Obituaries

Virginia Lee Barnett

Virginia Lee Barnett

May 31, 2022

Virginia Lee Barnett, age 78 years, of Clinton, Tennessee died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

She was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on May 20, 1944 the daughter of Rev. Ruthel and Maggie (Bryant) Lynch.  Virginia had worked for RCA, was a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church, the Square-Dancing Club,...

Lola Allie (Mason) Dick

Lola Allie (Mason) Dick

May 25, 2022

Lola Allie (Mason) Dick, age 70, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed from this life Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.   Allie was born May 16, 1952 to Isaac Mason and Annie Mae Mason in McCreary County, Kentucky. 

She was of the Baptist faith and she enjoyed fishing, camping, cook outs and visiting the beach. She most of...

Linda Gayle Tucker

Linda Gayle Tucker

May 24, 2022

Linda Gayle Tucker, age 70 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 25, 1952 the daughter of Floyd and Katherine (Peterman) Walden. Linda was a homemaker, member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church and the North McCreary Fire Department...

Leonard L. Jones

Leonard L. Jones

May 23, 2022

Leonard L. Jones, age 92 years, of Revelo, Kentucky died Monday May 23, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Revelo, Kentucky on March 24, 1930 the son of Louis Robert Jones and Loretta Jones.  Leonard retired from the Jet Engine Plant for GE, served his country in the US Army; and was...

Marilyn "Granny" Joyce Sumner

Marilyn "Granny" Joyce Sumner

May 14, 2022

Marilyn “Granny” Joyce Sumner, age 79 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Wiborg, Kentucky on December 25, 1942 the daughter of Rev. France and Desda (Strunk) Jones. Marilyn was of the Baptist Faith being a member at the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, and she truly loved all her brothers...

Charles Curtis Ross

Charles Curtis Ross

May 12, 2022

Charles Curtis Ross, age 92, of Revelo, Kentucky found peace on May 12, 2022. He was surrounded by family, in his home, as per his last wishes.

Charles was born July 31, 1929. He was a sergeant in the Army Air Corps, serving in the Second World War and two tours in the Korean War. As a young man, Charles...

Melinda  Kay Perry

Melinda Kay Perry

May 6, 2022

Melinda Kay Perry, age 46 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, May 6, 2022 in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 23, 1975 the daughter of Wayne Dale Perry and Brenda Mae (Ridner) Perry. Melinda loved spending time with her family and friends.

Her mother; son, Dalton Wade Perry; and sister, Tabitha Ridner precedes...

Bro. Dow William Goodin

Bro. Dow William Goodin

May 3, 2022

Bro. Dow William Goodin, age 80 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his Home.

He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on December 21, 1941 the son of Willis P. and Linda Evelyn (Ridner) Goodin.  Dow had retired from the McCreary County School System as a bus driver and was elected as District 1 Magistrate serving...

Cleta Bryant

Cleta Bryant

May 2, 2022

Cleta Bryant, age 87 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died May 2, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on July 24, 1934 the daughter of Joe Morgan and Telvis (Anders) Morgan Hamilton.  Cleta was a homemaker and member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church. Her enjoyment in life was cooking, quilting, gardening, and busting black walnuts...

Terry Gayle Jones Hopper

Terry Gayle Jones Hopper

Apr 30, 2022

Terry Gayle Jones Hopper, age 60 years, of Sawyer, Kentucky died Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Lena Davis’s home in Whitley City, Kentucky on April 12, 1962 the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hicks) and Earl Ridner. She was one of fourteen children. Terry enjoyed spending time with...

Dennis Roy Hale

Dennis Roy Hale

Apr 25, 2022

Dennis “Roy” Hale, Age 78, husband of Marie Cox Hale of Whitley City, KY., passed away April 25, 2022 at his residence.

He was born September 18, 1943, the son of the late Edward and Effie Taylor Morris.  Roy was very proud to be retired after 22 years serving our Country from the US Navy with the Rank of Senior...

Galia  Ann Stephens

Galia Ann Stephens

Apr 17, 2022

Galia Ann Stephens, age 75 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on December 14, 1946 the daughter of Roy and Mary (Ryan) Perkins. Galia was a retired School Teacher for the McCreary County School System and a member of the Whitley...

Dessie Ball Stewart

Dessie Ball Stewart

Apr 16, 2022

Dessie Ball Stewartage 92, of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022.

She was a Christian and a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston, Tennessee.  She was born December 5, 1929 to the late Benjamin F. Ball and Elsie (Vanover) Ball. 

Beside her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Glen Stewart; infant son,...

Mistina Perry

Mistina Perry

Apr 16, 2022

Mistina Perry, age 45 years, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 28, 1977 the daughter of Ronnie Perry and Carolyn (Spradlin) Crabtree. Mistina enjoyed the outdoors.

Her father Ronnie Perry and Margaret Unsicker who raised her and Mistina called mom precedes her in death.

Survivors include a...

Laura Renee Smith

Laura Renee Smith

Apr 9, 2022

Laura Renee Smith age 38 of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a long battle with renal failure. She went peacefully with her loving mother by her side. 

She was born on December 7, 1983 in Somerset, Kentucky to Donnie Hamilton and Janie (Smith) Perry.

Prior to her...

Sally Loretta Watson

Sally Loretta Watson

Apr 8, 2022

Sally Loretta Watson, age 82 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Friday, April 8, 2022 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center.

She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on August 25, 1939 the daughter of John Riley and Nannie Strunk.  Sally was a homemaker and a member of the Ross Grove United Baptist and The Laurel Heights OES #288. She...

JOY DANIELLE BRADEN

JOY DANIELLE BRADEN

Apr 7, 2022

Joy Danielle Braden, age 29, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset on December 31, 1992, the daughter of Steve Keith and Stacey Lyons.  She is preceded in death by grandparents: Joyce Lyons and Danny Lyons.

Surviving family include her children: Gracelynn Braden Coffey of Whitley City,...

Glenna Sue Coffey

Glenna Sue Coffey

Apr 7, 2022

Glenna Sue Coffey (Dobbs), age 68 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born on April 6, 1954 to Gurstle and Clovie Dobbs (Gregory) in Scott County, Tennessee. She loved working puzzles and making beautiful flower arrangements. She took time to read her Bible every night.

She...

Daniel Roscoe Vanover

Daniel Roscoe Vanover

Apr 6, 2022

Daniel Roscoe Vanover, age 37 years, of Elyria, Ohio died Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 29, 1984 the son of Carl and Teresa (Goodin) Vanover. Daniel had worked in Tree Service, was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church, enjoyed cutting wood, hanging with his friends, but his...

Tracy Lynn Phillips

Tracy Lynn Phillips

Apr 3, 2022

Tracy Lynn Phillips, age 50 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 22, 1971 the daughter of Eddie Lee and Penny (Gregory) Phillips. Tracy had worked for ABC as a supply Clerk, was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist...