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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...

Diane  Lamona Jones

Diane Lamona Jones

Jun 28, 2022

Diane Lamona Jones, age 71 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Falmouth, Kentucky on March 21, 1951 the daughter of Ben and Wyona (Wright) Golden.  Diane had worked at the McCreary Health in Rehab as a CNA, Med Tech, and other various positions, and was a member of the Cedar...

Alton "Hoss" Lee  Cartwright

Alton "Hoss" Lee Cartwright

Jun 26, 2022

Alton “Hoss” Lee Cartwright, age 79 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Camden, Arkansas on August 14, 1942 the son of Rev. Howard and Betty (Langley) Cartwright.  Hoss had retired after 20 years and 6 months as a Warrant Officer from the US Army, during his military career he...

Ricky "DeeDee" Lee Laxton

Ricky "DeeDee" Lee Laxton

Jun 22, 2022

Ricky “DeeDee” Lee Laxton age56 years, of the Worley Community died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on September 1, 1965 the son of Delbert Dolen and Dorothy Daugherty. Dee had been a moonshiner and member of the First Otter Creek United Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching westerns, cookouts, gatherings, and spending...

Mae Bryant

Mae Bryant

Jun 19, 2022

Mae Bryant, age 82 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky, widow of Bobby Bryant, Sr., died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Sandhill, Kentucky on January 31, 1940 the daughter of Leslie and China (Perry) Bryant.  Mae had worked as a cook for the McCreary County School System and was a member of the Whitley City...

Doris  Lee Ball

Doris Lee Ball

Jun 16, 2022

Doris Lee Ball, age 78 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Day Ridge, Kentucky on April 14, 1944 the daughter of Loyd and Dollie Marie (Gibson) Tucker. Doris had served as Deputy Clerk in the McCreary County Clerk’s Office, enjoyed cooking and spending time...

Patsy  Ellen Keith

Patsy Ellen Keith

Jun 16, 2022

Patsy Ellen Keith, age 75 years, of the Wolf Ridge Community died June 16, 2022 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on January 1, 1947 the daughter of Earl Troxell and Audrey (Tucker) Troxell Gregory.  Patsy was a member of the Wolf Ridge United Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed...

Sean Thomas Jones

Sean Thomas Jones

Jun 12, 2022

Sean Thomas Jones, age 52 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday June 12, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 20, 1970 the son of Jerry Dwayne and Hazel B. (Phillips) Jones.  Sean had worked in the Custom Trim Packages for Cumberland Millworks; was a member of the Word of God Church in Jesus Name;...

Denise Johnson

Denise Johnson

Jun 6, 2022

Denise (Hatfield) Johnson, age 62 years, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of McCreary County, daughter of Donna Jean Bryant, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at her home.

Denise was the wife of Roy Johnson, and attended the Russell Cave Church of Christ, formerly the Taylor Ridge Baptist Church. She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Roy Hatfield and...

James Leon Hicks

James Leon Hicks

Jun 5, 2022

James Leon Hicks, age 69 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Bee Rock, Kentucky on September 22, 1952 the son of Jim and Audell (Vanover) Hicks.  Leon had worked as a Bus Driver for the McCreary County School System and an equipment operator...

Judy Kay Clark

Judy Kay Clark

Jun 1, 2022

Judy Kay Clark, age 61 years, of Revelo, Kentucky died Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 16, 1960 the daughter of Willie Elmer Cox and Clara Geneva (Ridener) Cox.  Judy had worked as a cook in the McCreary County School System, was a member of...

Virginia Lee Barnett

Virginia Lee Barnett

May 31, 2022

Virginia Lee Barnett, age 78 years, of Clinton, Tennessee died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

She was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on May 20, 1944 the daughter of Rev. Ruthel and Maggie (Bryant) Lynch.  Virginia had worked for RCA, was a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church, the Square-Dancing Club,...

Lola Allie (Mason) Dick

Lola Allie (Mason) Dick

May 25, 2022

Lola Allie (Mason) Dick, age 70, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed from this life Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.   Allie was born May 16, 1952 to Isaac Mason and Annie Mae Mason in McCreary County, Kentucky. 

She was of the Baptist faith and she enjoyed fishing, camping, cook outs and visiting the beach. She most of...

Linda Gayle Tucker

Linda Gayle Tucker

May 24, 2022

Linda Gayle Tucker, age 70 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 25, 1952 the daughter of Floyd and Katherine (Peterman) Walden. Linda was a homemaker, member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church and the North McCreary Fire Department...

Leonard L. Jones

Leonard L. Jones

May 23, 2022

Leonard L. Jones, age 92 years, of Revelo, Kentucky died Monday May 23, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Revelo, Kentucky on March 24, 1930 the son of Louis Robert Jones and Loretta Jones.  Leonard retired from the Jet Engine Plant for GE, served his country in the US Army; and was...

Marilyn "Granny" Joyce Sumner

Marilyn "Granny" Joyce Sumner

May 14, 2022

Marilyn “Granny” Joyce Sumner, age 79 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Wiborg, Kentucky on December 25, 1942 the daughter of Rev. France and Desda (Strunk) Jones. Marilyn was of the Baptist Faith being a member at the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, and she truly loved all her brothers...

Charles Curtis Ross

Charles Curtis Ross

May 12, 2022

Charles Curtis Ross, age 92, of Revelo, Kentucky found peace on May 12, 2022. He was surrounded by family, in his home, as per his last wishes.

Charles was born July 31, 1929. He was a sergeant in the Army Air Corps, serving in the Second World War and two tours in the Korean War. As a young man, Charles...

Melinda  Kay Perry

Melinda Kay Perry

May 6, 2022

Melinda Kay Perry, age 46 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, May 6, 2022 in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 23, 1975 the daughter of Wayne Dale Perry and Brenda Mae (Ridner) Perry. Melinda loved spending time with her family and friends.

Her mother; son, Dalton Wade Perry; and sister, Tabitha Ridner precedes...

Bro. Dow William Goodin

Bro. Dow William Goodin

May 3, 2022

Bro. Dow William Goodin, age 80 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his Home.

He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on December 21, 1941 the son of Willis P. and Linda Evelyn (Ridner) Goodin.  Dow had retired from the McCreary County School System as a bus driver and was elected as District 1 Magistrate serving...

Cleta Bryant

Cleta Bryant

May 2, 2022

Cleta Bryant, age 87 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died May 2, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on July 24, 1934 the daughter of Joe Morgan and Telvis (Anders) Morgan Hamilton.  Cleta was a homemaker and member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church. Her enjoyment in life was cooking, quilting, gardening, and busting black walnuts...

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