Obituaries
Ivan Wade Mason
Dec 13, 2023
Ivan Wade Mason, age 63 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was born in Monticello, Kentucky on June 1, 1960 the son of Everett and Bonnie (Denny) Mason. Wade had worked as a radio announcer and attended the Good Shepherd Catholic Chapel. He was in the Wolf...
Donald "Duck" Robert Catron
Dec 12, 2023
Donald “Duck” Robert Catron, age 44 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died December 12, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky on May 12, 1979 the son of Oscar C. and Betty Lou (Perry) Catron. Duck had worked as a logger and enjoyed logging, drawing, music, but his favorite was...
Rondle A. Taylor
Dec 7, 2023
Rondle A. Taylor, age 72 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 9, 1951 the son of Clarence and Gertie (Taylor) Taylor. Rondle had worked in packing at Kingsford and was of the Baptist Faith. After retirement he enjoyed watching westerns,...
PAMELA (BURKE) CARROLL
Dec 5, 2023
Pamela Burke Carroll, born June 15, 1953, to parents Richard and Alma Burke, Pamela (Burke) Carroll, 70, went to be with her Lord on December 5, 2023. For the past three years, she bravely fought a brain tumor and other health problems.
Pamela was born in Somerset, Kentucky, and lived her early years in Springport, Indiana. She graduated from...
Vella Marie Winchester
Nov 29, 2023
Vella Marie Winchester, age 92 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in White Oak Junction, Kentucky on June 7, 1931 the daughter of Jasper Tapley and Vertie (Waters) Tapley. Vella was a homemaker and member of the Lower Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Being with family,...
Melissa Sue Trammell
Nov 27, 2023
Melissa Sue Trammell, age 43 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Reginal Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 15, 1980 the daughter of Johnny Dewayne Trammell and Lois Jean (Thompson) Trammell. Melissa had worked as a cashier and was a member of the Marsh Creek Baptist Church....
Bronnie Leamon Vaughn
Nov 20, 2023
Bronnie Leamon Vaughn, age 45 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on July 28, 1978 the son of Bronnie and Kim (Privett) Vaughn. Bronnie had worked in construction and was a member of the Silerville United Baptist Church. Spending time with his family especially his granddaughter, golfing, playing...
ROSCOE CARSON
Nov 19, 2023
Roscoe Carson, age 72, of Marshes Siding, husband of Brenda Carson, passed away November 19, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.
Born in Jellico, Tennessee, on June 18, 1951, he was the son of the late Samuel and Annie Brooks Carson.
He had been a mechanic and parts runner for Worldwide Equipment in Somerset, Kentucky.
His...
Jerry Lee Vanover
Nov 19, 2023
Jerry Lee Vanover, age 82 years, of the Beulah Heights Community, died Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Signature Healthcare of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
He was born in Vanover Ridge, Kentucky on January 5, 1941 the son of Ralph and Clola (Vanover) Vanover. Jerry had worked in truck cab manufacturing, was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Ronald Joey Slaven
Nov 11, 2023
Ronald Joey Slaven, age 67 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on July 6, 1956 the son of Hurstle and Vivian (Strunk) Slaven. He had worked as a garbage collector and enjoyed watching wrestling.
His parents; a brother, Scottie Slaven; and nephew, Wade Foster precede him...
Donald Ray Gentry
Nov 11, 2023
Donald Ray Gentry, age 76, of Stearns, KY, died on November 11, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Smithtown, KY on November 21, 1946, the son of Don and Elvaree (Hickman) Gentry. Donald was a member of the Flagg Springs Baptist Church. He was the care taker of the Hickman Cemetery. He was known to many people...
Vicky Lynn Garland
Nov 6, 2023
Vicky Lynn Garland, age 58 years, of Covington Kentucky died Monday November 6, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Kenton County, Kentucky on October 17, 1965 the daughter of Kenneth Perry and Joyce (Wagers) Perry. Vicky had been a waitress and was a member of the Whitley City Church of God. Writing, Reading, Knitting and Blogging were her...
Wendell Ray "Pete" Crabtree
Nov 6, 2023
Wendell Ray “Pete” Crabtree, age 81 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, November 6. 2023 at the Williamsburg Nursing Home in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 6, 1942 the son of Sam and Hallie Mae (Ledbetter) Crabtree. Pete was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, and enjoyed being on the farm, animals,...
Barbara Sue Riley
Nov 1, 2023
Barbara Sue Riley, age 76 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her home.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on October 28, 1947 the daughter of Herman L. King and Bernice (Thompson) King. Barbara had worked in Construction with Oakwood and was a member at the Meadows Grove Baptist Church. Going on a ride anywhere...
Gordon Lee Tucker
Oct 25, 2023
Gordon Lee Tucker, 80, of Daleville, IN passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 25,2023
The oldest of 7 children, he was born on June 24, 1943 in Nevelsville, KY to Alonzo and Clara (Owens) Tucker. He moved to Muncie, IN where he met the love of his life Marie (Smith) Tucker .
They would...
Castee Basham
Oct 22, 2023
Castee Basham, age 82, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away at Baptist Health Corbin on Sunday, October 22, 2023.Castee was born in Stearns, Kentucky on January 8, 1941 to the late Melvin Richard Basham and the late Ersie Mae (Coomer) Basham. He was a retired coal miner and had served 8 years in the United States Air Force. He was very...
Pamela Jean Tucker
Oct 16, 2023
Pamela Jean Tucker, age 62 years, of the Jones Hollow Community died Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on November 24, 1960 the daughter of Bobby and Marcella (Keith) Ross. Pam had worked at the the Little Southfork Grocery and was a member of the Oak Grove United Baptist Church. Searching Genealogy, Facebook,...
James Quentin Tapley
Oct 16, 2023
James Quentin Tapley, age 75 years of Revelo, Kentucky died Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Revelo, Kentucky on September 21, 1948, the son of George Lewis Tapley and Pearl (Watters) Tapley. Quentin worked for McCreary Hardwoods as an off bearer and had been a Deacon at the East Appletree United Baptist Church for...
Mary Jane Bryant
Oct 15, 2023
Mary Jane Bryant, age 77 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on September 6, 1946 the daughter of Rev. Arnold Carl Canada and Mary Martha (Bell) Canada. Mary had worked for the Shirt Factory as a machine operator. Fishing, hunting, camping, crossword puzzles, mowing, cooking and...
BOBBY HURD
Oct 15, 2023
Bobby Hurd, age 56, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Bobby had been a truck driver and a sawmill worker and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Mill Creek Community Church.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on December 27, 1966, to the...