradlin (Michael) of Strunk, Kentucky; and grandchildren, Stormi, Asher, and Noella.

Funeral services will be held 2pm Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Tapley and Bro. Mark Muse officiating. Burial will follow in the Jesse Privett Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 5pm Friday, January 2, 2026 and all day Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his Home, 250 Tie Mill Rd Pine Knot, KY.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.