Obituaries
Marcus Corder
Dec 30, 2022
Carroll Marcus Corder, age 72 years, of the Worley Hilltop Community died Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on August 9, 1950 the son of Elbert and Randy Geneva (Jones) Corder. Mark had worked in his business Corder’s Fuel, driving the School Bus for The McCreary County School District, as well as...
Mary Lou Vanover
Dec 26, 2022
Mary Lou Vanover, age 61 years, of the Sandhill Community died Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on April 16, 1961 the daughter of Clifton and Minnie Virginia (Strunk) Threet. Mary had worked as a cook for the McCreary County School System, was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, and...
Florence Elaine West
Dec 26, 2022
Florence Elaine West, age 81 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday December 26, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on March 30, 1941 the daughter of Robert Benjamin and Mary Ada (Hammac) Fultz. Elaine had worked 25years at the Ford Motor Company Cafeteria as a cook, was a member of the Petersburg Missionary Baptist Church, a...
Louie George Hill
Dec 25, 2022
Louie George Hill, age 57 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Hilltop, Kentucky on June 17, 1965 the son of Arlie B. and Etta (Watters) Hill. Louie was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, and enjoyed cutting wood and riding his mule.
His parents and brother, Roger...
Elva Perkins
Dec 23, 2022
Elva Perkins, age 92 years, of Revelo, Kentucky died December 23, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Duck Run, Kentucky on September 14, 1930 the daughter of Leslie and China (Perry) Bryant. Elva was a member of the First Baptist Church Whitley City and had worked on an assembly line. Her enjoyments of life were going to church...
John Wayne Stanton, Jr.
Dec 13, 2022
John Wayne Stanton, Jr. age 36 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born in Belton, Texas on August 3, 1986 the son of John Wayne Stanton and Carla K. (Rose) Stanton. John had worked as a welder for Hendrickson, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife,...
Jacob Doyle Watson
Dec 12, 2022
Jacob Doyle Watson, age 25 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, December 12, 2022 at Whitley City, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 23, 1997 the son of Frankie Doyle Watson and Bessie Eileen (Kirk) Watson. Jacob had worked in construction and was a member of the Pleasant Rock United Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Johnny Ray Hutchinson
Dec 12, 2022
Johnny Ray Hutchinson, age 53 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, December 12, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 17, 1969 the son of Mary Lou Hutchinson. Johnny had worked for Toyota on the Assembly line and was a member of the City of Refuge Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time...
Michael Wayne Wyatt
Dec 8, 2022
Michael Wayne Wyatt, age 64 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on December 9, 1957 the son of Harold and Ethel (Martin) Wyatt. Mike had worked as a truck driver, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and served his country in the United States Marine Corp..
His parents; children,...
Jennifer Kay Bryant
Dec 6, 2022
Jennifer Kay Bryant, age 56 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 8, 1966 the daughter of Eckle Bryant and Cleta (Morgan) Bryant. Jennifer had worked as an LPN, was a member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church, and enjoyed making flower arrangements, fishing and spending...
Katherine "Kathy" Y. Adams
Dec 4, 2022
Katherine “Kathy” Y. Adams, age 72 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on July 20, 1950 the daughter of Denver Adams and Geraldine (Hughes) Adams. Kathy had worked an Independent Insurance Agent, and at Crabtree-Wilson Insurance Agency before her retirement. She was a very faithful member of the...
Bertha Clark
Nov 29, 2022
Bertha Clark, age 78, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away at the Baptist Health Corbin hospital on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Bertha was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on Sunday, January 23, 1944, to the late Ottis Clark and the late Grace (Jones) Clark Foster. She loved to read her bible, playing with birds, driving to see the scenery, and...
Denzil Leon Tapley
Nov 27, 2022
Denzil Leon Tapley, age 77 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his daughter’s home.
He was born in Barthell, Kentucky on January 9, 1945 the son of George Lewis Tapley and Pearl (Watters) Tapley. Leon had worked as a high lift driver for McCreary County Hardwoods, and served his country in the US Army. He enjoyed...
Kenneth Lee Troxell
Nov 19, 2022
Kenneth Lee Troxell, age 35 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Saturday November 19, 2022 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky, January 2, 1987 the son of Dillard Troxell Jr. and Janice (Warman) Thomas. Kenneth had worked as a logger and enjoyed four wheeling and fishing.
He is preceded in...
1SGT Gary Bruce McMeen
Nov 13, 2022
1SGT Gary Bruce McMeen, age 82 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Sunday, November 13 2022 at his home.
He was born in Metamora, Illinois on January 31, 1940 the son of Bruce V. and Martha (Gillett) McMeen. Gary had served over 21 years in the US Army, where he done several tours in Vietnam. Gary along with Col. Sherrill...
Joy Lynn Ramsey
Nov 10, 2022
On the afternoon of Thursday, November 10, 2022, Joy Lynn (Riley) Ramsey passed away at the age of 72. Joy was born to Robert and Mary (Swigert) Riley on May 21, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Joy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James (Jim) D. Ramsey; her beloved son, James (Jamie) D. Ramsey II; and her sister...
Kinzella Vanover
Nov 7, 2022
Kinzella Vanover age 86 years, of the Worley Hilltop Community died Monday, November 7, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Day Ridge, Kentucky on May 4, 1936 the daughter of Russell and Minnie (Waters) Keith. Kinzella had worked in the Shirt Factory, but best known for being the caregiver for everyone around her especially, children of whom many...
Dewey Wade Wilson
Nov 4, 2022
Dewey Wade Wilson, age 66 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday November 4, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Hamilton County, Ohio on December 8, 1956 the son of Dewey Levi and Patsy (Jones) Wilson. Dewey had worked as a machinist for Siemens, and enjoyed 4 wheeling, traveling, and doing amateur photography.
His parents; and brothers, Jeff...
Irene Sumner Perry
Nov 2, 2022
Irene Sumner Perry, age 84 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.
She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on June 26, 1938 the daughter of Elbert and Dora (Cox) Sumner. Irene was a cook at the Falls Motel. She was a member at Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church. Irene enjoyed...
Sandra Gail Spradlin
Oct 30, 2022
Sandra Gail Spradlin, age 73 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on December 24, 1948 the daughter of Arvel and Vivian (Phillips) Posey. Sandra was the owner and operator of the Paradise Café, Eagle Falls, Blue Ribbon Café, and Country Café, and...