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Reba Gay Elkins

Reba Gay Elkins

Sep 6, 2022

Reba Gay Elkins, age 86 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday September 6, 2022 at the McCreary Health and Rehab in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

She was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on March 6, 1936 the daughter of Leonard and Gracie (Ross) Barnett.  Reba had worked for Atlas Linen and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed watching birds, gardening...

Cecil "Jake"  Moore

Cecil "Jake" Moore

Sep 4, 2022

Cecil “Jake” Moore, age 81 years, 5 months, and 29 days, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on March 7, 1941 the son of Elmer and Bessie (Branham) Moore.  Cecil was a member of the Hayes Creek Church of God. He served 22 years in the United States Army and...

Burl Dority

Burl Dority

Sep 3, 2022

Burl Dority, age 62, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Burl was born in Oneida, Tennessee on December 29, 1959, to the late Arthur Dority and the late Lucy (Strunk) Dority. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and loved fishing, chewing tobacco, and watching...

Jimmy Sylvester  Shook II

Jimmy Sylvester Shook II

Sep 3, 2022

Jimmy Sylvester Shook II, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on May 28, 1950 the son of Sylvester and Goldie (Gregory) Shook.  Jimmy was a coal miner and a member of the Mt. View United Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and telling jokes.

He...

Janice  Marie Bryant

Janice Marie Bryant

Aug 28, 2022

Janice Marie Bryant, age 71 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died August 28, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on December 8, 1950 the daughter of Everett and Ruth (King) Taylor. Janice had worked as a seamstress for the Shirt Factory and ABC, and had operated the J and R...

Peggy Jean Little

Peggy Jean Little

Aug 27, 2022

Peggy Jean Little, age 64 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 5, 1958 the daughter of Henry Perkins and Julie Perkins Hooter, and was later adopted by George and Opal Russell. Peggy had worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant,...

Joyce Ann Worley

Joyce Ann Worley

Aug 25, 2022

Joyce Ann Worley, age 60 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on February 21, 1962 the daughter of George William Whitehead and Doris Jean (Daugherty) Hall. Joyce had worked for the McCreary County School District as a Food Service Supervisor and...

David Earl Meadows

David Earl Meadows

Aug 22, 2022

David Earl Meadows, age 66 years, of Whitely City, Kentucky died Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on June 29, 1956 the son of Andrew and Reba (Leveridge) Meadows.  David was a Minister for the United Methodist Church, and his favorite past times were reading and listening to music, and singing in...

Tyler Mark Chitwood

Tyler Mark Chitwood

Aug 17, 2022

Tyler Mark Chitwood, Age 24, son of John Quincey and Kimberly Ann Trammell Chitwood., died August 17, 2022.

He was born January 26, 1998, Tyler enjoyed motorcycle riding, working out at with his Gym family, but he most enjoyed spending time with his fiancé, children, family and friends. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé; Briana...

Frona Sue  Bryant

Frona Sue Bryant

Aug 10, 2022

Frona Sue Bryant (nee Maxey), 84, passed in the care of her loving family on August 10, 2022 in Maineville, Oh.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Maxey and Nora Bell Stephens, son Richard E. Bryant, and grandson Dakota Bryant.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Willie E. Bryant, her children Connie (Jerry), Roger (Patty),...

Lisa Kay Bryant

Lisa Kay Bryant

Aug 9, 2022

Lisa Kay Bryant, age 57 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 2, 1965 the daughter of Herstle and Thelma (Manning) Bryant.  Lisa enjoyed watching TV.

Her parents and brother, Larry Bryant precede her in death.

Survivors include her brothers, Jerry Bryant of Pine Knot and...

Lester Doyle Tucker

Lester Doyle Tucker

Aug 8, 2022

Lester Doyle Tucker, age 69 years, of the Day Ridge Community died Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 2, 1953 the son of Albert and Dorothy (New) Tucker.  Lester had worked in construction, member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church and North McCreary Fire...

Amy La’Dawn Henson

Amy La’Dawn Henson

Aug 1, 2022

Amy La’Dawn Henson, age 40, of Lower River Caney Road, departed this earthly life Monday August 1, 2022. Amy was born on April 18, 1982 to Dan and Anita Fay Mason Henson. Amy is survived by her Husband; Shannon White of Lower River Caney Road, Father; Dan(Barbie) Henson, Mother; Anita Fay Mason Henson, Children; Shayna(Scotty) Thorpe of River Caney, Lydia...

Brenda  Lou Keith

Brenda Lou Keith

Jul 23, 2022

Brenda Lou Keith, age 75 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Robbins, Tennessee on January 23, 1947 the daughter of Arlie Rufus and Dovie Alice (Phillips) McCoy.  Brenda was a homemaker, and attended the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening...

Michael Scott Tucker

Michael Scott Tucker

Jul 18, 2022

Michael Scott Tucker, age 51 years, of the Hilltop Community died Monday July 18, 2022 at his niece’s home.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 20, 1971 the son of Charles Golman Tucker and Alma Fay (Roberts) Tucker.  Scott had worked in construction and was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with...

Brian Keith Redmond

Brian Keith Redmond

Jul 11, 2022

Brian Keith Redmond, age 51 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Baptist Health Corbin.

He was born in Bloomington, Illinois on April 6, 1971 the son of Ronnie Redmond and Sandra (Gosser) Lawhorn.  Brian had worked as an Over the Road Truck driver and was a member of the North McCreary Fire Department, and...

Sue Carol Wilson

Sue Carol Wilson

Jul 9, 2022

Sue Carol Wilson, age 68 years, of Fairfield, Ohio died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 27, 1953 the daughter of Steve Loudermilk and Rebecca (Smith) Strunk.  Sue enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Her parents; husband, Randell Douglas Wilson; and brother, Otis Loudermilk precede her in death.

Survivors include her...

George Vestal Renfro, Jr.

George Vestal Renfro, Jr.

Jul 8, 2022

George Vestal Renfro, Jr., age 56 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, July 8, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on December 20, 1965 the son of George V. Renfro, Sr and Thelma Joyce (Taylor) Renfro.  George had worked as a line tech for CTA Acoustics for 31 years and his co-workers he had...

Sabra Lee Troxell

Sabra Lee Troxell

Jul 6, 2022

Sabra Troxell, age 34 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 3, 1988 the daughter Raymond Troxell and Debbie East.  Sabra had attended the Mill Creek Methodist Church, enjoyed Harley Davidson Motorcycles, guitars and playing music.

Her parents precede her in death.

Survivors include her children, Joshua...

Arthur Dwight Vaughn

Arthur Dwight Vaughn

Jul 1, 2022

Arthur Dwight Vaughn, age 60 years, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 7, 1961, in Wayne County, Kentucky to Arthur and Joan (Hill) Vaughn.  HE accepted the Lord at an early age and served in the United States Army 101st Airborne.  He enjoyed reading, being in the woods and spending...

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