Obituaries
Beulah May Maxwell
Jul 30, 2025
Beulah May Maxwell, age 62 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, she was our momma, our life, and our glue.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 15, 1962 the daughter of the late Lander and Vina (Davis) Maxwell. Her most important calling on this earth was to...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Strunk
Jul 28, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Edward Strunk, age 81 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on April 9, 1944 the son of the late John Riley and Nannie (Coffey) Strunk. Charlie had worked at Larry’s Mini Mart for 52 years, enjoyed watching NASCAR, Kentucky Basketball, spending time with family, and had...
Jonathan Edward Dewayne Bennett
Jul 27, 2025
Jonathan Edward Dewayne Bennett, age 26 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 12, 1999 the son of Darrell Murphy and Dora (Bennett) Murphy. Jonathan had been a stocker for Wal-Mart, he enjoyed playing video games, being with friends, rapping, and listening to Eminem.
He is preceded in...
Wesley Clifton Lynch
Jul 24, 2025
Wesley Clifton Lynch, age 77 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Signature Health Care of McCreary County in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 16, 1947 the son of the late Rev. Ruthel Lewis and Maggie Opal (Bryant) Lynch. Wesley had worked maintenance for the Cumberland Falls State Park,...
Elbert Vernon Phillips
Jul 24, 2025
Elbert Vernon Phillips age 61 of Somerset, Kentucky died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 12, 1964 in Marshes Siding, Kentucky to the late Alfred Phillips and Zula (Lyons) Phillips Harness. Due to the death of his father at such a young age, he was raised by the only dad he knew, Esco Harness.
In...
James D. Goodin
Jul 22, 2025
James D. " Jimmy John" Goodin age 73 of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born January 6, 1952 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Denton "June" Goodin and Dorothy (Perry) Dull.
In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ethel (Rose) Goodin; and sisters,...
Pearl Ethel Goodin
Jul 22, 2025
Pearl Ethel Goodin, age 68 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.
She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on December 31, 1956 the daughter of the late Euel C. and Joyce Thenal (Thomas) Rose. Pearl was a dispatcher for Shaw Industries and loved to watch soap operas and being with her children and grandchildren.
In...
Margrit Dahmen
Jul 22, 2025
Margrit Dahmen, age 93, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was born in Bochum, Germany, on January 4, 1932, to Wladislaus and Pauline Grabarek.
In 1957, Margrit and her husband Henrich immigrated to the United States, settling in Chicago, Illinois. She held various jobs, including cleaning for Illinois Bell Telephone Company and working in a seatbelt factory, before spending 20...
Daniel Reuben West
Jul 17, 2025
Daniel Reuben West, age 45 years, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away peacefully July 17, 2025 at his home.
He was born November 4, 1979 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Kenneth “Bud” and Jane (Powell) West. Daniel loved his family, and dog, River, was an avid outdoorsman who loved Bass fishing and hunting. He had worked as a Service Representative in...
Myrtle Virginia Strunk
Jul 9, 2025
Myrtle V. (Keith) Strunk from Pine Knot, Kentucky entered this world on July 18, 1946 born to Virgil and Ethel (Perry) Keith in the Day Ridge Community. Myrtle entered eternal rest at the age of 78 on July 9, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Preceding her in death but welcomed her home are husband, Donald Strunk;...
Mona Lynn Laxton
Jul 9, 2025
Mona Lynn Laxton, age 52 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Central Baptist in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 28, 1973 the daughter of Maggie (Hurd) Bryant and the late Artie “Pete” Coleman. Mona had been a cook for the McCreary County School District and a member of the First Otter...
Craig Alan Worley
Jul 8, 2025
Craig Alan Worley, age 52 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on December 3, 1972 the son of the late Charles Jr. and Velia Edith (Clark) Worley. Craig had worked as a Mason and enjoyed fishing, but especially being with his...
Alfred Dwight Barnett
Jul 4, 2025
Dwight Barnett, age 72, of Corbin KY, passed away on July 4th, 2025, in his home with his wife and daughter by his side. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud Papaw, Dwight’s life was a true testament of love, faith, hard work, and kindness.
He was born on November 9th, 1952, in Corbin KY, the son of the late Clinton...
Joseph Edward Vaughn
Jun 28, 2025
Joseph Edward Vaughn, age 58 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 10, 1967 the son of the late James Ernie and JoAnn (Gibson) Vaughn. Joe had been a carpenter and was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. Being outdoors where he could hunt and...
Shawn Allen Meadows
Jun 26, 2025
Shawn Allen Meadows, age 48 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 24, 1977 the son of Roscoe Meadows and Dianne (Milton) Hamilton. Shawn had worked in construction, and loved hunting, fishing, and looking at arrowheads.
His is preceded in death by...
Alan Dale Hollars
Jun 15, 2025
Alan Dale Hollars, age 63 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Monticello, Kentucky on January 23, 1962 the son of the late Cecil R. and Audrey Christine (Jones) Hollars. Alan had been a groundskeeper for cemeteries, and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
His parents precede...
Gary Wayne Vickery, Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
Gary Wayne Vickery, Sr., age 65 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 30, 1959 the son of the late Herbert and Wilma Jeraldine “Jerry” (Lovett) Vickery. Gary had worked in a car dealership, janitor and carpet mill. Being with friends, watching...
Archie "Johnny" Lee Vanover
Jun 12, 2025
Archie “Johnny” Lee Vanover, age 87 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday June 12, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on May 31, 1938 the son of the late Everett and Laura (Bolton) Vanover. Johnny had worked as Maintenance Coordinator for Kingsford and was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church. When as what...
Brenda Joyce Cooley
May 30, 2025
It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the passing of Brenda Cooley age 79, in Stearns, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2025 in her home while being cared for by her daughter and grandson.
Brenda was a devoted mom, grandma, and friend. Her full time job was being a mom. She overcame many obstacles...
Brenda Annette Watters Stephens
May 21, 2025
Brenda Annette Watters Stephens age 58, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville KY.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Brenda (West) Watters. Brenda was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed listening to music, hiking, camping, zombie walks, dancing and singing, but her greatest enjoyment in life was her kids and...
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