Obituaries
Earlie Spradlin
Apr 7, 2025
Earlie Spradlin, 86, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday,
April 7, 2025.
Earlie was born December 8, 1938, in Sawyer, KY, to the late Levi and Mila
(Bryant) Spradlin. On May 3, 1957, he married the love of his life, Francis
Gerline (Rollins) in Jellico, TN and she preceded him in death on January 11,
1994.
Earlie was a devoted father to...
Jerry Milford "Grave Digger" Bryant
Apr 5, 2025
Jerry Milford “Grave Digger” Bryant age 75 of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Signature Health Care in Pine Knot.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 11, 1949 the son of the late Herstle and Thelma (Manning) Bryant. Jerry was a Grave Digger by trade and he loved to work.
He is preceded in death by...
S. T. Keith
Mar 29, 2025
S.T. Keith, 95, of Walton, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The son of the late Roy and Martha Leona {McCullah} Keith, S.T. was born in Yamacraw, KY on December 10, 1929. S.T. was a Machinist for many years and went on to dedicate 20 years of his career to G.E. Aerospace, where his skilled...
Shirley Ann Waters
Mar 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Waters, age 88 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on June 25, 1936 the daughter of the late Wilburn and Maudie (Young) Winchester. Shirley had been a beautician at her own shop, truck driver, a bus monitor for the McCreary County...
Andrew “AJ” Jackson Smith
Mar 22, 2025
Andrew Smith, known to his family and friends as A.J. or Jack, 79, of Bucyrus, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 after a short illness.
A.J. was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Anna Garcia-Smith. A.J. was born June 8, 1945, in Sawyer, Kentucky, to the late Lola and Lummer Smith.
Survivors include his children, Vicky Jo (Duane) Albers...
Clyde “Mitch” Smith
Mar 21, 2025
Clyde “Mitch” Smith, 72, of Tiffin, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
Clyde was born June 14, 1952, in Tiffin, to the late Lummer and Lola (Hicks) Smith. He married Catherine (Everhart) in Tiffin on January 5, 1985 and she survives in Tiffin.
Other survivors include his children, Michelle (Mike) Kipps of...
Roland Edward Sumler
Mar 16, 2025
Roland Edward Sumler, age 87 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on March 19, 1937 the son of the late Wilie Oscar Sumler and Nancy M. (Stephens) Sumler. Roland was a mechanic, served his country in the US Army, and attended...
Richard Steve Stephens
Mar 13, 2025
Richard Steve Stephens, age 80 years, of Bronston, Kentucky died Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was born July 6, 1944 the son of the late Henry Clark Stephens and Gladys (Elmore) Stephens. Steve had been a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force.
In addition to his...
Betty Jo Bryant
Mar 12, 2025
Betty Jo Bryant, age 83 years, of Nicholasville, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at her home.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 13, 1941 the daughter of the late Joe and Janey (Corder) Strunk. Betty had been a homemaker and of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed her family and fur babies. Above all she was the best...
Janice Staley
Mar 7, 2025
Janice Earleen Staley, age 81 years,10 months and 7 days, of Whitley City, Kentucky, widow of the late Calvin Staley, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, on April 29, 1943. Janice was a receptionist for the McCreary County Health Department. She enjoyed working on her farm, singing, and...
Barbara Jean Trammell
Mar 4, 2025
Barbara Jean Trammell, age 70 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 20, 1954 the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Cooper) Morgan. Barbara was a homemaker and member of the Marsh Creek Baptist. She loved doing crafts, but her greatest...
Stratty M. Hurt
Mar 4, 2025
Stratty M. Hurt, age 79 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Pisgah, Kentucky on January 14, 1946 the son of the late Charlie and Fannie (Coffey) Hurt. Stratty had worked as a truck driver and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR...
Jimmy Darrell Cox, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
Jimmy Darrell Cox, Jr., age 58 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died, Tuesday March 4, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born June 29, 1966 the son of the late Jimmy “Joe” Darrell Cox and Brenda Sue (Ross) Cox. Jimmy had worked in Construction, enjoyed collecting old money, cars, fishing, nut especially his grandchildren.
In addition...
Mary Lou Hutchinson
Mar 3, 2025
Mary Lou Hutchinson, age 74 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Baptist Health Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born in Jamestown, Tennessee on July 27, 1950 the daughter of the late Raliegh Edward and Virgie Mary (Andreson) Hutchinson. She was a homemaker and member of the Hope City Church. Thrift shopping, cooking, sewing, crocheting, and being...
Candy Dawn Stanton-Whitehead
Feb 27, 2025
Candy Dawn Stanton Whitehead, age 42 years, daughter of John and Carla “Kay” Rose Stanton, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 1, 1982. Candy worked at Walmart as a cashier. She enjoyed her turtle farm, collecting rocks, and traveling, but her greatest joy was spending...
Austin Lee Carpenter
Feb 23, 2025
Austin Lee Carpenter, age 14 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on January 21, 2011 the son of Joseph Carpenter and Kimberly (Letner) Carpenter. Austin was a student in McCreary County Middle School and a member of the Open-Door Ministries. Austin enjoyed being...
Oliver Coffey
Feb 20, 2025
Oliver Coffey, age 81 years, of the Clark Hollow Community, died Thursday February 20, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky on February 15, 1944 the son of the late Frank Oliver and Sarah Jane (Gregory) Coffey. Oliver had worked in the sawmill and was a member of the Concord Baptist...
Bonnie Faye Webb
Feb 15, 2025
Bonnie Faye Webb, age 82 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born January 22, 1943 the daughter of the late Zeb and Dessie (Sumner) Perry. Bonnie had been a machine operator at the Shirt Factory and a caretaker at Quest and a member of the Roberts Chapel...
Gary Gene Clark
Feb 14, 2025
Gary Gene Clark, age 64 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, February 14, 2025 at his mother’s home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on April 27, 1960 the son of Elmer “Shorty Edwin Clark and Glenna L. (Canada) Clark. Gary had been a coal miner for Blue Diamond Coal and of the Baptist Faith....
Earl Dean Stanton
Feb 14, 2025
Earl Dean Stanton, age 63 years, of Burnside, Kentucky died Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 23, 1961 the son of the late Estes Dee and Katherine (Bolin) Stanton. Earl had worked as a lineman, and enjoyed fishing and camping.
In addition to his parents, he is...
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