Obituaries

Randy Charles Lyons

Randy Charles Lyons

Mar 5, 2023

Randy Charles Lyons, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 5, 2023.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 12, 1966 the son of Sandra Kay Davis.  Randy had been a landscaper and member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church.  Fishing and hunting were his favorite hobbies.

His grandparents, Charles and Louise (Bolin) Lyons precede him...

Alma Daugherty

Alma Daugherty

Mar 3, 2023

Alma Whitehead Daugherty, age 84, of Stearns, Kentucky, widow of Verlin Daugherty, passed away on Friday, March 03, 2023, at Williamsburg Nursing Home.

Alma was a homemaker and attended House of Prayer Church, when she was younger she loved to play softball and was on a team.  She enjoyed being outdoors, doing yard work and her flower garden, cooking, signing...

Rev. Darrell Lee Vanover

Rev. Darrell Lee Vanover

Mar 2, 2023

Rev. Darrell Lee Vanover, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday March 2, 2023 at his beloved companion’s home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on September 24, 1946 the son of Mahan and Irene (Bryant) Vanover. Darrell had worked as a coal miner for the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company and was an...

Mazie Barnett

Mazie Barnett

Mar 2, 2023

Mazie Barnett, age 99 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died Thursday March 2, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 15, 1924 the daughter of Luther and Emily Etter (Patrick) Bryant.  Mazie had worked as a cook and maid in the motel and was a member of the...

Lois Jean Trammell

Lois Jean Trammell

Feb 27, 2023

Lois Jean Trammell, age 64 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Reginal Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 30, 1958 the daughter of Allen E. Thompson and Helen Juanita (Duncan) Smith.  Lois had worked as a machine operator for McCreary Manufacturing and was a member of the...

Luke Troxell

Luke Troxell

Feb 24, 2023

James “Luke” Luther Troxell, age 86 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, February 24, 2023 at his daughter’s home.

He was born in White Oak Junction, Kentucky on July 8, 1936 the son of George and Artie (Winchester) Troxell. Luke had worked on the production in several factories and was a member of the Hickory Knob United Baptist Church....

Oscar "Fuzz" Cornelius Catron

Oscar "Fuzz" Cornelius Catron

Feb 14, 2023

Oscar “Fuzz” Cornelius Catron, age 91 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Buchanan Place Health and Rehab in New Tazewell, Tennessee.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on September 15, 1931 the son of Walter and Nora (Perry) Catron. Oscar worked in the sawmill and of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed beehives, fishing, talking,...

Jerry Lee Ross

Jerry Lee Ross

Feb 3, 2023

Jerry Lee Ross, age 72, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Jerry was born on November 24, 1950 in Worley, Kentucky to the late Charlie Ross and Clara (King) Ross. Jerry was a truck driver and was of the Church of God faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, specifically camping and traveling. He didn't stay...

Paula Lynn Stephens

Paula Lynn Stephens

Feb 2, 2023



Paula Lynn Stephens departed this life for Heavenly home February 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Paula was born in McCreary Co, on March 23, 1962, to Lenville Perry (deceased) and Pauline "Faye" Hatfield. Sister to Sebrena Ball, Charles Perry (deceased), Page Bryant, and JoJo Stephens.  She was a beloved wife to Mike Stephens for 47 years....

Melvin Coffey

Melvin Coffey

Jan 30, 2023

Melvin Coffey, age 78 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Wolf Creek, Kentucky on October 8, 1944 the son of Leroy and Flora (Branscum) Coffey. Melvin was a coal miner for the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company, and a member of the Lower Wolf...

Rita Faye Heath

Rita Faye Heath

Jan 28, 2023

Rita Faye Heath, age 66 years, of Burnside, Kentucky died surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 31, 1956 the daughter of Estes Dee and Katherine (Bolin) Stanton. Rita had worked as a prep cook and was a member of the Blue John Bethel Church. Doing...

Gladys M. (Wyatt) Atkins

Gladys M. (Wyatt) Atkins

Jan 22, 2023

Gladys M. (Wyatt) Atkins, age 77 years, of Bean Station, Tennessee died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, Tennessee.

She was born in Wiborg, Kentucky on November 30, 1945 the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Martin) Wyatt.  Gladys was a homemaker and a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church.  She enjoyed working her garden,...

Leroy West

Leroy West

Jan 22, 2023

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Leroy West Sr., passed away peacefully at his home in Strunk,Ky, surrounded by his family. Leroy was 83, at his bedside were his children Alicia, Leroy Jr,and Rick; Rick’s wife Midori and Leroy’s grandchildren Ashley West and Cole Yancey, Alsofamily friend Connie Walters.

Leroy was born June 16, 1939, in Barthell, KY. He was the...

Nickie Lee Jones

Nickie Lee Jones

Jan 16, 2023

Nickie Lee Jones, age 58 years, of Waynesville, Missouri died Monday, January 16, 2023 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on February 3, 1964 the son of Viola Jones Smith.  Nickie was of the Baptist Faith. He loved his Harley Davidson, working on coal trucks, tinkering on vehicles in his garage, fishing,...

Susan Jean Vanover

Susan Jean Vanover

Jan 15, 2023

Susan Jean Troxell Vanover, age 61, of Revelo, KY died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

 

She was born in Tateville, KY on April 25, 1961. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Troxell and the late Marie Troxell Bray.  Susan loved her family more than life. She loved watching movies, crocheting, drawing and spending...

Jimmy Ray "Buck" Ross

Jimmy Ray "Buck" Ross

Jan 12, 2023

Jimmy Ray “Buck” Ross, age 74 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Baptist Health Corbin.

He was born in Strunk, Kentucky on February 5, 1948 the son of Starlin and Mae (Hodge) Ross.  Buck had worked as a coal miner and was a member of the Ross Grove United Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, riding...

Sandra Willa Creekmore

Sandra Willa Creekmore

Jan 7, 2023

Sandra Willa Creekmore, age 52 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on July 19, 1970 the daughter of Ola and Helen (Privett) Creekmore.  Sandra was a homemaker, member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing, camping, 4 wheeling, outdoors,...

Lawrence Wyatt

Lawrence Wyatt

Jan 4, 2023

Lawrence Wyatt, age 72 passed away in peace on January 4, 2023.

He was born May 15, 1950 to the late Harold and Ethel (Martin) Wyatt. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by his wife Mary (Troxell), his brothers Roy, Jim and Carl and his sisters Martha, Betty Lou, Norma Lee, Frances, Mary Jean and his...

Golmand Jones

Golmand Jones

Jan 2, 2023

Golmand Jones, 84, of Lafayette passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Franciscan East Hospital.

Golmand was born December 1, 1938 in Slavans, KY, to the late Luther and Myrtle (Koger) Jones.

He married Phyllis Pattengale in 1963 in Tennessee. She preceded him in passing on November 16, 2001.

Golmand worked as a Welder at Can Am Steel...

Louis Leon Hatfield

Louis Leon Hatfield

Dec 31, 2022

Louis Leon Hatfield, age 57 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on May 24, 1965 the son of Beachem and Molly Jean (Baird) Hatfield. Leon had worked for Jones’ Plastics as a machine operator, was a member of the South Pine Knot Church...