Obituaries

Marlene Crabtree

Marlene Crabtree

May 7, 2023

Marlene Crabtree, age 65, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee on May 7, 2023. Marlene was the widow of Roy Crabtree. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Thomas Swafford and the late Rosa (Marshall) Swafford on May 28, 1957. She was known for taking care of the home and...

GENE ROY ROSS

GENE ROY ROSS

May 7, 2023

Gene Roy Ross, age 68, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky on Sunday, May 7, 2023. 

Gene was born to the late Charles Curtis Ross and the late Marie Edna (Baird) Ross on July 9, 1954. He was of the Baptist faith and a member at the Lower Hickory Grove United Baptist...

Velia (Clark) Worley

Velia (Clark) Worley

May 5, 2023

Velia Edith (Clark) Worley, age 72, of Revelo, Kentucky passed away at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Velia was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on December 4, 1950 to the late Kelly Clark and the late Dorothy (Taylor) Clark. She was the widow of Charles Worley Jr. She was known for being a caretaker, frequently caring...

Cindy Elaine Taylor

Cindy Elaine Taylor

May 5, 2023

Cindy Elaine Taylor, age 52, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023, surrounded by family. Cindy was born in Lebanon, Tennessee on November 13, 1970, to Douglas and Peggy (Turner) Taylor.

Cindy loved her family and friends to the fullest. She loved spending time with her husband, Billy; son, Doug, and the rest...

Nicholas "Nick" Aaron Anderson

Nicholas "Nick" Aaron Anderson

Apr 30, 2023

Nicholas “Nick” Aaron Anderson, age 36 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 21, 1987 the son of Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Anderson and Sharon (Vaughn) Anderson.  Nick had worked as a logger and was a member of the Cedar Grove United Baptist...

Thurstal Mason Taylor

Thurstal Mason Taylor

Apr 28, 2023

Thurstal Mason Taylor, age 72 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, April 28, 2023 at his home.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 22, 1950 the son of Troy Mason Sears and Manda Aline Goodin.  Thurstal had worked as a logger and was a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching westerns, fishing,...

Flora Cox

Flora Cox

Apr 25, 2023

Flora (Spradlin) Cox, age 93, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Flora was born in Stearns to the late Fred Spradlin and the late Flossie (Waters) Spradlin on March 14, 1930. She loved sewing, fishing, and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Arles Douglas; her...

Denver "Pig" Rollins

Denver "Pig" Rollins

Apr 18, 2023

Denver “Pig’ Rollins, age 85 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on May 16, 1937 the son of A.O. and Tavie Jane (Vanover) Rollins.  Pig had worked as a logger and was an avid hunter of turkey and deer.

His parents;...

Rolla Raymond Gault III

Rolla Raymond Gault III

Apr 17, 2023

Rolla Raymond Gault III, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died April 17, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 20, 1966 the son of Rolla Ronald Gault II and Judy (Heath) Gault. Ray had worked in the Sheet Metal Business and was a former member of the...

Judson Henry Wright

Judson Henry Wright

Apr 16, 2023

Judson Henry Wright, age 88 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the Signature Health and Rehab in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on June 23, 1934 the son of Royce and Madeline (Henry) Wright. Judson. Judson had worked in maintenance for the McCreary County School System, was a member of the...

Gary Lee Tucker

Gary Lee Tucker

Apr 11, 2023

Gary Lee Tucker, age 40 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died April 11, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 7, 1982 the son of Gary and Debra (Ross) Tucker. Gary Lee had worked in Janitorial services and was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed, camping and fishing, but above anything else...

Beverly Janine Jones

Beverly Janine Jones

Apr 11, 2023



Beverly Janine Jones, age 53, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on April 11, 2023.

Beverly was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 9, 1969 to Lonnie Jones and Alice Faye (Shoopman) Jones. She was very crafty, she liked to paint, draw, and complete crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her family,...

Joey Edward Vanover

Joey Edward Vanover

Apr 10, 2023

Joey Edward Vanover, age 62 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died April 10, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 5, 1960 the son of Lloyd and Virginia (Huddleston) Vanover. Joey had worked in construction, enjoyed anything Native American, ginsenging, and being outdoors.

His parents; wife, Letha (Perry) Vanover; brothers, Homer Vanover, Benjamin Vanover, and Dewayne Vanover; and sisters,...

Douglas Vaughn

Douglas Vaughn

Mar 29, 2023

Douglas Vaughn, age 62 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Slavans, Kentucky on January 12, 1961 the son of Lewis “Buddy” and Dorothy Mae (Phillips) Vaughn. Doug was Superintendent for Otis Minnesota Services and member of the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church. Being known as the...

Robert "Bob" D. Jones

Robert "Bob" D. Jones

Mar 20, 2023

Robert “Bob” D. Jones, age 84 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, March 20, 2023 at home in Stearns, Kentucky.

Bob was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on March 12, 1939 the son of the late Rufus and Eva (Perkins) Jones. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Thelma (Jones) Jones; sister, Bertha Ross; and brother,...

Hudy Goins

Hudy Goins

Mar 19, 2023

Hudy Goins, age 58 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on March 27, 1964 the son of Marvin and Purlina Jane (Caldwell) Goins.  Hudy had worked for the McCreary County School System as a Custodian. Fishing, riding his motorcycle, spending time with friends and grandchildren was...

Carl D. Barnett

Carl D. Barnett

Mar 14, 2023

Carl D. Barnett, age 65 years, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home.

He was born August 19, 1957 the son of Leonard and Gracie (Ross) Barnett in Whitley City, Kentucky.  Carl had worked as maintenance in the hospital.

His parents; sister, Reba Elkins; and brother, Marvin Ralph Barnett precede him in death.

Survivors include his...

Ronald L. Tapley

Ronald L. Tapley

Mar 14, 2023

Ronald L. Tapley, age 83 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Danville, Kentucky on December 28, 1939 the son of Jasper and Vertie (Watters) Tapley. Ronald had worked as a dispatcher for a taxi service and was a member of the East Appletree...

Janet Sue Wilson

Janet Sue Wilson

Mar 8, 2023

Janet Sue Wilson, age 66 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 26, 1956 the daughter of Theodore and Mildred (Vanover) Bryant.  Janet was a registered nurse working for Lake Cumberland Home Health as Regional Supervisor and at McCreary County Health and Rehab.  She enjoyed cooking, reading,...

Alton Leon McCoy

Alton Leon McCoy

Mar 7, 2023

Alton Leon, McCoy, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 7. 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on March 10, 1966 the son of Arlie Rufus McCoy and Mary Ruth (Ridner) Wood.  Alton was a member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church, loved being outdoors,...