Obituaries
Doris G. Goins
Jan 16, 2024
Doris G. Goins, a beloved member of the community, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. Doris was born on February 17, 1962, in Somerset, Kentucky to late Eckle and Celta (Morgan) Bryant.Doris had a remarkable career as a cake decorator...
Cathy Diane Perry
Jan 16, 2024
Cathy Diane Perry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2024, in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Reginal Hospital. She was born on November 29, 1960, in Jellico, Tennessee. Cathy's departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.Cathy was an exceptional woman who took pride in her career as...
Nathaniel "Bud" Matthew Taylor
Jan 14, 2024
                                Nathaniel “Bud’ Matthew Taylor, age 79 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on February 28, 1944 the son of Luther and Bethena (Vanover) Taylor. Bud drove a tractor and trailer for about 25 years, where he enjoyed traveling the country and seeing the world. He then...
                                
Vernon "Bulldog" Dean Strunk
Jan 12, 2024
                                Vernon “Bulldog” Dean Strunk, age 85 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday January 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Stearns, Kentucky on April 29, 1938 the son of James William and Nancy (Strunk) Strunk. Vernon was a retired coal miner and truck driver and a member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending...
                                
Elizabeth "Beth" Crabtree Moore
Jan 12, 2024
                                Elizabeth “Beth” Crabtree Moore, age 66 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Friday, January 12, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on April 12, 1957 the daughter of Chester and Shirley Ethel (Taylor) Crabtree. Beth was a member of the Pine Knot Freewill Baptist Church, Coordinator for Special Needs at the McCreary County School System, machine...
                                
Noel Jeffrey Bryant
Jan 11, 2024
                                Noel Jeffrey Bryant, age 62 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Stearns, Kentucky on August 22, 1961 the son of Norman H. “Purt” and Mary Jo (Koger) Bryant. Jeff had worked in maintenance for OVC and was a of the Church of God Faith.
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Timothy Wayne Cordell
Jan 3, 2024
Timothy Wayne Cordell, age 54 years of Stearns, Kentucky diedWednesday, January 3, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital inSomerset, Kentucky.He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 14, 1969, the son of thelate Jack and Judy (Duncan) Cordell. He was of the Baptist faith,enjoyed watching UK Basketball, eating good food, playing withDominos, but he especially enjoyed spending...
            Dale Douglas Graham
Jan 2, 2024
                                Dale Douglas Graham, age 70 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died January 2, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Salno, California on February 10, 1953 the son of Lt. Col. Jim and Helda (Dunphy) Graham. He was a foster and adoptive father to a number of Children, an artist and sculptor with works in museums across the United States,...
                                
Charles Austin Perry
Jan 2, 2024
                                Charles Austin Perry, age 46 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Charles Ray and Beriella (Bryant) Perry.
His grandparents, Charlie and Laura (Cox) Perry and Vernon and Pearl (Cloud) Bryant precede him in death.
Survivors include his parents, Charles Ray...
                                
Carl Eugene Wright
Dec 29, 2023
                                Carl Eugene Wright, age 65 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, Kentucky.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 29, 1958 the son of Carl Dean and Alice (Betts) Wright. Carl had worked on a dairy farm and was a member of the City of Refuge Church.
Survivors...
                                
Larry A. Monday
Dec 26, 2023
                                 
 
In Loving Memory of Larry Alan Monday 
On December 26, 2023, at the age of 79, we bid farewell to Larry Alan Monday, born on February 1, 1944, in Tiffin, Ohio. Larry was the 2nd son of John Witcher Monday of Whitley City, KY, and Bonnie Sigmund of Tiffin, Ohio, and was joyously welcomed into the world by...
                                
Don Ray "Butch" Staffey
Dec 23, 2023
                                 
Don Ray (Butch) Staffey Departed this life on December 23, 2023 at his home in Clark Hollow Community of McCreary County, Kentucky. Don passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends.
Don Ray (Butch) Staffey was born in Scott County, Tennessee and had attained the age of 77 years and 11 months at his time of departure. Don was...
                                
Rhoda Pauline Partin
Dec 14, 2023
                                Rhoda Pauline Partin, age 72 years, of Fairfield, Ohio died Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Glen Meadows in Fairfield, Ohio.
She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on November 24, 1951 the daughter of Virgil and Ethel Mae (Perry) Keith. Pauline had been a Gift Shop Clerk at the Cumberland Falls State Park.
Her parents; husband, James Partin; daughter, Joy...
                                
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...
                                


