Obituaries
Deola Grace Shannon
Oct 30, 2022
Deola Grace Shannon, age 90 years, of the Smithtown Community died Sunday, October 30, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Morgan County, Tennessee on July 21, 1932 the daughter of John Aaron and Della (Mosier) Diden. Deola had retired from Kroger as a deli worker, and was a member of the Pleasant Rock United Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
William Thomas Haas
Oct 28, 2022
HAAS, WILLIAM THOMAS - Beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. Haas (nee Maxwell); Devoted father of Vickie Lynn (Steven) Bunton, Tina Haas, Elizabeth (Earl) Muncy, William B. (Nicki) Haas, and the late James T. Haas; Loving grandfather of Brandon, Ashley, Kyle, Megan, Clayton, Mathew, Dylan, Kassi, William, and Katelynn; Great grandfather of Noah and Hayes; Dear brother of Sonny...
Karen Lee Thomas
Oct 28, 2022
Karen Lee Thomas, age 70 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Friday October 28, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 24, 1952 the daughter of Clifford and Lois (Powell) Clark. Karen had been a homemaker and worked as a CNA for a short while, and was a member of the Whitley City Church of...
Phyllis Claxton
Oct 24, 2022
Phyllis Delores Claxton, age 74 years, of Strunk, KY., passed away at Baptist Health Lexington Hospital on October 24, 2022, She was born on September 18, 1948 in Strunk, KY to the late Willard and Ella Mae King.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Claxton; brothers; Ronnie, Donnie and David King,...
Austin Worley
Oct 22, 2022
Austin Worley, age 91 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on February 9, 1931 the son of Andy C. and Martha Jane (Barnett) Worley. Austin had worked as a truck driver which was his greatest enjoyment in life. In his past...
Hansford Stephens
Oct 21, 2022
Hansford Stephens, Age 75, son of the late Artie and Hazel Litton Stephens, died October 21, 2022 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.
He was born September 27, 1947, Hansford was of the Church of God faith, he enjoyed fishing and talking on the CB, his handle was Night Crawler.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Irene Frances Crabtree
Oct 20, 2022
Irene Francis (Strunk) Crabtree, age 88 years, of Pine Knot, KY., passed away at Baptist Health Corbin Hospital on October 20, 2022, she was the wife of the late Ernest Crabtree whom she married on September 5, 1949. She was born on June 19, 1934 in Winfield, TN to the late Ray and Nola Strunk.
In addition to her husband...

R. Elaine Garrett
Oct 19, 2022
R. Elaine Garrett, age 83 years, of Corbin, Kentucky died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Baptist Health, Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born in Detroit, MI on May 21, 1939 the daughter of the late Piter and Alta Caauwe Abarhamse. Elaine enjoyed cooking, collecting cookbooks and taking care of her beloved pets. She also enjoyed spending time with her special friends,...
Joshua Allen Goodin
Sep 24, 2022
Joshua Allen Goodin, age 32 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 23, 1990 the son of Gregory and Donna (Cordell) Goodin. Josh had served as a special deputy for the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office, Assistant Chief of the North McCreary Fire Department, a member...
Dora Etta Bryant
Sep 12, 2022
Dora Etta Bryant, age 85 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Pleasant Run, Kentucky on May 21, 1937 the daughter of Arthur “Cricket” and Minnie (Worley) Gilreath. Dora enjoyed ginseng hunting, and 4 wheeling, but her greatest joy was taking care of her...
Reba Gay Elkins
Sep 6, 2022
Reba Gay Elkins, age 86 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday September 6, 2022 at the McCreary Health and Rehab in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
She was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on March 6, 1936 the daughter of Leonard and Gracie (Ross) Barnett. Reba had worked for Atlas Linen and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed watching birds, gardening...
Cecil "Jake" Moore
Sep 4, 2022
Cecil “Jake” Moore, age 81 years, 5 months, and 29 days, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on March 7, 1941 the son of Elmer and Bessie (Branham) Moore. Cecil was a member of the Hayes Creek Church of God. He served 22 years in the United States Army and...
Burl Dority
Sep 3, 2022
Burl Dority, age 62, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Burl was born in Oneida, Tennessee on December 29, 1959, to the late Arthur Dority and the late Lucy (Strunk) Dority. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and loved fishing, chewing tobacco, and watching...
Jimmy Sylvester Shook II
Sep 3, 2022
Jimmy Sylvester Shook II, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on May 28, 1950 the son of Sylvester and Goldie (Gregory) Shook. Jimmy was a coal miner and a member of the Mt. View United Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and telling jokes.
He...
Janice Marie Bryant
Aug 28, 2022
Janice Marie Bryant, age 71 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died August 28, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on December 8, 1950 the daughter of Everett and Ruth (King) Taylor. Janice had worked as a seamstress for the Shirt Factory and ABC, and had operated the J and R...
Peggy Jean Little
Aug 27, 2022
Peggy Jean Little, age 64 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 5, 1958 the daughter of Henry Perkins and Julie Perkins Hooter, and was later adopted by George and Opal Russell. Peggy had worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant,...
Joyce Ann Worley
Aug 25, 2022
Joyce Ann Worley, age 60 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on February 21, 1962 the daughter of George William Whitehead and Doris Jean (Daugherty) Hall. Joyce had worked for the McCreary County School District as a Food Service Supervisor and...
David Earl Meadows
Aug 22, 2022
David Earl Meadows, age 66 years, of Whitely City, Kentucky died Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on June 29, 1956 the son of Andrew and Reba (Leveridge) Meadows. David was a Minister for the United Methodist Church, and his favorite past times were reading and listening to music, and singing in...
Tyler Mark Chitwood
Aug 17, 2022
Tyler Mark Chitwood, Age 24, son of John Quincey and Kimberly Ann Trammell Chitwood., died August 17, 2022.
He was born January 26, 1998, Tyler enjoyed motorcycle riding, working out at with his Gym family, but he most enjoyed spending time with his fiancé, children, family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé; Briana...
Frona Sue Bryant
Aug 10, 2022
Frona Sue Bryant (nee Maxey), 84, passed in the care of her loving family on August 10, 2022 in Maineville, Oh.
Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Maxey and Nora Bell Stephens, son Richard E. Bryant, and grandson Dakota Bryant.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Willie E. Bryant, her children Connie (Jerry), Roger (Patty),...