Obituaries
Nora Lucille Coleman
Sep 22, 2023
Nora Lucille Coleman, age 68 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Baptist Health Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on April 13, 1955 the daughter of the late Marvin and Angeline (Hicks) Hurd. Nora had worked as a meat packer and was a member of the Mill Creek Methodist...
Jewell Mossie Brooks
Sep 14, 2023
Jewell Mossie Brooks, age 84 years, of Elsmere, Kentucky died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 22, 1939 the daughter of Walter and Nora (Perry) Catron. Jewell was a homemaker and enjoyed coloring, TV, crossword puzzles, and shopping.
Her parents; husband, John Brooks; and brothers,...
Gerald McKinley Bryant
Sep 12, 2023
Gerald McKinley Bryant, age 73 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on September 5, 1950 the son of Billy and Mary (Vanover) Bryant. Gerald was a retired mechanic from the McCreary County School Bus Garage and a member of the Whitley City Church of God. Hunting,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Ross
Sep 10, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Ross, age 80 years, of the Worley Hilltop Community died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Worley, Kentucky on August 13, 1943 the son of Earl and Dovie (Boyatt) Ross. Ronnie had worked for the US Forest Service as a Forestyr Tech and was a member of the Lower Hickory Grove Baptist...
Janice Elaine Moore
Sep 9, 2023
Janice Elaine Moore, age 83 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home.
She was born September 10, 1939 the daughter of Junior and Virginia (Malm) Simpson. Janice had worked as a Registered Nurse, she also enjoyed being with family, taking care of her dog, Toby, Christmas and all the Holidays, and shopping.
Her parents;...
Debra Sue Stephens
Sep 4, 2023
Debra Sue Stephens, age 67 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Monday, September 4, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on November 25, 1955 the daughter of Elbert and Nancy (Loudermilk) Watson. Debra was a homemaker, and enjoyed being home with family and friends where she watched the children play.
Her parents; son, Eddie Davis;...
Della Ann Jones
Sep 4, 2023
Della Ann Jones, age 61 years, of the Beulah Heights Community died Monday September 4, 2023 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 19, 1962 the daughter of Leamon and Pearlie (Rose) Ridener. Della had worked as the Human Resource Manager for Lumber King Inc. and was a member of the Flat Rock...
Norman H. "Purt" Bryant
Aug 31, 2023
Norman H. "Purt" Bryant, age 87 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Stearns, Kentucky on June 20, 1936 the son of Albert Lincoln Bryant and Lucy Harp Bryant. Perk had worked for the Forest Service, State Highway Garage and Kingsford Charcoal Plant. He...
Pamela Jane Duncan
Aug 31, 2023
Pamela Jane Duncan, age 69 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Jean Wadle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Muncie, Indiana on January 16, 1954 the daughter of Alfred William West and Doreada Mae Hines. Pam had worked as a bookkeeper for the McCreary County School System, had worked tireless in the...
James Wayne Sellers
Aug 29, 2023
James Wayne Sellers, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee.
He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on January 21, 1947 the son of James Roy Sellers and Mada Jewel (Strunk) Roberts. James worked in upholstery and carpeting, and loved hunting and fishing.
His parents and brother, Myron...
Shannon Jones
Aug 26, 2023
Shannon Jones, age 54 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday August 26, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 26, 1968, the daughter of Barkley and Jennette (Perry) Jones. She was a machine operator at OVC and a member of the Marshes Siding Church of God. Shannon enjoyed...
Clayton Scott Coffey
Aug 22, 2023
Clayton Scott Coffey, age 54 years, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in his hometown of Anderson, Indiana.
He was born in Anderson, Indiana on November 29, 1968 the son of Thurston and Sue (Gibson) Coffey. Clayton was a member of the Lower Wolf Creek United Baptist Church.
He was a roofer by trade but was a jack of all trades....
Lora Mae Ross
Aug 22, 2023
Lora Mae Ross, age 81 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Worley, Kentucky on October 7, 1941 the daughter of Jasper and Pinkie (Hill) Ross. Lora had been the owner of Wilson’s Carpet and enjoyed playing Bingo, cooking, and being with her grandchildren.
Her parents; brothers, Jasper Ross, Jr.,...
Eula O. Vanover
Aug 20, 2023
Eula O. Vanover, age 87 years, of Tarpon Springs, Florida died Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on February 5, 1937 the daughter of Bug and Ora Mae (Vanover) Taylor. Eula had been a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
Her parents; husband, Herman Vanover; and sons, Jeff Vanover and Timothy Vanover precede...
LOIS ANN DOBBS
Aug 15, 2023
Lois Ann Dobbs, age 66, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Born in Monticello, Kentucky, on December 5, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Amp Gregory and Georgie Haynes. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her long-time companion, Jim Shook, two...
Earl Edward Sumner
Aug 14, 2023
Earl Edward Sumner, age 65 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on September 27, 1957 the son of Jerome and Nellie (Bryant) Sumner. Earl had been a Deputy Jailor at the McCreary County Jail and was a member of the Day...
Melvin Lee Ball
Aug 11, 2023
Melvin Lee Ball, age 57 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Joplin, Missouri on July 17, 1966 the son of Melvin Hill and Betty (Ball) Foster. Melvin was a member of the Murphy Ridge Church of God. He enjoyed gardening, mowing, his dogs, fishing,...
Curtis Bryant
Aug 9, 2023
Curtis Bryant, age 77 years, of Spalding, Nebraska died August 9, 2023 in Albion, Nebraska.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 30, 1945 the son of Ancil Lee and Edna (Cox) Bryant. Curtis was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed watching movies and mowing lawns.
His parents; 2 infant brothers; sisters, Margaret Jones, Flossie Litton, Janet Sue...
Roy A. Phillips
Aug 9, 2023
Roy A. Phillips, age 79 years, of McCreary County, Kentucky died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on April 7, 1944 the son of Harley and Martha (Jones) Phillips. Roy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.
His parents; wife, Jackauline (Canada) Phillips; daughter, Carolyn Phillips; brother, Harley Phillips,...

Flonnie Mae Barnett
Aug 8, 2023
Flonnie Mae Barnett, age 66 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Continued Care Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on June 19, 1957 the daughter of James Arnold Barnett and Audrey Slaven. Flonnie had been a homemaker.
Her parents; son, Jerry Barnett; and brothers, Roy Barnett, Lloyd Barnett, and Hoyt...