Obituaries

Henry Wayne Prewitt

Henry Wayne Prewitt

May 6, 2025

Henry Wayne Prewitt, age 65 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Baptist Health Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on December 12, 1959 the son of the late Onel and Mary (Taylor) Prewitt. Henry had worked as a truck driver, and enjoyed race cars, hunting, fishing, night drives, and camping.

In addition to...

Roger Allen Rollins, Sr.

Roger Allen Rollins, Sr.

May 5, 2025

Pastor Roger Allen Rollins, Sr., age 72 of Fremont, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at The Toledo Hospital in Toledo, OH. Roger was born January 27, 1953, in Sawyer, KY, the son of the late Robert and Lucy (Vanover) Rollins. 

Roger retired from Lowe’s as a tandem truck driver. He was an avid hunter enjoying both deer and rabbit hunting....

Dale Eugene King

Dale Eugene King

May 2, 2025

Dale Eugene King, age 62 years, of Bronston, Kentucky died Friday, May 2, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on September 26, 1962 the son of the late Cellie and Rosie (Duncan) King. Dale had worked in marble masonry and was a member of the Meadows Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and working on classic...

Dora Wilma Welchel

Dora Wilma Welchel

Apr 29, 2025

Dora Wilma Welchel, age 92 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, Kentucky.

She was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lewis and Stella (Clark) Price. Dora had been a machine operator at the Shirt Factory and a member of the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church where...

Shelley Gilreath

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...